Volvo Padel Open 2025 – Malaysia’s largest padel tournament is back, to be held this June 21-July 27
Following a highly successful inaugural outing last year, Volvo Car Malaysia is bringing back the Volvo Padel Open again this year, with the 2025 edition set to introduce new match formats and more categories as the brand continues to champion…
JPJ eBid: KGB and JYC number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that KGB and SJL are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Kedah’s latest running number series is ‘KGB’, and it opened for tender on May 24….
Gov’t will implement RON 95 subsidy rationalisation as planned, second half of 2025 roll-out – Amir Hamzah
The Madani government will implement the RON 95 subsidy rationalisation as planned, and it will be rolled out in the second half of this year, second finance minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said. The senator said that discussions about…
Geely Star Wish a.k.a. Proton eMas 5 will be launched in Thailand this year – below RM65k price mooted
The Geely Star Wish will be launched in Thailand this year. The five-door hatchback EV, which is called the Geome Xingyuan in China, will also come to Malaysia this year as the Proton eMas 5, as previewed at the recent…
Pusat R&D Proton di Hangzhou Bay, China gandakan tenaga kerja hujung 2025 untuk bangunkan model baru
Pusat Kajian dan Pembangunan Proton (PRDC) di China kini meraikan ulang tahun pertamanya selepas mula dibuka pada April tahun lalu. Terletak di Hangzhou Bay dalam perkarangan kawasan yang sama dengan Zhejiang Geely Holding (Geely), pusat itu menjadi pelengkap kepada kemudahan…
Malaysia tetap komited sasar sediakan 10,000 pengecas EV menjelang hujung 2025 – TPM
Oktober tahun lalu Kementerian Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri menegaskan bahawa ia akan terus mengekalkan sasaran untuk menyiapkan 10,000 pengecas EV di Malaysia menjelang tahun 2025, selari dengan sasaran yang telahpun diumumkan pada 2021 dalam Pelan Pembangunan Mobiliti Rendah Karbon 2021-2030…
Lotus Emira could gain V8 engine to replace V6 unit
Lotus could offer the Emira with an even larger engine than the supercharged petrol V6 unit that currently serves the model, reported Autocar. “We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8,” Geely CEO Feng Qingfeng was quoted as saying….
Aston Martin F1 teams up with Realme for GT 7 Dream Edition phone – launching May 27, multi-year deal
Car-themed phones are pretty rare these days and collaborations with Formula 1 teams are even rarer still. But Realme has done it with the forthcoming GT 7 Dream Edition, which has been developed together with the Aston Martin Aramco F1…
MINI John Cooper Works Track Day 2025 – signature go-kart feeling through immersive driving experiences
Today marks the start of the MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Track Day 2025 which not only serves to celebrate the new JCW models launched in Malaysia recently, but also commemorate the legacy of the JCW brand that is steeped…
KTM Komuter, ETS to have up to 50 min delays from May 24-26 – no service between Kepong, Salak South
Click to enlarge The ASEAN summit road closures kick off today in the Klang Valley as delegates arrive from across the region, so expect massive jams. Commuters have been urged to take public transport, but if your train is the…
Penang CM defends RM3.31 mil Toyota Camry fleet purchase, says it will reduce maintenance costs
Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow has justified the state government’s recent RM3.31 million purchase of 15 XV80 Toyota Camry 2.5V sedans for use by the administration, the New Straits Times reports. He said the ninth-gen Camry vehicles were acquired…
Volvo announces expanded partnership with Google – Gemini AI to replace current Assistant in brand’s cars
Volvo has announced an expanded partnership with Google that will see its vehicles be equipped with latter’s Gemini (formerly known as Bard) generative artificial intelligence chatbot – this was demonstrated at the recent Google I/O 2025. Gemini will replace the…
JPJ introduces new Malaysian driving licence card (LMM) design, but only for those driving overseas
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced that it has introduced a new version of the Malaysian driving licence (LMM), which comes with enhanced security features. The card form of the new LMM is being distributed in stages nationwide starting…
Pay your Carro Certified downpayment with SPayLater, get RM200 off – instalment up to 12 months!
