PROTON's latest nationwide aftersales campaigns

Today,  PROTON has announced the  launch of the Stay Safe & Save Campaign and the latest phase of its collaboration with Little Joe, the air freshner brand. Together, these promotional offers Proton owners greater value, added safety assurance and a more rewarding experience whenever they visit an authorised service centre.

The first is the - Stay Safe & Save with Proton Genuine Parts campaign.

The JAECOO J5 EV is now available in Malaysia from RM118,800 with great early bird offers to boot

OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia had earlier today launched the 2026 onwards JAECOO J5 EV compact SUV here in Subang Jaya, Selangor. This is the brand's first fully electric vehicle for the Malaysian market and it is assembled locally in Malaysia. It is positioned as a premium B-segment (sub compact) electric SUV, and features snappy electric performance, intelligent technology, practical everyday usability and lifestyle-oriented features in a boxy, modern SUV shape.

More than simply introducing another electric model to the market, the J5 EV reflects JAECOO’s commitment to making electric mobility more accessible and practical for Malaysian drivers, supported by a broader ownership ecosystem. There will only be one variant offered with its price of RM118,800 on the road before insurance. There is quite a good early bird package of which details are down below towards the end of this article.

Mercedes Benz Malaysia launches the Mercedes Maybach SL 680

The new Mercedes-Maybach SL Monogram Series.

Last Friday, in conjunction with the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2026 held at TRX in Kuala Lumpur, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia proudly revealed the new Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, for the first time here, in right hand drive form. The classic looking two seat roadster mixes driving pleasure with open-top experience added with that extra luxurious Maybach fit and finishing. The model previewed, and offered in Malaysia as the SL680 embodies the essence of Mercedes-Maybach through a captivating combination of sensational performance, elegant design, and unmistakable presence. It is estimated to come in at RM2,250,000.00 before any insurance. Call your banker and make arrangements people.

Mercedes -Benz Malaysia launches MB.CHARGE app which allows one smartphone app to handle over 10,000 charging locations in Malaysia and Singapore

Today, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia introduced MB.CHARGE Public.This is a first-of-its-kind in the premium segment where MB.CHARGE Public brings together Mercedes-Benz digital charging solutions, connecting the vehicle, charging infrastructure, and digital services to deliver a more effortless charging experience for electric and plug-in hybrid customers. The service groups together over 10,000 charging points from various charging providers in Malaysia and also Singapore for the app users to charge their cars as well as make payment  

With the Mercedes-Benz App and MBUX, customers can locate charging points, navigate to their destination, start charging, and make payments through a single platform, with access to multiple charging operators without additional subscriptions. One application for the smartphone for many different operators making it easier for the customer instead of having to download many different apps from different providers

Mercedes-Benz CLA launched

Last Friday, the 14th of August 2026, Mercedes Benz Malaysia officially launched the latest CLA Class here in Malaysia. We get one variant for now, which is all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ battery electric sedan. The all-new electric CLA is available at RM 274,888 before any insurance or from RM 2,988 per month with Agility+ by Mercedes-Benz, which includes a fifth year extended limited warranty Star Gold, four Compact Service Packages, Guaranteed Future Value, and much more (T&C applies of course).

CARSOME is now an Official Trade-in Partner of Suzuki Cars Malaysia & Other Suzuki offers

Suzuki Cars Malaysia has appointed CARSOME Malaysia as its exclusive official trade-in partner. The new partnership integrates CARSOME's vehicle inspection, valuation and trade-in capabilities across Suzuki's authorised dealership network, allowing customers to trade in vehicles of any make or model as part of their new Suzuki purchase. So you can now buy a new Suzuki and trade-in any car for that new Suzuki under one roof.

This arrangement by Suzuki and CARSOME removes the need to separately sell an existing vehicle before purchasing a new one. It makes it easier to sell and buy a new car. This, according to the parties herein, states that car trade-ins, is one of the biggest friction points in the car ownership journey while giving customers greater confidence through transparent, data-backed vehicle valuations.

BMW Neue Klasse - The New BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro lands in Malaysia - Prices start at RM378K for 805km WLTP range

Earlier today, BMW Malaysia introduced the New BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro. This battery electric SUV has recently been given the “World Car of the Year” and “World Electric Vehicle of the Year” 2026. We are getting the New BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro variant for the moment and this marks the arrival of the "Neue Klasse" portfolio in Malaysia Prices for the new variant starts at RM378,888 before insurance and is now available with a three-month payment holiday before the first instalment begins.

Like recent BMW releases, the Neue Klasse iX3 you see here in the pics represents BMW's latest styling cues for their upcoming range of vehicles. The front is where is differs if you are looking at things from the outside. The sides and rear incorporate design and styling cues which we are already familiar with in terms of BMWs over the past half a decade or so. The main difference in terms of exterior is the front end. The nose now features a smaller BMW double kidney grille rather than one that covers almost all of the front end. It seems the current design is to be a little more subtle and takes its styling after the original Neue Klasse cars from the early 1960s. These original cars started with the BMW 1500 from 1982 is important in that from it originated classic styling like the Hofmeister kink in almost all BMW cars since then. Aside from that, we got the famous 2002 series of cars and actually marks the start of modern BMW as we know it.

GWM and Touch N Go to install bundled Touch n Go X GWM branded RFID tags in GWM vehicles - Good sales performance for GWM in the 1st Half of 2026 and upcoming Promotions

Following s 42.4% year-on-year growth  announcement for its sales performance in the 1st half of 2026, GWM Malaysia has stated that they brand intends to strengthen its second-half momentum through new product introductions, customer initiatives and a strategic partnership with Touch ’n Go. The media briefing happened earlier this evening and as the first initiative under the partnership, every new GWM vehicle booked and registered, in Peninsular Malaysia, from 1st August 2026 onwards will come equipped with a pre-installed or bundled Touch n Go x GWM Branded RFID tag as standard, enabling customers a smooth, convenient and cashless tolling experience from day one of ownership.

During the first half of 2026, GWM Malaysia had delivered 3,166 vehicles, which is a 42.4% year-on-year increase and securing its position among the Top 11 best-selling automotive brands in Malaysia. During the event, the representatives stated that for 2026, GWM intends to sell as many as 10,000 units of GWM vehicles here for this year (up from over 6,000 units in 2025).

Subscription for Cars - Suzuki Cars Malaysia and FLUX enter into an agreement for Suzuki Jimny AllGrip and the Suzuki Fronx into FLUX subscription offerings

Suzuki Cars Malaysia and FLUX have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Vehicle Subscription Offerings in Malaysia expanding access to flexible mobility solutions in Malaysia. The Suzuki Fronx and Suzuki Jimny AllGrip Plus will be the first models offered through the collaboration, providing customers with a convenient alternative to traditional vehicle ownership. Rather than owning, you can subscribe to a vehicle for a fixed period of time without any worries of resale value and even roadtax and insurance.

As for this arrangement, FLUX is offering 69% off the first and final month of selected subscription plans  for the Jimny and Fronx to mark the partnership and Malaysia’s 69th Merdeka celebration.