Can I book Mumbai airport transfer with driver for special events?
book Mumbai airport transfer with driver for special events When planning to attend a special event in Mumbai, one of the most important details to arrange is reliable and comfortable transportation. Many people wonder if they can book a Mumbai…
GOyang² with Caltex Rewards and Touch n Go – get RM8 TNG cashback or RM5 fuel voucher this month!
This has to be the easiest way to earn real rewards! Caltex Rewards x TNG GOyang² is offering RM8 TNG cashback and CaltexGO RM5 fuel vouchers to celebrate our beloved Malaysia this month, and all you have to do is…
Top 20 EV brands in Aug 2025 – BYD widens lead over Proton, Mercedes surges to 4th, Xpeng and BMW tied
Continuing with JPJ registration data from the month of August, we have the top 20 electric vehicle brands, which sees BYD continuing to lead the segment. This time, however, the Chinese EV specialist has widened its lead over second-placed Proton,…
Celebrate Malaysia Day in luxury with Mercedes-Benz, from RM1,998 a month with Step Up Agility+
Celebrate Malaysia Day with the real deal in automotive luxury from Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, as the Step Up Agility+ plan makes premium motoring even more accessible. Leading the offers from Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is the C 350 e, priced from RM279,888 including…
GWM Wey 80 renamed to Wey G9 for Malaysia – CKD PHEV Toyota Alphard-rivalling MPV coming soon
The MPV previously called the GWM Wey 80 has been given a new name ahead of its Malaysian launch, with the GWM Wey G9 moniker having been announced on Facebook. The Chinese carmaker added that the Toyota Alphard and Vellfire…
Volkswagen brand Scout mulling Australian market; RHD to come after 2027 United States, Canada launch?
With the resurrection of the Scout brand in 2024 as a brand for electric SUVs and pick-up trucks, the brand will be making its way to the Australian market, according to Australian site Car Expert. Scout CEO Scott Keogh has…
2026 Renault Clio debuts – sixth-gen is larger, gets more expressive styling; hybrid, petrol, LPG engines
It wasn’t just the Germans that introduced important new models at this year’s IAA Mobility show (otherwise known as the Munich Motor Show), as the French also had something substantial to show. Say hello to the sixth-generation Renault Clio, the…
Malaysian fuel prices Sept 2025 week two – up 2 sen; RON97 petrol RM3.18 per litre, diesel RM2.90 per litre
It is time once again for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the finance ministry announcing the retail prices of fuels from September 11 to 17, 2025. The retail price of diesel fuels in Peninsular Malaysia takes a…
Chery O5 launching on Sept 10 – new name for Omoda 5 facelift, DCT replaces CVT, multi-link rear suspension
Click to enlarge The Chery O5, which is a new name for the Omoda 5 facelift, will be launching in Malaysia on September 10. We know this from the company’s countdown post on social media – earlier today, Chery Malaysia…
Continental UltraContact UX7 sampled – new SUV tyre heads brand’s tech experience showcase in Germany
Despite it being an integral element of driving, tyres aren’t generally given much thought, beyond understanding that they’re needed for moving a vehicle about. When they are contemplated or given thought, it’s usually during the purchase experience, with price –…
2026 BMW iX3 NA5 debuts: production Neue Klasse gets concept car looks, 805 km range, 372 km in 10min
This is it, folks, you’re looking at the all-new 2026 BMW iX3, codenamed NA5. That’s right, what you see here is not yet another concept car, but a full production model that will actually go on sale very soon. Let…
Mazda to build new EV battery pack assembly plant in Japan – 10 GWh capacity; operational in FY2027
Mazda has signed an agreement to set up a new module pack plant for automotive cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells in Iwakuni, a city located in the Yamaguchi Prefecture of Japan. Construction of the facility is set to commence in November…
MoT looking into using digital tech to monitor commercial vehicle drivers’ fatigue, health levels
Driver fatigue is a hidden menace, especially when it comes to those piloting commercial vehicles, with long hours behind the wheel amplifying the risk of a mishap happening. In a bid to address this, the transport ministry says it is…
Hankook Ventus evo UHP tyre, Dynapro HT2 SUV tyre launched in Malaysia – both with big mileage claims
Hankook Tire Malaysia recently launched two new tyres, the Ventus evo and the Dynapro HT2. The Ventus evo is a ultra-high-performance UHP tyre that needs little introduction, while the Dynapro HT2 is a premium tyre for SUV owners seeking comfort…
BYD hits 20,000-unit EV sales milestone in Malaysia
BYD has announced on Merdeka Day that it has sold 20,000 cars in Malaysia to become the number one battery electric vehicle (BEV) brand here. The Chinese brand’s entry into Malaysia was led by the Atto 3 that launched on…
JPJ Selangor bekerjasama dengan Prolintas dalam Program Advokasi Keselamatan Jalan Raya di Elmina
Baru-baru ini, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Negeri Selangor diundang oleh Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (Prolintas) untuk menjayakan Program Advokasi Keselamatan Jalan Raya di Plaza Tol Elmina Utara, Lebuhraya Guthrie (GCE). Program ini turut dihadiri Muhamad Hilmi Muhammad Sauki selaku…
Diskaun saman trafik bagi pengguna MyDigital ID; 31 Ogos-16 Sept, sempena Hari Merdeka & Hari Malaysia
Sempena sambutan Hari Kebangsaan ke-68 dan Hari Malaysia ke-62, Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) bersama Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) dengan kerjasama MyDigital ID melancarkan Kempen Diskaun Saman Kebangsaan dengan tawaran pengurangan saman trafik PDRM sebanyak 50%. Kempen ini berlangsung mulai hari…
BYD Atto 2 Review – best affordable EV in M’sia yet?
