Success is PROTON only choice TEAMCAR - Failure is not an option for national car company Proton Holdings Bhd, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said.

Proton Holdings Bhd must forge strategic collaborations with foreign manufacturers and seek out new export markets like China, India and the Middle East if it wants to succeed in both the domestic and international markets, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

He also said that to make Proton more competitive, all the necessary steps should be taken to ensure that the cars produced are of high standard and quality, and available at reasonable prices.In related news, Proton said itexpected to sell a modest 2,000 to 2,500 units of the Satria Neo per month as the new model was tailored for a niche segment of the market.

The Satria Neo, which is sold in six variants with engine capacities of 1.3 and 1.6 litres, is priced between RM43,500 and RM54,800 (including insurance in peninsular Malaysia), depending on specifications.  ¶ 6:48 PM