Reported on January 2, 2026, Volvo Car Malaysia has opened registrations of interest (ROI) for the upcoming Volvo ES90, ahead of the electric sedan’s expected arrival in early 2026. While the company did not disclose details such as the exact launch timing, variant lineup, or pricing, it confirmed a 2% early-bird inc

On January 3, 2026, the Chief Minister of Johor shared via social media that a Johor state delegation had conducted a working visit and strategic engagement with Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China. The discussions centered on concluding talks related to potential high-value investments for Johor, Malaysia.

Announced on January 2, 2026, Proton closed 2025 with total group sales of 157,976 units, including 14,655 units delivered in December. This marked a 3.3% YoY increase and an estimated market share of 19.4%.
Performance was supported by strong model contributions and continued overseas expansion. The Proton Saga achi

Announced on January 2, 2026, Nationgate Holdings Berhad confirmed further details of its MYR 60.89 million cash acquisition of Valeo Malaysia CDA Sdn Bhd, completed on December 31, 2025, through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Nationgate System Sdn Bhd.
The deal involved the purchase of 168.2 million ordinary

Reported on December 26, 2025, Malaysia’s Finance Ministry revealed that the scheduled January 2026 implementation of the open market value (OMV) excise duty revision (PU(A) 402/2019, which sets excise values for locally produced goods) has been postponed again.
The new start date is now June 30, 2026, according to a

Reported on December 25, 2025, a newly established electric vehicle test center (EVTC) in Bandar Baharu, Kedah became the region’s first international vehicle testing facility. Developed to strengthen the electromobility ecosystem in South and Southeast Asia, the center is owned and operated by Focus Applied Technolo

Reported on December 19, 2025, Malaysia’s Energy Commission (ST) had approved licences for 5,360 public EV chargers nationwide as of end-November, comprising 3,569 AC units and 1,791 DC fast chargers. This remains well below the government’s 10,000-charger target set under the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB) 202

Announced on December 22, 2025, Betamek Berhad’s wholly owned subsidiary, Betamek Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd., has been appointed by Perodua to supply electronic components for a new vehicle model.
Under this Letter of Appointment, deliveries began in Q3 of the financial year ending March 31, 2026, with the 6-year cont

Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) announced that new car sales of 72,509 units in November increased by 5.5% over the same month in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive month of increase. In November, PV (passenger vehicles) sales increased 5.8% to 67,308 units. CV (commercial vehicles) sales increased 1.1% to 5

Reported on December 12, 2025, data released by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) outlined the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) brands registered in Malaysia from January to November 2025.
BYD continued to dominate the market with 11,870 registrations, maintaining a clear lead over Proton, which recorded 7,78

Announced on December 17, 2025, TQ WULING officially launched the locally assembled TQ WULING Bingo compact electric hatchback in Malaysia, tailored for urban mobility. The model is offered in two variants: the Bingo PRO at MYR 67,800 and the Bingo MAX at MYR 72,800, with launch promotions adding further appeal.
The

On December 17, 2025, Perodua launched the all-new subcompact SUV, the Traz.
The all-new Traz measures 4,310mm in length, 1,770mm in width, 1,655mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,620mm. It is equipped with a 1.5L 2NR-VE engine mated to a CVT.
The Traz adopts the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) B-segment

Reported on December 15, 2025, EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) revealed the XPeng models to be assembled in Malaysia: the G6 SUV, X9 MPV, and the newly launched X9 PowerX REEV at Melaka plant. Its wholly owned subsidiary, PEPS-JV (Melaka) Sdn Bhd (PJVM), signed a Framework Assembly Agreement (FAA) and Vehicle Assembly Ag

Reported on December 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) released registration data for the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models in Malaysia covering the January–November 2025 period.
The Proton e.MAS 7 led the chart with 7,740 registrations. It was followed by the BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Atto 3, bot

Reported on December 12, 2025, EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) launched Phase 2 of its Melaka assembly plant, raising annual capacity from 6,000 to 30,000 units. This announcement was accompanied by the first CKD GWM WEY G9 PHEV MPV coming off the line in Malaysia. 
EPMB has evolved from a Tier-1 parts supplier into a

Reported on December 12, 2025, GWM Malaysia confirmed that the first locally assembled (CKD) WEY G9 units have already rolled off the line at the EP Manufacturing (EPMB) plant in Melaka, marking the first Chinese new-energy MPV to be assembled in Malaysia. The model was first shown locally at the Kuala Lumpur Interna

Announced on December 15, 2025, XPeng Motors plans to launch its third overseas localized manufacturing initiative, selecting Malaysia as the next base to deepen its footprint in Southeast Asia.
The company recently formalized a partnership with Malaysia’s EPMB Group to move forward with the project, marking XPeng’s

Announced on December 11, 2025, Proton stated that its recent Technology Showcase, which included a preview of an upcoming PHEV model, helped enhance the brand’s high-tech positioning and sustain customer interest, contributing to improved sales in 2025 and setting the stage for growth in 2026.
Held at PROTON’s Centr

Announced on December 11, 2025, Proton posted group sales of 13,451 units in November, including domestic and export volumes. January–November sales totaled 143,322 units, up 3.6% YoY and on track for full-year growth, with an estimated 18.4% market share in November and 19.7% year to date.
In November, the Proton Sa

Announced on December 9, 2025, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has expanded its locally assembled SUV portfolio with two new models: the GLC 200 4MATIC and the GLE 400 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid. 
Both are produced in Pekan and strengthen the brand’s SUV line-up in Malaysia. The GLC 200 4MATIC, priced from MYR 329,888, returns a