Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Launches the New Triton Single Cab Automatic Transmission. Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia, has officially launched the New Triton Single Cab Automatic Transmission (AT). Targeted directly at SMEs, contractors, agricultural operators, logistics fleets, and local entrepreneurs, the commercial workhorse pairs Mitsubishis proven off-road capability and [] The post Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab Automatic ..

Zhejiang Geely Automobile Co., Ltd. has formally filed a product recall plan with Chinas State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), affecting 92,658 units of the Zeekr 007 and Zeekr X produced between 1 March 2023 and 21 May 2026. The recall targets the vehicle's interior mechanical emergency door release handle. Because the manual latch closely [] The post Will the Zeekr X Door Handle Recall Affect Malaysia? first appeared on DSF.my .

The Isuzu D-Max 2.2L turbodiesel completes its long-distance drive from dealer to dealer on just one tank of fuel. The all-new Isuzu D-MAX, powered by the next-generation 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine, has successfully completed a full counter-clockwise circumnavigation of Peninsular Malaysia on a single tank of diesel. Conducted under the D-MAX One Tank. One Nation [] The post Isuzu D-MAX 2.2 Completes 1,756 km Peninsular Malaysia Loop on a Single Fuel Tank first appeared on ..

The GWM Tank 500 HEV gets an update in Malaysia that brings smartphone app controls. GWM Malaysia has officially introduced the updated 2026 GWM TANK 500 HEV, elevating its flagship luxury off-roader with upgraded smartphone telematics via the GWM Intelligent Application. Designed to enhance daily convenience, cabin climate preparation, and vehicle security, the 2026 model [] The post GWM Tank 500 HEV Updated In Malaysia, Now With Smartphone App Connectivity first appeared on DSF.my .

We look at all three contenders and share our 2 cents for Rolls Royce APAC to absorb Its is now at the final stretch of the race for these 3 automotive groups to get this prestigious brand and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is still evaluating who should take the Malaysian distribution rights after the retirement of [] The post Auto Bavaria, Wearnes Or Atlantis Motor For Rolls Royce In Malaysia first appeared on DSF.my .

Why industry people must visit Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 in September and what and who will be exhibiting at the September 2026 show This automotive trade fair has been around for decades and it even comes to Malaysia, but its headquarters in Frankfurt is where the best version of this show will be this September 2026 [] The post Why YOU Should Visit Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 This September first appeared on DSF.my .

e.MAS 5 Success is right down to Price, Price, Price, Price, Price, Tech and Practicality Malaysias transition toward electric mobility has hit a massive tipping point and leading the charge is the Proton e.MAS 5. Released as Malaysias most accessible mass-market electric vehicle, the e.MAS 5 achieved immediate market success, capturing nearly half of the [] The post Why Is The Proton e.MAS 5 Dominating Malaysias EV Market first appeared on DSF.my .

GoCar steps in to support displaced SOCAR users with up to RM200 in mobility offers. Following the announcement that car-sharing platform SOCAR will officially cease operations in Malaysia on 31 August 2026, homegrown mobility- as-a-service provider GoCar Mobility (GoCar) is offering up to RM200 in mobility credits to help affected users transition smoothly to alternative car-sharing [] The post SOCAR Is Leaving Malaysia, But GoCar Is Here For Their Lost Customers first appeared on DSF.my ..

At the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, Beijing Hyundai officially initiated pre-sales for the all-new Ioniq V, the debut production model under its dedicated Ioniq new energy vehicle sub-brand. Developed under a "China-first" product strategy, the mid-size electric fastback was designed entirely by the Hyundai China Design Centre. Following its initial public concept showcase at the [] The post Ioniq V Goes On Sale In China From Around RM71K first appeared on DSF.my .

Honda Malaysia has officially commenced order taking for the New Honda City, introducing a bolder design language, elevated cabin technology, and enhanced active safety features across its popular B-segment sedan lineup. A core cornerstone of the brands Malaysian volume sales, the City has established itself as a versatile choice for young working professionals and modern [] The post New Honda City Officially Opens For Booking In Malaysia With Refreshed Styling And Upgraded Tech first ..

