Reported on October 1, 2025, Bermaz Auto Group CEO confirmed that the company has completed feasibility studies for a CKD project of XPeng vehicles and is now working with local partners to implement it. 
Local assembly is expected to begin in the second half of 2026, although the production site has yet to be finali

Announced on October 1, 2025, Betamek Berhad, through its wholly owned subsidiary Betamek Research Sdn. Bhd. (BRSB), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jiangsu Yibang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (YIBANG) of China to advance collaboration on EV charging communication solutions across ASEAN.
The partne

Reported on September 26, 2025, SAIC-GM-Wuling has confirmed the upcoming launch of TQ Wuling Bingo in Malaysia in December. This small EV has already gained attention in Indonesia and Thailand, and it was first previewed in Malaysia in May 2025, following a partnership between Tan Chong Motor (TCM) and the Chinese a

Announced on September 30, 2025, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) has unveiled its first DC Charging Hub at Proton’s Tanjung Malim complex.
Located at the administration building, the hub features two DC chargers with four bays, providing a combined output of 120 kW and enabling four EVs to charge simul

Reported on September 29, 2025, Proton has already concluded production of the current, third-generation Saga MC2 at its Shah Alam facility. According to posts by Proton staff and dealers on social media, the final unit, chassis number 454321, rolled off the assembly line on September 26.
This move had been anticipat

Reported on September 26, 2025, the Microlino, an electric microcar developed by Switzerland’s Micro Mobility Systems, has arrived in Malaysia, marking its first Southeast Asia debut.
Built in Turin, Italy, the model was presented as a concept at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show and is already available in several European

On September 26, 2025, BYD Sime Motors officially introduced the BYD SEAL 6 EV in Malaysia, marking the model’s first international debut outside China. 
Priced from MYR 100,000, the SEAL 6 EV features BYD’s all-new advanced suspension system and rear-wheel drive, delivering a balanced and responsive ride. Its quiet,

On September 23, 2025, the groundbreaking for Nilai Smart City’s Auto City took place in Bandar Baru Nilai, Malaysia, marking the launch of the first phase of the larger smart city project. 
Covering 728.43 hectares, this MYR 1 billion development is set to become a modern automotive hub, with showrooms, service cent

Announced on September 19, 2025, Punch Powertrain has inaugurated its new plant in Malaysia, reinforcing its partnership with Proton and commitment to the nation’s automotive industry.
The Sensteed Powertrain Malaysia Sdn Bhd (SPM) facility was completed in just 10 months and officially inaugurated with officials fro

Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) announced that new car sales of 73,041 units in August increased by 0.6% over the same month in 2024. PV (passenger vehicles) sales increased 0.4% to 67,302 units. CV (commercial vehicles) sales increased 3.1% to 5,739 units.
New car sales for the first eight months of 2025 decr

On September 18, 2025, Infineon Technologies AG announced it will transfer its backend manufacturing site in Bangkok/Nonthaburi, Thailand, to long-time supplier Malaysian Pacific Industries Berhad (MPI). 
The Bangkok site, which serves automotive, connectivity, and IoT packages, will retain all current production emp

Reported on September 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia during the first eight months of 2025.
Leading the top 10 was the Proton e.MAS 7 with 5,455 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,472 units), B

Announced on September 12, 2025, MCE Holdings Berhad (MCE)’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Multi-Code Electronics Industries (M) Berhad (MCEIB), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Huizhou Foryou General Electronics Co. Ltd. (ADAYO).
The agreement outlines a collaboration to design, produce, market

Reported on September 12, 2025, data from the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia between January and August 2025.
BYD maintained its lead with 7,389 units, followed by Proton with 5,455 units and Tesla in third with 3,162 units. Other top brands included BMW (

Reported on September 12, 2025, GWM Wey 80 will debut in Malaysia under a new name, the GWM Wey G9, as revealed on its official social media page. The carmaker indicated that the launch is just around the corner, in line with its previously stated Q3 2025 timeline.
Although further official details have yet to be con

Reported on September 10, 2025, Mercedes-Benz has launched the C200 AMG Line in Malaysia, priced at MYR 292,888 OTR (excluding insurance) for Peninsular Malaysia, with deliveries expected to begin in October.
The model is locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, alongside its siblings the C200 Avantgarde and C350e AMG Line.

Reported on September 11, 2025, production of the Proton Iriz in Malaysia appears to have concluded, with the final unit reportedly assembled at the Tanjong Malim plant on September 9. This information comes from a photo shared within the Proton Iriz Club Malaysia (PICM) Facebook group.
Although Proton has not made a

On September 10, 2025, the Chery O5 compact crossover SUV was officially launched in Malaysia, priced from MYR 116,800.
It showcases Chery’s latest design language with a Pixel Diamond Front Grille and X-shaped front bumper, complemented by arrow-shaped LED daytime running lights with sequential turn signals. Measuri

Announced on September 10, 2025, Proton, Malaysia recorded its highest monthly sales in 36 months, selling 15,228 units in August (domestic and export) and pushing YTD sales to 100,902 units. This strong performance reinforced Proton’s second-place market position, with August market share estimated at 20.6%, and YTD

Reported on September 10, 2025, Reservoir Link Energy Bhd’s affiliate, Founder Group Ltd, has partnered with Nichcom Go Sdn Bhd to expand Malaysia’s EV infrastructure, focusing on both charging stations and solar-powered battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The collaboration aims to establish 1,000 EV charging poin