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1. Jaecoo J5 EV launched in Malaysia from RM118,800

   1 day ago The Sun - Automotive Shah Alam, Selangor 41.1 km

   OMODA Jaecoo Malaysia has launched the Jaecoo J5 EV, its first fully electric model here, priced at RM118,800 on-the-road without insurance. The single-variant EV is locally assembled at Chery Corporate Malaysia's plant in Shah Alam, offering up to 402km of WLTP range from a 58.9kWh battery. A launch package worth RM10,000 is offered for the first 1,000 units registered by October 31.

2. Perlis driver wins M1 class at MFOS 2026 in Sepang

   5 days ago Utusan Sepang, Selangor 5.2 km

   Azrul Azhar Norbakari from Perlis and co-driver Muhammad Irfan Azman won P1 in the M1 class at the Malaysia Festival of Speed (MFOS) 2026 in Sepang, Selangor. Driving a Proton Satria, they finished fifth overall and secured back-to-back titles.

3. GWM Malaysia renews Malayan Xpedition partnership, subsidised entry for Tank owners

   5 days ago The Sun - Automotive PARC Subang, Subang, Selangor 42.7 km

   GWM Malaysia has renewed its partnership with Malayan Xpedition for 2026 through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at PARC Subang on August 19. Eligible GWM Tank 300 and Tank 500 owners will receive subsidised participation fees to join the off-road expedition. GWM also highlighted two modified Tank 300 Diesels completing all six legs of the Asia Cross Country Rally 2026 in Thailand.