BYD has abandoned plans to build its own CKD assembly plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, but the company has not abandoned local assembly in Malaysia. In fact, all signs now point towards a contract-assembly arrangement with an existing local manufacturer. BYD Sime Motors managing director Jacob Ma confirmed the cancellation yesterday, just over a year […]
BYD Sime Motors has launched the 2026 BYD ATTO 3 Performance in Malaysia at RM149,800, with only 69 units allocated for the local market. The new Performance variant sits above the existing Ultra and Premium models, bringing a significantly more powerful all-wheel-drive powertrain, quicker acceleration and several additional features. With a combined output of 330kW […]
Volvo Car Malaysia has officially launched the evolved Volvo EX90, bringing significant hardware and software upgrades to the brand’s flagship seven-seat electric SUV. The biggest changes over the earlier CBU-imported EX90 are the move to an 800-volt electrical architecture, a more powerful NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin-based computing platform, faster DC charging and increased driving range. […]
Malaysia’s Proton S70 is getting more affordable, with the addition of two new variants expected to be priced below RM60,000 when officially launched. Proton has expanded the S70 line-up with the new Lite and Prime variants, both powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre i-GT engine paired with a CVT. Bookings open today, 7 September 2026, […]
Honda Malaysia has officially opened bookings for the refreshed Honda City, bringing a sportier look and several important equipment upgrades to one of the country’s most popular B-segment sedans. The facelift first made its global debut in India before arriving in Thailand, and Malaysia is now set to receive its own version. While Honda Malaysia […]
For years, one of the biggest questions surrounding electric vehicles has been a simple one – how far can it actually go on a single charge? That question is becoming increasingly difficult to answer simply because the Malaysian EV market has expanded rapidly, with manufacturers quoting range figures based on different testing standards. Some Chinese […]
Moda has introduced the new Sporter S SKII in Malaysia, with the updated Super Scooter priced at RM17,998. Available now at authorised Moda dealerships nationwide, the Sporter S SKII builds on the Sporter S, which was first introduced in January 2025 and has since become the brand’s best-performing scooter. The latest version brings a range […]
The Mitsubishi Triton has conquered one of Southeast Asia’s toughest motorsport challenges, with Team Mitsubishi Ralliart claiming overall victory at the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2026 in Thailand. Held from 9 to 15 August, the 31st edition of the rally covered 2,145.19km, including 921.80km of special stages. Driving a T1-specification Mitsubishi Triton, Katsuhiko Taguchi, […]
Maserati has appointed Atlantis Automobili Sdn. Bhd., an associate company of Atlantis Motor Group, as its official importer and distributor in Malaysia, effective 19 May 2026. The appointment marks a new chapter for the Italian luxury marque, with Atlantis Automobili taking responsibility for Maserati’s sales, aftersales, customer experience, brand development and dealer network operations in […]
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has officially launched the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ electric in Malaysia, with prices starting at RM274,888 on-the-road without insurance for Peninsular Malaysia. The all-new electric CLA comes with a four-year manufacturer warranty, while Mercedes-Benz is also offering its Agility+ financing programme from RM2,988 per month. The plan includes a fifth-year extended limited warranty […]
