New Launches, Prices & Reviews

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.

Audi has unveiled the Q9 as its largest SUV to date, marking the first time the brand has used the number 9 for an SUV. Positioned as the new flagship of the range, the full-size SUV combines three-row seating, new comfort features and the latest driver-assistance and lighting technologies.

Mazda has officially opened its first dedicated assembly plant in Indonesia, with the Mazda CX-30 becoming the first model to roll out locally from the new facility in Citeureup, Bogor, West Java, as reported by Autonetmagz.

This seems to be the season of Mainland Chinese cars entering Malaysia. Earlier it was the Yangwang U9, and now, the Xiaomi SU7 has quietly arrived here. Threads user neilthexavier spotted this Gulf Blue example in Penang.

Mercedes-AMG has opened orders in Germany for the Final Edition of the A45S 4MATIC+, giving the W177-generation hot hatch a farewell-style package of cosmetic and equipment upgrades. The special model is now available to order and adds edition-specific details inside and out.

The 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia Vios Gold Championship is set for a thrilling season finale after a dramatic third round at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit saw championship leaders stumble as new contenders emerged across all three classes.

Suzuki Cars Malaysia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with vehicle subscription platform Flux, allowing Malaysians to subscribe to selected Suzuki models instead of purchasing them outright.