PRO-NET, the electrification arm of PROTON, has moved from early-stage EV participant to market leader, with the Proton e.MAS line-up including the e.MAS 5, now sitting at the top of Malaysia’s battery-electric vehicle segment. The achievement is less about a single strong sales month and more about what it signals: a growing mainstream acceptance of […]
Stellantis has marked a major manufacturing milestone in Malaysia with the start of local production of the PEUGEOT 408 at its Gurun plant in Kedah. The fastback, powered by an updated 1.6-litre turbocharged PureTech engine with Euro 6 emissions compliance, is being positioned as a regional export model, with Taiwan confirmed as the third destination […]
GWM Malaysia has received more than 800 bookings for the newly launched WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV in within its first week on sale, signalling strong early demand for what is positioned as the country’s first locally assembled luxury new-energy MPV. The plug-in hybrid model made its official debut on 29 January 2026 at MITEC, with […]
Chery Malaysia has outlined its product and network direction for 2026, with the TIGGO SUV line remaining the backbone of its growth strategy while Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) technology takes on a larger role in the brand’s sales mix. The company’s Malaysian journey began in 2023 with the launch of the OMODA 5 and the […]
Hyundai N is officially on its way to Malaysia, marking a major milestone in Hyundai Motor Malaysia’s brand evolution and signalling a bold push into the high-performance electrified space. The arrival of the performance division — confirmed for 2026 — will be spearheaded by the IONIQ 5 N and the upcoming IONIQ 6 N, two […]
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has expanded its local Golf portfolio with the introduction of the Golf R-Line, positioning it as a more style- and comfort-focused alternative to the performance-led Golf GTI that debuted earlier. The new variant arrives as a locally assembled model from the Pekan plant and is being offered with a limited-time […]
Chery Corporate Malaysia has partnered with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) to launch “Cherish the Nature”, an 18-month mangrove rehabilitation programme along Selangor’s North-Central coastline. The project was introduced at Kuala Selangor Nature Park and brings together government agencies, researchers, local communities and Chery owner groups […]
Jetour Malaysia is shifting from market entry mode to expansion, outlining a 2026 plan centred on faster dealer growth, new SUV introductions and deeper local operational capability after delivering 2,741 vehicles in 2025. Since arriving in 2024, the Chery Group–backed brand has built a 31-outlet sales and service footprint across 13 states — a measured […]
Zeekr Malaysia has announced new 2026 pricing for the Zeekr 7X following the end of duty and excise exemptions for fully imported EVs on 31 December 2025 and the sell-out of its initial batch. The premium electric SUV now starts from RM182,800 for the RWD Standard, RM193,800 for the RWD Long Range and RM230,800 for […]
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) opened 2026 with 4,700 vehicles delivered in January, a stable result that reflects sustained demand across its core passenger car and SUV segments despite intensifying competition. The volume is largely underpinned by high-turnover nameplates such as the Vios, Hilux, Corolla Cross and Yaris, which have historically formed the backbone of Toyota’s […]
