Next-gen Toyota Corolla rendered by Theophilus Chin
Last October at the Japan Mobility Show, Toyota revealed the Corolla Concept that serves to preview the next generation of its well-known nameplate. A striking thing to look at, the concept was …
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2026 Bentley Continental GT S debuts – 680 PS 4.0L twin-turbo PHEV, sports exhaust, Speed active chassis
The Bentley Continental GT range has been expanded to include two new ‘S’ performance variants, namely the Continental GT S and GT Convertible S. Filling the gap between the entry GT and …
MCE secures RM37.9 mil contract to supply parts for new Proton model this year – AMA02 launching in 2026
MCE Holdings (MCE) has announced it will supply automotive electronics and mechatronic components for a new Proton model. The contracts with an approximate value of RM37.9 million were awarded to MCE’s subsidiaries, …
Proton CEO: 21 China brands and 58 models now in Malaysia, but only five “real CKD,” and all low volume
Keeping an eye on the competition is all part of business, and Proton is very much aware that the local market has seen an influx of Chinese players - the company gave …
Honda Malaysia sold 72,301 units in 2025 – No.1 non-national passenger vehicle brand for 12th straight year
Honda Malaysia (HM) has announced that it sold a total of 72,301 vehicles in 2025, which is enough for it to maintain its number one spot in the non-national passenger vehicle segment …
JPJ should adopt ANPR system in place of roadblocks to reduce congestion, improve effectiveness – Loke
Transport minister Anthony Loke has said the road transport department (JPJ) must adopt a new approach to roadblocks to reduce congestion and improve effectiveness, reports Bernama. Loke pointed out that current physical …
New rules banning RON 95 purchases by owners of foreign-registered vehicles coming April 1 – KPDN
The ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) has revealed new regulations are being drafted to enable action to be taken against owners of foreign-registered vehicles that purchase RON 95 …
Volvo considering larger hybrid SUV positioned above XC90/EX90 to rival BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS
According to a report by Autocar, Volvo is considering a large, three-row SUV that will sit above the XC90 and EX90 to meet rising demand for “F-segment models” in markets like the …
Toyota teases new SUV before US debut – production bZ Large SUV to be fifth-gen, electric Highlander?
Toyota will soon reveal a new SUV in the United States, with the company teasing the upcoming model in a heavily darkened image. In its official release, Toyota merely says that “something …
Chery Himla R08 EV launched in China – EV pick-up truck with up to 408 PS, 510 km CLTC range; fr RM72k
Himla was introduced at last year’s Auto Shanghai as Chery’s new pick-up truck brand intended for global markets. In China however, the brand is called Rely, with five models that will be …
Mitsubishi Triton gets Yamaha Motors’ Performance Dampers in Japan – sole GSR grade priced at RM142k
Mitsubishi has updated the Triton in Japan, which is available in a sole GSR grade priced at 5,518,700 yen (about RM142k). This comes standard with a 2.4 litre turbodiesel inline-four engine making …
JPJ and Pos Malaysia will stop issuing physical road tax (LKM) stickers starting from February 1, 2026
Pos Malaysia has announced the road transport department (JPJ) will stop issuing physical road tax (LKM) slips for Malaysian-owned private vehicles beginning February 1, 2026. The company added that for those who …
Denza Sime Motors Old Klang Road welcomes CNY this Jan 31 – upgrade offers of up to RM15k and more
Denza Sime Motors Old Klang Road welcomes you to celebrate new beginnings this Chinese New Year with an open house scheduled to take place on January 31, 2026. Visitors will be able …
BYD targets 1.3 million overseas vehicle sales in 2026
According to a report by China’s IT Home, BYD aims to increase overseas vehicle sales by 25% in 2026 to 1.3 million units. Last year, the Chinese automaker reportedly sold a total …
GWM Malaysia ships first CKD units of Wey G9 to Thailand – PHEV MPV to be launched here this month
Ahead of the GWM Wey G9’s launch in Malaysia this month, GWM Malaysia has announced that the first units of the locally-assembled (CKD) MPV have been shipped out to Thailand. This comes …
2026 Proton X70 MC3 maintenance costs – new 1.5 litre i-GT turbo four-cylinder less than three-cylinder
Proton kicked off 2026 by launching the new X70 MC3, which sees the return of an inline-four engine in place of the inline-three unit that the SUV got back in 2022. Beyond …
Nissan sells production plants in South Africa to Chery
As part of its global business restructuring, Nissan has announced it will sell its manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, South Africa to Chery. The deal, which is subject to fulfilment of certain conditions, …
Bank Negara maintains OPR at 2.75% after Jan 2026 meeting – hire purchase rates likely to stay unchanged
The overnight policy rate (OPR) continues to remain at 2.75% following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) first monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting this year, which was held on January 22, 2026. This rate …
No need to show proof of overseas travel to obtain physical driving licence card (LMM) starting Jan 23
Malaysians will no longer need to show proof of overseas travel in order to apply for a physical driving licence (LMM) card starting tomorrow (January 23, 2026). Applications can be made at …
BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase to debut in China in April – 900 km CLTC; stretched NA5 coming to Malaysia
The Neue Klasse-based (NA5) BMW iX3 will gain a long wheelbase version that is set to make its debut at this year’s Auto Beijing near the end of April. Officially called the …
