UMW Toyota Motor sold 6,464 units in April 2026
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced that it sold 6,464 units in April, lifting its year-to-date (YTD) tally to 21,924 units (which is 21% of its 102,417-unit 2025 sales total). This is …
Chery Tiggo 9 teased – flagship D-SUV launching soon in M’sia, 2.0T AWD, massage seats, Sony 14-speaker
Click to enlarge Chery Malaysia has released teasers for its next model, the Chery Tiggo 9. The T9 is the flagship of Chery's Tiggo range of SUVs, and it will sit on …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and dealer partner Asbenz Stern launch new 4S Kuantan Autohaus in Pahang
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Asbenz Stern today unveiled a new Autohaus in Kuantan, the largest of its kind on the East Coast that serves to strengthen the German brand’s retail presence in the …
Foton eTunland on display to gauge public demand – EV truck with up to 340 PS, 360 km WLTP range
Besides the soon-to-be-launched Tunland V7 and V9, Foton is also displaying the electric eTunland at the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE), held at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC). Unlike …
Perodua Ativa Hybrid finally confirmed for Malaysia, 4 years after CBU subs trial – full local production, sales
The Perodua Ativa Hybrid is finally confirmed for Malaysia, four years after its subscription-only trial programme branded by Perodua a study for EVs and long-term mobility as a service. By confirmed, we …
2027 Honda City facelift leaked – 2nd GN2/GN6 facelift gains radical new face; full reveal in India May 22
The fourth-generation GN2/GN6 Honda City is set to receive its second facelift since it was revealed back in late 2019. An image of the refreshed B-segment sedan, due to be revealed in …
Honda Hybrid Sedan Prototype part of post-EV fiasco rebuild plan; 2028 HR-V to get next-gen hybrid, ADAS
Honda is talking quite a big game for a carmaker reeling from a massive EV fiasco. At its business briefing in Japan today, the company revealed its three-year rebuilding plan that aims …
2026 Foton Tunland V7, V9 Malaysia preview – Chinese mild hybrid pick-up, Ford/Ram styling, fr RM129k est
Foton Tunland V7 As reported last month, the Foton Tunland is back – and this time, not under a pseudonym. The Chinese pick-up truck arrives under the distributorship of Handal BCM, which …
Geely grabs first TCR World Tour win with Horse Powertrain-engined Preface driven by Ma Qinghua
Geely has claimed its maiden victory in the top-tier FIA TCR World Tour in just the first round of the brand's first season with a Geely Preface TCR piloted by Chinese racing …
Kia Maintenance Plan launched in Malaysia – five-year plan for Carnival and Sportage; priced from RM2,980
An introduction to Kia Sales Malaysia’s (KSM) fortified aftersales operations and service standards wasn’t the only highlight of today’s Kia Ownership Experience, as the event also saw the launch of the first-ever …
Kia Sales Malaysia hosts ownership experience event to showcase aftersales operations, service standards
As part of its ‘Return, Rebuild and Reposition’ strategy, Kia Sales Malaysia has officiated the Kia Ownership Experience, a week-long event that takes place from May 11-17, 2026 at the Kia Glenmarie …
Kia Tasman in Malaysia – Korean pick-up truck is here for APAC dealer training, but is it coming?
Visiting the Kia showroom in Glenmarie for the Kia Ownership Experience event today, we spotted a Tasman uncovered and plonked on a turntable, deep within the building. No, we were not expecting …
Honda Prelude previewed in Sepang, interior shown – 203 PS 2.0L e:HEV set for Malaysian debut next month
The new Honda Prelude has been previewed again, this time at Sepang, where some minor driving activities for it was also scheduled. The preview, coming after the static showcase of a Crystal …
Capital Intertrade to cease Ford dealership biz by July
Capital Intertrade, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bursa-listed Permaju Industries, will cease its Ford dealership business after mutually agreeing with Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) to terminate their dealer sales and service agreement …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to introduce more models, will stay with ICE, hybrid and EV multi-path approach
In February, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia announced the appointment of Martin Schulz as its new CEO and president, with Schulz taking over from Amanda Zhang, who was at the helm from August 2023 until …
Proton’s South African distributor dropping the brand, according to annual report – will Geely take over?
According to a Cars.co.za report, the Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) Group - Proton's South African distributor - has reportedly confirmed in an annual report that its distribution agreement with the Malaysian brand …
Horse Powertrain in Beijing – flat engines to convert EVs, even a V6! New Proton Perdana V6? Not so fast…
Horse Powertrain W30 V6 and 4LDHT Horse Powertrain isn't exactly a household name in Malaysia, but maybe it should be – the joint venture between Geely and Renault was the unseen force …
Lotus reveals Focus 2030 strategy – ICE, EV and PHEV line-up; new Type 135 is a reborn Esprit with V8 hybrid
Lotus today announced Focus 2030, its revised business strategy that will see it scale back on its electric vehicle (EV) plans in favour of a multi-powertrain approach. The debut of the Eletre …
Audi Q9 confirmed – 3-row BMW X7, Mercedes GLS rival; interior revealed with 6 seats, powered doors
After plenty of speculation and even confirmation from the CEO, Audi has finally revealed that the Q9 is indeed coming, with a world premiere set for the third quarter of this year. …
