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.

The once elegant and understated British gentleman has officially decided to reinvent itself. Jaguar has confirmed that its first all-electric luxury four-door GT after the brand's transformation is named the Type 01.

MG's star electric model, the MG4 EV, has once again achieved a major milestone. Recently, the 100,000th unit of the MG4 rolled off the production line at SAIC Motor's Nanjing plant. As the pioneer of MG's global new energy offensive, this achievement not only highlights the brand's strong production and delivery capabilities but also reflects the model's widespread international acclaim.

Toyota has been highly active in the South Asian market. Following its earlier announcement to expand electrification efforts, Toyota has officially confirmed the establishment of a new manufacturing plant in the Bidkin Industrial Area, Maharashtra, India.

As the world's best-selling family car series, the Toyota Corolla has achieved cumulative global sales of over 57 million units since its debut in 1966. To mark this extraordinary milestone, Toyota Japan has officially launched the 60th Anniversary Editions of the Corolla Active Sport and Corolla Touring Active Sport.

Changan Automobile's premium sub-brand, DEEPAL, is rapidly accelerating its global expansion. Following its high-profile entry into the Philippine market last month, DEEPAL has now officially launched its two core models — the DEEPAL S05 and DEEPAL S07 — in Poland, further strengthening its presence in Central Europe.

Following the strong buzz generated by Zeekr in Malaysia, exciting news has arrived for fans of the brand. Zeekr has officially confirmed the upcoming global launch of its flagship SUV — the Zeekr 9X.

BYD's best-selling pure electric model, the Yuan PLUS (Atto 3), is set for a major update. According to official announcements, the third-generation Yuan PLUS will make its debut in China on May 21. The new model brings significant improvements in range and introduces LiDAR for the first time.

Lotus, the iconic British sports car brand that once vowed to go fully electric, has made a surprising "U-turn"!