The acquisition of Group Lotus Plc in 1997 and subsequent investment in state of the art Research and Development facilities and new production facilities means PROTON can now produce up to a million cars a year Since producing its first car in 1983, PROTON has risen through the ranks of automotive manufacturing and has now exported cars to more than 50 countries worldwide The development of the Proton brand in the UK since 1989 has created a loyal customer base, and PROTON is now better placed than ever to deliver its vision