May 2026 Malaysian vehicle sales down by 15% – MAA
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of May 2026, which saw a total of 61,250 units delivered to customers. This represents a decline of 15%, …
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Xpeng X2 flying car currently on display at KLIMS 2026
This is Xpeng’s flying car prototype that is currently on display at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). Called the X2, it is dubbed a fifth-generation flying car by Xpeng …
Honda Prelude gains 2027 Limited Edition in Japan – red exterior and accents, same hybrid system; RM162k
Honda has announced a special edition of the Prelude called the ‘2027 Limited Edition’, which will go on sale in Japan in August this year, less than a year after the revived …
2026 Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 launched in Malaysia – CKD; 333 PS 2.0T, larger infotainment; from RM357k
Following its global debut in June 2024, the Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 has now been launched in Malaysia. Like the Mk8 model it replaces, the newer Mk8.5 continues to be a CKD …
MoT set to increase traffic offence saman rates soon
The ministry of transport (MoT) has deemed the current maximum compound of RM300 to be insufficient to deter errant motorists and will propose for the amount to be increased. This is part …
Maserati Grecale, GranTurismo, GranCabrio facelifts debut – new face, revised interior, ICE/EV versions
A few years after their debuts, the Maserati Grecale, GranTurismo and GranCabrio have each been facelifted to keep them fresh in the market. According to the trident brand, all three receive powertrain …
Hyundai Motor Malaysia stays on as Selangor FC’s official mobility partner for upcoming 2026/27 season
Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) will remain the official mobility partner for Selangor Football Club (Selangor FC) for the upcoming 2026/27 season, continuing a partnership that was first formed in August last year. …
Porsche Taycan updated for MY2027 – new E-Shift virtual gearshifts, Manthey Kit, PCM with enhanced UI
The Porsche Taycan gets updated for the 2027 model year, with one of the big changes being the addition of E-Shift. This is a new function that serves to increase driver engagement …
G65 BMW X5 – new teasers show Neue Klasse styling; petrol, PHEV and EV outputs revealed before debut
The fifth-generation (G65) BMW X5 edges nearer to its debut, with the German carmaker announcing that development of its upcoming Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) has reached the final straight. We also get …
MG to show B-segment EV hatchback and design vision concepts at July’s Goodwood Festival of Speed
MG will return to the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year with two concepts cars, both set to be unveiled on July 9. In addition to the concepts, the SAIC-owned brand will …
Xpeng G6 CKD gallery in Malaysia – assembled by EPMB Melaka; cheaper than the CBU it replaces?
Earlier this month, it was revealed that the first locally-assembled (CKD) Xpeng G6 rolled off the line at EP Manufacturing Berhad’s (EPMB) Melaka plant. This comes several months after the Chinese automaker …
EPMB to build new vehicle painting facility at Melaka CKD hub – operational by June 30, 2027; 30k capacity.
EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) today broke ground on a new vehicle painting facility at its manufacturing hub in Pegoh, Melaka. The upcoming facility is being constructed with an investment of RM200 million …
2026 Hyundai Stargazer facelift to be previewed in Malaysia at KLIMS from June 15 – 1.5L NA B-MPV
Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) will reveal the Hyundai Stargazer at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) on June 15, 2026. This comes a few days after the company originally teased …
Xpeng P7 currently on display in Malaysia at KLIMS – big EV sedan with up to 594 PS, 820 km CLTC range
This is the second-generation Xpeng P7, which is currently on display at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) alongside the facelifted G6 and X9. The P7 is a large car, …
Kia K4 previewed in Malaysia – Forte/Cerato successor shown at KLIMS in GT-Line spec with 193 PS 1.6T
Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM) is showing off the Kia K4 at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), although the company isn’t saying if the Honda Civic rival will be launched …
Zeekr 009 Grand open for booking in Malaysia – four-seat luxury MPV with 43-inch TV; from RM600k est
Parked alongside the Zeekr 9X at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) is the 009 Grand, which is a four-seat version of the brand’s electric MPV. Like its ultra-lux SUV …
Zeekr 9X now open for booking in Malaysia – flagship PHEV SUV previewed at KLIMS; est price from RM800k
As planned, Zeekr Malaysia has revealed the Zeekr 9X at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) as part of a preview before a launch takes place in late 2026 or …
2026 Mazda CX-5 previewed in Malaysia – RM170k est, third-generation SUV open for booking from June 12
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 has arrived in Malaysia for its first official preview at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), almost a year after the SUV made its global debut …
2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport gallery in Malaysia – from RM359k, RM33k more than X3 20; more kit, power
Here’s a gallery of the BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport which was launched in April this year as the new range-topper in the fourth-generation (G45) X5 line-up in Malaysia, sitting above …
2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV revealed as a rebadged Nissan Leaf – US, Canada launch this year
Several years ago, Mitsubishi brought back the ‘Eclipse’ name for a crossover called the Eclipse Cross, which got a facelift in 2020. More recently, a fully electric version called the Eclipse Cross …