Good news for anyone who plans to take advantage of Carro’s Car of the Month sale which offers up to RM15k off a special selection of cars. You can now enjoy an additional RM200 discount on top of all the…
Honda to scale back EV sales target/investments, to focus on hybrids – 13 next-gen HEVs due from 2027
Honda has announced that it is lowering its sales targets and scaling back on its investment plans for pure electric vehicles as part of a strategy realignment. The Japanese automaker said that the decision to do so was in light…
iCar V27 teased ahead of debut – EREV off-roader nicknamed the “Chinese G-Class/NEV Land Cruiser”
iCar (we know it as iCaur in Malaysia) CEO Su Jun recently took to Weibo to tease the V27, an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) that he nicknamed the “Chinese G-Class” or “new energy vehicle (NEV) Land Cruiser.” According to CarNewsChina,…
2025 Super GT Malaysia Festival at Sepang – UMWT, Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia as title sponsors
The upcoming 2025 Super GT Malaysia Festival will see UMW Toyota Motor and Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia present as title sponsors, as announced by event promoter and rights holder Haro Sports & Entertainment. To be held at the Petronas Sepang…
SYM ADXTG 400 dilancar secara rasmi untuk pasaran Malaysia – skuter 399 cc dengan pacuan akhir rantai
Skuter yang kami tunjukkan awal kepada anda bulan lalu, iaitu SYM ADXTG 400 kini dilancarkan secara rasmi untuk pasaran Malaysia, dijual pada harga RM29,888 tidak termasuk insurans. SYM memanggil skuter ini sebagai sebuah skuter dengan jatidiri adventure sebenar, membawa beberapa…
Honda e:N1 EV – 200 bookings in Malaysia before launch, confident will clear entire stock by end of year
Honda Malaysia says it received 200 bookings for the all-electric Honda e:N1 before the EV was officially introduced in Malaysia yesterday, priced at RM149,900 on-the-road without insurance. The company added that it expects to be able to clear its entire…
Neta Malaysia refutes principal company bankruptcy reports, says all local operations are unaffected
It’s been a rough few months for Neta, the struggling Chinese electric carmaker that’s been in the news plenty of times – and not for the right reasons. The bad publicity will not be welcome for its distributors in export…
QJMotor AX200S tiba di Malaysia – 175 cc, RM7,988
Bersama dengan SYM ADXTG 400, Mforce Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd turut melancarkan sebuah lagi skuter, iaitu daripada jenama QJMotor, AX200S. Ia ditawarkan dalam tiga warna iaitu coklat, biru dan kelabu, pada harga RM7,988 tidak termasuk insurans. Menggerakkan AX200S ini adalah…
JPJ stops foreign driving licence conversion
Effective May 19, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will stop allowing conversion of foreign driving licences to Malaysian licences. In a press statement, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said this is part of the government’s efforts and commitment to…
Honda e:N1 EV – CKD in Malaysia planned, but gov’t tax incentives need to be extended beyond 2027
Honda Malaysia has confidently expressed that it will be able to sell all its allocated volume of the fully-imported Honda e:N1 EV before the import duty and excise duty exemptions for CBU EVs ends on December 31 this year. The…
FRU truck crash: incident could have been avoided with proper Puspakom inspection – DPM Ahmad Zahid
Following a crash involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck that claimed the lives of nine FRU personnel, deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that such incidents could have been avoided if vehicle had undergone proper inspection…
2025 Xpeng P7 – 2nd-gen EV flagship sedan revealed
Having built cars since 2018, Xpeng has released its first second-generation model, the new P7. Set to replace its flagship P7i, this electric sedan looks even more futuristic than its predecessor, with shades of the Polestar 5 in its design….
