Volvo Buses Malaysia is doing its part in trying to make Malaysia better environmentally. The brand has officially launched of its new bus chassis, the B11R, which has been engineered to meet the Euro 5 emission standard, a globally recognised benchmark for cleaner emissions. Aside from the new engine ability to meet emission standards, this latest Volvo bus chassis is said to deliver outstanding performance in fuel efficiency, durability, and safety.
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SAIC Motor Malaysia on the 15th of October, announced plans to begin local assembly of MG vehicles in Malaysia scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026. An important milestone in bringing MG products closer to Malaysian customers, by taking advantage of the tax breaks provided for manufacturing in Malaysia, as well as also strengthening the brand's presence regionally.
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On Monday, 13 October 2025, iCAUR Malaysia officially opened iCAUR Damansara, thebrand’s flagship dealership in Malaysia. Owned and operated by Carramax Luxe Sdn. Bhd., the showroom and service centre is located along Jalan Damansara, Sg Pencala. It sits on a land size totaling about 40,000 square feet, iCAUR Damansara combines excellent connectivity to Greater Kuala Lumpur, exceptional customer experience, convenience, and comprehensive care for all iCAUR customers.
Chery Malaysia had on the 3rd of October 2025 launched its Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): the TIGGO 7 PHEV and TIGGO 8 PHEV SUVs The Tiggo 7 PHEV will be priced at RM129,800 on the road before insurance while the TIGGO 8 PHEV is priced at RM159.800 before insurance and both are fully decked out in terms of its specification and equipment levels, with some slight differences.
While the TIGGO 8 is essentially a 7 seater TIGGO 7 (which is a 5 seater), there are enough equipment differences between the models. The price difference is because of the differences in equipment, slightly upgraded features as well as the extra length in the TIGGO 8. So there was a balance of equipment and specifications in both models that Chery Malaysia needed to do to sell at the price point they chose for the models.
This morning, WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), the official distributor of GAC in Malaysia, officially launched the all-new GAC EMKOO. This is a C segment SUV, with prices starting from RM123,800 for the Premium variant and the Premium Pro variant is priced at RM133,800. Both are on the road prices before any insurance. To celebrate the launch, early customers will enjoy an Exclusive Early Bird Promo, which includes a RM4,000 cash rebate along with a complimentary accessory package worth RM10,000*, making the EMKOO an even more attractive choice for Malaysian SUV buyers.
Yesterday, Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (HMSM) officially launched its new Hino 300 Series Euro 5 Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) over at the Hino Total Support Customer Centre (HTSCC) in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan. We were invited to the event that saw the preview of two upgraded Hino 300 models. These were the 300 series 4-Wheeler and 6-Wheeler upgraded variants now fitted eith more efficient Euro 5 engines. These new models are in line with with the theme “Strong, Smart & Smooth for Your Business.”
The launch was officiated by the Managing Director of Hino Motors Sales, Mr. Hiroshi Takahashi; Corporate Director, Mr. Motonori Nakamura, Director, Mr. Ahmad Yasmin Yahya, and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Chan Ing Chyi. Also present from Hino Motors Manufacturing were Managing Director Mr. Hiroshi Yamaguchi and Finance Director Mr. Kohei Sakura. Alsp present were Hino dealers and members of the media.
A couple of days ago, on the 9th of Septermber, iCAUR Malaysia launched the iCAUR 03, its first model for Malaysia. The 03 is positioned as Malaysia’s first fully electric off- road capable SUV. The C-segment model is set to pioneer the adventure Battery EV (BEV) category by blending performance, safety, and versatility. This bit of news is a little bit late compared to others as I was a little occupied with things. It happens you know.
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Chery Malaysia has launched the all-new Chery O5 on the 10th of September 2025. This is essentially the Chery Omoda 5 refreshed, improved and renamed for Malaysia. According to Chery Malaysia, the new O5 features several first-in-class and upgraded features. The compact SUV is priced very affordably at RM116,800 before insurance and has an attractive launch package for early birds (stated below).
Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the all-new Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé alongside the new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé Final Edition.
Both cars can be viewed at The AMG World of Performance is open to the public from 10 – 15 September at 1 Utama Shopping Centre, LUXE Ground Floor, from 10am to 10pm. There,you can explore the extensive range of Mercedes-AMG models, from the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ hatchback to the newly launched Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé, and enjoy the chance to take selected models for a test drive.
Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia unveiled the new Mercedes-Benz C 200 AMG Line variant of the very popular C-Class range here. This is basically the sportier looking C 200 variant and is essentially the same as the Avantgarde or normal, C200. This AMG Line bodykitted, AMG Line interior trim and slightly different alloy wheeled variant takes over the C200 AV which has been on sale since this generation of C-Class, the W206 was first launched here slightly over two years ago. Priced at RM 292,888 on the road before any insurance, it offers a little more looks for around the same price, offering more for the same.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
