Latest Car News in Malaysia

Toyota Motor Philippines has confirmed that the upcoming Toyota GR GT supercar will be sold in the Philippines, marking the brand’s most ambitious performance move yet for the local market.

BMW Group Malaysia has announced limited-time campaigns for the BMW 218 Gran Coupé Sport and BMW 3 Series range, timed ahead of the upcoming BMW Clubhouse event.

Cycle & Carriage (C&C) has launched its first flagship Kia 3S Centre in Malaysia, located in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, marking its entry into the Kia retail network following its recent appointment as an authorised dealer partner for Kia Sales Malaysia.

The Malaysia-bound NA5 BMW iX3 has received the top five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP in Europe, making it one of the first models to be assessed under the organisation’s more demanding 2026 test protocol.

BAIC Indonesia has previewed the Arcfox T1 hatchback EV for local media in Jakarta, giving the first clear look at a new battery-electric (BEV) model that is expected to become one of the brand’s main attraction at GIIAS 2026.

Chery-JLR has revealed the Freelander 8 in China with a dashboard-wide 46.3-inch 8K panoramic intelligent display, putting the SUV into the growing race for oversized in-car screens. The model is aimed at a tech-heavy premium buyer and arrives as automakers in China continue to treat cabin digital hardware as a key selling point.

Malaysia is moving to revise its policies and financial incentives to accelerate the rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with the government setting a target of 30,000 charging stations nationwide by 2030.

Denza will launch the Z9GT in Malaysia on 15 July 2026, marking the all-electric grand tourer’s first appearance in the Asia Pacific region. The model arrives as Denza strengthens its premium EV push under BYD Group, with the Z9GT positioned as the brand’s flagship technology showcase.

Omoda & Jaecoo Vietnam has opened bookings for the Jaecoo J5, with the small SUV set to be locally assembled (CKD) in Vietnam and offered in four variants across three powertrain types. The company says the model is aimed at the compact SUV class and will receive official pricing in August 2026.

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) recorded over 7,300 units in June 2026, bringing total Q2 2026 sales to more than 20,800 units and year-to-date (YTD) sales to above 36,200 units. The quarter reflected sustained customer demand across Toyota's core model range, supported by an expanding electrified lineup and continued customer engagement initiatives.

Denza has unveiled the production version of the Z at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, turning the electric supercar from preview material into a full production model. The new flagship adds another high-performance EV to BYD’s expanding performance portfolio and will be sold in Coupé, Spider and Racing forms.

Sime Beyond Auto, a subsidiary of Sime Motors, has opened BYD Sri Petaling, its sixth outlet in Malaysia, reinforcing its position as the country's largest BYD dealer group. The new 1S centre is located in the Bukit Jalil–Sri Petaling corridor, an area the company identifies as a fast-growing residential district popular with young professionals and families.

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.