Cycle & Carriage launches upgraded Mercedes-Benz Batu Caves – 2S centre with new retail brand presence
Cycle & Carriage has unveiled its newly upgraded Mercedes-Benz 2S centre located in Batu Caves, now featuring the latest retail brand presence that focuses on improving customer touchpoints, seamless digital integration and streamlined processes across the entire service and sales…
2025 Royal Enfield Bear 650 and Classic 650 launched in Malaysia, pricing starts from RM34,500
Royal Enfield Bear 650 Two Four Nine Getting its official launch at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 are the 2025 Royal Enfield Bear 650 and Royal Enfield Classic 650, with pricing starting from RM34,500. There are four variants of the Bear…
Zontes 368D dan 368E dipamer di Malaysia – harga jangkaan bawah RM25k dan RM27k, enjin 368 cc
Semasa Malaysia Autoshow 2025, Zontes mempamerkan beberapa model baru yang belum dilancarkan secara rasmi untuk pasaran Malaysia dan dua daripadanya adalah 368D dan 368E. Tempahan sudah dibuka untuk dua model ini, tetapi cuma harga jangkaan yang diberi iaitu bawah RM25k…
GIVI and Hevik show latest helmet and riding gear at Malaysia Auto Show 2025, prices from RM360
On display at the Malaysia Auto Show 2025 were the Givi M37.0 Grande helmet and the Ultimo Monolock top case as well as the latest range of Hevik gear designed for hot weather riding. The Ultimo top case comes with…
Gov’t looking to resolve issues with MEX II Putrajaya-KLIA highway extension and get project back on track
The works ministry says it will work closely with all relevant stakeholders to solve the delays affecting the Maju Expressway extension (MEX II), which has been plagued by delays due to financial issues, Bernama reports. According to works minister Datuk…
GWM Tank 500 HEV amasses 150 bookings in Malaysia
Launched yesterday at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow 2025, the GWM Tank 500 HEV has collected 150 bookings in Malaysia since the order books opened on April 14. Not bad at all for a RM329k vehicle. Fully-imported (CBU) from Rayong, Thailand,…
Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport facelift 2026 didedah di Eropah – bampar inspirasi GR Corolla, lebih sporty
Malaysia dan pasaran ASEAN lain seperti Thailand sudahpun menerima Toyota Corolla Cross facelift sejak tahun lalu. Namun untuk Corolla Cross GR Sport, rupa luaran versi lebih sporty berkenaan kelihatan masih lagi sama dengan sebelumnya. Terbaharu, Toyota Corolla Cross facelift 2026…
Gov’t launches mobile hydrogen refueling station pilot project in Putrajaya, Toyota Mirai being used in trials
A year after it was announced, the government’s journey into hydrogen mobility in the Peninsular has finally begun with the launch of its mobile hydrogen refuelling station (MHRS) pilot project in Putrajaya. The launch, held earlier today, was officiated by…
2025 Honda Gold Wing for Malaysia, RM222,888
Alongside the Honda CB1000 SP, also unveiled was the 2025 Honda Gold Wing for Malaysia, priced at RM222,888, up from the previous RM212,888. Honda’s grand touring motorcycle comes in two colour options – Eternal Gold and Bordeaux Red Metallic –…
Zontes shows 368D and 368E scooters at Malaysia Autoshow 2025, pricing from below RM25,000
2025 Zontes 368D Shown at the Malaysia Autoshow are the 2025 Zontes 368D and 368E scooters, with estimated pricing from below RM25,000 and RM27,000 respectively. The 368D and 368E join the current model Zontes 368G in Malaysia, which is priced…
Jaecoo Malaysia kini telah dijenamakan semula sebagai Omoda ꟾ Jaecoo Malaysia
Jaecoo Malaysia telah mengumumkan ia kini telah dijenamakan semula dan dikenali sebagai Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia. Langkah itu dilakukan bersempena dengan ulang tahun pertama syarikat itu dan sejajar dengan strategi global Chery yang menyaksikan beberapa pasaran menggunapakai jenama ‘Omoda |…
Homegrown Perodua EV did not receive gov’t R&D grants, incentives – ‘we have to prove ourselves first’
Perodua is a company that plans everything in detail, and sticks to it. Annual sales records, a vice-like grip of its No.1 position and market share that’s now pushing 45% are testaments to the discipline and efficiency at play in…
Jetour T2 SUV makes Malaysian debut – 2.0T + 7DCT from Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, AWD, launching this year?
