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Jetour Auto Malaysia has added a plug-in hybrid to its T2 line-up. The T2 i-DM pairs a 1.5-litre turbo engine with a single electric motors and an 18.4 kWh battery for over 100 km of electric driving and up to 1,200 km on a full tank and charge.Jetour Auto Malaysia launched the T2 i-DM PHEV on 19 September 2026, priced at RM162,800. Imported from China, it is the plug-in hybrid version of the T2, part of Jetour’s T-series of off-road SUVs.The i-DM name stands for Intelligent Dual Mode. It combines a 1,499 cc four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine (136 ps, 220 …

This article was originally published by FMT and is republished here with permission. Malaysia’s next automotive strategy should be less obsessed with the nationality of the badge on the bonnet and more interested in the value created underneath it. I’ve been watching Malaysia make cars for more than 40 years. As an motoring writer, I test-drove the Proton Saga when it was launched in 1985, and saw it become the centre of attention. The narrative then was that Proton marked the beginning of Malaysia’s journey towards becoming an automotive nation. Four decades later, perhaps it is time to ask an …

Running from August 26 to 28 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, the Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE) 2026 saw 15 key commercial agreements, MOUs, and partnerships being concluded, boasting an estimated value of RM373.5 million. Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) CEO, Azrul Reza Aziz, highlighted that these deals target technology advancements, workforce upskilling, localization, supply-chain enhancement, and sustainable transport. He emphasized that the true impact goes beyond the financial totals, laying in talent empowerment, knowledge sharing, and commercial avenues for homegrown enterprises as the sector transitions toward electric vehicles, connected …

Representatives of the Malaysia Car of the Year (MCOTY) judging panel visited MIROS (Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research) to gain insights into ASEAN NCAP (New Car Assessment Program), an independent vehicle safety rating program conducted in a collaboration between MIROS and Global NCAP. ASEAN NCAP is one of the regional NCAPs which assesses new models in a specific region, with focus on the conditions typical of the region.As safety is a major element in the assessment of new models, the MCOTY judges wanted to have a better understanding of the procedures and standards (referred to as protocols) used by …

With what amounts to the third Gulf war under way, motorists are having to respond as before by tightening fuel consumption in the face of high energy prices.This time, though, they have the option of buying electric vehicles, the most fuel-efficient of all passenger cars compared to petrol or diesel vehicles, with prices of almost all mass-market EVs below the combustion-engine equivalents. by Yamin VongRead More

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Perodua today reported that it delivered 358,102 vehicles in 2024, the highest ever volume in its history, surpassing the 330,325 units achieved in 2023. Production from the two factories also set a new record of 368,100 units, the highest ever in its 30-year history. Estimating that the total volume of new vehicles in 2024 will be 814,000 units, Perodua would have a market share of 44%, a long way from the 4.5% share it had in its first year of sales in 1994. “We have expanded far beyond our installed capacity of 320,000 units, showcasing dynamic synchronisation in meeting our …

Although not being able to add 2024 as another year of growth, Proton nevertheless maintained its No.2 position in Malaysia, while continuing to be the No.1 vehicle exporter. During the year, the Malaysian automaker delivered 152,232 vehicles (including exports), with December’s volume of 14,601 units being the second highest of the year. Considering the intense competition in the market during the year, and the entry of new players targeting the same pool of customers, Proton’s performance remained strong. With the Total Industry Volume of new vehicles sold estimated to be around 813,520 units (the second consecutive year of record-breaking sales), …

PRO-NET, Proton’s subsidiary handling New Energy Vehicles, reports that over 2,500 bookings have been received for the Proton e.MAS 7 EV which was officially launched 11 days ago. “This resounding milestone highlights the growing enthusiasm of Malaysians for sustainable mobility and signals strong demand for the Proton e.MAS 7”, the company said in a statement.. Malaysia’s first national EV, co-developed with Geely, is available in two versions, priced at RM109,800 and RM123,800. The difference in price is mainly for the battery packs of different storage capacities, with the larger one providing a claimed range of up to 410 kms. With …

Coinciding with the launch of the Proton e.MAS 7, the Malaysian automaker’s first production EV, ASEAN NCAP (the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries) also announced its safety rating for the model. The e.MAS 7 received the maximum of 5 stars with a total score of 92.57 points. “ASEAN NCAP is pleased that the new e.MAS 7 has made a fitting achievement in the ASEAN NCAP assessment with the various technologies that it offers in the model, both passive and active safety. With the rising trend among vehicle consumers who currently have a keen interest towards EVs, PROTON has ensured …