TANJUNG MALIM: National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd has unveiled its new hi-tech engine assembly line that is capable to produce the 1.5 turbo gasoline direct injection (TGDi) engines for the local and export markets.

Located at Proton Tanjung Malim’s engine and powertrain facility and part of the RM1.8 billion earmarked by Proton to upgrade its facilities at Tanjung Malim, Perak, the assembly line covers an area of 18,000 square metres and has a current maximum capacity of 180,000 engines when running on three shifts.