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 […]
PRO-NET has set a new milestone in Malaysia’s EV market, delivering 3,276 units of the Proton e.MAS 5 in January 2026 — the highest monthly delivery figure for a single model in the company’s history. This achievement builds on the e.MAS brand’s strong 2025 performance, when 9,549 vehicles were sold, capturing 22% of Malaysia’s EV […]
MAN Truck & Bus SE is urging Malaysian transport operators to rethink fleet investment strategies, highlighting that true sustainability comes from durability, reliability, and lifecycle efficiency — not short-term cost savings. During a recent management visit, MAN warned that the prevalent “buy cheap, use and dispose” approach can backfire, creating higher total cost of ownership […]
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has entered a new management phase with the appointment of Martin Schulz as CEO & President, a move that also places him in charge of a newly consolidated Southeast Asia region covering Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The restructuring signals a stronger push for regional alignment as the luxury marque accelerates its electrification […]
BateriHub has moved into a new league within Malaysia’s automotive aftermarket, surpassing 200 directly owned outlets nationwide — a milestone that underscores the company’s shift from rapid expansion to operational depth and nationwide service reliability. The achievement positions the brand as the country’s largest fully direct-owned car battery retail network, a scale formally acknowledged by […]
JETOUR Auto Malaysia has introduced a new corporate logo, using Malaysia as the launchpad for a broader brand repositioning that will shape its product and market strategy heading into 2026. More than a visual refresh, the move reflects the company’s intent to sharpen its travel-and-adventure positioning while laying the groundwork for its long-term goal of […]
Isuzu Malaysia delivered one of its strongest performances to date in 2025, holding firm against a shrinking diesel vehicle market and tightening cost pressures. While the wider commercial vehicle sector contracted by 11.4% and the pick-up segment fell 7.3% following the diesel price revision, the brand moved in the opposite direction — gaining share, strengthening […]
Hyundai Motor Malaysia is accelerating its next phase of local growth with a dual-pronged strategy that focuses not just on showroom reach, but also on strengthening the aftersales and ownership ecosystem. The latest move sees the company signing a Letter of Intent with HZN Inspiration Sdn Bhd to develop new retail facilities in the Klang […]
Honda Malaysia wrapped up 2025 with 72,301 units delivered, securing an 8.8% market share and extending its long-standing dominance as the country’s top non-national passenger vehicle brand for the 12th straight year. The result underscores how a well-spread model line-up and rising acceptance of electrified powertrains continue to anchor the company’s performance in an increasingly […]
Proton is reinforcing its role in the government’s newly introduced vehicle scrappage initiative by rolling out trade-in support for buyers who retire cars aged 20 years and above, effectively lowering the entry cost for a brand-new model. The move ties the national carmaker’s sales ambitions to a broader policy objective – getting ageing, less safe […]
