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Compiled and translated from Chinese and international auto media — every article links back to its original source.
Waymo picks Singapore as its first Southeast Asian market, robotaxi service targeted for 2028
Alphabet's autonomous ride-hailing unit will bring a Jaguar I-Pace test fleet to the city-state within months, ahead of a commercial launch in 2028.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-09-18
Chery rounds out Carro Autofair 2026 with its full Tiggo and Omoda line-up, Sept 25-27 in Puchong South
The newly appointed Carro Chery dealer makes its sales debut at the three-day fair, pairing published September campaign prices with unadvertised extras for buyers who ask in person.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-09-18
Plug-in power takes the lead: Jaecoo J7 PHEV now makes up 57% of Malaysian sales
Malaysian buyers have swung toward the electrified Jaecoo J7, with the plug-in hybrid jumping from 26% of the model's sales in 2025 to a majority share this year.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-09-18
Carro Auction Carnival goes live Sept 24: bank repo cars up for online bidding, free VR1 report and fee discounts on offer
The open-to-all online auction platform is pooling a large batch of partner-bank vehicles into one afternoon, with perks for first-time bidders and dealers buying in volume.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-09-18
Proton hands eMas 5, eMas 7 EV and PHEV to Malaysian police for fleet trial, with Gentari covering charging
The Geely-backed carmaker wants its electrified range in the running for patrol and government fleet duty as Malaysian agencies weigh going electric
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-09-17
Perodua cuts Aruz prices by RM4,000 across both variants, with a limited-time Malaysia Day rebate on top
Malaysia's national carmaker has adjusted pricing on its seven-seat body-on-frame SUV for the first time in the model's seven-year run, and a seasonal promo brings the entry variant down to RM64,900.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-09-17
Perodua cuts up to RM9,500 off the Ativa in Malaysia Day promotion
The compact SUV now starts from RM53,000 after rebates, with the offer running until October 31 — and a locally built hybrid is next in the pipeline.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-09-17
Omoda Jaecoo brings its full range — and unpublished show-only deals — to Carro Autofair 2026
Two years and 30,000 deliveries into its Malaysia run, Chery's dual brand heads to Puchong South on September 25-27 with discounts across the J5, J7, J8 and C9 line-up, plus its first EV.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-09-16
Zeekr takes top billing at Carro Autofair 2026 with full Malaysian lineup, September 25-27 in Puchong South
The 009, 7X and updated X will be on show with purchase perks, financing options and on-site test drives.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-09-16
Perodua QV-E gets a Malaysia Day RM10,000 rebate: from RM53,499 with battery subscription, RM77,499 outright
A limited-unit promotion builds on June's price cut and July's refunds, pushing Malaysia's homegrown EV to its lowest pricing yet.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-09-15
Perodua and Tan Chong make QV-E deal official: three-year Serendah agreement for assembly line rental and painting services
Following last November's letter of intent, the deal runs from June 2026 to May 2029, with an option for Perodua to extend by two more years
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-09-15
Caltex Malaysia turns 90 with tributes to long-serving employees and partners
The fuel retailer marks nine decades in the country by profiling depot veterans, station dealers and frontline staff rather than unveiling products.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-09-15
Malaysia's JPJ has banked RM36.6 million from special number plates so far this year, after RM63 million in 2025
Revenue from vanity plate series has grown year on year from RM46 million in 2024, with half of net proceeds funding welfare programmes like MyLesen and helmet exchanges.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-09-15
BYD Auto: A Profile of China's Carmaking Giant
From a 2003 startup built on Xi'an Qinchuan Automobile to a multi-brand group producing millions of vehicles a year — the essentials on BYD's automotive arm.
en.m.wikipedia.org · 2026-09-08
Geely Holding at a Glance: The Conglomerate Behind Volvo, Lotus and Zeekr
A profile of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group — Li Shufu's private automotive empire that spans more than a dozen brands, millions of vehicles a year and a web of international stakes.
en.wikipedia.org · 2026-08-31