For the first time since, well forever, Proton has taken the lead in sales volume, according to market analysis from January to May 2011. During this period Proton sold 72,229 vehicles compared to 70,752 cars for its national nemesis.
The bulk of Proton sales contribution came from the affortable range of Proton Saga (BLM) where 33,649 unit were sold during this period. Traditionally, Saga is beaten by Myvi and always settled for second spot for quite a while, with occasional top and third spot observed at some points. Continue after the jump.



