is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission co-developed with Aisin. A 3.0L turbodiesel remains available for selected variants, including the X-Terrain. The line-up includes Single Cab, Auto Plus, Standard, Premium, and X-Terrain variants, priced from MYR 103,121 to MYR 162,938 (OTR, without insurance), with the Single Cab now also available with an automatic transmission.Updates also include revised exterior lighting, new wheel designs, a...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

IIHS highlights crash avoidance equipment with 2026 safety awards On March 24, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced its Top Safety Picks for 2026 among vehicles offered in the U.S. market. The evaluated vehicles came from all OEMs, with vehicles built in the U.S., as well as imported. IIHS notes that revisions it has made in test criteria for the 2026 award season is meant to encourage OEMs to improve their crash avoidance ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

nd strategic metals used in automotive components. Companies are monitoring developments closely and strengthening communication with suppliers in Europe and Asia to mitigate potential disruptions. Industry representatives indicated that longer shipping routes, higher fuel consumption and increased insurance premiums are pressuring operating costs. Cargo insurance rates have reportedly surged significantly compared to previous levels, while trans...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

CATL, Sinosure partner for high-quality corporate development outside of China Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) in Beijing.The two companies will cooperate on risk guarantees and financing support outside of China to provide CATL’s global customers with more competitive financing schemes and contribute to high-quality corporate d...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Omoda C9 PHEV launched in Malaysia with initial CBU units, followed by CKD models from Shah Alam On March 18, 2026, the Omoda C9 PHEV was launched in Malaysia, priced at MYR 208,800 (OTR, excluding insurance). The model arrived as a limited 50 fully imported (CBU) units, followed by locally assembled (CKD) production units in Shah Alam. The C9 PHEV uses a Super Hybrid System with a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), allowing the engine ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Jetour T2 off-road-style SUV launched in Malaysia as locally assembled model Reported on March 13, 2026, Jetour has launched the Jetour T2 SUV in Malaysia, with the locally assembled (CKD) model priced at MYR 157,669 OTR without insurance. An early-bird MYR 2,000 rebate is available for the first 3,000 registrations. The model recorded 368 bookings within the first 24 hours after launch. The T2, also known as the Traveller in some markets, featur...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

IIHS launches safety ratings for commercial vehicles in U.S. On March 12, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced it is launching safety ratings for commercial vehicles in the U.S. market, beginning with cargo vans and Class 3 pickups, to satisfy an unaddressed gap in U.S. road safety standards. Unlike passenger vehicles, many commercial vehicles are not required to be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems or other...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

umer confidence, business sentiment, and cross-border trade activity in the near term. For the automotive sector, this typically translates into delayed purchases, tighter credit appetite and greater caution among fleet operators and distributors. OEMs and dealers may also face higher logistics and insurance costs, as well as greater difficulty forecasting demand and managing inventory. The updated forecast suggests that the region’s Light Vehi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

ncluding in the Middle East and North Africa.​ It highlighted that polymer prices have climbed about 20% over the past 45 days on the back of higher global oil and gas prices, while sharp foreign exchange volatility and increased freight costs, driven by rerouted shipping lanes and tighter marine insurance amid tensions in the Middle East, the Iran–US conflict and the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war—are weighing on overall input pricing. Time...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Tan Chong Motor launched the all-new Nissan Serena e-POWER in Malaysia. The 6th-generation mid-sized MPV features Nissan’s 2nd-generation e-POWER system and introduces Nissan ProPILOT driver assistance to the Malaysian market. It is available in five variants priced from MYR 154,800 (OTR, without insurance) in Peninsular Malaysia. The Serena e-POWER is driven by a 100% electric motor producing 163 PS and 315 Nm, while a 1.4-liter petrol engine ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

s: Leverage the IPD (Integrated Product Development) solution to create differentiated core products. Achieve an annual sales volume in the 200,000-unit range. Launch the first Qijing vehicle model in June. -          Promote in-depth synergy and development of energy, parts, and financial insurance ecosystems with vehicle manufacturing operations. From a GAC Group press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

t management, regulatory support, and fleet financing.    • Its user experience solutions include the in-car experience, complex use cases, and end-to-end support    • Fleet operations solutions provided by Uber include AV Mission Control, remote assistance, field support operations, and AV insurance. “AV tech teams should be able to focus on what they do best: building software that can safely power an autonomous world,” said Sarfraz...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

(WLTP), while the AWD Prime increases output to 544 PS and 620 Nm, with about 463 km of range. DC charging peaks at 200 kW (30–80% in roughly 16 minutes), alongside 6.6 kW AC charging and V2L capability. Launched together with it, the Dongfeng Vigo EV is priced at MYR 108,888 on-the-road without insurance, or MYR 100,000 with the same MYR 8,888 rebate. The 4,306 mm-long model (2,715 mm wheelbase) uses a 161 hp front motor and 51.87 kWh LFP bat...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Toyota Malaysia launches locally assembled Vios Hybrid and battery production at Bukit Raja plant Reported on January 29, 2026, the all-new Toyota Vios Hybrid has been launched in Malaysia in two variants, including a GR Sport. Pricing starts at MYR 103,900 for the 1.5 HEV and MYR 109,900 for the 1.5 HEV GR Sport (OTR, excluding insurance). The model is assembled locally (CKD) at Toyota’s Bukit Raja plant, where hybrid battery assembly is also ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

NEXI, Japan, to provide loan insurance for Türk Eximbank for Anadolu Isuzu’s acquisition of SamAuto On January 29, Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) announced that it will provide insurance for a loan extended by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, BBVA Tokyo Branch, and Deutsche Bank AG Tokyo Branch to Türk Eximbank, the export credit agency in Türkiye. The loan is to support, through Türk Eximbank, ANADOLU ISUZU OTOMOTİV SAN...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

GWM officially launches WEY G9 PHEV MPV in Malaysia as local CKD assembly begins Reported on January 29, 2026, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has officially launched the locally assembled (CKD) GWM WEY G9 PHEV MPV, priced at MYR 269,800 OTR (excluding insurance) in a single variant. Production is underway at EP Manufacturing’s Pegoh plant in Melaka, with initial units already rolling out. The WEY G9 is Malaysia’s second CKD Chinese PHEV MPV,...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

IIT Madras and Daimler India develop universal driver rating system for commercial vehicle safety On February 2, 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) to develop a universal driver rating system for commercial driving. The system targets use in commercial driving, insurance, and background checks while developing technology infrastructure for...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

celerate the tackling of technologies such as all-solid-state batteries and high-level autonomous driving. -          Further boost automobile consumption. Promote the automobile trade-in program. Advance the large-scale application of new energy heavy-duty trucks. Deepen the reform of NEV insurance. -          Regulate the competitive order in the automotive industry. Strengthen cost investigations, price monitoring, COP (confo...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19

hat, “The Federal Trade Commission has formally approved the agreement reached last year with General Motors to address concerns.” GM discontinued its OnStar Smart Driver service in April 2024 following a report about it selling driver information to data brokers, which in turn provided data to insurance companies. At the time, GM said that the Smart Driver program was optional, but “based on customer feedback, we’ve decided to discontinu...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/17

nd 23, 2025. The meeting was held online and was participated by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, as well as the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI). (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on January 9, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09