On May 22, HORIBA India, a subsidiary of the HORIBA Group, signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with IIT Delhi (Indian Institute of Technology Delhi) to support three technical development research projects under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.
The three projects include the development of a

Announced on May 15, 2025, Shell Recharge and Proton New Energy Technology (PRO-NET), a subsidiary of PROTON, have partnered to enhance the convenience of EV charging in Malaysia. This collaboration allows PROTON e.MAS and smart EV drivers to locate and pay for charging at Shell Recharge stations through the PROTON e

Reported on May 14, 2025, data from the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia between January and April 2025. 
BYD led the market with 3,207 units registered, followed by Proton with 2,537 units of the eMas 7. Tesla came in third with 735 units, ahead of BMW with

Reported on May 13, 2025, data released by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) revealed the top 20 EV models registered in Malaysia during the first 4 months of 2025.
The Proton eMas 7 continued to lead with 2,537 units registered, including 799 units in April alone, its highest monthly figure so far. It wa

Announced on May 8, 2025, Proton captivated visitors at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025) with a vibrant showcase themed “Inspiring Connections.”
Taking center stage was the public debut of Proton’s second all-electric vehicle, ahead of its official launch later this year. The new compact EV hatchback, named the

Announced on May 6, 2025, Proton, Malaysia achieved a notable sales increase in April 2025, reaching 12,692 units (domestic and export), marking a 14.7% YoY rise and securing a market share of 20.8%. This performance stands out despite a slower overall automotive market. Proton maintained its 2nd-place position in Ma

Announced on May 3, 2025, Proton returned to the Singaporean market after more than a decade, unveiling its first EV model, the e.MAS 7, at The Car Expo 2025.
The launch marks a new partnership with the authorized distributor VINCAR Group, which will oversee Proton’s EV retail operations under the e.MAS brand, offeri

Announced on April 23, 2025, MCE Holdings Berhad (MCE) has secured a series of new contracts through its subsidiaries, with a combined value of approximately MYR 120.67 million. These wins further strengthen MCE’s position as a trusted supplier of automotive electronics and mechatronic components to leading automaker

On April 16, 2025, Malaysian automotive component manufacturer Sapura Industrial Bhd (SIB) hosted an event to unveil its new corporate identity and celebrate its 40th anniversary.
The refreshed branding further highlights SIB’s status as a fully independent entity, having operated separately from the Sapura Group and

Reported on April 11, 2025, the data released by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) revealed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia in the first 3 months of 2025. 
BYD led the market with 2,159 units registered, followed by Proton with 1,738 units of the eMas 7. Tesla secured third with 627 units, whi

Reported on April 10, 2025, the latest data from by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV models registered in Malaysia in Q1/2025. 
The Proton e.Mas 7 continued to lead the charge with 1,738 units recorded, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 with 841 units and BYD M6’s 537 units. The Tesla Mo

Reported on April 7, 2025, Proton Malaysia revealed that it is studying the development of its next EV model, following the positive reception of the eMas 7. 
The new EV is being evaluated for price, practicality, and range, with a focus on offering an affordable option for young families to encourage EV adoption. Wh

Announced on April 9, 2025, Proton, Malaysia, closed Q1/2025 with 13,918 vehicles sold in March, marking a 23.9% increase MoM and a 9.6% increase YoY. As a result, the market share for group sales (domestic, export, smart, Proton e.MAS) is forecast to be 19.4%.
In the first 3 months of 2025, Proton’s total sales reac

Reported on April 6, 2025, Proton’s Deputy CEO highlighted that the ongoing price war among Chinese car brands is negatively impacting Malaysia’s automotive ecosystem — from OEMs with manufacturing plants to local vendors and distributors who have traditionally supplied vehicle components and parts.
This situation ha

Announced on April 8, 2025, PRO-NET, Proton’s EV subsidiary, delivered 1,853 Proton e.MAS 7 units in Q1/2025, with 797 units in March alone. The model holds a projected 30% YTD market share, making it Malaysia’s No. 1 EV model.
Malaysian EV owners now have access to over 2,300 public charging points, operated by majo

Reported on April 3, 2025, MG Malaysia has teased the upcoming MG S5 EV on its social media pages. Registration of Interest (ROI) is now open, ahead of its scheduled local launch in May 2025.
This followed the S5 EV’s official launch in Thailand at the ongoing 46th Bangkok International Motor Show.
Once launched in M

On March 22, PROTON announced its entry into Nepal’s electric vehicle (EV) market through its international sales division (ISD) with the launch of the Proton e.MAS 7. Built on the Global Modular Architecture platform, the vehicle features a 12-in-1 intelligent electric propulsion system, Cell-to-Body battery archite

Reported on March 10, 2025, the data released by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV models registered in Malaysia in the first 2 months of 2025. 
The Proton eMas 7 continued to stay in the first place with 1,001 units recorded, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 with 538 units and Tesla Mod

Reported on March 10, 2025, the data released by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia in the first 2 months of 2025. 
BYD took the top place with 1,139 units registered, followed by Proton with 1,001 units of the eMas 7. Tesla ranked third with 456 units, fo

Announced on March 7, 2025, Proton, Malaysia recorded total February sales of 11,232 vehicles from its various business units (domestic, export, smart, Proton e.MAS). This marked an increase of over 13% MoM and an estimated market share of 17.2%.
The Saga continued to lead sales of all Proton models, with 5,024 units