#Malaysia Automotive Intelligence

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways The Proton X50 has achieved remarkable success, becoming Malaysia's No. 1 SUV in August 2025 with over 4,000 uni...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways: Kuala Lumpur's persistent "first and last mile" transport gap and over-reliance on private cars contribute sign...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways MForce addresses the recent virality of the BENDA LFC700PRO. Read their official statement to understand the fac...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways The Proton eMas 7 continues its dominant run, securing the top spot as Malaysia's best-selling EV for August 202...

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways Perodua maintains a powerful lead, with the Bezza, Axia, and Myvi consistently holding the top three positions i...

Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes Key Takeaways: JPJ makes seatbelts mandatory for all car passengers. Learn about the new regulation, its enforcement, and ho...

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways The Proton X50 has officially been crowned Malaysia's number one SUV, driven significantly by strong demand, esp...

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways The 12th-generation Toyota Corolla sedan is finally receiving its first proper facelift, seven years after its i...

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways The highly anticipated KGD (Kedah) and SU-P (Sabah) number plates are officially open for bidding on JPJ eBid. B...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways: Kuala Lumpur's severe traffic congestion is a persistent challenge, amplified by inadequate first- and last-mil...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Proton's Servis Ihsan Madani (SIM) campaign offers Save up to 30% on Proton service packages with Servis Ihsan M...

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways: PLUS Malaysia anticipates a staggering 2.2 million vehicles daily on peak days during the upcoming Malaysia Day...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways: Discover Johor's groundbreaking RM66 million wildlife crossing project on Federal Route FT50, set for completio...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways: Puspakom will operate on three additional Saturdays in September 2025: the 13th, 20th, and 27th. Selected branc...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways: Effective September 11-17, 2025, RON97 and Peninsular Malaysia diesel prices have increased by 2 sen per litre....

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways The highly anticipated Chery O5 has officially launched in Malaysia! Explore specifications and its competitive ...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways: The new Mercedes-Benz C 200 AMG Line is a locally assembled premium sedan, blending sporty design with luxuriou...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Proton achieved its best monthly sales in three years in August 2025, moving 15,228 cars and surpassing the 100,...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways for Future BYD Owners The BYD Seal 6 EV is teased for Malaysia. Learn about this rebadged Qin L EV, its RWD driv...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways: The Chery O5, previously known as the Omoda 5 facelift, brings significant mechanical upgrades with a new six-s...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways: The Chery O5, a rebadged Omoda 5 facelift, officially launches in Malaysia with a starting price of RM116,800 ....

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched two new high-performance coupés: the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé and ...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways: The new MODA Moca scooter masterfully blends timeless retro aesthetics with cutting-edge modern technology, mak...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways The new Mercedes-Benz C200 AMG Line is now launched in Malaysia, locally-assembled (CKD) and priced attractively...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways JBPM recorded 27 EV and hybrid vehicle fires in Malaysia since 2023. Understand the causes, risks, and safety me...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways JPJ's nationwide Ops Gempur Perdagangan issued 13,071 summonses and seized 274 vehicles out of 133,589 inspectio...

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways: Castrol secures SIRIM certification for all its lubricant products in Malaysia. Discover what this quality assu...

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways The facelifted Volvo XC60 has launched in Malaysia with two electrified variants: the B5 AWD Core (mild hybrid) ...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways The New Customised Incentive Mechanism (NCM) promises a fixed, fairer, and more transparent vehicle tax and ince...

Estimated Reading Time: 8 Minutes Key Takeaways iCaur Malaysia is embarking on an aggressive expansion, targeting 18 sales points and nine service centres natio...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways The introduction of Euro 5 petrol in Malaysia has been postponed to September 2026. Learn what this delay means ...

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Key Takeaways Electrified Excellence: The 2025 Volvo XC60 for Malaysia introduces two refined electrified variants – the power...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways Affordable Entry into EVs: The 2025 iCaur 03 EV launches in Malaysia with highly competitive pricing starting fr...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways: The iCAUR 03 is officially here! Learn about its two variants and see how prices begin at just RM119,800. Malay...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways The Euro 5 petrol rollout is postponed to September 2026. Understand what this one-year delay means for vehicle ...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways The refreshed Volvo XC60, Malaysia's top-selling premium mid-sized SUV, is now launched with exciting enhancemen...

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways: SAIC Motor Malaysia announces the key appointment of Hoffen Teh as its new Chief Operating Officer. Discover in...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways: SAIC Motor Malaysia appoints Hoffen Teh as COO to lead its next phase of growth, focusing on the MG brand, cust...

Estimated Reading Time: 6-8 minutes Key Takeaways: The 2025 Italjet Dragster 300 has landed in Malaysia! Discover pricing from RM37,800 and explore the exclusiv...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways: Discover SAIC Motor Malaysia's new COO, Hoffen Yin Ben Teh. This key executive appointment reflects strategic l...

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways The highly anticipated Italjet Dragster 300 has officially launched in Malaysia. Explore its stunning design, po...

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways Malaysia has recorded 27 EV and hybrid fires since 2023, averaging 10 incidents annually. Bomba considers EV fir...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Malaysia's Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has reported 27 EV and hybrid vehicle fires since 2023, averaging ...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Malaysia has recorded 27 EV and hybrid vehicle fires since 2023 , averaging 10 cases annually, highlighting evol...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways: UMW Toyota Motor recorded 9,083 unit sales in August 2025 , contributing to a year-to-date total of 62,246 unit...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Honda provides 25 e:N1 EVs as the official car for the 45th ASEAN Railways CEO Conference. Discover how Honda su...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways: Malaysia now boasts 4,100 EV charging stations. Discover if the country's EV infrastructure is ready for widesp...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Moda's new "Moca" scooter is set to redefine the entry-level lifestyle segment in Malaysia, launching on Septemb...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways: DBKL is offering a special discount on parking compounds: RM30 for cars and RM10 for motorcycles . This limited...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Malaysia has surpassed 4,100 public EV chargers nationwide , rapidly expanding its network towards a 2025 target...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Malaysia has launched its first-ever Vehicle Forensics Laboratory, a significant leap in digital forensic capabi...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Toyota Malaysia recorded impressive August 2025 sales, reinforcing its leadership as the most trusted non-nation...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways The Chery O5, a significant facelift of the Omoda 5, is officially launching in Malaysia on September 10th. Majo...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Malaysia's Ministry of Transport and Digital are actively drafting new laws for autonomous vehicles (AVs), signa...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways: Malaysia is actively drafting new autonomous vehicle laws , spearheaded by the Ministry of Transport and the Mi...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways Malaysia is actively pursuing a legal framework for autonomous vehicles , with discussions underway between the ...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways: The 2026 Honda Prelude, codenamed BF1, makes its official debut in Japan, blending iconic design with modern hy...

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways: MITI confirms car prices in Malaysia are market-driven , not government-controlled. Government provides signifi...

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways JPJ Selangor's Ops Gempur is actively enforcing stringent regulations to ensure commercial vehicle compliance an...

Toyota Announces GR Malaysia eRacing Championship 2025 Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways The GR Malaysia eRacing Championship 2025, formerly GT Cu...