JAECOO J5 and OMODA C9 Triple-Motor PHEV Previewed At The First Ever OMODA | JAECOO Carnival - At Desa Park City till 24th August 2025

Earlier today, OMODA I JAECOO Malaysia opens its OMODA I JAECOO Carnival at Desa ParkCity which is scheduled to go on till the 24th of August 2025, or this coming weekend. They have also chosen this first ever  OMODA I JAECOO roadshow to preview the upcoming JAECOO J5 B segment SUV and the OMODA C9 Triple-Motor PHEV, a very rapid variant of the recently launched C9 Sports SUV.

Zeekr Malaysia and Preeminent Auto Launch Zeekr Center KLCC Located at Jalan Yap Kwan Seng - Also announced, price for the Zeekr 009 Executive variant at RM299,800 OTR before insurance

Earlier today, Zeekr Intelligent Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (“Zeekr Malaysia”), officially opens its latest showroom by authorised dealer, Preeminent Auto Sdn Bhd (“Preeminent Auto”). The new centre, the Zeekr Center KLCC, a brand-new hub for premium mobility in Kuala Lumpur is strategically located within the prestigious Golden Triangle of KL and adds mileage to the brand’s retail experience, reinforcing Zeekr’s commitment to establishing a strong and sophisticated presence across Malaysia and the wider Southeast Asian region.

Logistics: Ninja Van Malaysia Unveils 44 New Cross-Border Lanes to Start their international Delivery Services

 

Ninja Van Malaysia  today announced the launch of 44 new international delivery lanes, providing Malaysian businesses with direct access to key markets across Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe. Including their existing routes to Singapore and the Philippines, the company now services a total of 46 international destinations, making it one of the most accessible cross-border logistics networks available to local brands at a very affordable price. In other words, Ninja Van is expanding their services to customers by offering international courier services beyond the current Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines borders. 

Remy Ishak is GAC Malaysia's latest brand ambassador - Ongoing Pre-sales campaign for GAC EMKOO SUV and M8 PHEV MPV

Datuk Remy Ishak is GAC Malaysia's latest brand ambassador. The popular actor joins fellow ambassador Jack Lim in representing the brand. The announcement was made on Saturday, 9th August 2025 at the GAC & AION Showcase in 1 Utama Shopping Centre. The appointment comes at a time of rapid development for GAC Malaysia as its domestic brand presence continues to grow, fueled by the impending arrival of the second locally-assembled GAC EMKOO C-SUV and the fully-imported GAC M8 PHEV MPV.

Proton e.MAS 5 compact EV Hatchback unveiled - Media preview shows stickered exterior and full interior only

 

Proton has unveiled the e.MAS 5 to the media to view. I happened to be one of the lucky few that were free on the days that they had allocated and this is their latest B segment compact hatchback. As it wears the e.MAS badge, it is an electric vehicle. The e.Mas 5 is a compact hatchback and is rear motor, rear wheel driven and based on a Geely Geome which has sold over 200,000 units over in China. So Proton has decided to show us the pre-production car, albeit in stickered form ahead of its, no idea when, but they said by the end of the year, launch.

PROTON MISI 5 Tour will show off the soon-to-be launched Proton e.MAS 5 throughout Malaysia - From this weekend till early October 2025 at over 29 cities and towns nationwide

Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET), a subsidiary of PROTON, has announced the  MISI 5 Tour, a nationwide tour to preview the Proton e.MAS 5, the second car in the e.MAS lineup after the e.MAS 7. This could be a very anticipated entry-level Electric Vehicle and, is set to be shown across five major regions of Malaysia beginning from August to October 2025. Basically Proton are previewing the e.MAS 5 ahead of its official launch which is yet to be confirmed so that those who want a sub RM100,000 Battery EV or B segment hatchback would keep their options open and wait until this car is launched. 

So, we will be hearing a lot about this small car until then. The tour will cover 29 cities and towns in 13 states and will be ongoing until the 5th of October 2025. So, with that, I can expect that the media will get a preview somewhere between now until the 5th of October, and then an official bookings bit of news after that and then the official launch, hopefully by the end of October or early November from the way things are scheduled. But don't quote me on this, just a hunch. 

Sri Maju Cergas Logistics Sdn Bhd (SMCL) adds 12 units of Scania Super XT G460A6X4HZ to their fleet.

Sri Maju Cergas Logistics Sdn Bhd (SMCL) has added 12 units of the Scania Super XT G460A6X4HZ heavy duty prime movers to their fleet. Their acquisition has further strengthened their  partnership with Scania  Malaysia which began quite recently in 2023. The handover of 12 units and a signing ceremony for 10 additional units were held at Scania Malaysia, Bukit Jelutong recently. 

