Latest Car News in Malaysia

GAC Group has officially launched three new MPV models in the Philippines: the All-New GAC GN6, GAC E8 HEV, and the flagship GAC GN8 PHEV Executive.

Volvo Cars has reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, delivering a return to operating profit despite a challenging global automotive market marked by geopolitical uncertainty, economic headwinds and slowing demand in several regions.

The status of BYD’s planned CKD assembly plant in Tanjung Malim remains unresolved after Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said it has not received any official notification on the project. The update keeps the brand’s local manufacturing direction unclear, nearly a year after the site was first linked to the Chinese EV maker.

Mitsubishi Motors has released fresh details of the all-new Pajero ahead of its global debut this autumn, confirming that the iconic SUV will retain a ladder-frame chassis and feature the company's latest Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) system.

Toyota is reportedly developing an open-top variant of its upcoming GR-GT flagship sports car, according to a report by Japanese publication Magazine X. Tentatively referred to as the GR-GT Convertible, the model is said to be one of several derivatives being planned alongside the standard road car and the track-focused GR-GT3.

Chinese new energy vehicle giant BYD has released its latest sales figures, reporting 419,211 global vehicle deliveries in July 2026, including 410,072 passenger vehicles.

Leapmotor has reported a major milestone in July 2026, with global deliveries reaching 101,267 units for the month, marking a 102% year-on-year increase.

Xpeng has officially revealed the G9L, a new large SUV that replaces the original G9 after only four years on sale and is being positioned as one of the brand’s two flagship models alongside the six-seat GX. The new model is notable not just for its size and equipment, but because it has been developed with global markets in mind, making it a stronger candidate for export markets such as Malaysia.

Denza has officially opened pre-sales for the new 2026 Denza Z9S in China, with the premium electric fastback being offered in three variants. Prices start from RMB 319,800 (~RM 190k), with customer deliveries expected to begin at a later date.

Zeekr has reported a record month for July 2026, delivering 35,837 vehicles globally, up 111% year-on-year. The premium EV brand also surpassed 850,000 cumulative users worldwide as it continues to expand across international markets.

XPENG has released its July 2026 delivery figures, reaching another milestone as cumulative global deliveries surpassed 1.2 million vehicles.

Official interior images of BYD's new flagship SUV, the Sealion 08, have surfaced online, revealing a heavily upgraded cabin based on the brand's latest "Ocean Aesthetics 2.0" design language.

Chery Group has announced its July 2026 sales results, with total global sales surpassing 20 million vehicles as the automaker continues its rapid expansion worldwide.

Volvo Car Malaysia will stage a 48-hour Merdeka sales event on 15 and 16 August 2026, with the XC90 MY25 receiving the biggest incentive in the line-up at up to RM 70,000 in cash rebates.

Perodua has announced a price reduction for the Perodua Axia, with savings of up to RM 4,700 across selected variants. The revised pricing takes effect immediately, with the company saying the reduction is made possible through improvements in operational efficiency.

BMW is once again in the spotlight following the latest vehicle registration filings released by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has reportedly ordered automakers to stop fitting new passenger vehicles with blue external indicator lights used to signal that advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are active.

Isuzu Malaysia says its updated D-Max range, powered by the new 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine, has received a strong response from Malaysian buyers, helping the brand increase its share of the local pick-up truck market during the second quarter of 2026.

With two variants on offer - one with a 1.5T and the other with a 2.0T - we give our impressions on the former, driving back from Terengganu all the way to KL.

Jeep and Citroën arrived at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (2026 GIIAS) with two sharply different messages for Indonesian buyers: one centred on off-road heritage, the other on comfort and everyday usability. Jeep used the show to introduce the Wrangler Rubicon Whitecap Edition, while Citroën brought a comfort-led lineup topped by an ë-C3 personalisation concept.