New Launches, Prices & Reviews

A camouflaged right-hand-drive Avatr 07 has been spotted in Australia, giving us another look at the SUV in RHD form.

TIME names 100 most influential people in AI for 2026. Tech giants including Sam Altman of OpenAI and Elon Musk of SpaceX are among those recognized.

Honda may be taking a leaf out of Toyota’s playbook with its next-generation Honda CR-V, as a report by Automotive News claims that the new C-segment SUV could adopt a hybrid-only powertrain strategy.

On September 2, Chery officially launched the JAECOO J5 EV in Malaysia — the first all-electric model from its JAECOO brand. The new vehicle offers a range of 461 km, with a starting price of RM118,800. Like the petrol-powered JAECOO J5 launched in March, the new EV will also be assembled at Chery's Shah Alam plant. Chery currently operates two CKD plants in Malaysia, alongside a complete vehicle

From August 28 to 30, Geely held the Geely E2 launch event and FASHION Gala in Paris, France.

On August 31, Bloomberg reported that BYD has approached local Canadian authorities about acquiring an idle Stellantis plant in the suburbs of Toronto. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said BYD contacted him six months ago about producing buses at the facility.

Motorists paying market prices for fuel will not need to dig a little deeper this week, with the Ministry of Finance announcing a 5 sen per litre decrease across unsubsidised RON95, RON97 and diesel for the period of September 3 to September 9.

Mitsubishi has officially released the first images and full specifications of the long-awaited fifth-generation Pajero.

In the current crop of large, boxy SUVs, Ford may soon challenge that notion by introducing more sedans. We recently captured spy shots of the eighth-generation Ford Taurus in Thailand.

The new-generation Li Auto Mega has made its official debut, bringing a substantial round of updates to the company’s flagship electric MPV.

There is a major update coming for one of Malaysia's most familiar luxury SUVs. Lexus has unveiled the 2026 Lexus NX, with the facelift bringing changes to everything from the exterior and interior to its Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 and hybrid powertrain technology.

Geely Auto Group has reported total sales of 270,194 vehicles in August, up 8% year on year and 8% from July.

Honda and Nissan have teamed up again, signing a key joint development agreement 18 months after their proposed merger fell apart.

Geely Galaxy and CATL have carried out a public battery safety test in Greater China, with the Geely Galaxy TT undergoing a thermal runaway test with a person inside the vehicle.

Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia has launched the 2026 Jaecoo J5 EV. Its launch comes roughly one and a half months after its preview back in mid-July.

Chinese automaker BYD has discussed taking over the idled Stellantis assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, to produce buses, local officials said, marking a development that could reshape job prospects at the factory and the regional automotive supply chain.

Xiaomi Auto released its latest sales figures on 1 September, with deliveries in August remaining strong at more than 30,000 vehicles.

Leapmotor has reported another strong month of deliveries, with 103,129 vehicles delivered worldwide in August, up 80.7% from the same month last year.

Lexus has unveiled the facelifted NX, bringing updated styling, revised hybrid powertrains and new cabin technology to the current-generation compact SUV. The facelifted model is scheduled to enter global markets from the end of 2026, although Malaysian availability has not been confirmed. Official Lexus press release

Geely has officially launched the Geely E2 in France, with orders for the new all-electric model opening on 1 September following its launch event and FASHION showcase in Paris.