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On 5 Feb Landa unveiled a battery-doubling scheme for its swap network: 8,000 new packs will be added by mid-January, lifting total Landa-compatible stock to more than 16,000—twice the original level—to cover Spring Festival peak demand. Deployment began in November with 800+ packs already in place. As of 5 Dec the network counts 2,252 swap stations nationwide (657 on highways) and 9.36 million cumulative swaps.

With the growing number of new energy vehicles, the digital management of power batteries throughout their lifecycle is becoming increasingly important. The Ministry of Commerce is advancing the development of a battery valuation and testing system to facilitate used car transactions. Companies like GEM and JD Group are also collaborating to build a digital platform for battery recycling. Experts believe that digital management is key to maximizing the value of battery assets and building a circular economy, as well as supporting battery operations and charging and swapping services, which are crucial for industry development.

Ford and Renault Group have sealed a deal for Renault’s ElectriCity plant to build two Ampere-based Ford-branded EVs arriving in early 2028, with Ford leading design and dynamics. An LOI also tasks both partners to jointly develop and manufacture selected Ford and Renault light commercial vehicles, pooling scale, innovation and supply-chain strength to sharpen their European edge.

The Prime Minister’s Department took delivery of a second-gen Toyota Mirai from MOSTI, with PM Anwar hailing the FCEV as a milestone for Malaysia’s hydrogen ecosystem and ASEAN green leadership. A mobile refueller in Putrajaya supplies 100 kg H₂/day, enabling 20 five-minute Mirai fills.

Made-in-Pekan GLC 200 joins the X254 line-up as Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s entry pure-petrol SUV at RM329,888 on-the-road. AMG Line trim, 20-inch wheels, 12-inch cluster & 11.9-inch MBUX with AR nav, 360° camera and Parktronic are standard. A 2.0T plus second-gen 48V ISG delivers 204 PS/320 Nm to 4Matic via 9G-Tronic for 0-100 km/h in 7.8 s and 7.2 L/100 km combined, riding on Agility Control suspension with full L2 ADAS.

Perodua’s teaser reveals the D66B B-SUV, likely called Nexis, featuring an L-pattern grille to distinguish it from the Toyota Yaris Cross donor. Riding on DNGA-B with a 2 620 mm wheelbase, it’s expected to offer a 1.5 L NA (106 PS/138 Nm) and a 111 PS hybrid, slotting above the Ativa at an estimated RM 70–100k when sales begin early next year.