JETOUR Auto Malaysia officially starts local assembly of their Dashing and VT9 models in Tampoi, Johor

JETOUR Auto Malaysia has announced that they have officially started local assembly operations for its  SUV models, the JETOUR Dashing and the VT9, over at at their Malaysian assembly partners, Berjaya Assembly Sdn. Bhd. (B-Assembly) facility in Tampoi, Johor. It  marks a step forward the China brand's localisation strategy to take advantage of the current tax and pricing structure as well as ensuring the brand's long-term commitment to the Malaysian automotive market. 

The new Proton X50 has been officially launched -Prices start from RM89k onwards but there are early bird offers especially that RM4,000 rebate on all variants!

PROTON has officially launched the All-New PROTON X50 SUV, The compact SUV has been Malaysia’s best-selling B-segment SUV since it first hit Malaysian roads in 2020. Part of the company's revitalised push, the PROTON X50 has completely changed expectations for its class and reset goalposts with over 140,000 units sold and because of what it is, the X50 has been Malaysia’s best-selling B-segment SUV for five straight  years.

National Cyclist Dato' Azizulhasni Awang is the First Ever Brand Ambassador for Volkswagen Malaysia

Today, we got to sit in the same room with national cycling icon, Dato Azizulhasni Awang. A real down to earth champion from the looks of it. The reason is that Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) held a small media event to announce a partnership with Dato’Azizulhasni who is now the first-ever brand ambassador for the Volkswagen marque in Malaysia. This is a partnership of shared values like bold performance, relentless determination, and timeless design.  Known as The Pocket Rocketman, Azizulhasni is not only Malaysia’s first Olympic cycling medallist but also a symbol of what Malaysians can achieve with heart, grit and precision, and something that Volkswagen also say they hold dear to.

The story of Dato' Azizul is colourful. From humble beginnings in Terengganu to the podiums of Tokyo, Melbourne and hopefully the next Olympics, the journey of how he has arrived to this point reflects the Volkswagen ethos: to engineer dreams into reality through innovation, resilience and human excellence. 

The New BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport Pro, New BMW iX xDrive45 Sport and the New Locally Assembled BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport.

BMW Group Malaysia today unveiled the New BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport and the New Locally Assembled BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport with an exclusive showcase at The Art of Driving 2025. This BMW roadshow at the KL Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) comes after one of Malaysia’s most prestigious golf events - The Open Championship round held at the club over the weekend. 

OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia has launched theJAECOO J8 SUV in two variants that start at a very competitive RM178,800 onwards

 

On the evening of the18th of July 2025  OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia launched the JAECOO J8 SUV. The J8 is what the brand considers to be the pinnacle of prestige, technological innovation, and all-terrain capability from their current lineup.  Two variants are offered, one in 2 Wheel drive at RM178,800 and another more premium All wheel drive, at RM198,800, both fully loaded with equipment and offers a tremendous value for its offer price as well as eurocentric styling and technology inside. We think this is great value in terms of offering a premium vehicle for under RM200,000 or thereabouts.

Sunway launches its new Zeekr Space Sunway City and Zeekr Sunway Service Centre

Sunway Marketing, a dealer partner appointed by Zeekr Malaysia, has officially launched Zeekr Sunway today in the heart of Sunway City in Subang Jaya, Selangor. This comprises of the Zeekr Space showroom in Sunway City and the Zeekr Sunway Service Centre located close by (Zeekr Space is the official definition for both spaces). The launch marks a significant transformation of the first Zeekr retail space in Malaysia, which was located just across the road from the new showroom at the Sunway Pinnacle in October 2024 in conjunction with the local debut of the Zeekr brand.  Now, with a larger, more prominent space on its own, the new showroom or Zeekr Space makes the viewing, and buying experience feel much more premium. 

In case you guys have forgotten due to the many, many launches and previews the past couple of weeks, the almost all-new Proton X50 is open for booking

While I have posted over on the Motoring Malaysia Facebook and Instagram page, I seem to have forgotten to update that PROTON is proud to announce that bookings for the All-New PROTON X50 are now officially being accepted. This happened last weekend, where the company held somewhat of an unveiling ceremony at Setia City Mall. Themed “All-New PROTON X50: READY TO ROAR”.