The butch-looking Jetour T2 off-road SUV is at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025, one of two models Jetour Malaysia will likely introduce next, the other being the eVT5. The left-hand drive unit carries the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro‘s 254 PS/390 Nm…
2025 Yamaha XMax 250 at MAS 2025 – RM24,888
Launched at the Malaysia Auto Show 2025 is the 2025 Yamaha Max scooter, priced at RM24,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are two colours on offer – grey and red. For the 2025 XMax,…
2025 Volkswagen Arteon Wolfsburg Edition launched in Malaysia – fr RM265k; exclusive design touches, kit
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today launched the Wolfsburg Edition of the Arteon R-Line 4Motion, which is one of several special editions that will make their public debut at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025). With a recommend retail…
Volkswagen Golf GTI Black Edition – Mk8 gets black wheels, tint, dash cam, 7 yrs free service, RM245k
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) may have teased several special editions for this weekend’s Malaysia Autoshow, but evidently it could not wait that long – so it’s decided to launch all of them today. The one that enthusiasts will be…
Harley-Davidson 2025 Q1 sales lower than expected
Lower than expected sales for the American motorcycle brand as Harley-Davidson (H-D) releases its first quarter report for 2025. Global motorcycle shipments decreased 33% year-over-year, with a corresponding loss of revenue of 27%, worldwide. The news is bad enough H-D…
Perodua teases “bold concepts” for Malaysia Autoshow – final eMO-III before production EV launch?
The Malaysia Autoshow returns this weekend, and alongside the usual array of new model launches will be a number of “bold concepts” from Perodua. The national carmaker is teasing future-ready smart mobility as the theme of its stand, which is…
Perodua eMO EV versi produksi dilihat sudah mula diuji – dijangka dilancar Disember ini, bermula RM80k
Projek penghasilan model EV pertama Perodua bukan lagi perkara baharu. Pembuat kereta dari Rawang itu telahpun mula menunjukkan model konsep dalam skala 1:6 digelar sebagai EM-O (singkatan bagi Electric Motion Online), yang dibayangkan sebagai model EV pertamanya pada bulan Mei…
2025 Honda ADV160 Malaysia new colours, RM13.25k
New colour options for the 2025 Honda ADV160 in Malaysia, with recommended retail pricing at RM13,249 for the standard version. There is also the Honda ADV160 Special Edition priced at RM13,549. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration…
Perodua eMO EV spied in production form – hatch/SUV Proton eMas 5 rival, 410 km range, launching Q4 2025?
It’s clear that development of Perodua’s first electric vehicle, the eMO (Electric Motion Online), is progressing at a rate of knots. Just five months after the eMO-II concept was shown at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), images of…
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV facelift at Auto Shanghai 2025 – new exterior, interior; launching in Malaysia this year?
Displayed alongside the facelifted Chery Tiggo 7 at this year’s Auto Shanghai is the larger and also latest Tiggo 8 facelift. Pictured here in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) guise, the SUV you’re looking at appears nearly identical to the Tiggo 8…
Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheels Collector Builds riff off Lego – Mercedes 300SL, Honda NSX and more
For years, Lego had been the undisputed champion of car-themed toy bricks, offering licenced, highly-desirable sets at pretty much every price point. Its monopoly has ended, however, because Mattel has launched its new Brick Shop line and its first collection…
Thailand to revise PHEV duties from January 2026 – electric-only range to primarily determine taxation rate
Thailand is set to revise its excise duty system for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) from next year in what is a move to increase both manufacturing prospects and consumer adoption of such vehicles, with the biggest change being the…
Isuzu D-Max EV – 190 PS/325 Nm, 263 km range WLTP; RHD electric pick-up truck enters production end-2025
Isuzu has unveiled the production version of the D-Max EV, the battery-electric version of its popular pick-up truck that was shown at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show as the D-Max BEV Concept. This battery-electric, double-cab pick-up truck gets full-time…
