2026 Volvo ES90 teased, Malaysian launch this month
Already open for registration of interest, we now know that the Volvo ES90 will be launching in Malaysia this month. "If you’re torn between work and play, we say: Why not both? …
Lucid Gravity 6-passenger robotaxi unveiled at CES 2026 – to enter service in San Francisco, US this year
Lucid has unveiled its robotaxi at CES 2026 in partnership with robotics firm Nuro, and Uber Technologies, and the robotaxi service will be launched in San Francisco, California in the United States …
2026 Proton X70 MC3 launching Jan 8, 4pm – 181 PS/290 Nm 1.5L turbo i-GT 4-cyl from X50 FL confirmed
It's official – Proton is hitting the ground running in 2026 with the launch of the new X70 on Thursday, January 8. Arriving just 17 months after the facelifted model, the latest …
Kia Malaysia slashes parts prices by 15% – warranty boosted to 5 years/150,000 km, up from 100,000 km
Aside from slashing prices of its cars by as much as RM52,000, Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM) also announced it will be making prices of its spare parts cheaper by an average of …
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Malaysian debut date confirmed – C174 preview, Stars@Bangsar, Jan 15-18
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA will be making its Malaysian debut this month. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has posted an invitation to the 'Class of its own' event on its social media, which mentions …
Zeekr 8X teased – smaller 9X “Sport” with 1,400 PS 2.0T three-motor REEV powertrain coming soon?
Last year, the hitherto electric-only Zeekr brand introduced its first ever range-extended model called the 9X – a massive, imposing flagship SUV that bears some striking similarities with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan (if …
Honda Malaysia January 2026 promo – up to RM60k off 2025 Civic Type R, RM34k off e:N1 EV, RM18k for CR-V
New year, new car? What better way to add some semangat into the new year than a new chariot, and Honda Malaysia is kicking 2026 off with discounts that are so attractive, …
Chery Group sells record 2,806,393 units in 2025, including 1,344,020 exports and 903,847 NEVs
The Chery Group sold a record 2,806,393 vehicles worldwide in 2025 (+7.8% vs 2024), including 1,344,020 units outside China (+17.4% vs 2024). Yes, more than last year, although the growth percentages are …
2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo cabin shown – EV hatchback brings back wider use of buttons for key functions
The Volkswagen ID. Polo that revealed early details last December has now shown its interior, and the upcoming, MEB+-based electric hatchback will feature an increased use of physical buttons for key functions. …
2026 Proton Saga MC3: 10,000 units sold since launch
Proton has kicked off its 2026 on a high, announcing that it has sold 10,000 units of the new Saga since its November launch. This includes 7,975 units pushed out last month …
2026 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport teased – Triton-based SUV with Xforce looks, to be badged simply as Pajero?
It's been a good long while since we had a new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, but it looks like a next-generation model is finally on the horizon. The Triton-based SUV made an appearance …
Mitsubishi Xforce spied in Malaysia – B-segment SUV looks set for launch soon, 105 PS/141 Nm 1.5 litre NA
First sighted here in camouflaged form back in February 2024, it looks like Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is finally set to launch the Mitsubishi Xforce in Malaysia, with fully uncovered examples of …
BMW Alpina officially launched as standalone brand
BMW Alpina is now a standalone brand under the BMW Group as of January 1, 2026, the German automaker announced recently. This comes following BMW’s announcement that it had acquired Alpina back …
Proton sells 157,976 units in 2025, 3.3% increase over 2024 – 6,000 exports highest in 13 years
After faltering slightly in 2024, Proton bounced back last year by selling 157,976 vehicles – an increase of 3.3% over the year before and putting it back on a trajectory of continuous …
Proton eMas 5 – 216 units delivered, 14.6k bookings; eMas 7 sales at 9,336 units in 2025, incl 659 exports
Proton has announced that it has delivered 216 units of its new eMas 5 as of December 31, just over two months from its October 30 launch. The cars were all handed …
2026 Volvo ES90 ROI now open in Malaysia – electric sedan with up to 651 km WLTP range, 333 PS; CKD
Registration of interest for the Volvo ES90 is now open in Malaysia ahead of the electric sedan’s launch in early 2026. Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) stopped short of mentioning a launch date, …
BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring – PHEV wagon version of Seal 06 can lug up to 1,535 litres, 1,350 km total range
OK, so this isn't new new, having been launched in China last July and in the UK in November, but we don't believe we've featured the BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring before …
Kia Sales Malaysia begins operations, reveals prices for Sportage, Carnival and EV9, up to RM52k cheaper
Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM), which was officially launched last month, has begun operations in Malaysia. Along with the start of its business, the company has announced a number of initiatives, including a …
China’s global auto sales set to overtake Japan for first time in 2025 – projected 27 million versus 25 million
China’s global auto sales are set to overtake Japan for the first time in 2025, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Based on company disclosures from January to November 2025 and …
Deepal S05 exported from Thailand to Europe – with EV tax holiday over, will Malaysia’s car still be CBU?
To jog your memory, Changan in May launched a plant in Rayong, Thailand - its first outside China. Now, Car News China reports that the plant's first 500 vehicles are being exported …
