Latest Car News in Malaysia

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.

SAIC Motor Malaysia supported an MG owners' gathering in Langkawi that brought together 66 vehicles from owners across the Northern region, marking the largest MG gathering held in Northern Malaysia to date. The event was organised by MG Motor Alor Setar and drew approximately 200 participants, including owners' family members and friends, over the weekend.

Malaysian-spec Seal 6 EV for illustration purposes

Following its debut in China back in June 2025, Tesla has been gradually rolling out the new Model Y L across the globe. Malaysia received the model earlier this year.

Proton delivered 100,346 units in the first six months of 2026, a 39.1% increase over the same period last year and the company's strongest first-half performance since 2011. June deliveries totalled 16,052 units. The result puts Proton halfway to its full-year target of 200,000 units, driven by continued demand for its ICE lineup and rapid growth of the Proton e.MAS new energy vehicle business.

Watch out Perodua Ativa – Proton is currently working hard on its upcoming AMA02-based Proton Saga Cross, slated to debut here later this year.

Say hello to the latest taxi in Malaysia – the Proton S70 now joins the ranks of the Proton Wira and Proton Iswara to be Malaysia’s taxi.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has teased arrival of the upcoming 2027 Volkswagen Tayron ahead of its local debut. The Tayron will likely supersede the ageing Tiguan Allspace in VPCM’s seven-seater SUV line-up.