The BYD Atto 2 is one of the most interesting propositions for the electric SUV market in Malaysia. Although the list price is officially RM100k, an early bird package, valued at up to RM13,000, brings the effective price down to…
Hyundai Motor Malaysia sponsors Selangor FC – club’s Official Mobility Partner hands over Staria MPV
Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) is now the official mobility partner of Selangor FC after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and the handover of a Hyundai Staria to the Malaysia Super League team this morning. The documents were…
EKVE East Klang Valley Expressway – Section 1 Sg Long-Ampang opens 6am August 30; FOC til Sept 30
The East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) has been launched today by Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, with works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Section 1 alignment of the highway will be open to public from 6am…
Motor insurance claims process will now be fairer, quicker and more transparent for all motorists – BNM
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) says that enhancements that have been made to the Policy Document on Claims Settlement Practices (PDCSP) will make the motor insurance claims process fairer, quicker and more transparent for all motorists. These revisions were outlined by…
2025 Nissan Navara X-Tremer in Malaysia – new exterior trim, more premium interior, from RM135k
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has introduced the Nissan Navara X-Tremer, the latest addition to the brand’s pick-up truck range in Malaysia. The Navara X-Tremer brings an exterior and interior trim package that is available in three variants; the 2.5L…
Works ministry to expand MyJalan app into a national database for road infrastructure management, repairs
The works ministry (KKR) has announced that the MyJalan application will be expanded from its scope as a public complaints platform for reporting road damage into a comprehensive national database for road infrastructure management across Malaysia, as Bernama reports. According…
2025 Volkswagen T-Roc revealed – second-gen ‘Golf SUV’ is longer, 1.5L eTSI MHEV, column gear selector
Volkswagen has renewed the T-Roc for a second generation, and why wouldn’t it, with over two million units of the original ‘Golf SUV’ sold since 2017. Prices in Germany start at 30,845 euros (RM152k). The between-T-Cross-and-Tiguan vehicle is 4,373 mm…
Bufori CS8 launched – Malaysian-made GT with 6.4L supercharged V8; 810 hp, 973 Nm, 3.0s; RM2.188 mil
After 10 years of development, the Bufori CS8 is finally launched . We gave you a first look at the production CS8 from last week’s Affin Bank track day event at Sepang International Circuit, and now here is the coupe…
NPE toll concession extended from 2030 to 2057, toll stays RM2.30; gov’t saves RM185m in compensation
Earlier today, works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said via a Facebook post that a supplemental concession agreement (SCA) has been signed between the government, via the works ministry (KKR), and IJM Corp, via its wholly-owned subsidiary New Pantai…
Alfa Romeo, Jeep returning to Malaysia soon – small-volume boutique ops, not directly under Stellantis
Alfa Romeo Tonale Here’s something for the diehards. Alfa Romeo and Jeep, two niche brands with a small but passionate following, will be coming back to Malaysia in an official capacity. This was revealed to paultan.org by Stellantis ASEAN MD…
Produksi Suzuki eVitara sudah bermula di India – akan dieksport ke 100 negara termasuk Jepun dan Malaysia
Selepas didedahkan pada November tahun lalu dan pertontonkan di pelbagai negara, produksi bagi model EV pertama Suzuki iaitu eVitara secara rasminya telah bermula. Seperti yang sudah disebut sebelum ini, eVitara bukan diproduksi di Jepun, sebaliknya ia dipasang menerusi fasiliti milik…
Gov’t to introduce capped quota for RON95 subsidy rationalisation to prevent misuse – Amir Hamzah
The government says it will introduce a capped quota for eligible individuals when it rolls out its RON 95 fuel subsidy rationalisation plan. According to finance minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, this is to prevent those who are…
Nuen Moto N1-S e-bike enters Vietnam, RM27,113
Pre-orders are being taken for the Nuen Moto N1-S electric motorcycle (e-bike) in Vietnam, with a price of 170 million Vietnamese dong (RM27,113). Orders are secured with a 1 million dong (RM160) online deposit and three colour options are offered…
LRT, MRT, Monorail, BRT, some Rapid KL On-Demand and bus services to run round-the-clock for Merdeka
Prasarana has announced that for Merdeka, LRT, MRT, Monorail, Sunway BRT, as well as some Rapid KL On-Demand and bus services, will run non-stop from 6am on August 30 to 11.30pm on August 31, reports the New Straits Times. “For…
Mazda CX-80 confirmed for Malaysia – three-row SUV slots in above the CX-60; launch happening soon?
Mazda Malaysia took to Facebook to confirm the imminent arrival of the Mazda CX-80, which it previewed at last year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). The larger sibling to the yet-to-be-launched CX-60 made its global debut in April 2024…
2025 Suzuki Swift Sport Final Edition launched in Malaysia – cosmetic upgrades, 10-inch head unit; from RM138k
Naza Eastern Motors today launched the Suzuki Swift Sport Final Edition, which retails for RM137,900 on-the-road without insurance. At that price, the fully-imported (CBU) Final Edition is RM7,900 more than a regular Swift Sport but RM4,000 less than the Silver…
Mercedes-Benz in talks to use BMW engines for future plug-in hybrid, range-extender EV models – report
Mercedes-Benz is reportedly in advanced talks with compatriot and rival manufacturer, BMW for the latter to supply four-cylinder petrol engines to the Stuttgart-based brand, German outlet Manager Magazin has reported. According to Autocar, a source within Mercedes-Benz has said that…
Suzuki Fronx SUV launching in Malaysia in Q4 2025, Naza confirms – eVitara EV set for 2026 debut
Suzuki Fronx at GIIAS 2025 The Suzuki Fronx has been confirmed for Malaysia and will be launching in the fourth quarter of 2025. This was confirmed by Naza Eastern Motors at the launch of the Swift Sport Final Edition today….
2025 Zeekr 7X launched in Malaysia – Model Y, Sealion 7, G6 rival, up to 646 PS, 615 km WLTP, from RM179.8k
You saw it at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 and at paultan.org‘s Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE); now the Zeekr 7X has finally landed in Malaysia officially, in RM179,800 RWD Standard Range, RM190,800 RWD Long Range and RM226,800 AWD Performance variants….
Melaka JPJ seized luxury vehicles worth RM1 million for expired road tax and no insurance coverage
The Melaka road transport department (JPJ) seized luxury vehicles worth RM1 million for expired road tax and insurance offences during a three-day operation conducted from August 17 to 19. The department revealed via its official Facebook page that is used…
Neta Malaysia closes Glenmarie facility and relocates service centre in restructuring, but still up and running
Following indication that it had closed its Glenmarie facility, Neta Auto Malaysia has provided another update on operational changes through a posting on its Facebook page, following on its announcement in early June regarding restructuring operations. In its latest posting,…
Malaysia shouldn’t bring back F1 – economic experts
The subject of potentially bringing Formula 1 racing back to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), or at least the idea of it, has come up once again, but not everyone is keen on the thought being explored, given the associated…
Malaysian fuel prices August 2025 week 4 – diesel down 5 sen to RM2.85/litre; RON97 petrol unchanged
It’s Wednesday, and so it is time once again for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as the finance ministry has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of August 21 to 27, 2025. The retail…
2025 BYD Seal launching in Malaysia this Friday
Go to BYD Cars Malaysia on Facebook and you’ll see this, confirming that the 2025 BYD Seal will be launched in Malaysia on Friday, August 22. What can we expect? Let’s look at the April-launched Singapore-market car. There’s a bigger…
Blueshark & EPMB start production of SoloEra e-bikes – RM599 rebate price, RM69 monthly fee for five years
Electric motorcycle (e-bike) firm Blueshark, and its manufacturing arm EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) will begin production of the SoloEra Solo 1C electric scooter at its Glenmarie, Shah Alam, Selangor, facility. Pricing for the Solo 1C starts at a special pre-launch…
2025 Yadea RS20 e-scooter for Malaysia, RM4,998
For the urban electric scooter (e-scooter) market in Malaysia, there is the 2025 Yadea RS20, priced at RM4,998. Eligible for tax rebate under the MARiiCAS initiative, the RS20’s pricing does not include road tax and insurance and is available at…
Nio to enter Singapore with Wearnes Automotive as partner – Firefly EV launching in 2026; Malaysia next?
