In June 2026, Leapmotor officially crossed the 1.5 million cumulative global vehicle deliveries mark.

The 2026 Zeekr X facelift has officially launched in Malaysia, introducing a refreshed version of the premium compact electric SUV following its initial dynamic preview at the Sepang International Circuit. Now priced from RM 159,800 (up from RM 155,800 previously), it introduces subtle visual tweaks to complement more substantial powertrain updates.

Pajero fans, rejoice! We recently obtained spyshots of the upcoming 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero doing rounds in Thailand.

The Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Challenge reached its crucial halfway point last weekend, delivering high-stakes track action and immense digital engagement, pulling in over 618,000 live stream viewers.

The new 2026 Honda City Facelift is confirmed to launch in Thailand this 26th of June.

Malaysia’s premium automotive scene is about to welcome a new heavyweight contender. Hongqi, China’s prestigious luxury car brand, is officially entering the Malaysian market in mid-2026, with the first model being the Hongqi E-HS9. The other model that's been announced on Hongqi's Malaysian website is the H9 sedan.

Chinese automotive giant Chery is dropping digital crumbs that might be a sign of things to come for the Malaysian and regional market, as the carmaker's premium electric vehicle brand, Luxeed, has officially launched its global Instagram account that's actively being managed out of Malaysia.

Truck owners rejoice! Beginning July 2026, the price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will be subsidised at RM2.10 per litre, as announced by the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

The facelifted Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 has been launched in Malaysia on June 19, 2026, bringing more power, updated technology, and a refreshed design to Volkswagen’s flagship hot hatch lineup. The latest Golf R continues to be locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang, making Malaysia the only country outside Germany to produce the Golf R. The facelifted Golf R Mk8.5 is priced at RM337,790 (on the

Another year has passed and so comes another edition of the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). Going by its new, broader scope as a mobility show, this is technically only its second edition, but KLIMS itself has been around since 1977.

This is your first look at the Freelander 8 - the first premium hybrid off-roader under the joint venture of both Chery and Jaguar Land Rover.

The Leapmotor C10 has officially entered the next phase of its Malaysian journey, with Completely Knocked Down (CKD) production starting in June 2026 at Stellantis’ Gurun plant in Kedah. This marks a significant milestone for the brand, coming approximately 20 months after the model was first introduced as a Completely Built-Up (CBU) import in Malaysia.

Leapmotor has officially introduced the new B05 EV hatchback in Hong Kong, marking one of the brand’s first major right-hand-drive (RHD) electric hatchbacks launched outside Mainland China. Priced from an estimated HKD 249,900 (Price equivalent to RM 130,000), the Leapmotor B05 enters the market as an affordable compact EV with a sporty design and urban-friendly proportions.

Say hello to the Dongfeng 008 – the third model previewed by Dongfeng Malaysia at the ongoing 2026 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (2026 KLIMS). This large SUV is currently previewed alongside the MHero II and Voyah Dream at the Dongfeng booth.

Dongfeng may not be a well-known brand amongst private car owners here in Malaysia, but the brand does offer a wide array of vehicles, ranging from sedans to SUVs and MPVs.

While boxy SUVs may be all the rage these days, Dongfeng has brought out an MPV at the ongoing 2026 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (2026 KLIMS).

Perodua has announced a reduction in its service maintenance prices, effective 19 June 2025, with an average decrease of around 10% across parts and labour charges.

The second-generation Nissan Kicks made its Japanese debut on 17-June 2026, with the model transitioning to an updated global platform.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released the latest prices of fuel in Malaysia, effective from 18 June to 24 June 2026.

Nissan Motor is undergoing a massive operational transformation, aiming to cut new vehicle development timelines nearly in half. In a recent interview with Nikkei Asia, Nissan President Ivan Espinosa announced that the company is abandoning its traditionally prolonged engineering cycles to target a swift 30-month corporate development baseline.