KUALA LUMPUR (April 9): National carmaker Proton recorded a strong rebound in sales for March, with 13,918 units sold, marking a 23.9 per cent increase over February and a 9.6 per cent improvement compared to the same month in 2024.

This brings Proton’s total sales for the first quarter of 2025 to 35,068 units, capturing an estimated 18.9 per cent market share from a total industry volume (TIV) of 184,652 units.

According to Proton, the growth was driven by strong performance across its entire lineup, growing exports, and the success of its new energy vehicle, the Proton e.MAS 7, which became Malaysia’s best-selling electric vehicle in its first three months.