Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia has previewed the upcoming 2026 Jaecoo J5 EV ahead of its launch here in Q3 2026. The preview is happening at the Oh My Meow Expo 2026 – in-line with the model’s pet-friendly image.

Volvo Cars has officially announced that Apple Music will be integrated natively into its Android-based infotainment systems, marking a significant enhancement for owners of compatible models. The rollout, set to commence via an over-the-air (OTA) software update, will reach more than two million Volvo vehicles worldwide, including those in Malaysia.

Tesla Malaysia has confirmed that the Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variant of the Tesla Model Y will soon be removed from the local lineup, marking the second discontinuation of an AWD variant in just a few months. The move follows the earlier axing of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD in April this year.

Denza, the premium electric vehicle brand under BYD, is poised to make a significant statement on the global stage tomorrow, July 9, at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom. The Denza Z, which was initially teased as a concept at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show and later shown as a production-ready Spider in Beijing earlier this year, will finally make its dynamic debut. Te

Wing Hin Motorsports secured one race win and three podium finishes across four races at Round 2 of the TSS The Super Series and Thailand Super Series, held at the 20th anniversary Bangsaen Grand Prix. Despite the strong results, the Malaysian team — defending GT4 Class champion and fielding four entries in the Super Touring Class — also suffered mechanical damage and a dramatic race-ending crash

Pro-Net's Proton eMas brand recorded 17,604 year-to-date registrations across its EV and PHEV lineup as of June 2026, with 3,026 units delivered in June alone across all models.

A sportier version of the 2026 Toyota Camry could be coming, with a recent US trademark filing pointing to a possible Camry Apex variant.

Xiaomi Auto has officially announced a new sub-brand called SkyNomad, with the Chinese name Xuntian. According to Xiaomi, the brand is described as “a new name about space and lifestyle,” suggesting a product line positioned around larger, more practical vehicles rather than the sportier image of the SU7 sedan.

The all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 has received five-star safety ratings from both Euro NCAP and ANCAP, with the compact SUV scoring strongly across occupant protection, vulnerable road user protection and safety assist categories.

Geely’s right-hand drive (RHD) product offensive continues, as Australian publication Drive reported that the Geely Emgrand EM-i plug-in hybrid is headed Down Under real soon.

Nik Akmal Afifah binti Nik Mohd Fuad, a 22-year-old Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) student, has won the grand prize in Perodua's P-Circle Lucky Draw contest, held during the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show 2026 (KLIMS 2026). She received a Perodua Myvi 1.3 G in Ivory White at Perodua's headquarters in Rawang on 3-July 2026.

Proton’s official distributor in Singapore, Vincar Group, has just launched the new 2026 Proton eMas 5 in the country.

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) held the fifth edition of Toyota Start Your Impossible (SYI) Outrun on Sunday, 5 July 2026, at Dataran Wawasan, Putrajaya. The event drew more than 7,500 participants and raised RM200,000 in support of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM).

Toyota has introduced another round of updates for the Corolla Cross in Japan, a little over a year after the crossover received a broader facelift and switched to an all-hybrid model range in its home market.

According to Thai automotive publication Autolifethailand, the updated 2026 Honda Civic e:HEV is scheduled to launch in Thailand this July, bringing a new feature that Honda enthusiasts will be watching closely, the S+ Shift system.

Jaecoo continues its aggressive expansion in the Southeast Asian automotive market. Based on recent reports from the Indonesian automotive news outlet AutonetMagz, Jaecoo is expected to launch a new hybrid vehicle at the upcoming Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has begun issuing a new plate format for Johor-registered vehicles, with the letter "J" bookending the registration — for example, J xxxx J — after the state's JYY series ran its course. What makes this notable is that, unlike similar-looking formats in the past, the new Johor plates are not a special or auction-only series. They are simply the next block in JPJ

Geely has released official interior images of the upcoming Cruiser 700, previewing a cabin built around a large floating touchscreen and a full-width digital instrument display. The model is expected to launch in China in the near future.

Malaysia’s Viper Niza Racing Team secured its first overall podium in the Michelin 24H Series after finishing third in GT3 at the 12 Hours of Nürburgring on July 5.