PROTON officially launches the normally aspirated 2026 Proton S70 Lite and S70 Prime variants - B segment prices for C segment cars

Yestarday evening, the 22nd September, PROTON launched the 2026 PROTON S70 Lite and Prime variants. These 1.5liter normally aspirated variants (instead of being turbocharged from its launch) are priced from RM56,800. The new variants bring a cheaper, more affordable option, but without eschewing equipment levels. Those that want comfort, specifications and wish to just use the S70 as transport will love it. 

Hyundai Stargazer finally launched in Malaysia -3 Variants with prices starting from RM99,800

The Hyundai STARGAZER is finally, officially launched, in Malaysia. This is after a preview at a recent Kuala Lumpur auto show months ago and a lot of media and social media teasers. This is a 6 or 7 seater compact MPV that first made its debut sometime in 2022. We are getting the facelifted variant here and it brings some freshness to the compact people carrier variety here in Malaysia. We will have it  in three variant,all of them are fully imported for now. The variants are the Style, Prime and X which gives us different levels of seating and equipment levels from RM99,800 onwards.

New Jetour T2 SUV variant launched in Malaysia - The T2 i-DM PHEV with nearly 1,200 km Combined Range and 265kW/610Nm for RM162K

On Saturday, JETOUR Malaysia officially launched the 2027 JETOUR T2 i-DM. This is a a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) of the newly launched model that has become popular with many in the Klang Valley from what we have observed. The new variant is priced at RM162,000 onwards with an early bird package for the first 2,000 bookings. It brings another option to the table aside from the 2.0l variants that have been recently launched here.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 EV previewed for Malaysian market over in Singapore - Price estimated to be around RM389K onwards when officially launched in a few months time

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia brought us over to Singapore for an early preview of the all-new electric 2027 model year Mercedes-Benz GLC . This latest generation of the popular GLC-class of SUVs is still unmistakably a GLC, but as it is all new, features new design, impressive performance – especially that 2 speed gearbox which allows improved range and high speed refinement, and greater versatility. Malaysia will initially get 2 variants- the GLC 300 4MATIC electric AVANTGARDE and the GLC 300 4MATIC electric AMG Line Plus.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia previews the upcoming CLA 200 AMG Line over in Singapore - We had a short Test Drive with it!

On the 14th of September, or two days ago, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia previewed the soon to be locally assembled all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 AMG Line over in Singapore. This comes a few weeks after the launch of the electric variant in Kuala Lumpur and it now gives us a choice - the full EV, electric CLA, or this one equipped with an internal combustion engine for the traditionalists. The upcoming CLA 200 petrol, should be launched in Malaysia within a few months and is estimated to be priced like the EV variant, around RM275,000 before insurance. The all-new CLA once launched will be available in five exterior paint finishes: cosmic black, polar white, high-tech silver, sheer blue, and aqua mint.

Upcoming Events: Tourism Malaysia is organising Citrawarna Speed Festival - 23 September to 4 October 2026 at IOI City Mall Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 and Sama-Sama Hotel,

Tourism Malaysia will hold Citrawarna Speed Festival from 23 September to 4 October 2026, bringing together Malaysian culture and the excitement of motorsport. The festival will feature cultural showcases, motorsport-inspired attractions and interactive experiences for the public as part of Visit Malaysia 2026–2027 (VM2026–2027). It will be held at three different locations nearby Kuala Lumpur. These places are - IOI City Mall Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, and Sama-Sama Hotel, the festival will feature two key components: Colours of Speed and Colours of Art & Culture, with a range of activities presented across the participating locations (details of each event and its location will be announced at a date closer to the festival).

Volvo EX90 SUV refreshed for Malaysia - One Twin Charge variant for RM428,888 onwards

Today, Volvo Car Malaysia has officially launched the 2027 model year Volvo EX90 here at Bamboo Hills, Kuala Lumpur. This is the latest EX90, which is Volvo's flagship SUV model and as it has been since a very long time, assembled locally in Shah Alam, Selangor. The EX90 has, in Volvo's words evolved with the 800-volt architecture (first introduced end of last year globally) and an updated NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin-based core computing with Superset tech stack built on top for ultra-fast delivery of over-the-air software updates. 

New non-turbo Proton S70 sedan to be launched - estimated pricing to be under RM60,000! Good news to those that want a C segment sedan at a lower than usual price

Now this is interesting. After only three or so turbocharged variants and a facelift, there is finally a non-turbocharged Proton S70 sedan that we can buy. PROTON has announced that there will be new- Lite and Prime variants featuring i-GT 1.5-litre and CVT powertrain added to expanded range of S70 sedans for Malaysians to buy. This gets you the same space, comfort and convinience of the current S70 but without turbo boost and at a much cheaper price range. There will be two variants as stated above and it will be estimated to be priced under RM60,000 before insurance. Order books to open on 7 September at all Proton dealers nationwide

What this 2027 Proton S70 non-turbo is basically the iGT 1.5liter engine you see in the latest, and greatest Proton Saga. The top spec Saga gets this 1.5liter normally aspirated engine and a CVT gearbox powering its front wheels. This engine is the same Geely based turbocharged 1.5liter engine you see in all of Proton's cars like the X50, X70, S70 etc. but is has its turbocharger removed. What this does is allow for a more basic engine, with more basic performance figures for those that want what is essentially TRANSPORT. This will not kill contis on a daily basis but transport you and your family in relative comfort. 

Stellantis Malaysia announces both the Leapmotor C10 and B10 are now locally assembled at Stellantis Gurun, Kedah

Earlier today, Stellantis Malaysia announced that the Leapmotor C10 and B10 EV SUVs are now locally assembled at Stellantis Gurun, Kedah and will be available at all authorised dealers nationwide. This milestone reflects Stellantis’ long-term commitment to expand localised manufacturing, driving local EV production, and making advanced, innovative electric mobility accessible to Malaysians. Stellantis is the group which also own brands like Fiat, Maserati, Jeep, and Peugeot. The Leapmotor brand is their EV venture.

According to Stellantis, they have made a total investment of EUR 5.3 million  dedicated to the development of localised production capabilities, alongside production line and infrastructure upgradesat the Gurun plant. Leapmotor and Stellantis operate under a unified global compliance framework, ensuring uncompromising manufacturing standards across all locally assembled units.