KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 ― Proton and smart Automobile Co Ltd has formalised a deal following the signing of a General Distributorship Agreement today, which will see the national car maker launching the first model by the fourth quarter of 2023.
Li added that the move into this market segment will also help to drive Proton’s move towards being more environmentally-friendly in all facets of its operations as the car maker works to help Malaysia achieve its carbon neutrality target by 2050. Therefore, Proton said there will be a heavy emphasis on an integrated digital lifestyle and other elements that will marry customer preferences with a connected digital solution encompassing journey planning, charging availability and even purchase considerations.