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KUALA LUMPUR: GWM has dropped the full details on the facelifted Tank 300 ahead of its China launch on July 19, and the headline act isn't the new grille. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Tank 300L is the new name for the plug-in hybrid versions of the facelifted Tank 300. It sits on a stretched body with a 3,010 mm wheelbase, 260 mm longer than the petrol and diesel models, to accommodate the new Hi4-Z powertrain and its larger battery.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Perodua QV-E is doing better than the registration numbers suggest. According to the New Straits Times, a Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) research report on MBM Resources Bhd revealed that Perodua's first EV has already collected 1,700 orders. KEY TAKEAWAYS According to an HLIB research report cited by the New Straits Times, the Perodua QV-E collected 1,700 bookings as of late May 2026, before the price cut on June 15.

KUALA LUMPUR: An exciting MG owners’ gathering was held recently in Langkawi, bringing together several MG owners and highlighting the growing passion for the brand among Malaysian motorists. Organised by MG Alor Setar and supported by SAIC Motor Malaysia, the event was touted as the largest MG owners’ gathering ever held in Northern Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR: Held last month, the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026 drew over 200,000 visitors during its 10-day run, who explored new models and participated in lucky draw contests organised by various brands. Perodua also hosted the P-Circle Lucky Draw contest, in which Nik Akmal Afifah binti Nik Mohd Fuad, a 22-year-old student from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), emerged as the winner.

KUALA LUMPUR: Hyundai stepped up its game in Malaysia last year by taking full control of its brand presence in the local market, shifting from a distributor-led model to a direct principal-led structure. The Korean carmaker established Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) and launched three new SUVs (Santa Fe, Tucson, and Staria) as part of a renewed commitment. Fast forward to today, HMY is celebrating its first anniversary in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR: Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia has opened the doors of a new outlet in Selayang, reflecting its continued growth momentum in the country. Operated by Carro Digital Sdn Bhd, the new Omoda | Jaecoo facility is a 3S centre (sales, service and spare parts), offering a comprehensive range of services under one roof. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Omoda | Jaecoo Carro 3S centre is located at 17498, Jalan Besar, Kawasan Industri Selayang Indah, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor.

The BMW X3 used to be the sensible one. KEY TAKEAWAYS The BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport is priced at RM358,800, or RM386,700 with the Extended Warranty and Service Package. The ride is on the firm side, especially on rougher roads, due to the M Sport setup and 20-inch wheels. It stays composed and controlled, but buyers wanting a soft, floaty SUV should test drive it first. Not boring, not cheap, not invisible, but sensible.

KUALA LUMPUR: Beyond selling cars, Proton remains committed to strengthening communities, supporting livelihoods, and contributing to the country's economic and industrial development. Reinforcing this commitment, the national automaker has announced its partnership in Program Pembaharuan Teksi MADANI Nasional, a national programme led by the Ministry of Transport.

The past week was a bit of an exciting one for Malaysian auto enthusiasts, as Denza finally revealed details of the Denza Z9GT luxury performance EV and Volkswagen announced a brand-new model for Malaysia, the Tayron SUV, after a long hiatus. Things were equally exciting globally, with BMW unveiling the all-new fifth-gen X5 and Hyundai introducing the next-gen Elantra. In case you missed out on any of that, we've got you covered in our quick recap of all the major auto news of the week.

KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has wrapped up the 2026 MercedesTrophy National Final Malaysia, closing out the local leg of the brand's long-running amateur golf tournament. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ng Jun Lip won Category A, Mohd Azli bin Jamal won Category B, and Liew Kim Weng won Category C at the final held on 22 June at The ELS Club Desaru Coast, Johor.