Next-gen Mazda CX-30 not due until fiscal year 2030
The Mazda CX-30 has been around since 2019 and will continue to live on for several more years before a second-generation model is introduced. According to Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro, an all-new …
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Honda NSX personally owned by Ayrton Senna comes up for auction – expected to sell for as much as RM4.4 mil
RM Sotheby’s Here’s one for Ayrton Senna fans. RM Sotheby’s has announced a Honda NSX personally owned by the legendary Formula 1 driver as one of the available lots at its upcoming …
Mitsubishi to launch Nissan-based pick-up truck in the US – Eclipse Sportback EV, rugged Outlander confirmed
Mitsubishi has provided on update on its ‘Momentum 2030’ business plan for the United States which it says represents a long-term commitment to one of its key markets. The plan is built …
PLUS to have 350 EV charging points across North-South Expressway and East Coast Expressway 2 by 2028
By 2028, a total of 350 electric vehicle (EV) charging points will be installed across the North-South Expressway (NSE) the East Coast Expressway 2 (ECE2), Berita Harian reports. According to PLUS Malaysia …
2027 Mitsubishi Pajero to debut on September 2 – fifth-gen off-road SUV to be based on Triton with S-AWC
After weeks of teasing, Mitsubishi has now confirmed that it will officially unveil the fifth-generation Pajero next week on September 2, 2026. In the lead up to the all-new Pajero’s debut, its …
Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia 2026 launched – Oct 2-4 at MAEPS; tickets on sale end-August, priced from RM48
Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia (TAS Malaysia) was officially launched over the weekend on Sunday (August 23, 2026), and with it comes more information about the event formerly known as Tokyo Auto Salon …
Eight arrested following viral video showing traffic being stopped for illegal motorcycle race on Johor expressway
Eight suspects, including a motorsports influencer, have been remanded for four days over a viral video showing traffic being stopped for an illegal race on the Second Link Expressway in Johor. As …
Ford to use Geely’s GEA platform for new European SUV
Following the announcement in July this year that Ford and Geely have formed a joint venture in Spain for localised production at the former’s Valencia plant, Automotive News now reports that Ford …
Selangor and federal territories department join forces to combat floods in Klang Valley with five-action plan
The Selangor state government and the federal government, through the federal territories department, have agreed on five-action plan aimed at reducing flood incidents affecting residents in the Klang Valley. This was revealed …
Gigafactory Malaysia EV battery plant in Sepang – initial capacity 1 MWh/year, exports expected to start in 2027
In July this year, it was reported that NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB) would begin small-scale production of homegrown graphene-enhanced lithium-ion batteries for use in electric vehicles (EVs). This will be carried out by …
Jetour T2 Dark Warrior Limited Edition launched – just 69 units; celebrates Malaysia’s 69th Merdeka; from RM168k
To celebrate Malaysia turning 69 this Merdeka, Jetour Malaysia has introduced the new T2 Dark Warrior Limited Edition, which will be limited to just 69 units. Priced at RM167,600, the special edition …
Geely Monjaro EM-i teased – export Xingyue L Plus to launch first in Egypt, Europe to follow; 2.0T PHEV SUV
Geely has announced an all-new D-segment SUV called the Monjaro EM-i, which will be rolled out to global markets in late August this year. Egypt will be the first country to welcome …
Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia to take place from Oct 2-4, 2026 – new venue with outdoor area for live demos
Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia (TAS Malaysia) is the new name for the event formerly known as Tokyo Auto Salon KL (TAS KL), the latter ending after a three-year run from 2023 to …
Xpeng X9 recalled in Malaysia for air suspension issue – owners to get eight-year warranty on replacement
Bermaz Xpeng has announced a recall campaign for the Xpeng X9 for a potential issue involving the electric MPV’s front air springs. According to the company, this follows a similar recall made …
2026 Mazda CX-5 launched in the Philippines – third-gen SUV with 2.5L NA mild hybrid; 181 PS, AWD; RM164k
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 has gone on sale in the Philippines, which gets the SUV in a sole 2.5L AT AWD HEV Premium Plus variant priced at PHP2.495 million (about RM164k). This …
Immigration dept lorry driver pleads not guilty to causing death of three family members in Jln Sultan Ismail crash
An immigration department (JIM) lorry driver has claimed trial at the magistrates' court to five charges, including three counts of causing death by reckless or dangerous driving under Section 41(1) of the …
2026 Volvo EX90 launching in Malaysia soon – EV SUV updated with 800V tech; 680 PS, 350 kW DC; CKD?
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced it will soon launch the updated Volvo EX90, which was revealed globally in September last year. The newer version of the electric SUV brings with it …
Pro-Net partners with DC Handal, JomCharge, ChargeEV to introduce Proton eMas-branded EV charging stations
Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has announced strategic partnerships with several charge point operators (CPOs) to introduce eMas-branded charging stations nationwide. Under the partnerships, Pro-Net will work with DC Handal, JomCharge and …
July 2026 Malaysian vehicle sales went up by 8% – MAA
The month of July 2026 saw a total of 73,615 vehicles delivered to customers, according to data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). This represents an increase of 8% from the …
2027 Mitsubishi Pajero to debut with brand’s S-AWC tech
The slow trickle of information about the fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero, which is set to debut this autumn (generally between September and November in Japan), continues with the Japanese carmaker confirming its “cross-country …