Chery targets annual global sales of one million units within two years – more brands, models, electrification
At this year’s Auto Shanghai, Chery announced its target to achieve annual global sales of one million vehicles within the next two years. This is part of its ‘Navigating the Future’ global strategy which will see the expansion of its…
Malaysian fuel prices May 2025 week one – all unchanged; RON97 at RM3.18/litre, diesel RM2.88/litre
It’s Wednesday, which means it is now time again for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of May 1 to 7. Once again,…
Harga minyak 1-7 Mei – Semuanya dikekalkan
Kementerian Kewangan mengumumkan bagi minggu pertama Mei 2025 iaitu bertarikh 1 hingga 7 Mei, kesemua harga runcit bagi ketiga-tiga bahan api utama di pasaran kita dikekalkan buat dua minggu berturut-turut. Di mana harga bagi petrol RON 97 masih sama pada…
Honda e:N1 – upcoming EV HR-V will only be available through eight selected dealerships across Malaysia
The Honda e:N1 is set to be launched in Malaysia before the end of the second quarter, and ahead of its arrival, the order books were opened for the all-electric SUV earlier this month. It won’t be available from all…
Lynk & Co 900 goes on sale in China, from RM172,231; tri-motor PHEV with 884 PS, over 200 km of EV range
Having first made its debut in January this year, the Lynk & Co 900 SUV has gone on sale in China where it is priced from 289,900 yuan (RM172,231). The brand’s flagship SUV is its largest model to date, and…
2025 Ariic 318GT adventure-scooter in Malaysia – priced at RM22,888, 330 cc, three colour options
Now in Malaysia is the 2025 Ariic 318GT adventure-scooter, priced at RM22,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insruacen and registration and the 318GT comes in three colour options – Matt Grey, Dark Grey and Matt Black – under Malaysian…
See the new Porsche 911, great deals on the Macan, Taycan at Porsche Sportscar Weekend until May 18
Celebrate the sports car with Porsche Malaysia, where performance, engineering and lifestyle come together at Porsche Sportscar Weekend events that will be taking place at Porsche Centres nationwide from this weekend until May 17 to 18. Each event at the…
Jetour VT9 launching in Malaysia soon – 7-seat D-SUV, 1.5T from Chery Omoda 5, six-speed DCT, 2 variants?
You saw it at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024; now the Jetour VT9 has been officially teased on Facebook. The seven-seater SUV is a D-segmenter that sits above the recently-launched five-seater C-segment Dashing. Rivals include the Proton X90 and the Chery…
Omoda 3 revealed – new sporty compact crossover; global launch in October 2025; coming to Malaysia?
Chery today unveiled the Omoda 3, a new crossover that is meant to slot in below the Omoda 5 and 7. Alternatively known as the C3 depending on the market it is sold in (the Omoda 5 and 7 are…
Next-gen Omoda C9 SUV teased with softer design
At today’s Omoda Day event that saw the introduction of the Omoda 3/C3, Shawn Xu, CEO of Omoda & Jaecoo International, teased the next-generation C9. Internally known as the T29, the SUV will not only be sold as the Omoda…
Nissan Frontier Pro debuts in Shanghai – brand’s first PHEV, first hybrid pick-up truck, 1.5T, 408 PS, 800 Nm
This is the Nissan Frontier Pro, a product of the Zhengzhou-Nissan joint-venture that’ll launch in China later this year before going to other markets, which will be announced later (fingers crossed for Malaysia). Nissan’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is also…
Nissan Elgrand teased – fourth-gen luxury MPV to launch as soon as 2026, e-Power hybrid powertrain
Teased here is the fourth generation of the Nissan Elgrand, the luxury MPV that has traditionally been the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire‘s main foe (but now has many more contenders to deal with). It’ll be unveiled later this year ahead of a…
iCaur to debut in Malaysia in May 2025 – Chery’s iCar sub-brand renamed; V23 and 03 EVs launching soon?
iCaur V23 The iCar brand is coming to Malaysia and will make its debut at next month’s Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025). However, the Chinese brand, which under Chery’s umbrella, will not be known as iCar but will instead be…
Geely Galaxy Cruiser debuts in Shanghai with rugged 4×4 looks, PHEV powertrain – Proton eMas off-roader?
