Jetour plans to make Malaysia its export and R&D hub
Jetour Malaysia has said it remains committed to making our country an export and R&D (research and development) hub. This was a revealed during the recent launch of the T1 and echoes …
Banned drivers, serious offenders should be retested before being let back on road, says road safety activist
A road safety activist has called on the government to retest suspended drivers before being allowed back on the road so that they are aware of their responsibilities, reported The Star. Commenting …
Jetour Malaysia delivered 5,048 units as of June 2026 – 43 showrooms now, target to have 50 by end of the year
At yesterday’s launch of the T1, Jetour Malaysia provided some updates on its business performance so far in 2026. In terms of sales, the company delivered 5,048 vehicles to customers as of …
2026 Jetour T1 launched in Malaysia – from RM130k; T2’s urban-centric sibling; 1.5T FWD, 2.0T AWD, 7DCT
Following previews at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) and Penang Autoshow, the Jetour T1 has now made its official launch debut in Malaysia. The T1 is the more urban-focused, …
2026 Nissan Elgrand to launch in Thailand end of year – is Malaysia also getting the Toyota Alphard rival?
Nissan is known to move at a glacial pace in Southeast Asia – witness the fourth-generation X-Trail arriving in Malaysia at the end of this year, several months after the fifth generation …
Lepas L4 seen again in Malaysia – B-SUV debut soon?
Image shared by Sand Lim to paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook The Lepas L4 has been sighted in Malaysia once more, courtesy of a post on the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group …
Range Rover GT revealed as fifth model in brand’s line-up – BEV first, ICE and hybrid versions to follow
The Range Rover line-up has gained a fifth member, and it is named the Range Rover GT. Contrary to prior reports, this does not directly replace the Velar that made its debut …
Geely Galaxy TT Ultra in China – 800V performance model with 578 PS, 0-100 km/h 3.8 secs, 650 km CLTC
Geely has launched the Galaxy TT in China, debuting it solely in its range-topping performance trim – of which just 999 units will be offered initially. It's called the Ultra, taking a …
smart #2 undergoes testing ahead of Paris premiere, targets high levels of agility, stability, quietness, safety
The smart #2 EV, which you first saw in concept form at Auto China 2026 in Beijing, is undergoing global testing, and you'll see the production version at October's Paris motor show. …
BYD Qin Max – Seal 6 EV “Plus” to gain Flash Charging, 326 PS, 610 km CLTC range, PHEV variant
The BYD Seal 6 is set to gain a larger sibling in China in the shape of the Qin Max, the range topper of BYD's budget-focused Qin sedan brand. As the name …
Proton and Perodua gain market share for 1H 2026, now up to 67%; non-national brands left with 33%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) held its 1H 2026 sales and production review today, when it revealed that 385,353 vehicles were sold in Malaysia in the first half of this year, representing …
BMW Malaysia appoints Raymond Tan as first local MD
After 23 years, BMW Group Malaysia has finally hired a Malaysian to helm Munich's local operations. The company announced that Raymond Tan has been appointed to be its new managing director, effective …
Vinfast opens 20 e-bike showrooms in Indonesia
Strengthening its foothold in Southeast Asia's largest motorcycle market, Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has opened 20 new electric motorcycle (e-bike) showrooms in Indonesia. Spanning a period from July 19 to 25 …
BYD Certified pre-owned EV programme launched by Sime Motors – first such outlet in Asia-Pacific region
BYD Sime Motors has announced the introduction of BYD Certified, an official certified pre-owned vehicle programme, with the launch of the first BYD Certified outlet in Malaysia. Located at Sime Darby Auto …
2027 Leapmotor B10 in China – 800V charging, now up to 252 PS, 260 Nm, 610 km CLTC range, from RM60k
The Leapmotor B10 has only been on sale in China for over a year, but it's already been given a massive update to keep pace with competition from BYD and Geely. A …
smart #5 Brabus gets a new Laser Red Edition – pricing for EV up by RM10k, now RM210k and RM260k
Pro-Net has announced that the smart #5 Brabus now has an exclusive new exterior colour, with the Laser Red Edition of the all-electric SUV available in limited quantities. According to the company, …
Geely unveils Thunder 16-in-1 electric drive system – 93.8% efficiency, 800V, 16 PS/kg, to debut in Galaxy TT
Pic from CarNewsChina Geely's Galaxy sub-brand has unveiled the 'Thunder' 16-in-1 electric drive system, CarNewsChina reports. There are two claims - that it's a world first and that it achieves a production-record …
2026 Geely Coolray in Indonesia – CKD Malaysia, old Proton X50 exterior with new interior, GIIAS launch
Having only sold electrified models in Indonesia so far, Geely is venturing into pure petrol vehicles with the Coolray, its first ICE car. Aside from being motivated by dinosaur juice, this B-segment …
2026 Omoda C7 previewed in Malaysia again – CKD; launch in Q3; 1.6T, 7DCT; 2WD and AWD variants?
At Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia’s second anniversary celebration, the company once again previewed the Omoda C7 ahead of the SUV’s eventual launch. To get you up to speed with the C7, here’s …
Chery Tiggo Cross Malaysian review – 1.5 Turbo and 1.5 Hybrid CSH; which B-SUV should you buy?
The Chery Tiggo Cross lands in the competitive B-segment SUV category that includes the likes of the Proton X50 and the Perodua Ativa, with the Chery duo priced from RM88,800 for the …
