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 […]
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 […]
