GM is reported to be taking a stake in Malaysian vehicle manufacturer, Proton.

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The New Straits Times, without citing any sources, said that GM representatives had met with Proton management several times since November.


GM is interested in taking over some of the Malaysian government’s shareholding of the automaker after unsuccessfully trying to take a stake back in 1998.


The Malaysian government, which owns 59% of Proton, has been seeking a strategic partner for the business.


Volkswagen and PSA Peugeot Citroen have held talks with the company and PSA announced last September it had signed a letter of intent with Proton, to study possible co-operation between the two manufacturers.


PSA said that the study would focus on areas such as product development, manufacturing, quality initiatives, vendor development, contract assembly and distribution.

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