As the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) prepares to enforce stricter regulations on fully-imported (CBU) electric vehicles from July 2026, all eyes are on BYD — currently the frontrunner in Malaysia's EV market.

In Malaysia, luxury MPVs have long been the preferred choice for family road trips and corporate VIP transport. Following the earlier unveiling of the exterior design of Leapmotor's new flagship MPV — the Leapmotor D99 — the brand officially released interior images on 15 May, offering a first glimpse into its cabin innovations.

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), Malaysia's leading non-national automaker, has released its sales scorecard for April 2026. The brand delivered a total of 6,464 units last month — marking its highest single-month sales of the year so far and pushing its year-to-date (YTD) total to 21,924 units.

Leapmotor, the Chinese EV brand represented in Malaysia by Stellantis Malaysia, officially released its Q1 2026 financial report on May 15, showcasing impressive growth driven by strong global expansion.

Volkswagen has officially unveiled the all-new ID. Polo GTI at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. The year 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic GTI badge, making this model not only the successor to the legendary Polo GTI lineage but also the first fully electric high-performance model to wear the revered GTI badge in Volkswagen's history.

The BMW Group has officially unveiled the Vision BMW ALPINA concept car at the 2026 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Italy. This striking design study not only presents an ultra-modern vision of luxury but also faithfully preserves ALPINA's most emotional elements — a powerful V8 powertrain and its signature ICE exhaust note — offering a clear hint at the future direction of this legendary high

While Malaysian car enthusiasts are still eagerly awaiting the official launch of the Denza D9 luxury MPV, Denza has achieved a major global milestone!

Chery Malaysia has once again stirred excitement on its official Facebook page with fresh teasers for its upcoming flagship SUV — the TIGGO 9. This time, the brand is clearly defining its positioning: a vehicle made for leaders.

For those following Perodua's electrification journey, today's news is a major milestone. After a four-year "Hybrid Feasibility Study", Perodua President and CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad has officially confirmed that the Perodua Ativa Hybrid will enter local production (CKD) and go on public sale in Malaysia.

Faced with the overwhelming influx of affordable Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Thailand's automotive industry has reached a breaking point.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has released its financial results for the 2025/26 fiscal year (ending March 2026), demonstrating resilient performance underpinned by robust global demand for its luxury vehicles.

Honda is taking a significant step in its digital transformation. The Japanese automaker has officially announced the establishment of a new wholly-owned subsidiary in India — Honda Digital Innovation India Private Ltd. (HDII).

Amid the global surge in electric vehicles, Honda has announced a significant strategic shift.

We have been closely monitoring Honda's strategy in the D-segment SUV market. While the CR-V continues to enjoy strong success locally, Honda has long lacked a competitive offering in the premium 7-seater flagship segment. However, according to the 2026 Honda Business Briefing and the brand's latest product roadmap, this gap may soon be filled.

Honda, long known for its technology-driven approach, has made a significant strategic shift in response to the current slowdown in the global electric vehicle market. The company has officially announced that the highly anticipated Honda 0 Series will now include next-generation hybrid powertrains, with plans to launch all-new sedan and SUV models as early as 2028.

As the automotive industry moves deeper into the era of CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electrified) and SDV (Software-Defined Vehicle), software and digital capabilities have become critical factors in a car's competitiveness. To accelerate its digital transformation, Mitsubishi Motors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FPT Japan Holdings, the Japanese subsidiary of Vietnam'

For Malaysian off-road enthusiasts, the name Land Cruiser has long been synonymous with unbreakable reliability. Today, Toyota has officially introduced the newest member of the family in Japan — the Land Cruiser FJ series, affectionately dubbed the "Baby Land Cruiser".

For Malaysian enthusiasts closely following the Geely-Proton partnership, this is fantastic news! In the opening round of the 2026 FIA TCR World Tour at the Misano World Circuit in Italy, Chinese driver Ma Qinghua delivered a stellar performance behind the wheel of the all-new Geely Preface TCR.

For local driving enthusiasts, this is a bittersweet moment. The very last third-generation BMW Z4 (G29) has officially rolled off the assembly line at the Magna Steyr plant in Graz, Austria.

Following the conclusion of the 106th Annual General Meeting, Mr. Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW Group, will step down from his position as planned. Effective May 14, 2026, Dr. Milan Nedeljković will succeed him as the new Chairman of the Board of Management. After 35 years with the BMW Group, Mr. Zipse will officially conclude his tenure on the Board.