Denza B8 hybrid SUV launched - Its First-Ever Dual Mode Off-Road (DMO) Super Hybrid SUV in Malaysia - 2 Variants with Prices Starting from RM458,800

DENZA Malaysia today officially launched the new DENZA B8, priced at RM518,800 for the Premium variant and RM458,800 for the Dynamic variant, marking the brand’s first-ever DMO Super Hybrid model introduction in Malaysia. Yes, the price is on the higher side of things even when compared to the RM300,000 thereabouts Denza D9 MPV. But one must note that Denza is a premium brand and you' re actually getting a MASSIVE 600HP and 760Nm torque. It is the most affordable brand new SUV that you can do 0-100kmh in under 4.8 seconds and also have a fully electric range of about 115km and a total of 800km combined range.  Bloody impressive for a hybrid SUV if you ask me.

Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026 will be in from 12 to 21 June 2026 at MITEC, KL

I attended the media briefing for the upcoming Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show 2026 (KLIMS 2026) and it will be on for ten (10) days starting 12 to 21 June 2026. The venua fir this is at MITEC, the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), in Kuala Lumpur.

From what I gather, this is an automotive/ mobility themed lifestyle experience with everything from a car show featuring vehicles from at least 18 car brands including Malaysian brands Perodua, Proton (featuring Proton & also Smart) as well as brands from China and Japan. Unfortunately, it seems the European car brands will not be participating so it's very much an Asian only car show. 

JAC N90 Euro 5 Light Truck launched in Malaysia

JAC Auto (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has officially launched the all-new JAC N90 light-duty truck, engineered to meet the evolving needs of modern logistics and transport operations. Unveiled at the recently held Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo 2026 at the Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC), the event was graced by Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke, who officiated the launch during his visit to the JAC Auto Malaysia booth. 

Angka-Tan Motor Launches the Foton Aumark S Euro 5 AMT at MCVE 2026

Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd (ATM), the official distributor of Foton trucks in Malaysia, had launched the Foton Aumark S Euro 5 AMT at the recently held Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo 2026 (MCVE 2026). This marks a milestone as the first Chinese light-duty truck in Malaysia equipped with an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). The system is engineered to deliver seamless gear shifts, reduce driver fatigue, and enhance fuel efficiency particularly in demanding stop-and-go city operations.  The Foton Aumark S Euro 5 AMT is priced at RM128,800 and comes with a six-year/300,000 km warranty.

The launch, which was officiated by Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke, responds directly to rising pressures in last-mile delivery, the need for fuel-efficient and driver-friendly vehicles, and the demand for high uptime and reliability. Built under the Super Truck Global Innovation Alliance, the truck’s rigid body structure meets international standards such as UN ECE R29, ensuring cab occupant protection. Its reliability has been proven through over 3 million km of real-world testing across diverse conditions.

The Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE 2026 opens, and will be ongoing till this Saturday 16th of May - This year is a spotlight on ESG and I also think this edition marks the start of China brands taking over the Commercial Vehicle sector like the Passenger Car sector

The Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Exhibition (MCVE) has returned for its seventh edition, opening with its most impressive line-up of seminars, presentations, and talks to date. This year’s event has drawn a whole lot of participation from Chinese brands, making a shift in the usual parcipants which were usually the European and Japanese brands.. Many of the brands are seizing the opportunity to debut new products, while others are using the platform to spark vital industry discussions. Personally, I was surprised with the lack of those traditional big brands and this could be the start of a revolution in the commercial vehicle sector here in Malaysia. Mark my words folks (more thoughts at the end of this article)

As Malaysia’s first and largest commercial vehicle expo and probably  the biggest in Southeast Asia, MCVE continues to set the benchmark for future-focused transport solutions. The three-day exhibition was officially launched by YB Loke Siew Fook, Minister of Transport.

Kia Sales Malaysia launches Kia Maintenance Plan and a Ownership Experience event at the Glenmarie 3S Centre- Kia Tasman Pick up viewed at the centre

Today, we spent the morning with Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM) at their flagship Glenmarie 3S centre in Selangor. KSM is strengthening its commitment to an even more customer-focused ownership experience through the first-ever Kia Ownership Experience event, held from 11 to 17 May 2026 exclusively at the Glenmarie centre only . Right now, the response has been great according to them as even older vehicles sold by the previous distributors and dealers are also included in this Ownership Experience initiative. This includes models as old as the Kia Sephia and older Kia Sportages too.

Kia Sales Malaysia appoints Cycle & Carriage as their authorised dealers - Leveraging the long established dealer to support Kia's growth in Malaysia

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 Kia Sales Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (KSM) recently appointed of Cycle & Carriage (C&C) as its latest authorised dealer partner, marking a significant milestone in Kia’s long-term growth strategy and network expansion in Malaysia. The collaboration between Kia Sales Malaysia and Cycle & Carriage unites twomajor forces within the Malaysian automotive landscape, offering Kia customers enhanced customer touchpoints, improved aftersales support, and elevated ownership experiences in line with Kia’s latest global standards.

The Toyota Yaris Cross SUV finally makes it to Malaysia - 1.5l and 1.5l hybrid variants from a competitive RM99,900 onwards

Finally, the all-new Toyota Yaris Cross B segment SUV gets launched in Malaysia. This has been loooong awaited and we finally get this new Toyota compact SUV here.  I managed to attend UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd's (UMWT) launch of the all-new 2026 Toyota Yaris Cross, which is available in both 1,5liter Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and 1.5liter Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) variants. The model is offered from RM99,900.00 for the 1.5S ICE variant and RM109,900.00 for the 1.5S HEV variant.