DENZA Balakong opens - New 4S centre operated by Wing Hin Elegant adds more presence in the Klang Valley region

Yesterday DENZA, the luxury new energy vehicle brand,under the BYD group, officially announced the opening of DENZA Balakong by Wing Hin Elegant. The new centre is a dedicated 4S centre offering vehicle sales, aftersales servicing, and authorised body and paint services. The opening marks another step in the brand’s continued expansion of its retail and aftersales network across Malaysia.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia establishes Southeast Asia’s first and only Mercedes-AMG ONE Service Hub - Location, Hap Seng Star Bukit TInggi Klang

Last week, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia officially unveiled Southeast Asia’s first and only Mercedes-AMG ONE Service Hub. The new Service hub is located at the Mercedes-Benz Autohaus operated by Hap Seng Star located in Bukit Tinggi, Klang. This is a significant milestone in the company’s regional aftersales capabilities and positioning Malaysia as a key service destination for the highly exclusive, Formula 1-derived hypercar. 

Valvoline™ Launches New High-Performance Motorcycle Oil Range Engineered for Malaysian Motorcyclists

Valvoline™ Global Operations, has officially launched the new Valvoline Champ motorcycle engine oil range in Malaysia. The new range of oils is specially engineered to meet local road conditions, tropical climate demands, and heavy traffic pattern. The new range delivers tailored engine protection and optimised performance for every rider, from daily urban commuters to long-distance highway motorcyclists. The new oils are also catered to scooters, so it isn't an issue for the scooter users here too.

Proton X50 Sport Edition launched - 15 upgrades added to the Flagship variant - only for an extra RM1,999 only

Today, PROTON aunched the All-New PROTON X50 Sport Edition (SE). The new Sport Edition is based on the Flagship variant of Malaysia’s best-selling B-segment SUV and features 15 exclusive exterior and interior enhancements for just RM1,999 more than the standard Flagship variant. However, this isn't an actual new variant but you order it by adding the options to the Flagship variant. 

Upcoming Event: Singapore Motorshow 2027, - 20th edition from 7 to 10 January 2027 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre - Tickets start at SGD$10

The Singapore Motorshow 2027 will happen from the 7th to the 10th of January 2027 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The upcoming event will bring together the latest vehicles, new launches and automotive technologies for car buyers, enthusiasts and families. The motorshow will also mark two decades of motoring in the island nation and should even be entertaining for us over the Causeway here in Malaysia, if you attend that is.

SAIC Motor Malaysia will launch the locally assembled MG ZS in Malaysia at the end of October 2026 - The upcoming SUV Crossover is now open for bookings

 

SAIC Motor Malaysia, aka MG Cars Malaysia, is set to roll out its locally assembled MG ZS Crossover SUV in Malaysia at the end of October 2026. The all-new 2027 MG ZS will be offered in two variants: the MG ZS 1.5 Turbo and MG ZS Hybrid+. The B segment sized SUV is estimated to cost RM105,000 for the Turbo variant and RM115,000 for the Hybrid+ variant (Peninsula Malaysia excluding insurance).

BYD appoints Sime Motors via Inokom Corporation to assemble its vehicles in Kulim, Kedah - The partnership with Sime Darby Motors makes clear its future in Malaysia

BYD Malaysia had earlier today announced Inokom Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (Inokom), a subsidiary of Sime Motors based in Kulim, Kedah, as its local assembly partner. The announcement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at BYD's global headquarters in Shenzhen, China between the parties mentioned above. This finally clears up all doubt about the Chinese company's Malaysian local assembly future. 

New GWM Skudai 3S and GWM Equine Park Premium 1S+2S facilities strengthen customer access to GWM vehicles and aftersales support across Malaysia

Recently, GWM Malaysia, announced that it has expanded its nationwide dealer network with the official openings of two new outlets, GWM Skudai in Johor Bahru, Johor, operated by Auto Elegance Sdn. Bhd., and GWM Equine Park in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, operated by Golden Admiral Motors Sdn. Bhd. The two new facilities strengthen GWM’s presence in the Southern and Central regions, providing customers with better touch points to the brand’s growing vehicle portfolio, sales consultation, test drives as well as comprehensive aftersales support.

