Proton launches its most refined SUV variant yet
National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd has officially launched an enhanced edition of its C-segment sport utility vehicle – the Proton X70 Sport Edition (SE).
EV demand holds ground against early 2026 bumps
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Malaysia is expected to remain on a gradual upward trajectory despite near-term volatility, as broader industry conditions settle following an unusually strong end to 2025.
PIAM rolls out interim measures to manage towing service limitations
KUALA LUMPUR: The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has introduced interim measures to support motor policyholders following disruptions in towing services linked to rising operational costs and industry pressures.
Costly fuel may dampen commercial vehicle sales
The rise in fuel and logistics costs feed into inflationary pressures across the economy, eroding purchasing power, which could dampen demand for big-ticket items such as vehicles as consumers become more cautious in their spending.
Demand for China’s recond vehicles gains traction
Nawej Makal Styno, an automotive business manager at Celeste Agency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), travelled to a vehicle remanufacturing plant in Tianjin's Binhai New Area in China last month to inspect a batch of heavy-duty trucks that had just rolled off the production line and placed the first order.
CKD investments to remain structurally sound
PETALING JAYA: BIMB Securities Research believes regardless of how the negotiations between the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) and Chinese automaker BYD Co Ltd play out on the latter's proposed investment in Tanjung Malim, the broader completely knocked down (CKD) wave of investments in Malaysia is structurally intact.
Honda suppliers club supports Miti’s development-driven EV policy
KUALA LUMPUR: The measures taken by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) regarding BYD Co's proposed investment underscore a calibrated approach to balancing foreign direct investment in the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing sector with national interests.
Incentives must benefit entire automotive supply chain
KUALA LUMPUR: Incentives for investments in the national automotive industry should create a multiplier effect, driving growth across the entire supply chain and supporting vendor development, says the Proton Vendors Association (PVA).
Proton reaffirms commitment to strengthen Malaysia’s automotive ecosystem
SHAH ALAM: Proton Holdings Bhd has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Malaysia's automotive ecosystem and supporting the long-term development of automotive industrialisation in the country.
UK motor finance payouts lowered as FCA makes changes
The United Kingdom's motor finance industry is expected to pay about £2bil less for a revised redress programme for consumers who were missold car loans.
