Proton launches S70 Lite, Prime variants from RM56,800 after rebate
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton has launched the 2026 S70 Lite and Prime variants, with prices starting from RM56,800 after an early-bird rebate.
August total industry volume moderates to 71,400 units after July spike
Malaysia's automotive market took a breather in August as total industry volume (TIV) slipped 3% month-on-month (m-o-m) to 71,400 units, following July's strong rally.
Industry shifting from growth to global focus
CHINA's auto industry is entering a period of structural adjustment after years of rapid growth, as traditional growth drivers weaken and new ones emerge around electrification, intelligent technology and globalization, said Zhang Yongwei, president of China EV100.
Auto sales outlook remains positive for second-half
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's automotive industry recorded a 3% month-on-month (m-o-m) decline in total industry volume (TIV) to 71,428 units in August 2026, but sales momentum is expected to remain positive in the second half of the year.
VW warning deepens gloom as workers protest
FRANKFURT: Tens of thousands of workers across Germany plan to stage protests, seeking protection for jobs and factories after Volkswagen (VW) AG delivered another stark demonstration of the depths of the country's auto-industry downturn.
Intelligent NEV set to boost upgrade of China’s auto industry
BEIJING: The intelligent connected new energy vehicle (NEV) industry is anticipated to contribute greatly to the upgrading of China's automobile industry, along with breakthroughs in core technologies in this sector amid the artificial intelligence boom.
Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park with RM1.4bil GDV targeted for completion by 3Q29
TANJONG MALIM: The development of the Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park, covering an area of 178.8 hectares with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM1.4 billion, is targeted to be fully completed by the third quarter of 2029.
Electric cars to play future role in power supply
VEHICLE-to-grid trials are expanding across China, signaling a shift from demonstration projects toward large-scale deployment and a growing role for electric vehicles in helping the power grid handle peak demand.
VW crisis widens with US$11.5bil profit warning
FRANKFURT: Volkswagen or VW has flagged €10bil (US$11.5bil) in one-off costs, mostly at struggling sports car brand Porsche, deepening a crisis at the world's second-largest automaker that has already triggered the group's biggest-ever restructuring.
Malaysia’s vehicle sales fall 2% in August, YTD volume up 3%
KUALA LUMPUR: Sales of new vehicles in Malaysia fell 2% year-on-year (y-o-y) to 71,428 units in August 2026 from 73,041 units a year earlier, and were 3% lower than the 73,615 units recorded in July.
