For the first time in COTY Malaysia history a Proton model has won this prestigious award. Judges voted the Proton X70 as their favorite for the Overall Car Of The Year.
The other 19 category winners are:
Sedan & Hatchback
1 Entry Level Proton Saga 1.3 (Facelift)
2 Compact Car Toyota Yaris
3 Family Sedan/Hatchback Mazda 3 2.0 sky active High plus
4 Premium Compact Executive Mercedes-Benz A250
5 Large Family Sedan Kia Optima GT
6 Premium Executive BMW 330i M Sport
7 Large Premium Exe Sedan BMW 530e M Sport (PHEV)
8 C suite BMW 740L
SUV & Cross Over segment
1 People mover Perodua Aruz 1.5
2 Compact Crossover & SUVs Honda HR-V 1.5 Hybrid
3 Midsize crossover & SUVs 5seaters
Proton X70 2WD premium
4 Midsize Crossover & SUVs 7 seater
Santa Fe 2.2 Diesel
5 Premium Midsize SUVs Porsche Macan
6 Premium Luxury SUVs MB GLC 63
7 Premium Compact SUV Volvo XC40 T5
Pick Up Truck Twin Cab Segment
1 Pick up Ford Ranger XLT+ 4WD 10 speed AT
MPV Segment
1 MPV Kia Grand Carnival 2.2D (facelift)
Hot Hatch Segment
1 Hot Hatch Renault Megane RS 280 Cup
Coupe
1 Coupe BMW M2 Competition
Honorable Mention
Electric Vehicles Trailblazers for bringing EV into Malaysia.
BMW for its i3s and Edaran Tan Chong Motor for its Nissan Leaf
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Wing Hin Motorsports Looks To Japan To Expand Its Driver Development Program![]()
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“This is a strong result to kickstart the season but the development process continues and both drivers acknowledge that the challenges ahead will get tougher.”![]()
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Wing Hin Motorsports’ Driver Development Program received a huge boost when two of its drivers finished the opening round of the Japanese Toyota GAZOO Racing GR86/BRZ Clubman Series in 2nd and 6th positions at Autopolis Circuit.![]()
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Malaysia’s Mitchell Cheah got off to a dream start in his racing debut in Japan when he powered the Wing Hin Motorsports GR86 to a hard-fought 2nd place.![]()
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The 2026 Toyota GAZOO Racing GR86/BRZ Cup will be run over seven rounds. From the season-opener at Autopolis, the Series moves to Round 2 from 16-17 May at Sportsland Sugo, followed by Round 3 from 27-28 June at Okayama International Circuit; and Round 4 from 8-9 August at the Tokachi Speedway. Round 5 will be held at Fuji Speedway from 5-6 September, followed by Round 6 from 3-4 October at Suzuka Circuit before the 7th and final round at Mobility Resort Montegi from 21-22 November.
Wing Hin Motorsports Looks To Japan To Expand Its Driver Development Program![]()
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“This is a strong result to kickstart the season but the development process continues and both drivers acknowledge that the challenges ahead will get tougher.”![]()
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Wing Hin Motorsports’ Driver Development Program received a huge boost when two of its drivers finished the opening round of the Japanese Toyota GAZOO Racing GR86/BRZ Clubman Series in 2nd and 6th positions at Autopolis Circuit.![]()
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Malaysia’s Mitchell Cheah got off to a dream start in his racing debut in Japan when he powered the Wing Hin Motorsports GR86 to a hard-fought 2nd place.![]()
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The 2026 Toyota GAZOO Racing GR86/BRZ Cup will be run over seven rounds. From the season-opener at Autopolis, the Series moves to Round 2 from 16-17 May at Sportsland Sugo, followed by Round 3 from 27-28 June at Okayama International Circuit; and Round 4 from 8-9 August at the Tokachi Speedway. Round 5 will be held at Fuji Speedway from 5-6 September, followed by Round 6 from 3-4 October at Suzuka Circuit before the 7th and final round at Mobility Resort Montegi from 21-22 November.
Wing Hin Motorsports Looks To Japan To Expand Its Driver Development Program![]()
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Having won the Toyota GAZOO Racing GR86/BRZ Clubman Series last year, Malaysia’s Wing Hin Motorsports is doubling down on its’s presence in Japan to establish a gateway for the rise of racing talent from Asia.![]()
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In collaboration with Masahiro Sasaki, a Gazoo Racing and Rookie Racing driver, the Malaysian team will field two drivers at the opening of the 2026 Toyota GAZOO Racing GR86/BRZ Clubman Series this weekend as part of its Driver Development Program. Wing Hin Motorsports had won the Series in its debut last year with Naquib Azlan and also clinched a 4th place overall with a second Malaysian driver Amer Harris.![]()
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This year, Wing Hin Motorsports will field Malaysian touring car ace Mitchell Cheah and Indonesian Jordan Johan in the Series with Round 1 taking on the Autopolis Circuit.
