Reported on April 25, 2025, Volkswagen Group Malaysia has signaled a bold push toward electrification in Southeast Asia, confirming plans to assemble electrified vehicles locally with the goal of exporting to key ASEAN markets.
At a recent event marking the start of local assembly for the Audi Q7 MHEV at DRB-Hicom’s

On April 24, 2025, Audi officially began production of the Q7 SUV in Malaysia, marking it as the first premium luxury Audi model to be assembled in Southeast Asia.
This 7-seater mild hybrid (MHEV) is also the first Audi vehicle produced at the Volkswagen Group Malaysia assembly plant in Pekan, Pahang. The Audi Q7 has

Announced on April 23, 2025, MCE Holdings Berhad (MCE) has secured a series of new contracts through its subsidiaries, with a combined value of approximately MYR 120.67 million. These wins further strengthen MCE’s position as a trusted supplier of automotive electronics and mechatronic components to leading automaker

Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) announced that new car sales of 72,704 units in March increased by 2.1% over the same month in 2024. PV (passenger vehicles) sales were increased 5.1% to 68,174 units. CV (commercial vehicles) sales were decreased 28.8% to 4,530 units.
New car sales for the first three months of

On April 16, 2025, Malaysian automotive component manufacturer Sapura Industrial Bhd (SIB) hosted an event to unveil its new corporate identity and celebrate its 40th anniversary.
The refreshed branding further highlights SIB’s status as a fully independent entity, having operated separately from the Sapura Group and

Reported on April 18, 2025, Chinese EV manufacturer Leapmotor, in partnership with Stellantis, has officially launched operations in Malaysia with an initial investment of EUR 5 million (about MYR 24 million).
This marks the start of Leapmotor’s local assembly efforts, positioning Malaysia as a key hub for regional p

Reported April 17, 2025, the State Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship of Sabah has provided an update on the EV manufacturing project by Maxland Auto Sdn Bhd.
A site visit to the proposed factory location in Sandakan was conducted on February 15, 2025, by the Minister and relevant government agen

Announced on April 15, 2025, Honda Malaysia has officially opened bookings for Honda’s first BEV, the all-new e:N1, through its official website. The model is scheduled to be launched in Malaysia in Q2/2025.
Designed with Honda’s human-centric philosophy, the e:N1 blends electrification with the brand’s signature fun

Reported on April 11, 2025, the data released by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) revealed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia in the first 3 months of 2025. 
BYD led the market with 2,159 units registered, followed by Proton with 1,738 units of the eMas 7. Tesla secured third with 627 units, whi

Reported on April 10, 2025, the latest data from by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV models registered in Malaysia in Q1/2025. 
The Proton e.Mas 7 continued to lead the charge with 1,738 units recorded, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 with 841 units and BYD M6’s 537 units. The Tesla Mo

Reported on April 9, 2025, Jetour Malaysia has unveiled its product strategy, showcasing photos of upcoming vehicle models that are set to be introduced to the Malaysian market. This diverse lineup will include ICE, BEV, and PHEV models.
Among the highlighted models are the Freedom and Traveller SUVs, known as the T1

Reported on April 7, 2025, Proton Malaysia revealed that it is studying the development of its next EV model, following the positive reception of the eMas 7. 
The new EV is being evaluated for price, practicality, and range, with a focus on offering an affordable option for young families to encourage EV adoption. Wh

Announced on April 9, 2025, Proton, Malaysia, closed Q1/2025 with 13,918 vehicles sold in March, marking a 23.9% increase MoM and a 9.6% increase YoY. As a result, the market share for group sales (domestic, export, smart, Proton e.MAS) is forecast to be 19.4%.
In the first 3 months of 2025, Proton’s total sales reac

On April 9, 2025, Jetour Auto Malaysia officially launched the Jetour Dashing SUV, with prices starting from RM109,800. The model is initially available in fully-imported (CBU) form (100 units), which are ready for immediate delivery following the launch.
Local assembly (CKD) of the Dashing is scheduled to begin in M

Announced on April 9, 2025, Berjaya Assembly Sdn Bhd (BAssembly), a wholly owned subsidiary of Berjaya Assets Bhd, will carry out Jetour’s CKD operations in Malaysia at the Johor-based plant, starting with the Jetour Dashing SUV in May.
Formerly known as Oriental Assemblers, the facility has a rich history as it used

Reported on April 6, 2025, Proton’s Deputy CEO highlighted that the ongoing price war among Chinese car brands is negatively impacting Malaysia’s automotive ecosystem — from OEMs with manufacturing plants to local vendors and distributors who have traditionally supplied vehicle components and parts.
This situation ha

Announced on April 8, 2025, PRO-NET, Proton’s EV subsidiary, delivered 1,853 Proton e.MAS 7 units in Q1/2025, with 797 units in March alone. The model holds a projected 30% YTD market share, making it Malaysia’s No. 1 EV model.
Malaysian EV owners now have access to over 2,300 public charging points, operated by majo

Reported on April 3, 2025, MG Malaysia has teased the upcoming MG S5 EV on its social media pages. Registration of Interest (ROI) is now open, ahead of its scheduled local launch in May 2025.
This followed the S5 EV’s official launch in Thailand at the ongoing 46th Bangkok International Motor Show.
Once launched in M

Announced on March 27, 2025, Yinson GreenTech and Grab Malaysia have signed an MOU to advance the adoption of green mobility leasing services for e-hailing market and other green business initiatives in Malaysia.
Yinson GreenTech, officially appointed as the EV leasing partner of Grab Malaysia, will provide Grab with

Reported on March 28, 2025, Jetour Auto Malaysia has announced the arrival of the Dashing SUVs in Port Klang, Selangor. The model is scheduled to be launched locally on April 9.
This initial CBU batch will be delivered after the official launch event. The Dashing’s CKD production is expected to start in late-May, acc