Since its debut in 2020, the PROTON X50 has redefined the SUV segment in Malaysia, with over 140,000 units sold, positioning it as the nation’s best-selling B-segment SUV for five consecutive years.  The X50 was developed together with its joint venture partner Geely, who sell it as the Binyue and Coolray overseas, the X50 is truly a global product with over 1.2 million combined sales across 51 nations.

Upcoming event - iCAUR iCONIC at Desa ParkCity on 17 to 27 July 2025 - Everyone is Invited To Test Drive The All-Electric iCAUR 03 Off-Road SUV Ahead Of Its Launch

 iCAUR Malaysia has announced the iCAUR iCONIC Roadshow, a 10-day showcase happening from 17th to 27th July 2025 at The Waterfront, Desa ParkCity. Visitors to the Desa ParkCity event can also get up close with the striking iCAUR 03T in Signature Red and the aggressive Black Phantom edition, presented in the eye-catching iCAUR “toy box” showcase. Alongside it, enjoy family-friendly activities such as the ‘Guess the Price’ contest and on-site gift redemption after completing a test drive and short survey.

Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur officially launches the Temerario, the HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle) replacement for the Hurracan

Yesterday, at JioSpace in Petaling Jaya, Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur officially launched the Lamborghini Temerario, the replacement for the beloved Huracan and now, the most compact supercar that the brand has on offer. It also features a HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle) or hybrid powertrain, that redefines the performance, driving pleasure and comfort as well as adding a huge dollop of power over the Huracan's performance output.

Upcoming events - MG Cyberster Test Drive Weekend at MG Motor Old Klang Road - 19 - 20 July 2025 - Try out an EV sports car folks!

MG Motor Old Klang Road under Reiwa Motors Sdn Bhd, invites you, the general public, to an exclusive MG Cyberster Test Drive Weekend which will be  happening this 19 and 20 July, from 10am to 5pm, at its showroom located at No. 2, Lot 387, Lorong Jugra, Off Jalan Kelang Lama, Seksyen 99, 58100 Kuala Lumpur. There, you can try and be the first few people in Malaysia to xperience the MG Cyberster, the world’s first all-electric roadster, now available in two variants, RWD and AWD priced at RM299,900 and RM319,900 respectively. 

Chery Tiggo Cross launched in Malaysia with Two variants - 1.5 Turbo and 1.5 CSH Hybrid and prices start at an affordable RM88,800 onwards

Chery Malaysia has launched the 2025 Chery TIGGO CROSS compact crossover SUV yesterday evening. It combines modern design, practical space and with advanced features that we've come to expect from Chery, and to some extent, all cars launched in 2025. Yes, we're spoiled. The compact, contemporary looking SUV will be sold in two variants, the 1.5 Turbo and a hybrid, 1.5 CSH Hybrid. These will cost Price RM 88,800 (WM) and RM 99,800 (WM) respectively before any insurance but with road tax.

            

Art of Speed Malaysia 2025 “Kustom Ada Gaya” will be on from 26 July 2025 (10:00 am – 7:00 pm) and 27 July 2025 (10:00 am – 7:00 pm) at MAEPS, Serdang

It’s that time of the year again! Malaysia’s biggest annual Kustom & Counter Culture event returns to the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park, Serdang (MAEPS) – a 452,084 sqft indoor venue, 320 acre outdoor venue – with every event hall locked in and plenty of fun-filled activities and exhibitions for fans and visitors over the weekend. MAEPS will host Art of Speed 2025 (AOS 2025) on 26 July 2025 (10:00 am – 7:00 pm) and 27 July 2025 (10:00 am – 7:00 pm).

Hyundai Motor Malaysia is officially in Malaysia as principal and announced the launch of the latest STARIA variants, the New TUCSON, and the All-New SANTA FE

Yesterday, Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY), the newly formed Malaysian company under Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), marked its official launch at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur. The new company also introduced three key models: the Hyundai STARIA, the New Hyundai TUCSON, and the All-new Hyundai SANTA FE. The all new Santa Fe features the latest Hyundai styling cues, and features the new boxy lines rather than the curvaceous styling of the previous generation one and is my highlight of the launch. 

This launch signals the beginning of a new chapter for Hyundai in Malaysia, as previously, the brand was sold through a dealer network, via Hyundai Sime Darby Motors. Now, as dealer principal status, we may see the brand come into Malaysia with more of an impact and one that should be more in line with what the third largest vehicle manufacturer in the world is. They are starting with a product lineup shaped by local demand for family-ready MPVs, versatile SUVs, and feature-rich vehicles designed for modern Malaysian lifestyles. Still in the mid-range, but with more features and as you will read, decent prices and warranty packages.