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July 2026 Malaysia Car Sales: Up 9.7% MoM compared to June, Perodua and Toyota drive growthMalaysia's automotive market recorded 80,030 vehicle registrations in July 2026, representing a 9.7% increase from the 72,943 units registered in June.
Eric Goh Aug 12, 2026- Leapmotor A05 launched in China from around RM 40k: A future rival for Proton eMas 5?Leapmotor has launched the new A05 in China, with prices starting at RMB 63,900 (around RM 40k). The small electric hatchback could be an interesting addition to the Malaysian market, particularly as Leapmotor already assembles vehicles at its plant in Kulim.
Lien Aug 12, 2026 - iCAUR V25 to debut in China on 14 August – will Malaysia be next?The iCAUR V25 could be the next boxy SUV to join Chery's growing lineup in Malaysia. Lien Aug 12, 2026
- Ford Bronco New Energy confirmed for Australia – could Malaysia be next?The Ford Bronco, once a left-hand drive (LHD)-exclusive model, may be headed to right-hand drive (RHD) markets in the near future. Eric Goh Aug 12, 2026
- Spied! iCaur V25 spotted, to further expand iCaur Malaysia range?Days after the iCaur V27 was spotted in Malaysia, we now have a spyshot of what appears to be the iCaur V25. Eric Goh Aug 12, 2026
- Aston Martin DB12 S VMF Editions: Three bespoke models to debut at Monterey Car WeekAston Martin is bringing three special-edition DB12 S models to this year's Monterey Car Week, created by its Q bespoke division to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Lien Aug 12, 2026
- Toyota warehouse damaged in airstrike, parts supply affectedToyota's spare parts warehouse in Kyiv has reportedly been destroyed in an overnight airstrike, disrupting the automaker's parts supply network across Ukraine. Lien Aug 11, 2026
- July 2026 Malaysia Car Sales: Proton eMas 7 PHEV leads Malaysia's hybrid sales in July, Toyota takes 3 of top 4 spotsThe Proton eMas 7 PHEV was Malaysia's best-selling hybrid-petrol model in July 2026, recording 872 registrations and finishing ahead of the Toyota Yaris Cross and Corolla Cross. Eric Goh Aug 11, 2026
- Thailand preparing new EV support package as government looks to boost demand and local productionThailand's Ministry of Finance is preparing a new package of measures to support the country's electric vehicle (EV) industry, as the government looks to strengthen domestic demand while maintaining Thailand's position as a regional automotive production hub. Eric Goh Aug 11, 2026
- July 2026 Malaysia Car Sales: Proton eMas 5 dominates Malaysia's EV market in July, outsells second-place BYD Atto 3 by more than 4 timesThe Proton eMas 5 emerged as Malaysia's best-selling electric vehicle in July 2026, recording 2,402 registrations and finishing more than four times ahead of the second-placed BYD Atto 3. Eric Goh Aug 11, 2026
- Omoda C7 and C7 PHEV now open for bookings in Malaysia, estimated from RM 160,000Omoda & Jaecco Malaysia has officially opened bookings for the all-new Omoda C7 and C7 PHEV, with both C-segment crossover SUVs previewed ahead of their official Malaysian launch. Eric Goh Aug 11, 2026
- Tesla plans massive Terafab chip plant in Texas to power its AI ambitionsTesla is taking another step into AI hardware. On August 10, the company announced plans to build Terafab, a large-scale AI chip facility in Grimes County, Texas. Lien Aug 10, 2026
- Next-gen Mazda MX-5: Can Mazda keep the Miata formula in the EV era?For Malaysian enthusiasts, few cars have the same following as the Mazda MX-5, or Miata. Lien Aug 10, 2026
- Proton appoints Sri Lanka distributor for eMas models, sales targeted to begin this yearProton is expanding its export operations into Sri Lanka after signing a Distributorship Agreement with David Pieris Holdings (Private) Limited (DPHL), which will distribute and retail Proton eMas models in the market. Eric Goh Aug 10, 2026
- Lepas L4 EV previewed in Malaysia – Entry-level EV SUV that offers a C-segment wheelbaseLepas is officiating here sooner than later – its official website has been up and running since June, and spyshots of the entry-level Lepas L4 surfaced in late-July. Eric Goh Aug 10, 2026
- Kia opens new Kuching 3S centre, expands East Malaysia network to support ICE and EV customersKia Sales Malaysia (KSM) has expanded its presence in East Malaysia with the opening of a new Kia Kuching Heng Lian Enterprise 3S dealership in Kuching, Sarawak. Eric Goh Aug 10, 2026
- Spied: AMA02 Proton Saga Cross - Two variants in Malaysia, including first look at 5-lug wheel designFresh spy photos of the AMA02 Proton Saga Cross have surfaced in Malaysia, offering the clearest look yet at the upcoming compact crossover-style model and suggesting that Proton may be testing at least two different variants at the same time. Eric Goh Aug 10, 2026
- July 2026 Malaysia Car Sales: Perodua Dominates as Proton Takes Second PlacePerodua remained overwhelmingly dominant in Malaysia’s automotive market in July 2026, recording 31,842 vehicle registrations during the month. Eric Goh Aug 10, 2026
- Spied: iCaur V27 spotted in Malaysia, could this be iCaur’s next big hit?There’s a new iCaur coming to Malaysia soon, as spyshots of the iCaur V27 have surfaced on social media recently. Eric Goh Aug 10, 2026
- July 2026 Malaysia Car Sales: Perodua Bezza leads, Proton eMas 5 breaks into top-10The Perodua Bezza continued to lead Malaysia’s new vehicle sales rankings in July 2026, with 9,821 units registered during the month. Eric Goh Aug 10, 2026
