Expanded SST: No direct impact on auto sector – CIMB
The upcoming sales and service tax (SST) expansion, which is scheduled to take effect on July 1, is expected to have a limited impact on the automotive sector directly, according to CIMB …
Jaecoo J7 PHEV – over 800 have been sold in Malaysia
Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia has announced that over 800 Jaecoo J7 PHEVs have been registered in the country since its February launch. The company recently held a handover event for 100 buyers. …
BMW M340i xDrive M Sport Pro now gets ACC, TPMS, synthetic leather, 360 camera in Malaysia – RM388,800
The 2025 BMW M340i xDrive M Sport Pro, based on the 'second-facelift' G20 (can we call it LCI2?), was launched in Malaysia in January. Now, six months later, the range-topping 3 Series …
Peugeot 2008 facelift spied in Malaysia – launch soon?
The updated Peugeot 2008 has been sighted in Malaysia, courtesy of images posted to the Peugeot Citroen Club Malaysia Facebook page, depicting the trade plate-wearing vehicle parked at what appears to be …
Omoda | Jaecoo sponsors Powerman Malaysia 2025
The Powerman Malaysia duathlon race will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and Omoda | Jaecoo is returning as the race's presenting partner. Powerman Malaysia 2025 will be happening at Putrajaya …
Lada Azimut SUV – brand’s first new model in decades
Here's something a little different for a change - Lada has unveiled the Azimut, its first new model in decades and the first since Renault sold its 63% share back to Russia …
Volkswagen considering ID2 R – high performance AWD variant of EV hatch may use in-wheel motors
Volkswagen ID2all concept Volkswagen is exploring plans for a high-performance version of the ID 2, and this could be the first from the manufacturer to use in-wheel motors as part of its …
MG Malaysia mid-year deals – MG5 sedan gets RM7k off, MG4 EV with up to 12 months of free instalments
MG Motor Malaysia is having a mid-year promotion featuring the MG5 and MG4 models. The MG5 is a C-segment sedan with a B-segment price (MG Malaysia calls it a B) while the …
Potential car price increases from new OMV duties in 2026 to keep new car demand strong in 2025: analysts
Remember the open market value (OMV) debacle? Yes, the one that was said to potentially make locally-assembled (CKD) cars cost 10-30% more and that the government has deferred to January 2026, after …
DASH highway to conduct emergency drill at Denai Alam toll plaza on June 20 at 10 a.m.
A mock emergency drill will be conducted at the Damansara–Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) Denai Alam toll plaza on June 20 at 10.00 a.m. The drill will be conducted on both in- …
GWM Wey 80 in Malaysia – PHEV MPV to debut soon?
The arrival of another entrant in the luxury MPV segment in Malaysia appears to be coming soon, as the GWM Wey 80 has been sighted on local roads around Kuala Lumpur, as …
Volvo Car Malaysia to continue selling the right mix of mild-hybrid, PHEV and EV models based on demand
Volvo may have outlined its ambition to become a full-fledged electric car maker, but Volvo Car Malaysia & Thailand MD Chris Wailes says that a balanced portfolio of electrified products continues to …
Ferrari reportedly delays plans for its second EV to 2028 at the earliest due to poor consumer demand
According to a report by Reuters, Ferrari has delayed plans for its second electric vehicle (EV) due to a lack of demand for high-performance luxury EVs. Sources close to the matter told …
2026 BMW iX3 new details – up to 800 km range, 400 kW DC charging, AI charge port, September reveal
The new BMW iX3 has a lot of weight on its shoulders, as the first of a new line of Neue Klasse EVs that will come to define a new era for …
Lalamove enters EV manufacturing with Duola Bafang van – produced in partnership with Changan Kaicene
Yes, the company that brought you your parcels this morning is venturing into EV manufacturing, if Car News China is to be believed. Lalamove is about to launch an automotive brand called …
2025 Mazda 3 1.5L High Plus open for booking in Malaysia – RM120k est; ADAS, wireless Apple CarPlay
2023 Mazda 3 2.0L High Plus Sedan Bermaz Motor has begun accepting bookings for the Mazda 3 1.5L High Plus, which will be offered in both sedan and hatchback (or Liftback) body …
Volvo ES90 EV coming to Malaysia sometime in early 2026 – new S90 facelift sedan not in the plans
The Volvo ES90, which was revealed in March, has been slated for Malaysia, with the all-electric sedan set to make its way here sometime in early 2026. However, unlike the SUV equivalent, …
Volvo EX90 6-seater being considered for Malaysia to target luxury MPV market – no Zeekr 009-based EM90
Despite MPVs being a big thing in this part of the world, Volvo says it will not be offering its first ever MPV to Malaysian buyers, as the Volvo EM90 is not …
Hongqi Guoli (formerly L5) becomes single most expensive Chinese export – RM6.5mil for a used car!
You may know of Hongqi, the luxury vehicle arm of FAW and the oldest automotive brand in China, with a long history of producing vehicle for state leaders and dignitaries. You may …
Next-generation Audi RS6 to be offered as wagon, sedan; to get EV and V8 plug-in hybrid powertrains
2022 Audi RS6 Avant performance The successor to the current Audi RS6 will be offered in more varied forms and be electrified across its line-up as the next-generation model will get V8 …
