Video: 2025 Omoda J8 AWD SUV tested off-road

We get to take it on a short off-road session in the 2025 Jaecoo J8 All Wheel Drive variant courtesy of OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia recently. The editor, enjoyed the short test drive session and basically explains how the J8 SUV performed. This J8 AWD actually makes it quite a decent drive for under RM200,000. A lot of decent off-road prowess for something essentially used in urban settings. This is very much a budget Range Rover for those wanting a SUV with some ability.

Do watch the video below. 

New car brand iCaur launches their first model in Malaysia - the iCAUR 03 SUV EV - Priced to go at RM119,800 onwards with early bird packages for the first few

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.

The New CHERY O5 Debuts in Malaysia - Formerly known at the Omoda 5, but now facelifted and much improved

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).

Mercedes-AMG Coupés launched- The 2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé & Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé will be on display at the AMG World of Performance roadshow from 10 – 15 September at 1 Utama

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.

The new Mercedes-Benz C 200 AMG Line - The new variant for the C200 here in Malaysia

 

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.

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.