New Launches, Prices & Reviews

For Malaysians, two important details are worth noting:

BMW Group's latest scorecard for the first half of 2026 is out, and it's a mixed bag. Navigating a brutal slowdown in China, supply chain hiccups, and global trade tensions, the German luxury giant is facing one of its toughest quarters yet—even as a few bright spots emerge.

BYD has revealed more details about its upcoming flagship sedan, the Great Han, ahead of its official debut at the Chengdu Motor Show on 21 August.

Chinese new energy giant BYD officially launched its first-ever all-electric microcar, the RACCO, in Japan on 28 July 2026. The RACCO is specifically tailored to overseas markets, particularly Japan's native Kei Car culture.

The Proton eMas 7 PHEV may be new to the market, having launched in early February, but that has not stopped Proton’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model to climb up the sales charts.

Less than 6 months since the Proton eMas 7 PHEV was launched in Malaysia, Proton has rolled out the locally-assembled (CKD) units from its Tanjong Malim plant.

Motorists paying market prices for fuel will need to dig a little deeper this week, with the Ministry of Finance announcing a 20 sen per litre increase across unsubsidised RON95, RON97 and diesel for the period of July 30 to August 5.

Toyota Gazoo Racing has revealed the 2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla in the United States, positioning it as the most extreme GR Corolla yet and a track-focused compact hatch developed with lessons from the Nürburgring and endurance racing. Toyota says the model will be built in Japan and allocated primarily to North America, Japan and Australia, with full specifications and pricing to follow later.

Ferrari's first electric vehicle may have divided opinions when it was unveiled, but it appears buyers haven't been put off.

Stellantis has officially introduced Leapmotor in Indonesia at GIIAS 2026, using the launch to underline a longer-term regional push that includes local assembly (CKD), a wider retail network and the introduction of the Leapmotor B10 and Leapmotor C10 there.

GWM Malaysia has reported its strongest first-half performance since entering the market, delivering 3,166 vehicles in H1 2026 and marking a 42.4% increase from the same period a year earlier. The result placed the brand among Malaysia’s Top 11 best-selling automotive marques and set up a busier second half driven by new model introductions, customer offers and a new mobility partnership.

Attention all Malaysian car enthusiasts! The luxury SUV segment is set to welcome an exciting new contender.

On 27 July, XPENG unveiled its long-term strategy for Australia, announcing plans to launch five new models over the next six months while significantly expanding its sales and aftersales network.

BYD Malaysia has just launched the new 2026 BYD Sealion 7 EV in the country, days after its initial teaser.

On 28 July, BMW officially announced that the 50,000th BMW iX3 built on its Neue Klasse platform had rolled off the production line at its Debrecen Plant in Hungary.

Proton eMas has officially rolled out its new corporate identity (CI) across six newly upgraded dealerships nationwide, as the brand continues expanding its retail footprint following its rapid growth in Malaysia's electric vehicle market.

In the past, Toyota's Trailhunter package was predominantly seen on mid-size pickups like the Tacoma. However, the 2027 Tundra introduces this hardcore off-road lineage into the full-size pickup segment for the first time.

Tesla has officially released its financial report for the second quarter of 2026.

BMW Malaysia will unveil its first Neue Klasse model on 6 August, with the all-new BMW iX3 widely expected to make its local debut as the brand’s next-generation electric SUV.

At the ongoing 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (2026 GIIAS), Geely has launched the Geely Coolray.