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Hyundai Motor Group is deploying its HCloud platform within Equinix data centers globally to enhance the customer experience and service quality for its over 10 million connected car service subscribers. HCloud, the Group’s proprietary cloud platform, was developed to meet the growing demand for real-time data processing, seamless connectivity, and scalable infrastructure driven by advancements in connected and autonomous vehicles. By leveraging Equinix IBX data centers and Equinix Fabric, HCloud interconnects with multiple public cloud providers, including AWS. This hybrid multicloud architecture accelerates the global rollout of connected car services while ensuring reliable connectivity, consistent service coverage, and reduced latency. Hyundai Motor Group, comprising Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, has over 10 million connected car service subscribers since its launch in 2003 and aims to reach 20 million by 2026. The Group is investing significantly in the development and expansion of HCloud to deliver enhanced in-car services, including a personalized driving experience.

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna announced that the brand’s first electric SUV, Elettrica, will be delayed to spring 2026. Originally scheduled for October 2025, Ferrari will now unveil some new electric vehicle technologies on October 9, 2025. The exterior and interior designs of Elettrica will be revealed in early 2026, with the first deliveries expected in October 2026. Based on spy shots, Elettrica will feature willow-shaped headlights, a small grille, and a three-section air intake, with a fastback body and a Levante-like rear end, though the quad exhausts are just for camouflage. The vehicle will be powered by an all-electric system and is expected to feature a simulated gear-shifting system to enhance driving pleasure.

At the 2025 Malaysia Autoshow, BMW Malaysia launched the facelifted BMW 330Li M Sport, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 3 Series. Priced at RM320,800 for a 2-year warranty, or RM347,200 for a 5-year warranty plus maintenance (with an additional year free if ordered before May 31), the facelift focuses on configuration upgrades while maintaining the same exterior and interior design. New features include full-speed adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree panoramic camera (viewable via the My BMW app), along with an upgraded Harman Kardon sound system with 16 speakers and 464 watts. The car is equipped with BMW Live Cockpit Professional, featuring a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch central multimedia screen running the latest BMW Operating System 8.5, with QuickSelect functionality and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other features include a HUD display, Qi wireless charging, an M sport steering wheel, sports seats with memory function, Vernasca leather interior, and a Crafted Clarity crystal gear shifter and iDrive knob. Externally, three colors are available: Carbon Black, M Brooklyn Grey, and Arctic Race Blue. For the duration of the show, BMW Malaysia is offering a limited-time promotion: orders placed for selected BMW 3, 5, 7 Series and X models before May 31 will receive a free one-year BSI maintenance extension and car insurance subsidy, valued at RM5,000.

At the 2025 Malaysia Autoshow, MINI unveiled the all-electric MINI John Cooper Works (JCW). Priced at RM218,888 for a 2-year warranty or RM225,188 for a 4-year warranty plus maintenance, this three-door electric MINI features a front-mounted electric motor with 258PS and 350Nm of torque, achieving 0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds with a top speed of 200km/h. It is equipped with a 54.2kWh battery offering a range of 371km. The vehicle supports up to 95kW DC fast charging and 11kW AC slow charging, with the ability to charge from 10% to 80% in just 30 minutes using DC fast charging, or in 5 hours and 15 minutes using an 11kW AC home charger. The JCW version comes with distinctive red body decals, a red-painted roof and mirror caps, and red sporty interior elements. Standard features include full LED headlights and taillights, electric seats with memory and massage functions, ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, a head-up display, an OLED center console screen, a Qi wireless charging pad, and a Harman Kardon sound system. Safety features include full-speed ACC, LCA, LDW, automatic parking assistance, a 360-degree camera system, and an automatic reverse assistance system.

At the 2025 Malaysia Autoshow, Perodua unveiled its first electric vehicle, the eMO concept, as a preview of the production model set to launch in the fourth quarter of this year. The concept car, heavily covered, revealed limited details, mainly its front design, confirming it as a crossover SUV competing with the Proton eMAS 5 and BYD Dolphin. According to Perodua’s CEO, Zainal Abidin, the eMO is positioned as a “Small B” segment vehicle with a price cap of 100,000 Malaysian ringgit. The company may offer the vehicle with a battery leasing model to address battery aging and second-hand value concerns.

Spy shots of the Li Auto i8 interior have been revealed. The i8 is Li Auto's first pure-electric SUV, positioned as a mid-large 6-seater with a price range of 350,000-400,000 yuan, set to launch in July. The interior continues the family design, featuring a large center console screen and a passenger screen, with a steering wheel display and head-up display. The vehicle measures 5085/1960/1740mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 3050mm. It has an aerodynamic front design and a rear style similar to the L series. Power comes from a standard dual-motor all-wheel drive system with front and rear motor powers of 150kW and 250kW, respectively, and a 5C ternary lithium battery. The i8 is equipped with Li Auto's next-generation MindVLA assisted driving architecture, featuring Hesai ATX lidar and NVIDIA Drive AGX Thor-U chips, supporting Level 3 assisted driving.