Recent Posts By Adam Aubrey - Last updated Apr 30, 2026
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Chery turns up in Penang with hybrids, robots and a TIGGO 7 PHEV giveaway
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Malaysia is using the inaugural Penang Autoshow 2026 to put its latest new energy vehicles in front...
Adam Aubrey
Apr 30, 2026
Malaysia’s No.1 EV gets greener, Proton e.MAS 5 Jade Green debuts in Penang
KUALA LUMPUR: The Proton e.MAS 5 is getting a new colour option, with PRO-NET showing the EV in Jade Green...
Adam Aubrey
Apr 30, 2026
Mitsubishi Xforce Malaysia off to strong start, 900 units to be delivered by end-April 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has announced that the newly launched Mitsubishi Xforce is off to a strong start locally,...
Adam Aubrey
Apr 30, 2026
Geely Galaxy M9 as Proton e.MAS 9? Can this from RM150k six-seat PHEV SUV idea make any sense?
KUALA LUMPUR: What if Proton’s e.MAS line-up did not stop at the e.MAS 5, e.MAS 7, or even the e.MAS...
Adam Aubrey
Apr 26, 2026
Geely Boyue L: Is this the SUV Proton will be using for the next X70?
KUALA LUMPUR: The Proton X70 story has always been tied closely to the Geely Boyue. The original X70 was born...
Adam Aubrey
Apr 26, 2026
Chery QQ3 EV coming to Malaysia as Chery Q, Proton e.MAS 5 rival with up to 420 km range
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery is preparing to bring back one of its most recognisable small-car names for Malaysia, but the car...
Adam Aubrey
Apr 26, 2026
Freelander 8 debuts under new Chery-JLR brand, Malaysia possible after ASEAN testing
KUALA LUMPUR: It’s not often that us auto journalist get to witness and document the birth of a new car...
Adam Aubrey
Apr 26, 2026
smart #6 EHD debuts in China, brand’s first premium fastback PHEV sedan with up to 1,810 km range
KUALA LUMPUR: smart has taken another step beyond its compact EV roots with the global debut of the smart #6...
Adam Aubrey
Apr 25, 2026
What’s next for Proton e.MAS? Geely battery roadmap hints at faster charging and longer range
KUALA LUMPUR: The quiet appearance of an electric version of the Geely Galaxy Starship 7( sibling to e.MAS 7 PHEV)...
Adam Aubrey
Apr 24, 2026
Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EV prototype shown at 2026 Beijing Auto Show, could future Proton e.MAS 7 benefit?
KUALA LUMPUR: At the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, Geely’s Galaxy Park display was filled with the usual big-stage messaging...
Adam Aubrey
Apr 24, 2026
The GWM HAVAL H6 HEV is no longer an experiment — It’s a safe bet
There’s a certain fatigue creeping into Malaysia’s electrified car conversation.
Every other week, there’s a new acronym, BEV, PHEV, EREV....
Adam Aubrey
Mar 31, 2026
What Mitsubishi learned the hard way Is exactly why the Triton feels so easy to live with
There’s a certain type of Malaysian respect that cannot be bought with a bigger screen or a louder sound system....
Adam Aubrey
Jan 30, 2026
Two million Malaysians cannot all be wrong
Spend a few minutes chatting with riders at a mamak, outside an office, at a petrol station, basically anywhere and...
Adam Aubrey
Jan 02, 2026
Malaysia’s 2026 new-car watchlist, 10 launches worth keeping tabs on
If 2025 felt like the year Malaysia finally settled into electrification, 2026 looks like the year brands start getting really...
Adam Aubrey
Dec 26, 2025
Review: Toyota Corolla Altis GR Sport Malaysia – Sensible on paper, secretly satisfying fun behind the wheel
Some people buy a car because life forces their hand. Job, kids, tolls, school run, done. Then there are the...
Adam Aubrey
Dec 10, 2025
Same roads, less stress: Why Toyota hybrids make the most sense now
Early mornings in KL are when the city finally slows down. Press start in a Toyota hybrid and the car...
Adam Aubrey
Dec 05, 2025
Toyota Hilux – Malaysia’s Undefeated Pickup Legend
When you talk about pickups in Malaysia, one name regularly dominates conversations, warung gossip, and even boardroom logistics discussions: the...
Adam Aubrey
Oct 24, 2025
Review: Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport - The Hybrid that woke up one morning and decided to be fun
There’s something about the Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport that just clicks the moment you slide behind the wheel....
Adam Aubrey
Sep 30, 2025
You will not be satisfied until you own a Toyota
Ask any Malaysian about their first road trip memory, and chances are, there’s a Toyota somewhere in the background. Maybe...
Adam Aubrey
Sep 18, 2025
Hilux, Corolla Cross, and Corolla GR-S – The sporty side of practicality
Imagine stepping into a bustling Toyota showroom on a typical Malaysian Saturday afternoon. Families browse leisurely, children excitedly explore cars,...
Adam Aubrey
Aug 26, 2025
Review: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro CKD - Not just another fast appliance
What exactly is a premium EV supposed to feel like?
Because the answer, at least in 2026, still isn’t as...
Adam Aubrey
Apr 06, 2026
Review: Kia Carnival facelift 7 Seater - MPV comfort meets good SUV-like driving
There is something about the Hari Raya season that changes the way you look at a car. Suddenly, it is...
Adam Aubrey
Mar 24, 2026
Review: Leapmotor B10 Design - The sub RM120k EV that refuses to be an appliance
There’s a certain “RM100k plus EV SUV” vibe you can almost smell the moment you open the door. It’s the...
Adam Aubrey
Mar 13, 2026
Review: Perodua Traz H - Cup half full or cup half empty?
The Perodua Traz is one of those cars that arrived with a cloud of expectations already hanging over it.
It...
Adam Aubrey
Feb 03, 2026
Review: Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.0 V6 Diesel - The lifestyle truck that actually feels worth the fuel
There was a time when buying a diesel pick up truck as a lifestyle toy made a lot of sense....
Adam Aubrey
Dec 08, 2025
Review: Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra Review — Not much has changed but still a One and Done
If you’re expecting the latest Volvo XC90 to be a completely different machine from the one before it, you’re already...
Adam Aubrey
Oct 24, 2025
Review: BMW M340i 50 Jahre – A piece of history you can drive every day
Fifty years. That’s how long the BMW 3 Series has been shaping what we think a sports sedan should be....
Adam Aubrey
Sep 10, 2025
Review: 2025 MINI JCW Aceman - Electric attitude, Go-Kart grit, enough to tempt buyers?
It took us a while to warm up to it. When the MINI JCW Aceman first showed up, we weren’t...
Adam Aubrey
Aug 01, 2025
Review: 2025 Porsche Taycan 4S - The best Porsche you’re not thinking about
Here’s a wild idea: in the age of TikTok Teslas and BYDs that beep louder than they brake, what if...
Adam Aubrey
Jul 04, 2025
Review: JAC T9 EV - What does Malaysia's first all-electric pickup truck feel like
There’s a new kid on the block, and it doesn’t rumble, growl, or puff out diesel smoke. In fact, it...
Adam Aubrey
Jul 03, 2025