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GWM Malaysia Adds Two Outlets, Expanding Network to More Than 40
The new Skudai 3S centre and Seri Kembangan sales-and-aftersales facility accompany a 33% year-on-year rise in deliveries through the end of Q3.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-13

Jetour T2 Buyers Can Save RM2,000 at Malaysia’s ACE 2026
The offer at Setia City Convention Centre also includes a RM300 shopping voucher for customers who book at the show, subject to vehicle registration by the end of 2026.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-13

Three Chery-Linked Brands Log 21 Malaysian Vehicle Registrations
JPJ data shows eight Lepas vehicles, nine Luxeed R7s and four iCaur V25s registered from May to September 2026, before the brands’ reported launches in Malaysia.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-13

Wuling Porta EV Panel Van Goes on Sale in Malaysia
The electric commercial van is offered in two battery and range configurations, with prices starting at an estimated RM99,800.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-13

BYD expands its Sarawak network with a new Miri centre
The 12,228-square-foot facility is BYD Sime Motors’ largest in Sarawak so far, with six service bays and capacity to handle up to 35 vehicles a day.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-13

Police Locate BYD Seal Driver After Fatal Six-Vehicle Crash in Kuala Lumpur
A 24-year-old driver suspected of involvement in the collision on Jalan Kuching was found at a private hospital, where he is being treated for a concussion.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-12

GWM Opens Malaysia Bookings for Wey G9 Hi4 HEV
The hybrid MPV pairs a 2.0-litre turbo engine with two electric motors for a stated 358 PS and 782 Nm; Malaysian pricing has not been announced.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-12

Malaysia Suspends New Chery Omoda 5 Registrations After Rear-Axle Failure
The transport authority is investigating a second reported rear-axle separation and will keep the suspension in place until Chery addresses safety concerns.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-10-12

Chery Recalls 8,878 Omoda C5s in Malaysia Over Rear-Axle Risk
The second Malaysian recall linked to axle separation follows a 2023 Omoda 5 incident; authorities have also halted new vehicle registrations pending a technical investigation.
CarNewsChina · 2026-10-12

Chery to inspect 8,878 Omoda 5 SUVs in Malaysia over axle weld risk
The recall follows a rear axle detachment involving a 2023 vehicle. Malaysia has halted new Omoda 5 registrations while regulators investigate.
CnEVPost · 2026-10-12

Chery Malaysia to Recall Omoda 5 Variants After Rear-Axle Incident
The campaign will cover affected C and H variants, with inspections and any required component replacements provided free of charge as Chery works with Malaysia’s JPJ.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-12

Chinese cars in Malaysia: Omoda 5 registrations halted, expo discounts build
JPJ suspended Omoda 5 type approval after a rear-axle failure, while Chery, Jaecoo, Dongfeng, Zeekr and Jetour set prices for the Auto Car Expo.
ZhongAuto (Malaysia) · 2026-10-11

Malaysia Halts New Chery Omoda 5 Registrations During Axle Safety Probe
JPJ has temporarily suspended the model’s vehicle type approval and instructed Chery Malaysia to identify potentially affected cars as investigators examine a reported rear-axle failure.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-11

Jetour Takes Fifth Place in Malaysia’s September Brand Sales
JPJ data shows 1,830 Jetour registrations, while Perodua remained the country’s top-selling make and new-vehicle registrations reached a record year-to-date total.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-11

Jaecoo J5 gets RM9,000 rebate at Malaysia’s ACE 2026
The SUV will be showcased at the October 31–November 1 expo in Setia City, alongside a preview of the upcoming Jaecoo C7.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-09