Nio today officially announced it would sell its first-ever right-hand drive model, the Firefly EV, in Singapore. In an official release, the Chinese automaker said it is partnering with Wearnes Automotive to sell the electric hatchback in the island country…
Volkswagen, Xpeng to expand on E/E architecture collaboration to ICE, plug-in hybrid vehicle platforms
Xpeng has announced that it will expand on its agreement with Volkswagen for the expansion of its electric and electronic architecture collaboration to include internal combustion engine and plug-in hybrid vehicle platforms to China, in addition to its work on…
Zeekr 7X launching in Malaysia on Aug 22 at KL Tower, customers invited for drive experience Aug 23-24
Zeekr Malaysia’s official social media channels have announced that the Zeekr 7X electric SUV will be launched at Kuala Lumpur Tower on August 22 2025. The post also mentions that interested members of the public will be able to get…
Renew comfort in your car with DK SCHWEIZER this Merdeka – RM150 discount with upholstery purchase
For many, the car is the second-largest investment after real estate, and so it makes sense to be as comfortable as possible in the vehicle. In conjunction with the upcoming 68th Merdeka Day this month, DK SCHWEIZER is giving back…
East-West Highway upgrades will be prioritised in Budget 2026, Gerik-Jeli stretch in focus – Nanta
The East-West Highway, in particular with the Gerik-Jeli stretch, is among the key priorities for the works ministry under the upcoming Budget 2026 that will be tabled later this year, works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has said, reported…
Xpeng P7 completes 24-hour endurance test – EV sets new distance record of 3,961 km, beats Xiaomi YU7
After a brief delay due to heavy rain, the Xpeng P7 has completed its 24-hour endurance test, achieving a distance of 3,961 km to set a new record. The attempt began on August 13 shortly after order taking for the…
Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition – ‘Batmobile’ produksi rasmi, dihasilkan hanya 300 unit di India, RM134k
Selain dari Ironman, Batman adalah satu lagi watak superhero yang tidak ‘dikurniakan’ kuasa luar biasa, sebaliknya super power yang digunakan untuk melawan penjahat adalah kekayaan yang membolehkan ia mencipta pelbagai senjata dan keperluan untuk berlawan. Namun Batman tidak mempunyai sut…
Hot Wheels Touch ‘n Go card – limited edition, RM25
Here’s another limited-edition Hot Wheels Touch ‘n Go NFC card, which you can find beginning today (August 15) at all Jaya Grocer outlets in Peninsular Malaysia for RM25. Unlike last year’s edition, which was known to be limited to 2,000…
Leapmotor CKD plans in Malaysia on track – C10 by year end, B10 in 2026, 2,400 units a year target each
Leapmotor C10 In the first part of our interview with Stellantis ASEAN MD Isaac Yeo, the company’s regional chief declared Leapmotor as its main brand for Malaysia in the immediate future. Stellantis, and PSA before this, is synonymous with Peugeot,…
Bolt Business launched in Malaysia – centralised employee ride-hailing management; less messy claims
Ride-hailing company Bolt, which is headquartered in Estonia, has launched Bolt Business in Malaysia, which serves to provide companies with a more efficient way of managing employee travel. Available with no onboarding fees, Bolt Business’ centralised ride management dashboard and…
iCaur Malaysia launches 88,000-sq ft components hub in Shah Alam, shared with Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia
iCaur Malaysia has unveiled its 88,000-sq ft components hub located within Shah Alam’s Hicom Industrial Estate. Managed by Chery Corporate Malaysia, the centralised warehouse facility is shared with Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia and supports after-sales operations. The hub, which began…
Melaka JPJ seizes 7 luxury cars worth nearly RM6 mil, including Alphard driven by foreigner from KL-JB
The nationwide Ops Luxury crackdown on un-road taxed and uninsured luxury vehicles continues, and the Melaka road transport department (JPJ) has seized seven luxury vehicles with an estimated total value of nearly RM6 million between July 1 and 12, Bernama…
Perodua Flexiplan ‘agility’ financing by Maybank Islamic – lower DP, monthly; guaranteed RV, buyback
If you’ve heard of ‘agility’ financing, made popular by premium brands, and wondered if such flexible schemes would one day reach the mass market – here it is. Perodua and Maybank Islamic are partnering up to provide the country’s first…
Honda releases teaser video of new V3 motorcycle
A teaser video from Honda motorcycles shows its new V-three supercharged engine on the dynamometer. Initially shown during the 2024 EICMA show in Italy, the new V-three will become the base engine for a line-up of new motorcycle models. In…
SIS special number plate series released for Sultan Selangor’s silver jubilee – Aug 15-19 on JPJ eBid
There’s a new special plate series in town – SIS. The special plate series is being issued in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the reign of DYMM Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, the ninth Sultan of Selangor. SIS stands…
JPJ seizes another 104 vehicles for various traffic offences in Ops Luxury 3.0, bringing total to 258 cars
Following the success of its Ops Luxury in June and Ops Luxury 2.0 operation in late July, which resulted in the seizure of 101 and 53 luxury vehicles linked to various traffic offences, the road transport department (JPJ) has conducted…
Hyundai Motor Malaysia is Selangor FC’s official mobility partner for the 2025-2026 football season
Hyundai Motor Malaysia has announced that it is Selangor Football Club’s official mobility partner for the 2025-2026 football season in Malaysia, just hours before Selangor plays Johor Darul Ta’zim Football Club (official mobility partner: UMW Toyota Motor) tonight in the…
Bugatti Brouillard unveiled – one-off, coupé version of 1,600 PS 8.0 litre W16 quad-turbo Mistral
Bugatti has unveiled the Brouillard, a one-off creation from the French marque’s Programme Solitaire bespoke vehicles operation that is based in Berlin, Germany. Translating from French as ‘mist’, the Brouillard was named after Ettore Bugatti’s horse which was able to…
Authorities have to fix all potholes reported via the MyJalan mobile app within 24 hours – Ahmad Maslan
The works ministry says that all potholes reported via the MyJalan mobile app have to be fixed within 24 hours. According to deputy works minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, the reported issue would have to be resolved within that time…
They don’t make them like they used to? 1993 Proton Wira in NCAP-style crash test is a grim safety reminder
This is not an easy piece to write although the premise is simple. Old cars are simply not safe for you and your family. They come nowhere near to modern crash safety standards and any new car, even the cheapest…
2025 MG4 gets rounded styling under pressure to improve China sales; semi-solid-state battery in Sept
Those familiar with the current MG4 might have gotten quite a bit of a shock looking at the new one that’s just been launched in China. The hatchback’s sporty, jutting design has been replaced by a more rounded look that…
JPJ to confiscate commercial vehicles of companies found employing foreign drivers, effective immediately
According to a report by Bernama the road transport department (JPJ) will confiscate vehicles owned by companies and licensed operators that employ foreigners to drive commercial vehicles, effective August 7, 2025. JPJ senior director of enforcement Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan…
Hap Seng no longer a smart EV dealer in Malaysia – smart sales network down to 10 outlets nationwide
An online look-up of automotive dealer Hap Seng on Facebook will now reveal that the firm is no longer a dealer for smart electric vehicles in Malaysia. The company’s Facebook page for the EV brand has been renamed to be…
Donald Trump says semiconductor imports will face a tariff of about 100%, unless companies build in the US
United States president Donald Trump has said a tariff of about 100% will be imposed on semiconductor ships imported from countries not producing in America or planning to do so, reports Reuters. On Wednesday (August 6, 2025), Trump told reporters…
Volkswagen Touareg to be discontinued with no successor – replaced by Tayron; ID.5 EV also axed
The third-generation Volkswagen Touareg may have only been launched in Malaysia last year, but globally the nameplate already looks to be headed the way of the dodo. Autocar reports that the mass market-badged premium SUV is set to be discontinued…
Honda Malaysia August 2025 promo – CR-V up to RM15k off, HR-V facelift RM6k, City RM8k, Civic RM7k
It’s National Day month, and Honda Malaysia is welcoming the 68th Merdeka with its ‘Proud. United. Rewarded’ promo that is available for the entire month of August 2025. The available offers are for 2025 model year Honda models that are…
Jaecoo J5, Omoda C9 PHEV teased for Malaysia – public preview at Desa Park City on August 21 to 24
It looks like Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia still has some big new launches planned, despite already debuting the Jaecoo J7 PHEV and J8 over the past eight months. The company is holding the Omoda & Jaecoo Carnival at Desa Park…
Tata chief financial officer P.B. Balaji to replace Adrian Mardell as Jaguar Land Rover CEO from Nov 2025
Jaguar Land Rover has announced the appointment of P.B. Balaji as its chief executive officer, effective November 2025. This follows the group’s announcement last week that outgoing CEO Adrian Mardell will be leaving JLR after three years as CEO and…
2025 Harley-Davidson line-up – updated and improved
It was with some trepidation paultan.org attended the 2025 Harley-Davidson D.R.T. (Dirt. Road. Track.) at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit (SIC). The last time we rode the range of H-D Softtails in Antequera, Spain, just days before Covid-19 changed the…
Over 80% of road accidents caused by driver behaviour rather than bad road conditions – Nanta
Over 80% of road accidents in Malaysia are caused by driver behaviour rather than poor road conditions, works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has said, according to a report by the Malay Mail. “Based on Malaysian Institute of Road…
2025 Keeway XDV180 EVO in Malaysia, RM9,388
New entry to the Malaysian adventure scooter market is the 2025 Keeway XDV180, priced at RM9,388 recommended retail. Now available at all authorised Mforce dealerships nationwide, the XDV180 EVO comes in three colour options – Grey, Black and White –…
Bridgestone Turanza 6 launched in Malaysia – flagship touring tyre improves on T005A, suitable for EVs too
Bridgestone Malaysia has launched the Bridgestone Turanza 6, the brand’s flagship touring tyre that effectively replaces the Turanza T005A that we first tested in 2018. The well-balanced T005A has been a popular OE pick, factory-fitted on cars from the Perodua…
2025 QJMotor SRV600V launched in Malaysia, RM33.8k
Officially launched in Malaysia is the 2025 QJMotor SRV600V cruiser, priced at RM33,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are three colour options – Silver, Sky Black (Matte) and Night Black – while a two-year…
