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Chery's new brand, Lepas (pronounced "leap-pass"), announced its official entry into the Malaysian market in the first half of 2026, with the L8 SUV—the rebranded second-generation Tiggo 8—as its initial flagship model. The company plans to establish at least 30 sales and service outlets across Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia by the end of 2026, along with immersive "lifestyle experience centers" in the Klang Valley. The Lepas lineup (L4/L6/L8) is developed on Chery's global new energy platform, supporting various body sizes and powertrain configurations, targeting urban millennials who seek individuality and a balance between career and family.

One month after its debut, TQ Wuling has officially commenced local assembly (CKD) of the Bingo EV at Tan Chong Motor Assemblies (TCMA) in Segambut—marking the first CKD EV for the plant. With no CBU version offered, production is being ramped up in phases to match market demand. The Bingo EV is available in Pro (RM67,800) and Max (RM72,800) variants, tax-exempt until end-2027. The first 500 buyers receive a RM5,000 rebate, 8-year battery and motor warranties, a 7 kW home charger, and over RM12,000 worth of extras.

TGR unveiled the GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9× World Champion Edition to honour Ogier’s record-tying ninth WRC title in 2025. Limited to 200 cars—100 for Japan and 100 for Europe—sales begin via lottery on the GR app in spring 2026. Built on the 2025 Aero package, the car adds Ogier-tuned “SEB.” (40:60 split) and “MORIZO” (max-lock 4WD) modes, exclusive Black Gravite paint, French-tricolour accents, blue calipers and a rally-style wheel, each numbered to commemorate the championship.

FAW Bestune’s Yueyi 03 Xinxiang variant hits the market at RMB 109,900, delivering 565 km CLTC range and 122 kW from a 7-in-1 e-drive, while consuming 11.8 kWh/100 km. Upgrades include 360°+ under-body camera, digital key, power-fold/heated mirrors, rain-sensing wipers and 15 mm thicker rear-seat foam. Two new interior colours, 60-month 0-interest finance and RMB 9k total incentives sharpen its value in the compact-electric-SUV arena.

Honda will cease fuel-cell production at its Brownstown, Michigan JV plant with GM by end-2026 and dissolve the 2017-formed FCSM partnership. Leveraging joint achievements such as the 2024 plug-in CR-V e:FCEV, Honda will commercialise its next-generation self-developed fuel-cell system in 2027, positioning hydrogen as a new core business after 30-plus years of R&D.

Hyundai will unveil the production IONIQ 3 in April 2026. The compact electric SUV rides on the E-GMP 400V platform, sporting a closed grille, split LED light strips and a fast-back tail with integrated spoiler; a high-performance IONIQ 3 N is slated for 2027.