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High-voltage batteries for BMW iX5: Production at Plant Wood...

01 August 2026

WOODRUFF, USA: In December 2026, the new BMW Group Plant Woodruff in South Carolina, United States will begin series production of high-voltage batteries for the new fully-electric...

GWM to launch new 3.0L turbo-diesel in Australia

01 August 2026

SYDNEY: GWM has opened expressions of interest for its all-new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, set to make its global debut in Australia this September as part of significant upgrades to t...

Omoda Jaecoo opens new 3S centres: Johor and Kelantan

31 July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia has officially opened new authorised 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centres in Johor and Kelantan.The two newly opened dealerships comprise...

Chery International: 1st Chinese automaker to hit 20 million...

31 July 2026

LONDON: Chery International has reached a major global milestone, with cumulative vehicle sales surpassing 20 million units worldwide.This is the first time a China-based OEM (orig...

Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV now CKD

31 July 2026

TANJONG MALIM: The Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV (plug-in hybrid) is now locally assembled, with the first units rolling off the production line at the dedicated Proton EV (electric vehicle)...

DFSK launches RHD E5 Plus 6-seater PHEV in Indonesia

31 July 2026

JAKARTA: Seres Group's new energy vehicle (NEV) brand DFSK has unveiled the right-hand drive E5 Plus plug-in hybrid SUV (sport utility vehicle) at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia Inter...

LS2 Unveils Latest 2026–2027 Collection in Kuala Lumpur

31 July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: LS2 unveiled its highly anticipated 2026-2027 product collection at the LS2 Asia & Oceania International Convention 2026, held in Kuala Lumpur.Members of the medi...

GWM Malaysia: Nearly 3.2K cars delivered in 1H2026

30 July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: GWM Malaysia has recorded its strongest-ever first-half performance by delivering 3,166 vehicles in the first six months of 2026.This was a 42.4% year-on-year increas...

2026 BYD Sealion 7: RM164K (Dynamic), RM189K (Premium), RM20...

30 July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: BYD Sime Motors has launched the 2026 BYD Sealion 7, featuring the all-new Dynamic variant alongside enhanced Premium and Performance models.Retail prices for BYD's f...

2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA: Up to 657km (WLTP), BEV and hybrid p...

30 July 2026

LOS ANGELES: Arriving at United States dealerships in the second half of 2027, the 2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA will have both all-electric and hybrid powertrains.The all-new electric GL...

BYD UK: 0 to 100K in only 3 years

30 July 2026

LONDON: BYD has passed the significant milestone of 100,000 new car registrations in the UK.The world’s leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (plug-in hybrid and fully electr...

Auto industry chief: Chinese carmakers piling pressure on UK...

30 July 2026

LONDON: A wave of Chinese entrants into Britain's car market is piling pressure on traditional manufacturers, forcing them to offer deeper discounts to compete with lower-cost impo...

BYD's Racco mini EV brings the fight to Japan's kei cars

30 July 2026

TOKYO: China's BYD Co is adding a tiny electric vehicle to its lineup in Japan, in a challenge to domestic brands in the country's most important vehicle segment.Including subsidie...

Proton e.MAS rolls out new Corporate Identity

29 July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton e.MAS has completed the rollout of its new Corporate Identity (CI) with the opening of six newly designed showrooms across Malaysia.The new showrooms embody th...

Suzuki, Flux runs Merdeka campaign rates to celebrate partne...

29 July 2026

PETALING JAYA: Suzuki Cars Malaysia's latest models can now be found on Flux's listing.That means you'll be able to find the likes of the crossover Fronx and four-wheel drive (4WD)...

Audi Q9: Mild hybrid, 3.0L V6 diesel, 299PS/630Nm

29 July 2026

INGOLSTADT: The Audi Q9 full-size SUV (sport utility vehicle) is unapologetically high status.Measuring 5.31-metre long, 2.21-metre wide, and 1.81-metre tall, with a wheelbase of 3...

Japan earthquake prompts closure of auto plants

29 July 2026

TOKYO: Toyota said on Wednesday it would halt operations at three plants in southern Japan through Friday as it weighed the impact of an earthquake on suppliers and logistics, just...

Porsche's restructuring exercise paying off

29 July 2026

BERLIN: Porsche confirmed its 2026 guidance on Wednesday despite persistent challenges as restructuring measures began to pay off, the luxury carmaker said upon reporting half-year...

Proton e.MAS: Over 20K cars sold in 2026 to date

29 July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton e.MAS has surpassed 20,000 vehicle sales in less than seven months of 2026, further strengthening its position as Malaysia's top xEV (any type of electrified v...

Mercedes-Benz to defend against possible US sales ban

29 July 2026

BERLIN: Mercedes-Benz's CEO pledged on Tuesday to shield its US business from a possible sales ban, as concerns in Washington over the German carmaker's Chinese investors threaten ...