Malaysian carmaker Proton rethinking SA market
The carmaker is reconsidering its plans due to strong onslaught of Chinese and Indian imports
30 April 2025 - 11:46
UPDATED 01 May 2025 - 23:42
Proton’s re-entry into SA is teetering on the brink due to an onslaught of Chinese and Indian imports. Their presence has forced the Malaysian carmaker to reconsider its plans and prompted dealer Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) to join a growing chorus urging state intervention to rescue local producers...
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