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 …
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 …
Geely Starray EM-R teased for Thailand – debut market for EX5 REEV, Proton eMas 7 REEV coming soon?
Chinese-market Geely Galaxy Starship 7 PHEV The Geely Starray EM-i, which has already spawned an electric variant in its home market of China, is set to gain range extender version to complement …
Xpeng G9L revealed – is the global flagship the “large SUV” coming to Malaysia in second half of 2026?
Xpeng has released the first images of the G9L, the successor to the original G9 unveiled only four short years ago in 2022. The five-seater SUV sits alongside the six-seater GX as …
Proton eMas 5 launched in Nepal – available in Prime and Premium variants, priced from RM80k to RM94k
The Proton eMas 5 has entered its second export market, with the electric vehicle now going on sale in Nepal following its official introduction in Singapore last month. The car, which was …
DFSK E5 Plus RHD debut in Indonesia – 25.3 kWh battery, 119 km EV range WLTP; in Malaysia soon?
The DFSK E5 Plus has been launched in Indonesia, shown at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS 2026), and this marks the debut of the E5 Plus in a right-hand-drive …
Chery’s Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) summon tech makes world debut in Indonesia, on Jaecoo J7
The 'come to you, park for you' tagline is far from sleek, but it perfectly describes the Chery Group's Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) technology that is making its world debut in …
Xpeng L03 previewed in Indonesia – Proton eMas 7, BYD Atto 3 rival with 520 km WLTP range coming to Malaysia?
Having played in the premium segment so far, Xpeng is moving downmarket with the L03, on display at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Sold under the affordable Mona sub-brand …
2026 Lexus ES launched in Indonesia – 8th-gen XZ20 available in ES350h hybrid, ES350e EV; Malaysia next
The star of Lexus' booth at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026 is the latest Lexus ES. The eighth-generation XZ20 is available in two powertrain variants in the republic …
2026 Honda Civic e:HEV RS previewed in Indonesia – S+ Shift simulated gearbox, in Malaysia this year?
Aside from showcasing the Super-One, Honda is also displaying a Civic e:HEV RS at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) with a little extra something. While it looks exactly like …
Solarky Sun V on display in Indonesia – small city EV with solar panels; 20 PS, up to 200 km range; RM37k est
This is the Solarky Sun V, a pint-sized electric vehicle (EV) that is currently on display at this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026. A product of Solarky Mobility Technologies, …
2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive launched in Indonesia – 805 km WLTP, from RM512k; Malaysian launch next week
The all-new (NA5) BMW iX3 will be launched in Malaysia next week, but Indonesia has already welcomed the first of the German brand’s Neue Klasse models at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International …
Honda Super-One appears at GIIAS – Indonesia gets 100 units this year; price reveal, open for booking on Aug 5
All eyes are on the Honda Super-One at Honda's Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026 booth. The lovable little EV is not quite ready for launch in the republic, but we …
MG IM8 previewed in China – luxury 3-row REEV SUV considered for Malaysia with 430 km CLTC EV range
Malaysia will soon receive MG's premium IM sub-brand, with the IM6 electric SUV set to arrive sometime in the third quarter of the year. The next phase in the marque's global strategy …
iCaur V27 makes ASEAN debut at GIIAS 2026: 1.5T REEV open for booking in Indonesia; 252 PS RWD, 455 PS AWD
The biggest iCaur yet (until a V29 comes along?) has made its ASEAN debut at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026, and the Indonesian order books are now open, …
Chery J6T CSH in Indonesia – rebadged Jaecoo 6T REEV, 190 km NEDC EV, coming to Malaysia as iCaur 03T?
The electric Chery J6 is set to gain a combustion engine in Indonesia in the shape of the J6T CSH, revealed at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). If the …