This latest Pajero will have it global unveiling on September 2, 2026 The fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero is scheduled for its global debut on September 2, 2026. The new model will adopt a ladder-frame chassis, replacing the unibody construction used in the previous generation. By the way, Mitsubishi is reviving the classic, fan-favorite dashboard "triple multi- meter" [] The post Mitsubishi About To Unveil 5th Generation Pajero first appeared on DSF.my .

The Battle of the Japanese Coupes Return With This All New Celica The classic Japanese sports coupe rivalry is reigniting with the arrival of an all new Celica in late 2027. The Celica nameplate goes back decades and classic Celica models command high prices today in the used car market. The 6th generation Celica from [] The post Toyota Celica Returns to Challenge the Honda Prelude first appeared on DSF.my .

Sports car manufacturer Porsche AG has announced the sale of its management and IT consultancy subsidiary, MHP. Porsche AG is not in a good place financially, so they're finding ways to make their business leaner. Their latest move was to sell off their management and IT consultancy MHP to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The transaction [] The post Porsche Sells IT Consultancy MHP To Tata Consultancy Services In Major Digital And AI Push first appeared on DSF.my .

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford (Auto ConneXion-Ford), the sole distributor of Ford vehicles in Malaysia, is marking a major milestone this Merdeka month as the population of Next-Generation Ford Rangers surpasses 24,000 units nationwide. Since its Malaysian debut in 2022, the next-generation Ford Ranger has cemented its position as a go-to choice for commercial operators, adventurous [] The post Auto ConneXion-Ford Celebrates Over 24,000 Next- Generation Rangers on Malaysian Roads with ..

Suzuki Motor Corporation has officially revealed the prototype of its first passenger electric minivehicle, the Suzuki e Sky. Marking a major strategic step in Suzukis electrification roadmap, the tall-roof, five-door Suzuki e Sky electric kei car delivers a reference driving range of up to 310 kilometers on a single charge. This figure stands among the [] The post Suzuki e Sky Prototype Unveiled: Pioneering Long-Range Electric Kei Mobility In Japan first appeared on DSF.my .

The Perodua QV-E was relaunched with a new price and rebate. We got to drive it for a week. The Perodua QV-E had its debut at the end of 2025 where it was launched with a peculiar ownership proposition: buy the car for RM80,000 but lease the battery for 9 years via Perodua for RM297 [] The post Perodua QV-E Review: Great To Drive And Look At, But Needs Polish first appeared on DSF.my .

Feytech Holdings Berhad has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Consortium Automotive of Malaysian Universities (CAuto), in an initiative supported and witnessed by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). Featured in the JuneJuly 2026 issue of MIDAs Invest Malaysia publication, the collaboration establishes an industry-first, multi-university talent pipeline designed to bridge academia [] The post Feytech And CAuto Forge Strategic Alliance to Build ..

Stop the daily Federal Highway roadblocks please and drivers who are subjected to this heavy traffic daily should voice out their unhappiness Weekday traffic jams on the Federal Highway near the Cycle & Carriage Mercedes-Benz showroom in Petaling Jaya (Jalan 51A/219) are a daily struggle for thousands of commuters traveling between Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, [] The post Why Is There Weekday Traffic Congestion on Federal Highway first appeared on DSF.my .

Question? Can a Japanese luxury SUV out-refine and out-class European rivals and out-drive Chinese tech-centric PHEVs? We put the flagship award winning Mazda CX-80 2.5G PHEV AWD through its paces to find out more. This Mazda CX-80 PHEV stands out in a segment that is crowded with software-heavy, screen- obsessed 3-row family vehicles with interesting new [] The post Is The Mazda CX-80 PHEV The Drivers Hybrid SUV? first appeared on DSF.my .

Tesla and Eight Automakers Issue Record 4.3 Million Vehicle Recall in China Over Door Handle Safety In what marks the largest automotive recall in Chinese history, Tesla and eight other automakers are recalling approximately 4.3 million vehicles in China over safety concerns that doors and emergency releases may be difficult to operate following a crash. [] The post China Issues Record 4.3 Million EV Recall Over Door Handles Safety Issues first appeared on DSF.my .

