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Jeep unveiled the Wrangler Whitecap special edition featuring a white roof, grille inserts and 1941 decals honouring the military CJ. Offered on Rubicon and Sahara with 2.0T (274PS) or 3.6L V6, the package adds roughly US$3,185 to the Rubicon base price.

On 12 Dec, Xpeng inked a CKD agreement with EPMB’s unit PEPS-JV (Melaka), shifting G6 and X9 from CBU imports to local assembly for Malaysia. With import-duty exemption ending 31 Dec 2025 and CKD incentives running through 2027, the move secures tax-free positioning. EPMB already assembles GWM, BAIC and MG vehicles at the same Melaka plant.

Great Wall’s ORA brand will launch its first SUV, the ORA 5, on the evening of Dec 16. Positioned as a retro-styled compact BEV, it lists five variants priced ¥109.8-142.8k with two range options. Top trim adds LiDAR and city/highway Navigate-on-Autopilot functions.

The Malaysia-spec RHD Jetour T2 debuts in showrooms: 4,785×2,006×1,875mm, 2,800mm wheelbase, 220mm ground clearance. A 2.0L TGDi delivers 245PS/375Nm via a 7-speed wet DCT and X-Intelligent 4WD. Standard kit includes LED lights, 19" wheels, panoramic roof, 10.25" digital cluster, 15.6" infotainment with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Sony 12-speaker audio, powered leather seats with memory and full L2 ADAS. Pre-order at RM178,888 (RM1k booking); initial CBU batch will switch to CKD, with final pricing in Q1 2026.

Ford’s mid-size Zhiqu Liema SUV will hit the market on Dec 19, priced ¥229.8-282.8k during pre-sale. Inspired by Bronco Sport but urbanized, both range-extender and BEV versions span 5025 mm on a 2950 mm wheelbase. The minimalist cabin packs a 15.6" 2.5K Mini-LED screen, Snapdragon 8255 SoC, 70" AR-HUD, 21-speaker audio and a 7.5 L climate-controlled fridge, targeting smart off-road and city driving alike.

A camouflaged Proton X90 facelift mule has been spotted on local roads. The 7-seat SUV is expected to retain its current shape but drop the 1.5L 3-cyl MHEV for the X50-sourced 1.5L i-GT four-cylinder turbo, rated 181PS/290Nm. The revised model will run purely on petrol and may gain wireless smartphone mirroring on an updated 12.3-inch head unit, with launch anticipated later this year.