2025 Porsche 911 facelift sampled in Chiang Mai – new GTS with hybrid tech, a step in the right direction?
The roads surrounding the twin peaks of Doi Suthep and Doi Pui in Chiang Mai, Thailand are lovely to drive on, offering a mix of technical corners and elevation changes. With the right car, tackling the route that circles around…
Toyota Yaris Cross receives 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating – Perodua Nexis D66B coming?
The ASEAN Toyota Yaris Cross has had something of a quiet existence since it was revealed back in 2023, but more than two years later, it has finally been crash tested by ASEAN NCAP. The B-segment SUV has received a…
JPJ eBid: QDD and SJM number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that QDD and SJM are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Sarawak’s latest running number series is ‘QDD’, and it opens for tender on August 7….
2026 Suzuki GSX-R1000R M6 revealed, commemorating 40 years of the GSX-R superbike
After four decades of the Suzuki GSX-R superbike, the latest iteration is now released, the 2026 Suzuki GSX-R1000R M6. Drawing on 15 FIM Endurance World Championship titles, the GSX-R1000R is now fully compliant with the latest emissions and noise regulations….
JPJ eBid: VPP and JYG number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that VPP and JYG are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. WP Kuala Lumpur’s latest running number series is ‘VPP’, and it opens for tender on…
KTM adds two extra ETS KL Sentral-Padang Besar services for upcoming PH and school holiday season
KTM has announced the addition of two extra ETS train services for the upcoming holiday season, which will include public holidays (Merdeka Day, Maulidur Rasul and Hari Malaysia, plus the bonus September 15 date announced by the PM recently) and…
Lettenbichler triumphs at 2025 Red Bull Romaniacs
After an intense week of racing in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, Manuel “Mani” Lettenbichler triumphed at the 2025 Red Bull Romaniacs off-road race. Riding a KTM 300 EXC, Lettenbichler repeated the success of his 2024 campaign, rewarding himself with a sixth…
Maxim announces it has APAD’s approval to continue operations in Malaysia, to ensure all drivers have EVP
Following InDrive’s announcement earlier today that it has officially received confirmation from the transport ministry (MoT) and the land public transport agency (APAD) that it could continue operations in Malaysia, ride-hailing provider Maxim has announced the same. In a statement,…
Wuling Cortez Darion MPV shown at GIIAS 2025 – EV and PHEV, up to 1,000 km combined hybrid range
Wuling has unveiled the Cortez Darion duo of MPVs at the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), these models will be offered in battery-electric (EV) as well as plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants. This marks the return of the Cortez…
Honda N-One e: revealed – kei EV based on Super EV Concept, 270 km WLTP range, to be sold globally?
Teased earlier this month, the Honda N-One e: has been revealed in Japan, bringing the electric powertrain of the N-Van e: to a passenger car. Notably, this little tyke forms the basis of the Super EV Concept that made its…
Police announce 16 major roads in KL are expected to be affected by traffic diversions due to July 26 rally
With the ‘Turun Anwar’ rally taking place this Saturday (July 26, 2025), the police have announced that several major roads in Kuala Lumpur are expected to be affected by traffic diversions tomorrow. As reported by The Star and NST, acting…
2025 Harley-Davidson cruiser range official launch at Art of Speed Malaysia, pricing starts from RM119,900
In conjunction with the 2025 Art of Speed at MAEPS, Serdang, Selangor, the 2025 Harley-Davidson (H-D) cruiser range had its official Malaysian launch, with pricing starting from RM119,900. This year’s line-up comprises of the Street Bob (RM119,900), Heritage Classic (RM143,900),…
2025 Moda Shifter 400X Malaysia launch, RM23,888
New entry into the Malaysian scooter market is the 2025 Moda Shifter 400X, priced at RM23,888 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Two colour options are offered, Ninja Black and Ultra White, with stock available at any Moda dealership. Assembled…
GALERI: Art of Speed 2025 pamer pelbagai kenderaan ubah suai dan modifikasi, dalam dan luar negara
Tahun ini Art of Speed (AOS) kembali lagi dengan berlangsung di Malaysia Agro Exposition Park, Serdang (MAEPS) hari ini dan esok bermula 10 pagi hingga 7 malam melibatkan pelbagai aktiviti untuk pelbagai golongan. Daripada tiga dewan utama yang terlibat, Dewan…
iCar V27 spied without camouflage – EREV off-roader to be brand’s largest model; to debut in Q4 2025
Spy images of the iCar (we know the brand as iCaur in Malaysia) V27 without camouflage have been revealed by Inside China Auto on X/Twitter, offering a better look at the exterior details of the SUV that was teased in…
Loke instructs KTM, RapidKL to continue services on July 26 despite protest against government
You may have seen a notice purportedly issued by KTM circulating on social media today, informing of a service termination at the Bank Negara and Kuala Lumpur stations tomorrow from 9am to 5pm, with Komuter trains supposedly not stopping at…
Nissan Kicks e-Power Impul Edition now in Malaysian showrooms – RM8.5k styling package, 18-inch alloys
Unveiled at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 in May, which is also when the order books were opened for it, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced that the Nissan Kicks e-Power Impul Edition is finally in showrooms and ready for…
2025 Proton X50 facelift launched – major redesign, 181 PS 1.5L turbo 4-cyl, RM4k rebate, from RM86k
We’ve seen spyshots of the car since 2023 and have seen it uncovered and up close for the better part of two months now. Now, finally, the facelifted Proton X50 has been launched in Malaysia, and with that comes the…
Geely Starray EM-i ASEAN debut at GIIAS – first RHD unit with Proton eMas 7 interior, in Malaysia soon?