Mazda Philippines confirms Plug-In Hybrid lineup for 2027 Mazda Philippines President and CEO Steven Tan has officially confirmed that plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models will join the brands local showroom lineup by 2027. The announcement, made on the sidelines of the Philippine debut of the third-generation 2027 Mazda CX-5, aligns with Mazdas global multi-solution [] The post Mazda Philippines Confirms PHEVs In 2027 After Launching New CX-5 first appeared on DSF.my .

Cars Before Proton And Perodua Which Are Pre-Merdeka Popular Auto Brands If you were around and driving a car in the 1960s and 1970s you will want to remember the cars that dominated Malaysian roads. Yes, it started with British auto brands and soon after Japanese auto brands started making an impact. This was before [] The post Remember When British And European Cars Dominated Malaysian Roads first appeared on DSF.my .

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia officially unveiled the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series during the weekends eighth edition of the Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek Kuala Lumpur (MBFWKL 2026) at The Exchange TRX. Staged across three days from 21 to 23 August under the theme Welcome to Couture. Welcome to Beyond., the high-profile fashion gala provided a fitting stage for the [] The post Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series Makes Haute Couture Debut In Malaysia first appeared on DSF.my .

Porsche Cayenne Electric pricing from RM699k, 1,156 PS power, up to 669 km WLTP range, and 400 kW fast charging. Sime Darby Auto Performance has officially unveiled the all-newPorsche Cayenne Electricin Malaysia. Marking the brand's third fully electric model after the Taycan and Macan, the seminal luxury SUV made its dynamic local debut on the [] The post Porsche Cayenne Electric Priced From RM699,999 to RM999,999 first appeared on DSF.my .

Order books are open on the upgraded Volvo EX90 flagship electric SUV with an 800v platform. Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has officially confirmed the imminent arrival of the evolved fully electric Volvo EX90 which features massive upgrades over last year's model. Positioned as the Swedish marques most technologically advanced production model to date, the software-defined [] The post Upgraded Volvo EX90 With 800V Architecture Coming To Malaysia Soon first appeared on DSF.my .

If you bought an Xpeng X9 MPV, you may have a free air suspension replacement due. Bermaz XPENG Sdn Bhd, the sole exclusive distributor of XPENG vehicles in Malaysia under Bermaz Auto Berhad, has officially announced a voluntary safety recall campaign for the XPENG X9 electric MPV. The nationwide initiative follows a corresponding voluntary recall [] The post Bermaz XPENG Initiates Voluntary Recall for XPENG X9 Electric MPV in Malaysia first appeared on DSF.my .

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Divests Malaysian and Singaporean Automotive Businesses to Chandra Asri in S$265 Million Deal In a major regional corporate restructuring, Singapore-listed Jardine Cycle & Carriage (Jardine C&C;) has entered into a conditional agreement to sell its entire automotive distribution and retail operations in Malaysia and Singapore to Indonesias Chandra Asri Pacific. The [] The post Jardine Cycle & Carriage Sells Its Malaysia & Singapore Car Business To Indonesias ..

Positioned as a tech-savvy, stylish, lightweight flagship SUV, the iCAR V25 (known in ASEAN nations as iCAUR) is the third product in the iCAR V series following the V23 and features a range-extended electric powertrain. It is scheduled to officially launch in the fourth quarter of this year. In terms of design, the iCAR V25 [] The post Chery iCAUR V25 Debuts With 1.5T Range Extender first appeared on DSF.my .

The truth about owning an electric car in Malaysia It all comes down to this. If you live in a landed property and can install a home wallbox, EV ownership is smooth, very economical and convenient (speak to current EV owners who live in a house). If you rely 100% on public charging or live [] The post What You Need To Know About Owning An Electric Car In Malaysia first appeared on DSF.my .

Bean counters in the automotive industry across ASEAN nations are seeing a slowdown in exports of legacy car brands due to the high influx of spanking new high technology Chinese auto brands that are stimulating purchase decision like never before. Even with their new factories and acquisition of legacy auto brand factories in the region, [] The post ASEAN Automotive Industry Facing Weaker Regional Exports first appeared on DSF.my .

