Volkswagen to acquire majority stake in Proton
German car manufacturer has reportedly agreed to buy a majority stake of the Malaysian car manufacturer Proton.
Volkwagen would acquire a 51% stake of the company. An official announcement is expected to come out February 8, according to news agency XFN-Asia.
Proton-owned Lotus is involved in the deal and would become under control of Volkswagen.
Proton would join carmakers Audi, Bentley, Seat, Skoda, Lamborghini and Bugatti in the Volkswagen stable.