Weeks after Geely confirmed the Starray EM-i global name for the Galaxy Starship 7, the plug-in hybrid SUV has now made its ASEAN debut – in right-hand-drive form, no less – at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Bearing…
Malaysian fuel prices July 2025 week 4 – all unchanged
It is Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the finance ministry has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week, of July 24 to 30, 2025. This…
PACE 2025: Mercedes-Benz StarFest – event-exclusive offers, exceptional deals on certified pre-owned cars
The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2025, which is co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, is currently ongoing at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). From 9am to 7pm on both July 19 and 20, head on over to…
PACE 2025: Finance your EV or ICE vehicle with RHB, enjoy low interest rates from 2.1% per annum
The benefits of electric vehicles are myriad, not least through the savings which are otherwise expended in fuel, however the purchase of a vehicle remains one of largest financial commitments one will make. Financing is therefore a significant reality in…
PACE 2025: Mercedes-Benz #MyMercedesRewards deals via Hap Seng Star; new G580 EV on display
The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2025 is in full swing, currently happening at Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from 9am to 7pm. One of the big displays at the show is the Mercedes-Benz booth, organised by Hap Seng…
PACE 2025: Get a RM8k Thule adventure kit with the GWM Tank 300 – first showing of updated Wey 80 MPV
The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), which is co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank is going at full swing at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). As usual, visitors can expect plenty of great deals on new and pre-owned…
Gerik bus crash: report finds bus reached 117.6 km/h; excessive speed among factors identified in incident
A preliminary report by a special task force within the transport ministry has identified multiple factors which contributed to the bus crash in Gerik that claimed 15 lives. The report highlighted that the incident was not solely due to technical…
2025 Proton Saga MC3: pair of them spied on highway
Another day, another round of spyshots of the upcoming 2025 Proton Saga MC3 – this time thanks to reader J Phuah, who saw a pair of them on a highway. Nothing much we haven’t already seen before, although a frontal…
PACE 2025: Get up to RM10,000 off Carro Certified pre-owned cars, plus win more than RM100,000 in prizes!
The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, is happening this weekend at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) on July 19 and 20, from 9am to 7pm. This is the place to be for…
PACE 2025: Award-winning Volkswagen Touareg R-Line now fr RM399,990 – 3.0 V6, 4MOTION, Dynaudio
The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2025, co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, is happening this weekend, July 19-20, at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), running from 9am to 7pm on both days. The best deals on new…
BYD Atto 2 EV to be launched in Malaysia on July 24
After hinting at a new model arrival via a couple of teaser posts earlier this month, BYD Cars Malaysia has officially revealed the identity of the next vehicle it will launch, and as surmised, it’s the BYD Atto 2, complete…
2026 Mazda CX-5 has a large touchscreen and a lot fewer physical controls due to customer preference
Mazda recently revealed the third-generation CX-5, which brings with it some notable changes from the outgoing model. New exterior aside, the interior of the C-segment SUV has been overhauled and comes with a lot fewer physical controls than before –…
Top 20 brands in June 2025 – Perodua, Proton, Toyota, Honda, Jaecoo top five; 5 China brands make the list
The road transport department’s (JPJ) June numbers are out, and positions one to seven are unchanged from May – Perodua (22,328 units, its lowest monthly sales so far this year), Proton (10,638), Toyota (9,946), Honda (4,495), Jaecoo (1,609), BYD (1,045)…
Top 20 EV brands in June 2025 – BYD leads, Proton eMas back in 2nd, beating Tesla; Chery, BMW in top 5
As it was in May, June saw BYD retain its position as Malaysia’s best selling EV brand, with data from the road transport department (JPJ) revealing 1,045 units from the brand being registered last month. Proton sold 604 units, which…
PACE 2025: Get up close and personal with the iconic BMW R1300GS adventure bike, enjoy accessory deals
Not long to go until the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, returns – the 2025 instalment is happening in just a week’s time on July 19 and 20 at Setia City Convention Centre…
PACE 2025: Mercedes-Benz Starfest at Hap Seng Star – plenty of exceptional deals, event-exclusive offers
There’s just over a week to go before the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), which is co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, makes its way back to the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), with the event set to take…
Top 20 cars in June 2025 – Bezza, Axia on top; Saga overtakes Myvi; Jaecoo J7 outsells Corolla Cross
JPJ has released the latest vehicle registration data for June 2025, so here’s the top 20 best-selling models last month and cumulatively for the first six months of this year, which completes the first half of 2025. Of course, the…
PACE 2025: Check out the facelifted Hyundai Tucson, now available as a hybrid with updated looks and tech
We’re just a week away from the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) – co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank – which returns to the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) on July 19 and 20 from 9am to 7pm. As…
PACE 2025: Meet the Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology, the EV G-Class with 1,164 Nm, G-Turn
We’re just over a week away from the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), which returns to the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from July 19-20, 2025, 9am to 7pm daily. Co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, PACE 2025 is…
PACE 2025: Enjoy exclusive benefits when you apply for EV financing through RHB’s new online portal!
What’s better than making one smart decision? Two smart decisions! Now that you’ve chosen the perfect Electric Vehicle as your ride, finance it with RHB’s Green Financing, that will reward your decision with low rates and a car care membership!…
2025 Chery Tiggo Cross launched in Malaysia – Turbo variant at RM88,800, Hybrid at RM99,800; ADAS std
2025 Chery Tiggo Cross 1.5 Hybrid CSH At long last, the Chery Tiggo Cross has been officially launched in Malaysia. This comes following two previews – first at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow and a second time near the end of…
BMW Motorrad updates colours and options for 2025
2025 BMW Motorrad R1300 GS Racingred A range of colour and option updates for certain models in BMW Motorrad’s 2025 lineup. The biggest change is the omission of using a key to unlock the navigation module, with electric unlocking now…
Trump reimposes 25% tariffs on Malaysian-made goods to the US, although semiconductors exempted
The on-again, off-again Trump tariffs on foreign-made goods are now back on again, as US president Donald Trump will reinstate a 25% tariff on products produced in Malaysia from August 1, Malay Mail has reported. In a letter sent to…
PACE 2025: Experience the new BMW 218 Gran Coupé Sport and enjoy attractive launch pricing and rebates
Less than two weeks to go before the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) – co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank – returns for its 2025 instalment at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) on July 19 and 20 from…
Proton sold 11,069 units in June – 1H 2025 sales down 2% to 72,156, but market share improves to 20.7% est
Proton has reported sales of 11,069 units in June 2025, which is a slight year-on-year increase from the 10,999 units it did in the same month last year. June completes the first half of the year, and the 1H 2025…
Jaecoo J5 petrol to make UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed – 1.6T, first deliveries later this year
The Jaecoo J5 has had a bit of a slow roll out since its reveal in China back in October. In the months after, we’ve seen the car a number of times – including an electric version – but details…
Road diversions to be carried out July 8-11 for ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting – list of affected roads in KL
Road diversions in Kuala Lumpur will be carried out in stages from July 8 to 11, in conjunction with the 58th ASEAN foreign ministers meeting and related meetings, Bukit Aman traffic enforcement and investigation department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd…
2025 Honda Vario 125 new colours, RM7,268 price
2025 Honda Vario 125 Blue Getting two new colour schemes in Malaysia is the 2025 Honda Vario 125 scooter, with pricing unchanged from 2024 at RM7,268. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration and the 2025 Vario scooter…
2025 Proton X50 facelift open for booking – early birds get RM1,000 cash rebate; prices only at launch
The 2025 Proton X50 facelift (or all-new, according to Proton) is now open for booking. First 10,000 customers will also receive a RM1,000 cash rebate, exclusive “Gempak Deal” that will be revealed at the official launch, as well as a…
PACE 2025: Mercedes-Benz C350e, E350e, GLC350e – get a PHEV with up to RM50k #MyMercedesRewards
We’re now just two weeks away from the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, which returns to its home at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) on July 19 and 20 from 9am to…
BYD Cars Malaysia teases something new – Atto 2?
