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.

Toyota Motor Corp. is expanding its footprint in the air mobility sector by establishing a new manufacturing joint venture with U.S.-based aviation startup Joby Aviation Inc. The new entity, named Joby Toyota Aero Manufacturing Preparation Co., will lay the operational groundwork for the commercial mass production of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Great Wall Motor (GWM) has released official images of the facelifted Tank 300 ahead of the start of pre-orders in China on July 6, 2026. The updated mid-size off-road SUV receives exterior and interior revisions, chassis upgrades, and a new PHEV variant with an extended electric-only range. International market rollouts are expected to follow the domestic China launch.

Just last week, Honda Automobile Thailand launched the new and improved 2026 Honda City facelift, available in both sedan and hatchback body styles.

Geely will launch the Geely EX2 in the UK in August 2026, marking the Chinese brand's third model in the market after the EX5 EV and Starray PHEV. For us in Malaysia, the Geely EX2 is known to us as the Proton eMas 5.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released the latest prices of fuel in Malaysia, effective from 1-July to 8-July 2026.

June 30 – Hosted by BitAuto Tengyi Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., the BitAuto Malaysia Automotive Forum 2026 wrapped up successfully at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur. Centered on the theme Integration & Symbiosis: Driving Malaysia's New Automotive Growth, the event brought together local Malaysian automakers, Chinese EV brands expanding overseas, international OEMs, dealer groups, local content creators, an

BAIC's EV sub-brand Arcfox has quietly listed Malaysia among its target markets on its global website, suggesting a local market entry may be in the works. The brand has not made any official announcement regarding Malaysian operations, pricing, or a launch timeline.

The all-new fifth-generation 2026 BMW X5, expanding the premium SUV line with major technical upgrades, a complete design overhaul, and the brand's first five-drivetrain model lineup. The fresh iteration incorporates core electrical, chassis, and digital innovations originally developed for BMW’s upcoming Neue Klasse platform.

The Hong Kong Autoshow set the stage for the global debut of the right-hand drive BYD M9; a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) MPV that's set for export to overseas markets too. Think of it as a slightly more 'mid-spec' Denza D9 and you're almost there.

Li Auto has officially entered Macau with its first retail center, marking its initial expansion into the Hong Kong–Macau region and a clear signal of accelerating overseas ambitions. More importantly, this move is closely tied to the brand’s upcoming right-hand-drive (RHD) strategy, which could eventually open the door to markets such as Malaysia.

Toyota has launched the new Hilux in Indonesia, bringing a stronger 2.8-litre 1GD-FTV diesel engine, a tougher exterior design and a new Battery EV option to the long-running pick-up line.

BYD’s on a roll with its export models, as spyshots from RedNote recently surfaced hinting at a right-hand drive (RHD) version of the new BYD Dolphin G.

Ferrari has officially launched its all-electric Luce sedan in China at a retail price of 3,988,000 yuan (RM 2.4 million). Despite the vehicle's premium pricing structure and a broader decline in market share for foreign luxury brands within the region, Ferrari’s entire initial market allocation of 88 units reportedly sold out immediately upon launch.

After years of absence, one of the most legendary nameplates in off-roading is poised for a massive comeback. Reports out of Japan suggest Mitsubishi is preparing to revive the iconic "Pajero", transforming it from a single model into a family of SUVs that will anchor the brand's next-generation lineup.