Why Perodua Completely Dominates Malaysias Automotive Market Till Today Walk down any street in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru or even Mambang Di Awan (in Perak) and you will notice a consistent pattern, Perodua vehicles are everywhere. From university students driving their first entry-level hatchbacks to e-hailing drivers navigating urban traffic for many hours in [] The post Perodua Continues Its Malaysian Market Dominance Because . first appeared on DSF.my .

Hardly Destruction and Performance Hauz will represent Malaysia at Custom Kings Asia 2026. Harley-Davidson Malaysia hosted the Malaysian qualifying round of Custom Kings Asia 2026 during a Cars & Coffee gathering, spotlighting the engineering prowess, individuality, and artistry of local bespoke bike builders. Following competitive judging among the countrys top motorcycle builders, Hardly Destruction took [] The post Hardly Destruction & Performance Hauz Crowned Winners at Custom Kings ..

You can now book your next car service at Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis through TNG eWallet. Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis (TCEAS), the aftersales and vehicle service subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad, has partnered with TNG Digital to integrate service appointment booking and cashless payments directly into the TNG eWallet app. Through [] The post Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis Integrates With TNG eWallet For Seamless Multi-Brand Car Servicing first appeared on DSF.my .

Global Auto Sales Rankings for First Half of 2026 Released: Toyota Tops Again, BYD, Geely, Chery Enter Top 10 Chery Auto Group management must be celebrating big time in AnHui as news just in that Chery is now in 10th position for global auto sales. In the first half of 2026, Toyota Motor led global [] The post Chery Enters The Top 10 Global Auto Sales Rankings first appeared on DSF.my .

After the recent house fire in Alam Damai, Cheras, involving an EV being charging, the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has issued an official statement clarifying home insurance policies and advising property owners on necessary precautions. To start, permanently installed (hard-wired) EV wallboxes are classified as building fixtures and fittings under standard home policies. [] The post Why PIAM Wants Homeowners to Declare EV Wallboxes To Their Insurance Providers first ..

Hap Seng Star is hosting a Merdeka Salebration, offering Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz units from as low as RM138,000. In conjunction with the upcoming National Day celebrations, premier authorized agent Hap Seng Star is hosting the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Merdeka Salebration from 21 to 31 August 2026. Taking place daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM [] The post Celebrate Merdeka With Hap Seng Star: Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Showcase From RM138,000 first appeared on ..

On August 17 this year, during Geely Auto's interim results announcement, An Conghui, CEO of Geely Holding Group, stated that Volvos European plants will become a key hub for Geelys European strategy, with production of premium luxury models from within the Geely Auto Group scheduled to begin in 2028. Additionally, Protons Malaysian factory which was [] The post Geely To Start Producing Premium Vehicles At Volvos European Factory first appeared on DSF.my .

Recently, spy photos have been circulating revealing the interior of the new BYD Seagull test vehicle. The updated compact electric car features revisions to its interior, exterior design, dimensions, and powertrain. Inside, the cabin adopts a tilted central island layout, equipped with a larger floating- style center touchscreen which is a welcome new feature The standalone [] The post BYD Seagull 2026 Model Test Vehicle Spotted first appeared on DSF.my .

Thailand plans lower taxes for locally produced vehicles to keep legacy auto brand factories open. Thailand plans to restructure automotive excise taxes by applying lower rates to domestically produced vehicles and higher rates to fully built imports from companies without manufacturing investment in the country. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas instructed Finance [] The post Thailand To Lower Taxes On CKD Vehicles And Will Malaysia Follow? first appeared ..

Bus Cap and BYD Malaysia will bring electric busses and electric commercial vehicles to the country in a big way. Bursa Malaysia-listed bus body manufacturer Bus Cap Berhad has entered into a strategic collaboration with BYD Malaysia Sdn Bhd to co-develop a Malaysia-based New Energy Commercial Vehicle (NECV) platform. Formalized through an exclusive Memorandum of [] The post Bus Cap and BYD Malaysia Partner To Bring Electric Bus & Commercial Vehicle Hub first appeared on DSF.my .