BYD Sime Motors looks like it could be introducing a new BYD model in Malaysia in the near future, with the company putting out a “coming soon” teaser post on its BYD Cars Malaysia Instagram page. There’s no real clue…
VIDEO: Jalan Ke Kebenaran – sebuah filem Carro
Sesetengah urus niaga kereta terasa seperti perniagaan gelap di lorong belakang. Anda pasti tahu tentangnya – perbualan berbisik-bisik, pertemuan di bumbung tempat letak kereta, dan perasaan ada kemungkinan anda akan ditipu. Terutama sekali apabila anda membeli dari sumber yang tidak…
Jaecoo J8 to launch in Malaysia on July 18 – 2WD five-seater and AWD six-seater variants, from RM195k est
The Jaecoo J8 is set to be officially launched in Malaysia on July 18, Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia has announced in a Facebook post. The confirmed launch date comes after the D-segment SUV was shown in a number of previews, most…
Chery Tiggo Cross price in Malaysia – from RM80,xxx?
With the 2025 Chery Tiggo Cross previewed in Malaysia last month, it now appears that bookings for the compact SUV are now being taken, as indicated in this (now deleted) Facebook post by a Chery sales advisor. Previewed in two…
JPJ says it will blacklist foreign motorists for unpaid AWAS summonses starting from this month
The warning issued by the road transport department (JPJ) to blacklist those who fail to settle any compoundable summonses within a stipulated period isn’t just limited to Malaysian motorists. It was earlier announced that motorists issued with AWAS summonses will…
2025 Hyundai Staria in Malaysia – 8-yr warranty, 10-seater priced from RM180k; 7-seater is RM90k cheaper
Launched alongside the new Santa Fe and facelifted Tucson is the updated Staria, the last of Hyundai Motor Malaysia’s (HMY) three-strong debut lineup. Unlike the other two, the MPV is the recipient of only very mild tweaks, but it’s still…
2026 Mazda CX-5 teased ahead of July 10 premiere
Undeterred by the leak last month, Mazda has teased its forthcoming third-generation CX-5, set to debut just next week on July 10. A series of shadowy images confirm the veracity of the initial photo, showing the SUV’s mild redesign. Clear…
2025 Honda CBR150R CyberRoar Special Edition enters Malaysian sportsbike market – RM14,399
Now in Malaysia is the 2025 Honda CBR150R CyberRoar Special Edition sportsbike, priced at RM14,399. Coming in a limited prodcution run of only 250 units, with pricing excluding road tax, insurance and registration, ad including a two-year or 20,000 km…
Nissan e-Power next-gen hybrid launches in Qashqai – up to 1,200 km WLTP range, more power, less noise
After a worryingly long lull in new product launches, Nissan seems to have rediscovered its mojo. Hot on the heels of the new Leaf is the third generation of the company’s pioneering e-Power hybrid system, which made its debut in…
Works ministry only gets half of the RM4 billion that is needed to repair all roads in Malaysia – Ahmad Maslan
While the works ministry (KKR) has stated that RM4 billion is required to repair all damaged roads in the country, it has only received nearly half of that amount due to limitations faced by the government, said deputy works minister…
Toyota GR86 as JPJ’s new ronda car? No, just a safety car for Super GT Malaysia Festival this weekend
Super GT is back in Malaysia this weekend, kicking off today at Sepang International Circuit and running until Sunday, June 28. It seems that everyone is excited for the return of Japan’s top sports car race series – so much…
No road closures in Kuala Lumpur for ASEAN foreign ministers meeting on July 8-11 – Fahmi Fadzil
Unlike the 46th ASEAN Summit held in May, there will be no road closures in Kuala Lumpur for the upcoming ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AFMM) and related meetings that will be held in the capital this July 8 to 11….
My50 pass renewals can be done via Touch ‘n Go eWallet fr July 1 – TNG Enhanced NFC card required
Prasarana and Touch ‘n Go have announced that the My50 monthly unlimited travel pass can be activated and renewed through the Touch ‘n Go eWallet mobile application from July 1 this year. This is part of the Malaysian government’s direction…
Mercedes-AMG Concept AMG GT XX – EV GT 4-Door replacement with over 1,360 PS, 850 kW DC charging
This, if you can believe it, will be entering Mercedes-Benz showrooms in the not-too-distant future. You’re looking at Mercedes-AMG’s new Concept AMG GT XX which, as the name suggests, will preview a production version of the AMG GT 4-Door‘s successor….
PACE 2025 takes place this July 19-20 at SCCC – great deals on premium cars, RM3,000 worth of vouchers
Yes, folks, the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) is back, with the 2025 edition – which is co-sponsored by Carro – set to take place this July 19-20 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), running from 9am to…
2025 Chery Tiggo Cross previewed in Malaysia – July launch, sub-RM100k, CKD, 1.5 turbo/hybrid variants
Chery Malaysia today previewed the Tiggo Cross to members of the media – you saw the 1.5 Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) version at last month’s Malaysia Autoshow 2025; now we bring you more photos of that as well as the…
Witness the Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology in action at Raintree Plaza, TRX from June 27-29
The Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology was launched earlier today and is the star of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s luxury showcase taking place at Raintree Plaza, The Exchange TRX from June 27-29, 2025. LINK: Book your slot to ensure priority access and…
2025 Proton Saga MC3 confirmed to get ADAS – new exterior and interior also on, plus huge tech upgrade
Render by Theophilus Chin Buried in Proton’s vendor collaboration press release yesterday were mentions of future products that will be launched starting this year, including the national carmaker’s new AMA platform for entry-level vehicles. Most notable was the seemingly innocuous…
GAC Emkoo in Malaysia – CKD local assembly commences in Segambut plant, to debut in Q3 2025
Distributor of GAC vehicles in Malaysia, WTC Automotif (WTCA) has announced that local assembly of the GAC Emkoo has started at the Segambut assembly plant, ahead of its planned market introduction in the third quarter of this year. This makes…
Border Control seizes RM90k worth of smuggled diesel
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle out 3,500 litres of subsidised diesel worth an estimated RM90,000, Bernama reports. A Monday 8am operation at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security…
DBKL aims for 70% of city residents to use public transport by 2040 via growth of transit zones – report
Amidst today’s launch of the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan (PTKL) 2040, described by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the Kuala Lumpur City Hall‘s (DBKL) most comprehensive plan ever, mayor Maimunah Sharif has said that the plan aims for…
2025 Hyundai Staria previewed in Malaysia – 7-seater is back, 10-seater still available; 2.2D, July 2 launch
One of the few bright spots of Hyundai’s rather dismal Malaysian sales of late was the Staria. Since being reintroduced in budget-friendly ten-seater form back in 2022, the MPV had been selling steadily and has now become a fixture on…
Motorcyclists not allowed to enter Udini Underpass on Jalan Masjid Negeri in Penang – new signage installed
Additional signage prohibiting motorcyclists from entering the Udini Underpass on Jalan Masjid Negeri in Penang have been installed, according to a Facebook post by Seri Delima memeber of the Penang state legislative assembly Connie Tan. The additional signposts and road…
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 debuts – 325 PS, 420 Nm; fastest production VW on the Nurburgring
Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the original Volkswagen Golf GTI going on sale in Germany in 1976 following its world premiere in 1975. To celebrate the occasion, the German automaker is presenting the new Golf GTI Edition 50,…
2025 Proton X50 facelift spied with reduced front camo revealing clear look of Binyue L inspired face
A prototype 2025 Proton X50 facelift has been sighted with a revised front camo that’s thinner on the disguise, revealing a new front face that seems inspired by the Geely Binyue L. These new spyshots were posted to the paultan.org…
TNB new electricity tariff calculation from July 2025
TNB has announced the new electricity tariffs from July 2025. There has been a major change in how the bill is calculated for domestic users which we will be covering in this story. There are five components or “charges” to…
Indian Motorcycle Malaysia official brand launch
Being re-introduced into Malaysia is Indian Motorcycle, during a brand launch event in Petaling Jaya. Indian Motorcycle was previously distributed under Naza, and for a short time under another distributor, before landing with current Malaysian distributor Spirit Lake Motor. Shown…
Geely Galaxy A7 detailed: “global” PHEV sedan with AI hybrid system, 2.67 L/100 km, Proton version coming?
