Perodua Traz becomes best-selling SUV in July 2026
Malaysia has a new best-selling SUV, at least for now. In July 2026 the Perodua Traz finished top of the SUV chart with 2,244 registrations, the first time the model has led …
Proton eMas cars to be sold in Sri Lanka through David Pieris Holdings with distributorship agreement signing
Proton has announced it has signed a distributorship agreement with David Pieris Holdings (Private) Limited (DPHL) which will see the latter sell Proton eMas models in Sri Lanka. DHPL is the holding …
Proton eMas 5 is the sales king, but here are four rivals to consider and how they have been selling so far
The Proton e.MAS 5 has quickly become the reference point for affordable battery-electric cars in Malaysia. However, it does have what you might consider alternatives present in this market. But who are …
Cabbies can licence other car models besides the Proton S70 for Teksi Madani taxi renewal programme – APAD
The land public transport agency (APAD) said that taxi drivers are allowed to license or replace their vehicles with car models other than the Proton S70 under the Teksi Madani national taxi …
Perodua QV-E maintenance cost – RM1.4k over five years, vs over RM3k for Myvi; more than Proton eMas 5
Have you checked out our review of the Perodua QV-E? If you haven’t, grab some snacks and tune in to our hour-long video where our own Hafriz Shah walks you through the …
Perodua QV-E Malaysian review – all the good and the bad of first homegrown EV with 204 PS, 370 km WLTP
Few cars have endured a baptism of fire quite like the Perodua QV-E. The national carmaker's first EV generated plenty of hype during its development, but a high price and a mandatory …
Proton delivered 18,442 units in July – 14.9% higher than June, second best month in 2026, YTD sales 38.7% up
Last month was a good one for Proton as it delivered 18,442 units, a total that includes exports and the smart brand. That's 14.9% higher than June, and year-to-date (YTD) figures for …
Proton exports 1,398 cars in July, best month in 13 years
Proton has announced that it exported 1,398 cars in July, saying in a release that its best export month since March 2013 was driven by stronger demand and regional production activities at …
Proton sold 3,888 eMas vehicles in July 2026 – 21,808 units YTD; eMas 5 top seller, followed by eMas 7 PHEV
Proton has revealed that it delivered a total of 3,888 eMas vehicles to customers in the month of July 2026, bringing its year-to-date (YTD) tally to 21,808 units this year. According to …
Proton eMas 5 launched in Nepal – available in Prime and Premium variants, priced from RM80k to RM94k
The Proton eMas 5 has entered its second export market, with the electric vehicle now going on sale in Nepal following its official introduction in Singapore last month. The car, which was …
Perodua Axia price reduced – RM4,700 cheaper for 1.0G, RM1.5k less for 1.0X, RM1k for 1.0SE, RM500 for 1.0AV
Perodua has announced a reduction in the price of its D74A Axia model, by up to RM4,700, effective from today, August 3. The national automaker said the price revision, which applies across …
MITI wants foreign car brands to coexist and complement local ecosystem – Proton-Geely is a true partnership
Malaysia's investment, trade and industry (MITI) minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani reiterated during Friday's Proton eMas 7 PHEV CKD line-off ceremony that the ministry wants foreign carmakers to coexist and complement …
Proton eMas 7 PHEV owners charging habits revealed – 50% use it like an EV, 17% go ICE-only and never charge
The formats for juicing up vehicle powertrains are straightforward – refueling for internal combustion engines and hybrids, recharging for electric vehicles, and for plug-in hybrid (PHEV), a combination of both. The last …
Perodua QV-E owner receives RM16.5k refund for price difference between launch and current promotion
Launched in December 2025, the Perodua QV-E was priced at RM80,000 at debut, however this was revised to RM69,999 in June with a RM215 monthly BaaS fee (down from the previous RM275 …
Proton eMas 5, eMas 7 PHEV: 24% of buyers live in high-rise buildings, charging partners cover 600 locations
Proton has revealed in a presentation at today's line-off ceremony for the locally-assembled (CKD) Proton eMas 7 PHEV that 24% of eMas 5 and eMas 7 PHEV buyers live in high-rise buildings …
Proton eMas EV and PHEV models have saved 21 million litres of fuel, RM39.9 million in government subsidies
At today’s rollout ceremony for the locally-assembled (CKD) Proton eMas 7 PHEV, the company claimed its fully electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models have contributed to fuel savings of 21.26 million …
Proton eMas 5, eMas 7 EV motors now CKD in Malaysia
The CKD Proton eMas 7 EV (right) was launched in January and the CKD eMas 5 (left) showed up at KLIMS 2026 last month. Barely two weeks later, Proton announced that its …
Proton eMas 7 PHEV CKD starts production in Tg Malim, adds front massage seats to Premium and Premium Plus
Local production (CKD) of the Proton eMas 7 PHEV has officially begun at Proton's dedicated NEV plant in Tanjong Malim, about five months after the car launched in fully-imported (CBU) form. You …
2026 Geely Okavango shown in Indonesia – likely made in Malaysia, previews upcoming Proton X90 facelift?
The main star of Geely's Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026 booth is the Coolray, a Geely-badged Proton X50 that's made in Malaysia at Tanjong Malim. The CBU import is a …
Perodua QV-E – our brief video review uncovers some gems in one of Malaysia’s most controversial cars
Very few cars have created such a stir in the already-pretty-saturated Malaysian playground like the Perodua QV-E. From its much-maligned battery leasing scheme to its indigenous development, production delays due to quality …
