Volkswagen Group executive vice-president Stefan Jacoby explained why the break-off with Proton.
"There was no rational reason given by Proton as to why they were not willing to give full management control except that it was related to national pride."
This must be a damn expensive pride to hold.
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Damn… If they could make a Proton as good as a Skoda, we might actually see people willingly buy a Proton instead of buying one out of circumstance.