Revealed earlier this month, the Geely Galaxy A7 has been given a proper debut in China, described as a “global family sedan.” With the event came some official details about the plug-in hybrid powertrain, which has been upgraded over the…
Big changes to domestic TNB bill structure – no more tiered rates, base tariff up by 13.64% from July 1, 2025
The way residential users will be charged for electricity in Malaysia is set to undergo a major change, with the energy commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga, or ST) having announced earlier today that the base electricity tariff in Peninsular Malaysia will be…
Peugeot 2008 facelift spied in Malaysia – launch soon?
The updated Peugeot 2008 has been sighted in Malaysia, courtesy of images posted to the Peugeot Citroen Club Malaysia Facebook page, depicting the trade plate-wearing vehicle parked at what appears to be a highway rest stop. This would appear to…
MG Malaysia mid-year deals – MG5 sedan gets RM7k off, MG4 EV with up to 12 months of free instalments
MG Motor Malaysia is having a mid-year promotion featuring the MG5 and MG4 models. The MG5 is a C-segment sedan with a B-segment price (MG Malaysia calls it a B) while the MG4 is a sharp-suited EV in a sea…
Ferrari reportedly delays plans for its second EV to 2028 at the earliest due to poor consumer demand
According to a report by Reuters, Ferrari has delayed plans for its second electric vehicle (EV) due to a lack of demand for high-performance luxury EVs. Sources close to the matter told the news outlet that the brand’s second EV…
Volvo ES90 EV coming to Malaysia sometime in early 2026 – new S90 facelift sedan not in the plans
The Volvo ES90, which was revealed in March, has been slated for Malaysia, with the all-electric sedan set to make its way here sometime in early 2026. However, unlike the SUV equivalent, with the new EX90 and facelifted XC90 offering…
2026 Mazda CX-5 – third-gen SUV gets leaked before debut; evolutionary design change; hybrid tech
An image that purportedly shows the third-generation Mazda CX-5 has surfaced on the CocheSpias forum, with the Instagram page of Car Design News cited as the original source. Closely resembling camouflaged prototypes spotted during testing, the all-new CX-5’s proportions and…
Ford Ranger Super Duty specs revealed – 209 PS/600 Nm 3.0L V6 diesel, 1.9 tonne payload, from RM230k
Ford talked a very big game about its new Ranger Super Duty in April, but it did not release much in the way of specs, preferring to disclose them later in the year. Well, that time has come, and it’s…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N teased ahead of Goodwood reveal
This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed will take place July 10-13, and besides Honda’s Super EV Concept, the world will also see the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N for the first time. Teased here, the second zero-emissions N car will be…
Xpeng G7 EV SUV – longer than G6, LiDAR-less Level 3 autonomous, 3 Turing AI chips, up to 702 km CLTC
This is the new Xpeng G7 EV SUV, a longer-than-G6 Tesla Model Y– and Zeekr 7X-fighter that’s just opened for pre-sale in China from 235,800 yuan (RM139k), as reported by Car News China, which also posted these photos. Measuring 4,892…
Roslan Abdullah appointed as GWM Malaysia’s COO
Roslan Abdullah has been appointed as chief operating officer (COO) of Great Wall Motor Malaysia. He assumes the new role after having stepped down from his position as deputy chief executive officer of Proton earlier this month. Roslan joined Proton…
Kejara driving license demerit point system has failed, needs complete overhaul to address loopholes – Loke
The Kejara driving license demerit points system has failed and needs to be overhauled, said Malaysian transport minister Anthony Loke. While the Kejara demerit points system continues to be active, the system has not been functioning as intended. This is…
Use of speed limit devices on all heavy vehicles in Malaysia to be fully mandatory by next year – Loke
The transport ministry has announced that the use of speed limit device (SLD) will be mandatory for all heavy vehicles in Malaysia, with enforcement set to begin on October 1 for all heavy vehicles registered after January 1, 2015. For…
Renate Noessler appointed as Audi, Volkswagen co-MD in Malaysia, succeeding Denyu Bostandzhiev
Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) has announced the appointment of Renate Noessler as the managing director of PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) and Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM). Together with co-managing director Kurt Leitner, Noessler will steer PHSAM and the Audi brand,…
New Energy Asia launched – joint venture to distribute EV charging equipment in Malaysia, ASEAN markets
New Energy Asia (NEA) has been formed as a joint venture between Hicom Engineering and Hangzhou Flash Charging (HFC) for the distribution rights to charging equipment in the Malaysian and Asean markets. Hangzhou Flash Charging (HFC) is a subsidiary of…
PLUS, Yinson GreenTech to develop retail/EV fast charging hub – Seremban RSA ready by 2027
PLUS Malaysia and Yinson GreenTech Malaysia (YGT), through their respective subsidiaries Terra PLUS and Green EV Charge, have announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to develop and operate integrated retail and electrical vehicle charging hubs at selected locations…
Chery to surpass five million vehicle exports in June, plans to establish manufacturing base in Hong Kong
Chery has announced that it will become the first Chinese automaker to surpass the five million vehicle export mark this month, around June 20, reported Car News China. The announcement comes as the Wuhu-based carmaker made its Hong Kong debut…
WCE: Kutipan tol di Persimpangan SKVE-Persimpangan KESAS dilaksana mulai 13 Jun 2025
West Coast Expressway (WCE) telah mengumumkan bahawa kutipan tol bagi Jajaran Seksyen 2, yang menghubungkan Persimpangan Bertingkat Lebuhraya Lembah Klang Selatan (SKVE) ke Persimpangan Bertingkat Lebuhraya Shah Alam (KESAS), akan bermula jam 12.01 tengah malam ini, 13 Jun 2025 (Jumaat)….
2025 BMW Motorrad R 1300 RT for Malaysia – five model variants, pricing starts from RM167,000
Officially launched in Malaysia is the 2025 BMW Motorrad R 1300 RT, with pricing starting at RM167,000. The RM167,000 price tag is for the Alpine White model variant, while the Triple Black Blackstorm Metallic model is priced at RM170,000 dan…
2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe review – first 2GC did better than expected; easy win for second-gen F74?
