Perodua Traz, Alza exported to Sri Lanka; from RM234k
Perodua has commenced the export of the Traz SUV and Alza MPV to Sri Lanka, which continues to be one of the largest export markets for the Malaysian carmaker, with more than …
Mercedes-Benz could be banned from the US – bill passed barring carmakers over 15% Chinese-owned
A brand that has been in the US since 1888, sold five million cars and vans, and assembled five million SUVs and some half a million vans in the country, is facing …
Porsche to cut another 5,000 jobs as part of restructuring exercise – about 9,000 jobs total to be axed through 2035
According to a report by Reuters, Porsche will cut an additional 5,000 jobs after the company’s management and labour representatives recently concluded months of negotiations. This comes after the first round of …
Mercedes-AMG A45S Final Edition – hot hatchback swansong for the 421 PS/500 Nm 2.0T 4-cylinder engine
The Mercedes-AMG A45S Final Edition has emerged to mark the end of the A45S model, seven years on from the debut of this W177-generation model which received its facelift in 2022. Powertrain …
2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet – new teasers show W465 AMG G63 with roof down
Mercedes-Benz has released more teasers of the new G-Class Cabriolet as it lumbers towards production. This time, it is the AMG G63 that gets to soak up the sun, dropping its top …
Tesla Destination Chargers in Malaysia no longer free, now RM0.88 per kWh for 11kW AC charging
The free ride is over. Tesla has started charging for the use of its Destination Chargers in Malaysia, with the Tesla app now listing a rate of RM0.88 per kWh at these …
Omoda 4 EV makes ASEAN debut in Indonesia – 218 PS and 275 Nm B-segment SUV, 470 km WLTP range
Greetings from Indonesia. The Omoda 4, which was first seen in its current numerical naming form at the Chery International User Summit last October, and then again at Auto China 2026 back …
Xpeng L03 headed for Australia to fight BYD Atto 3 – does it have a chance in Malaysia against the eMas 7?
Xpeng has confirmed that its second Mona-branded model, the Mona L03, is heading to Australia, where the brand has openly positioned it against the Geely EX5 and BYD Atto 3 on price. …
2026 BYD Sealion 7 teased for Malaysia, launch July 30 – 91.3 kWh battery, 502 km WLTP range, 800V charging?
It's a sign of how competitive the Malaysian car market is that a tech-laden electric vehicle launched less than two years ago has been almost completely forgotten. That's exactly what the BYD …
Lepas product roadmap for Thailand – L4, L6, L8, new flagship SUV and hatchback; multiple powertrains
During the launch of Lepas’ first model in the Thailand – the L6 EV – country director Charles Wang revealed the company’s product roadmap for the coming years. While this doesn’t necessarily …
Land Rover Discovery Sport production to end this year
Land Rover Discovery Sport production is set to terminate this December after 11 years, as the European Union's (EU) updated General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR2) comes into force, Autocar reports. "Discovery Sport …
2027 BMW X5 L for China – 130 mm longer, Theatre Screen, 1,000 km CLTC iX5 L, coming to Malaysia?
Less than a month after holding the world premiere of the fifth-generation G65 X5 for global markets, BMW has now revealed the long-wheelbase version for China. As before, the stretched SUV is …
2026 Lepas L6 EV launched in Thailand – CBU China; two variants; 218 PS, up to 510 km NEDC; from RM94k
Official pricing for the Lepas L6 EV has been announced for Thailand, with two variants of electric SUV made available there. The base option is called the Comfort and retails for 769,900 …
Proton S70 seen with Geely badging for export markets; Malaysian market facelift with NA variant this year?
Footage of a transporter trailer loaded up with units of what appears to be the Proton S70 sedan was posted to the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook, and closer viewing reveals …
Lepas L4 EV, L6 and L8 previewed at KL Polo Club – Chery brand targets end-2026 Malaysian launch
We're already nearing the end of July and we're still no nearer to the Malaysian launch of Chery's new brand Lepas, which was originally slated for the first quarter of the year. …
152k-unit order backlog in Malaysia, nearly 60% Saga – Kenanga IB revises 2026 TIV forecast upwards to 800k
Kenanga Investment Bank has changed its 790,000-unit 2026 Malaysia total industry volume (TIV) projection to 800,000 units, Bernama reports. This mirrors the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA)'s latest forecast, which was announced on …
Ford Ranger in Malaysia 2026 – full line-up recap: from XL to high performance Raptor, prices, engines, specs
The current-generation "Next-Gen" Ford Ranger has been on sale in Malaysia since 2022, and its line-up has quietly grown into one of the widest in the pick-up segment. It expanded again in …
Zeekr 009 Executive MY2026 price now RM304,800 – up RM5k from original launch price of RM299,800
The Zeekr 009 Executive price has been updated for 2026 year of manufacture stock - it is now priced at RM304,800 which is a RM5,000 increase from the original launch price of …
Omoda C7 PHEV, MY-spec C7 to make their first public appearance in Malaysia at KL Fashion Week, Aug 3-9
Following a recent series of previews for it, the Omoda C7 is set to make its first public appearance at the upcoming Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2026, in which Omoda | …
2026 Nissan Leaf Nismo in Japan – no more power/range, but with sportier looks, chassis; Nismo mode and regen
A year after debuting the new third-generation Leaf, Nissan has rolled out the Nismo version in its home market of Japan. As with pretty much every such variant – with the exception …
