Cars
D&O Faces Another Tough Year
D&O downgraded to SELL, target price RM0.39, as weak automotive demand and inventory impairments weigh on profitability.
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Cars
Govt Seeks Best Outcome for BYD Investment in Tanjong Malim
Investment seen as boost for EV industry and regional economic growth.
Cars
Malaysia Auto Sales Drop 13% in March Amid Festive Slowdown
Festive season slowdown impacts vehicle purchases temporarily.
Cars
Automotive Incentives Must Benefit Entire Supply Chain, Say Industry Players
Industry players urge the government to create inclusive automotive incentives supporting the entire supply chain for stronger industry growth.
Cars
Maxim E-hailing Delivers Ramadan Aid to 600 Beneficiaries Across Six States
Maxim E-hailing Malaysia’s Ramadan CSR tour provided food, transport aid, and duit raya to over 600 beneficiaries nationwide.
Cars
Kamatto Expands in Malaysia with Upgraded Classic II Mat and Car Perfume
At the time, many customised front-and-rear sets were typically priced above RM300. Kamatto introduced its own version at RM189.90, positioning the mats as a…
Cars
UMW Toyota Motor Records Steady February Sales, Expands Hybrid Line-Up
UMW Toyota Motor sold 4,856 units in February, reinforcing hybrid expansion and nationwide network growth to strengthen customer ownership ecosystem.
Cars
MG Motor Rolls Out First Locally Assembled MG S5 EV in Melaka
MG Motor Malaysia launched its first locally assembled MG S5 EV, enhancing local manufacturing and regional electric vehicle capabilities. Bookings are open.
Cars
Toyota Launches New RAV4 (PHEV) in Japan
The new RAV4, available in PHEV and HEV models, combines adventure-ready performance with eco-friendly technology, emphasizing diverse lifestyles and carbon neutrality goals.
Cars
Cars entering Singapore will now pay a $50 Vehicle Entry Permit fee from Jan 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, VEP fees for foreign vehicles will increase, while additional rules and fees apply.
Cars
MAA Forecasts 2026 TIV Decline as Chinese Carmakers Intensify Competition
MAA projects 2026 TIV at 790,000 units, down 3.8%, as Chinese brands reshape competition and profitability remains under pressure.
Business News
MG Cyberster Crowned Performance Car of the Year
MG Cyberster earns Performance Car of the Year, validating MG's electric prowess with 544 PS power and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
Cars
Brunei Jadi Pasaran Eksport Pertama Proton X50 Generasi Baharu
Proton lancar All-New X50 di Brunei sebagai pasaran eksport pertama, sasaran 1,000 unit tahun ini.
Economy and Business
UK Economy Surprises with 0.3% Growth. Car Production and Services Rebound
UK economy grew 0.3% in November, boosted by car production and services, signaling modest growth momentum amid mixed sector performance.
Energy
CATL launches Middle East’s largest new energy service center in Riyadh
CATL opens Riyadh NING SERVICE Experience Center, offering full-lifecycle support and boosting electric mobility and energy storage in the region.
Cars
UMW Toyota Achieves Historic Fourth Consecutive Year Over 100,000 Sales in Malaysia
UMW Toyota records 102,417 vehicle sales in 2025, marking fourth straight year above 100,000 as first non-national brand.