TQ Wuling launches the Porta EV commercial battery electric van - Priced from RM99,800 onwards with early bird packages for first customers

This morning, TQ WULING officially launched the All-New TQ WULING Porta EV panel van. This a fully electric panel van which has been developed for businesses seeking a practical, cost-efficient and lower-emission solution for daily commercial transport.  It is available in 300km and 400km CLTC-rated variants, and is priced from RM99,800 onwards for the 300km variant and RM105,800 onwards for the 400km variant in Peninsular Malaysia before insurance.

Setel now offers multi language for ease of use at fuel pumps and more

Setel has announced what they say to be Malaysia's First Multilingual Voice Fuelling Experience AI-powered innovation which enables Malaysians to activate their fuel pump using voice commands in English, Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin or Tamil. The Malaysian designed mobility app Setel today introduced Voice Fuelling, an AI-powered experience that lets users activate their fuel pump using voice commands.

While currently in beta or in the test phase of things, it builds on Setel’s One-tap Fuelling feature and supports English, Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin and Tamil, making everyday mobility more intuitive and accessible in more languages. Designed for everyone, from everyday motorists and motorcyclists to fleet operators and e-hailing drivers, the feature also makes digital fuelling more approachable for those new to apps or who simply prefer speaking over tapping. 

Porsche Service Centre Kuching officially opens - Porsche-certified maintenance, repair and aftersales now enhanced for the region

Porsche Malaysia(represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance Sdn. Bhd.) has expanded its official aftersales capability in East Malaysia with the opening of Porsche Service Centre Kuching, Sarawak. This has been made possible in partnership with Hap Seng Prestige. The new service centre is the first authorised Porsche service facility in East Malaysia, and it brings an officially approved Porsche-certified maintenance, repairand aftersales support closer to customers, further enhancing the ownership experience for Porsche owners within the region.

Chery Tiggo Cross Sport launched with RM83K early bird promo - Sporty front lip and rear lower trim differentiate this new variant

Chery Malaysia had earlier today launched the Chery TIGGO CROSS Sport Edition.This new Tiggo Cross variant gets a sporty front and rear lip compared to the Cross Turbo variant which is already sold here. The extra sportier bits will only be featured on this TIGGO CROSS Sport Edition which will initially be offered exclusively in the Turbo variant. 

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ Coupé makes its way to Malaysia - Top PRO Spec for Malaysia - Launched as part of the F1 here at Sepang this upcoming weekend

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia had earlier today unveiled the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ Coupé  and also showed us a preview of the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door Coupé. This unveiling was part of a Mercedes-Benz PETRONAS F1 showcase at the KLCC plaza facing the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers, as Formula 1® returns to Malaysia after a good nine years - Long story, but TLDR: Bahrain F1 was unable to be held at Bahrain due to the US-Iran war, so the Bahrain F1 is here in Sepang. The price for this beauty is estimated to be from RM2,088,888 and there will also be a Motorsport Collectors Edition for RM2,588,888.

The all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé makes its Malaysia preview - This is an all-electric beast of a car having 1,169hp and 2,000Nm torque at its disposal.

As part of the Formula 1 weekend here in Malaysia, Mercedes-AMG takes over Kuala Lumpur and together with PETRONAS, have basically put up a show at the KLCC plaza area near the fountains of the KLCC park.  The new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ Coupé, of which we have written about here, was unveiled together with the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé , which is an all-electric beast of a car having 1,169hp and 2,000Nm torque at its disposal. 

PROTON celebrates 40,000 units of e.Mas delivered with more offers and promotions

PRO-NET, a wholly owned subsidiary of PROTON Holdings Berhad, today celebrated the delivery of its 40,000th Proton e.MAS vehicle, marking a significant milestone for Malaysia’s leading electric vehicle brand and its growing community of owners.“40,000 Journeys. One e.MAS Pride”, a special celebration marking the 40,000th Proton e.MAS delivery .This milestone reflects the growing e.MAS community in Malaysia and the journeys that have been made possible by our customers since the brand’s introduction. The occasion also updates the Proton e.MAS owner benefits while celebrating this achievement together with our dealer partners and members of the growing e.MAS community.

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.