I was wrong about the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe. When the original 2GC was launched in Malaysia in 2020, this writer thought: Who would buy a small BMW sedan that isn’t a 3 Series? And one that’s nowhere as…
Top 20 cars in May 2025 – Perodua Bezza, Axia, Myvi top 3; Toyota Vios and Honda City beat Proton S70
JPJ has released the latest vehicle registration data for May 2025, so here’s the top 20 best-selling models last month and cumulatively for the first five months of this year. Of course, the podium belongs to Perodua. Sales phenomenon Bezza…
Crashed bus did not have seat belts; cameras, seat belt buzzers may be made mandatory for buses – Loke
The recent bus accident that tragically killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students and injured 33 is still weighing heavily on the nation’s minds, and besides speed limiters, the transport ministry is looking into making on-board video cameras and…
Apple reveals iOS 26 – Liquid Glass design language; CarPlay to get new look, widgets, improved messaging
At Apple’s recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the tech giant revealed iOS 26 which will be rolled out to iPhones in fall this year (most likely in September). As previously reported, Apple has tweaked its iPhone software naming system to…
New Proton Saga MC3 set to launch Q4 this year
In what appears to be a Proton presentation slide posted to Facebook, the national carmaker looks set to launch the latest iteration of the Saga. This would be what’s likely to be the MC3 facelift, however the presentation slide shows…
Jalan Raja in KL to be partially closed from June 9-15
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has announced that Jalan Raja (the road that bisects the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Merdeka Square) will be partially closed on a trial basis from June 9-15. Specifically, the stretch that branches out…
Malaysian police Ops Lancar for Hari Raya Aidiladha
Starting today till June 9, Malaysian police will conduct Ops Lancar, focusing on traffic movement and road safety. According to Senior DCP Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri, director of Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department (JSPT) Bukit Aman, the operation…
FRU truck crash – JPJ opens investigation paper on lorry company involved; permit violations discovered
According to a report by Bernama, the road transport department (JPJ) has opened an investigation paper on the lorry company involved in recent fatal accident which claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel in Teluk Intan, Perak….
Sime Motors launches new Denza showroom in OKR
Sime Motors has expanded its network of Denza dealerships with the opening of a new showroom located in Old Klang Road. Spanning 8,165 square feet, the new facility features a display area capable of accommodating six vehicles as well as…
Denza brings a new era of premium electric mobility to Old Klang Road – showroom exclusive deals
A new era of premium electric mobility lands, as Denza opens its new location in Old Klang Road. More than merely a showroom, the new Denza location is the latest destination for the electrified lifestyle. Peruse the modern customer lounge,…
KTMB gains 2 new ETS train sets, operational in 2026
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has received two of 10 Electric Train Service (ETS) train sets as part of an acquisition exercise worth RM400 million, and these are expected to be gradually deployed for operation from next year, Bernama has…
Neta restructuring operations in Malaysia – aftersales to continue, direct sales to replace dealer network
Neta Auto Malaysia has posted an official announcement on its Facebook page stating that the company is restructuring. Three weeks ago, it refuted reports of its parent company Hozon Auto entering bankruptcy. “Intro Synergy Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Neta…
Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition revealed for Europe – aesthetic upgrades; limited to just 40 units
The current, sixth-generation (FL5) Honda Civic Type R will no longer be sold in Europe after 2025, as it doesn’t comply with the stricter Euro 6e-bis emissions standard that is set to come into effect in early 2026. To mark…
Subaru teases new WRX-like car – TMS debut in Oct
According to Japan’s CarWatch, Subaru will present a new model at this year’s Japan Mobility Show that takes place in late October. During a recent media session on the sidelines of the Super Taikyu series at Fuji Speedway, the automaker…
Prasarana ordered to enhance safety at LRT stations
The ministry of transport has ordered Prasarana to enhance safety measures in place at all light rail transit (LRT) stations, including the installation of passenger safety doors, reported New Straits Times. This is to prevent a recurrence of incidents such…
McLaren 750S Le Mans debuts – celebrates brand’s 30th anniversary of winning 24-hour race; 50 units
With the 24 Hours of Le Mans coming up soon, McLaren has decided to release a special edition of its 750S to commemorate its victory at the historic endurance race 30 years ago on June 18, 1995. At the time,…
Proton eMas 5 spotted testing before Q4 2025 launch
After its preview at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow, the Proton eMas 5 has now been spotted undergoing testing on public roads. Spotted by paultan.org reader Amar in Melaka, the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) is seen here with monochrome camouflage…
Delays on KTM Komuter, ETS routes – Kepong-Salak Selatan track upgrades to be completed on June 3
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has announced that the delays on the KTM Komuter and electric train service (ETS) as a result of the signal system migration works that began on May 30 are set to continue until today, June 3….
MINI JCW Aceman review – EV, SUV, hot hatch in one?
I begin with a question: is there a point in slapping a performance badge on an EV these days, when even in base form, so many of them boast sub-four second acceleration times? Will hallowed performance sub-brands of legacy carmakers…
GWM Malaysia launches new 3S centre in Melaka
GWM Malaysia has announced the launch of its new 3S showroom in Melaka to cater to customers in the state. With a built-up area of 3,949 square feet, the facility features a vehicle display area and customer lounge designed to…
Subaru Track Day 2025 – 185 Subaru owners in attendance at Petronas Sepang International Circuit
Subaru distributor Motor Image Malaysia held the Subaru Track Day 2025 event at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit on Sunday, where a total of 185 Subaru owners took to the circuit in their vehicles. The Subaru parade drive saw the…
Toyota GR Corolla to be built in the UK starting in 2026 – first production site for GR cars outside of Japan
Toyota has announced it will begin producing the GR Corolla in the United Kingdom starting in 2026. According to the Japanese automaker, preparations at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) actually began in 2024, with the first unit of the…
ECRL to reach 90% completion by December 2025
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is on schedule to reach 90% completion by December this year, reported Bernama. The 665 km-long rail infrastructure project had recorded progress at 82.45% as of April 2025, said Malaysia Rail Link (MRL)…
Perodua QV-E name and logo trademarked in Malaysia – name revealed for new EV launching this year?
Perodua has filed a trademark application for QV-E name and logo with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), as sighted by local automotive news site CarPlus. The QV-E logo sighted here wears blue accents, partially on the ‘Q’ and…
APAD revokes operating licence of the lorry company involved in fatal accident with FRU truck on May 13
The land public transport agency (APAD) has revoked the operating licence of the lorry company involved in the May 13 accident that claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel on Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan, Bernama reports….
Jeep Cherokee revived for sixth generation – all-new SUV to debut in late 2025 with hybrid powertrain
The Jeep Cherokee is back! After a three-year hiatus, the brand’s midsize SUV will enter its sixth generation, with a full debut set for late 2025. This adds another chapter to the Cherokee story, which temporarily ended when the fifth-generation…
Geely Galaxy E5/Proton eMas 7 battery withstands tank crush test, exceeding China testing standards
Geely has conducted a demonstration of the safety of its Golden Brick EV battery in a crush test, where the battery specified for the Galaxy E5 – twin to the Proton eMas 7 – is subjected to the weight of…
JPJ to enforce ban on heavy vehicles driving continuously on the fast lane – up to RM4k fine, jail
JPJ will step up enforcement of the ban on heavy vehicles driving continuously on the fast lane, focusing on goods vehicles (lorries) and public service vehicles such as buses. The road transport department said in a statement yesterday that this…
Alpine A390 debuts – tri-motor coupé-SUV with up to 470 hp; 89 kWh battery, up to 555 km range WLTP
Alpine has unveiled the A390, its latest electric model after the Renault R5-based A290. The A390 is the brand’s first SUV, and thus is aimed at the likes of the Porsche Macan and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Measuring 4,615…
2025 G87 BMW M2 CS debuts – 30 kg lighter; 3.0L twin-turbo I6 with 530 PS; 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds
After being displayed at this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the BMW M2 CS is now making its full debut. Based on the updated second-generation (G87) M2 that was revealed back in June 2024, the CS variant continues the grand…