Proton exports 1,398 cars in July, best month in 13 years
Proton has announced that it exported 1,398 cars in July, saying in a release that its best export month since March 2013 was driven by stronger demand and regional production activities at …
Proton sold 3,888 eMas vehicles in July 2026 – 21,808 units YTD; eMas 5 top seller, followed by eMas 7 PHEV
Proton has revealed that it delivered a total of 3,888 eMas vehicles to customers in the month of July 2026, bringing its year-to-date (YTD) tally to 21,808 units this year. According to …
Dongfeng Carro Roadshow at Melawati Mall, August 5-9 – get up close with the 007 EV fastback and Vigo SUV
Shopping for an EV this Merdeka month? Here's a chance to get properly acquainted with one of the newer names in the Malaysian electric vehicle scene. Dongfeng Carro are holding the Dongfeng …
MITI exploring most appropriate mechanism for EV levy, did not say it would be imposed on the public – Johari
Malaysia's investment, trade and industry ministry (MITI) is currently exploring the best ways to implement a proposed EV levy to support the construction of more public chargers nationwide, Bernama reports. "We did …
Daihatsu Ayla Modern Vintage at GIIAS 2026 – Perodua Axia with retro kei-car looks, bluff face, egg-crate grille
Isn't this just fantastic? We think this looks even better than the Ayla Retro Future that debuted at the same show almost exactly a year ago! Let's now take a closer look …
Nissan Kicks e-Power handed over to PDRM; two units to undergo 2-month proof of concept evaluation programme
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has handed over two units of the Nissan Kicks e-Power to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for a two-month proof of concept (POC) evaluation programme, the company …
2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift spied in China – W206 gets massive grille, star lights to fight G50 3 Series
While Mercedes-Benz's attention is (rightly) focused on the C-Class EV, it hasn't forgotten that there's another C-Class that needs some TLC – the bread-and-butter ICE model. Spyshots of the revamped W206 (specifically …
Zeekr 7X Black Edition in Malaysia – full blacked out look including wheels, based on 7X AWD Performance?
It looks like a new variant of the Zeekr 7X is on its way to Malaysia. In a post on the official Zeekr Carro Facebook page, the brand has announced that a …
Lepas Glenmarie outlet being built, Q4 launch on track?
We happened to be passing by, you see. Where the old Porsche Glenmarie office used to be is now a Lepas showroom under construction, one of the 30 outlets targeted by end-2026. …
Alpine aims for exclusivity, profit with six-model line-up
Alpine is aiming to prepare a line-up comprised of six models, however it will not launch any further new models after the debut of the next-generation A110 until 2030 at the soonest, …
Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid ACTIVe at GIIAS 2026 – styling exercise; Perodua Ativa Hybrid confirmed for Malaysia
That's an... interesting colour combo. This is the Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid ACTIVe, a styling exercise that the little-car specialist brought to the still-ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026. No, it's …
smart #2 revealed in murals – 2-seater city EV with 300 km WLTP range to be revealed in Paris Oct 12
The return of the two-seat runabout is drawing ever closer, with smart revealing the #2 in murals across major global cities, ahead of its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show on …
Leapmotor B03 – global name for A05 B-segment EV hatch as it nears Chinese launch with 510 km CLTC range
Remember the Leapmotor A05 that we showed you last month? Well, scrub your mind of it, because the Chinese EV maker has come up with a completely new model called the B03, …
Next Mazda MX-5 being prepared with fully electric drive alongside 2.5 litre Skyactiv-Z ICE powertrain – CEO
While the Mazda MX-5 has been said to head into its fifth generation firmly with a naturally aspirated engine and manual transmission, it now appears that the iconic two-seater sports car is …
No official decision yet on BYD’s Tg Malim plant – MITI
Malaysian investment, trade and industry minister (MITI) Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has said today in parliament that the ministry has not been formally notified yet if BYD will proceed with its …
Get to the 48-Hour Volvo Merdeka Deal this August 15 to 16 – enjoy a RM70k rebate on the Volvo XC90, and more!
There are deals, and then there are deals, and the latest promotion from Volvo Car Malaysia is sure to be the latter as it is offering the opportunity for you to own …
Zeekr Malaysia celebrates 5,000 deliveries with optional 8-yr warranty, fr RM5k – existing owners buy by Sept 30
Zeekr has announced that to date, it has delivered a total of 5,000 vehicles in Malaysia since it entered the market less than two years ago. The achievement, it claims, is reflective …
Isuzu D-Max took 17.3% share of Malaysian pick-up truck market in 2Q26, Single Cab Auto is a “tremendous hit”
Isuzu Malaysia has announced that the Isuzu D-Max commanded a 17.3% share of the Malaysian pick-up truck market in 2026's second quarter, which was a three-percentage point quarter-on-quarter rise. The Standard 4x4 …
2026 Kia Carnival facelift – 7, 8 or 11 seats, 900 km WLTP, diesel subsidy is back; 8-yr free svc, 7-yr wrty till Aug 31
Now that Budi Diesel has reintroduced subsidised diesel at RM2.10 a litre, we can look again at the 2026 Kia Carnival facelift without a second thought. First launched in Malaysia in January, …
2026 smart #1 in China – 333 PS, 535 km CLTC, 800V DC charging, Sennheiser sound system, launching Aug 6
There aren't many cars that have been as quickly forgotten as the smart #1. The rejuvenated city car brand's first electric SUV was revealed to great fanfare back in 2022 with funky …
