Jetour plans to make Malaysia its export and R&D hub
Jetour Malaysia has said it remains committed to making our country an export and R&D (research and development) hub. This was a revealed during the recent launch of the T1 and echoes …
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Jetour Malaysia delivered 5,048 units as of June 2026 – 43 showrooms now, target to have 50 by end of the year
At yesterday’s launch of the T1, Jetour Malaysia provided some updates on its business performance so far in 2026. In terms of sales, the company delivered 5,048 vehicles to customers as of …
2026 Jetour T1 launched in Malaysia – from RM130k; T2’s urban-centric sibling; 1.5T FWD, 2.0T AWD, 7DCT
Following previews at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) and Penang Autoshow, the Jetour T1 has now made its official launch debut in Malaysia. The T1 is the more urban-focused, …
2026 Omoda C7 previewed in Malaysia again – CKD; launch in Q3; 1.6T, 7DCT; 2WD and AWD variants?
At Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia’s second anniversary celebration, the company once again previewed the Omoda C7 ahead of the SUV’s eventual launch. To get you up to speed with the C7, here’s …
Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia celebrates 2nd anniversary – over 32,000 deliveries to-date; 8,100 so far in 2026
Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia has delivered over 32,000 vehicles since it launched its first model – the J7 - two years ago. This was announced at a recent event celebrating the company’s …
2026 Jaecoo J5 EV now open for booking in Malaysia – RM125k estimated; CKD, 211 PS, 402 km WLTP range
The Jaecoo J5 EV inches closer to being launched with Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia today announcing that bookings for the electric SUV are now open, with estimated pricing at RM125,000. This comes …
Hot Wheels and 7-Eleven partner up for special-edition Nissan GT-R diecast – on sale at 7E outlets in Malaysia
Mattel has once again collaborated with 7-Eleven on a new Hot Wheels diecast car, this time with the Nissan GT-R (R35) in the spotlight - production of the modern 'Godzilla' ended last …
Denza Z9S shown in China – new EV sedan sits below Z9/Z9GT; MIIT filing shows up to 503 PS, 920 km CLTC
BYD’s Denza has posted the first official images of the Z9S, a new electric sedan that will join the line-up under the existing Z9, the latter also offered as a wagon called …
BMW partners with Toyota, Bosch and Repsol for real-world pilot of vehicles using 100% renewable petrol
BMW has partnered with Toyota, Bosch and Repsol for a six-month pilot project to demonstrate how existing vehicles can operate exclusively on 100% renewable petrol under rear-world conditions. The pilot, which started …
JPJ reminds motorists to stop before the white line at traffic lights – crossing it is a punishable offence
The road transport department (JPJ) has been posting public reminders on various topics on its social media pages for a while now, including how to properly navigate roundabouts and the usage of …
Xpeng L03 launched in Europe – EV with up to 520 km WLTP or REEV up to 1,017 km combined; from RM163k
The Xpeng L03 has been launched in Europe, just a few days after the SUV with a fastback silhouette went on sale in its home market of China – it is called …
2026 BMW M2 CS launched in Malaysia – 530 PS, 0-100 in 3.8s; RM294k more than standard M2, from RM951k
The second-generation (G87) BMW M2 CS has made its Malaysian launch debut at the BMW Clubhouse, a brand showcase event that will open its doors to the public from July 17 to …
2026 Xpeng G6 CKD now open for booking in Malaysia – three variants, same price as CBU from RM158,888
Bermaz Xpeng, the local distributor of Xpeng vehicles in Malaysia, has announced it is officially accepting bookings for the locally-assembled (CKD) version of the G6. This comes several months after the brand …
The Grand Tour returns on September 4 with new trio of hosts – six episodes, Malaysia to be featured
The first episode of the new season of The Grand Tour will air on September 4, 2026, Amazon Prime Video recently announced. As revealed back in February, the car show returns with …
MITI says government has no plans to reverse new CBU EV policy – RM200k min CIF value, at least 245 PS
The government has no intention to retract its recently announced rules on the import of fully-imported (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) that came into effect on July 1, 2026. This is according to …
2026 Lexus ES launching in Malaysia soon – 8th-gen sedan to come with hybrid power; from RM366,888 est
The eighth-generation (XZ20) Lexus ES is estimated to be priced from RM366,888, which would make it more expensive than the outgoing seventh-generation model that starts at RM320,888. This is according to Lexus …
Geely EX2 launched in Australia – Proton eMas 5 twin gets larger batteries; up to 345 km WLTP; fr RM75k
Australia has finally welcomed the Geely EX2, which we know here as the Proton eMas 5. At launch, two variants of the EX2 are offered down under, including the Complete priced at …
2026 Leapmotor C10 CKD in Malaysia – same specs as CBU; new colour option; 424 km WLTP; from RM129k
The Leapmotor C10 is now a locally-assembled (CKD) electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia, so here’s a gallery of the 2026 model year SUV that rolls off the line at Stellantis’ plant in …
New Lexus LFA debuts at Goodwood in prototype form – EV revival of iconic sports car to be launched in 2027
At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, the reborn Lexus LFA – now an electric vehicle (EV), so no V10 - made its dynamic debut in prototype form together with Toyota’s V8-powered …
Lotus Emeya R sets new lap record for EVs at Sepang International Circuit with time of 2:20:317 minutes
The Lotus Emeya is the fastest electric vehicle (EV) to lap the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) with a time of 2:20.317 minutes. This record was set by Daniel Lu, a Chinese national …