Geely’s big debut at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2025 show is the Galaxy Cruiser, a striking new off-road-ready concept. China’s largest privately-owned carmaker looks to be finally entering the country’s burgeoning 4×4 market with a car that ditches the company’s…
Shanghai 2025: Lexus ES 8th-gen debuts striking new design, big screens, EV option with 682 km range
One of the biggest debuts at Auto Shanghai 2025 is the new eighth-generation Lexus ES, replacing its seven-year-old predecessor. Once one of the brand’s most conservative models, the front-wheel-drive executive sedan has been radically redesigned, including the addition of a…
Keep your Mercedes-Benz running safe and at its best with Mercedes-Benz Original Tyres – up to 24-mth wty
Ensuring your Mercedes-Benz delivers the performance you expect goes beyond just scheduled servicing. One aspect that is often overlooked is tyres, which serve as contact points between the car and the road. Regardless of how advanced and performant your Mercedes-Benz…
LG pulls out of RM37bil Indonesia EV battery project
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has pulled out from a Rp142 trillion (RM36.9 billion) deal it signed with the Indonesian government in 2020 – called Indonesia Grand Package – to develop EV battery manufacturing in the country, Reuters reports. “Taking into…
Yangwang U8L first images shown – BYD’s luxury REEV 4×4 with extended length, up to 7 seats?
The Yangwang U8 is the car of the moment in China. With its massive size, sumptuous interior and a supremely powerful range-extended electric powertrain, it doesn’t want for much. But there will be people for whom just being the new…
KDN proposes use of MyDigital ID to pay saman
The home affairs ministry (KDN) has proposed the use of MyDigital ID for traffic summons (saman) payments, with minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail telling Berita Harian that although the use of the app is not mandatory, it is part…
Leapmotor C10 EV to be assembled in Malaysia by end 2025 – Gurun to export to ASEAN markets eventually
Stellantis and Leapmotor have inked a deal that will see local assembly of Leapmotor vehicles in Malaysia begin at Stellantis’ existing plant in Gurun, Kedah by the end of 2025. The initiative will begin with an initial investment of five…
2025 Benda LCF700 Pro cruiser in Malaysia, RM48,888
Entering the middleweight cruiser market in Malaysia is the 2025 Benda LCF700 Pro, priced at RM48,888, Pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration and there are two colour options offered – Black and Gold. Breaking the norm for…
A-A Putrajaya special number plates – eBid April 19-23
There’s a new special number plate series under Putrajaya – A-A, with numbers 1 to 9999 in between. Brings to mind Kuala Lumpur’s old W-A series, which was introduced in 2013 and discontinued in favour of the V series in…
2025 Suzuki SV650 launched in Malaysia, RM29.9k
Perhaps the epitome of Suzuki’s V-twins is the 2025 Suzuki SV650, priced at RM29,900 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. There are three colour options for the SV650 in Malaysia – Pearl Vigor Blue/Metallic MatBlack No.2, Pearl Mat Shadow Green/Metallic…
US says tariff rate on imports from China could go up to 245% as a result of Beijing’s retaliatory actions
In what is fast turning out to be a weekly revision of rates, the United States says that China now faces up to a 245% tariff on imports to the US as a result of Beijing’s retaliatory actions, with the…
Malaysian fuel prices April 2025 week 3 – RON97 down 10 sen to RM3.18/litre; diesel down 10 sen, RM2.88/litre
It is once again Wednesday, making it time once again for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia. The ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of April 17 to 23, 2025. The…
Geely Panda Mini facelift in China – tiny EV finally gets 2 airbags, ESP, still only 200 km CLTC range, fr RM18k
Launched in China back in 2022, the Geely Panda Mini has received a facelift ahead of the Auto Shanghai motor show later this month. The tiny four-seater electric city car, which competes against the likes of the Wuling Hongguang Mini…
Subaru Trailseeker teased – new EV SUV developed with Toyota, D-segment model with 7 seats?
Subaru is adding to its nascent electric vehicle range with a new model called the Trailseeker, which will be revealed at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) on Thursday. The SUV will join the Solterra and, like its sibling,…
JPJ to introduce new SOPs and guidelines for heavy vehicles in May, focusing on vehicles over 7.5 tonnes
The road transport department (JPJ) says it will be introducing new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for commercial and public service vehicles next month. According to JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, this was being done to address the recent surge…
Chinese president Xi Jinping visit: road closures around KLIA Terminal 2, Putrajaya on April 15, April 17
President Xi’s custom-built Hongqi N701 in Malaysia – related to the Hongqi L5 Road closures around the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 will take place on April 15 and 17 for the three-day official visit of Chinese president…
Major road closures in Malaysia from April 15-17 for President Xi Jinping’s visit – please plan ahead!
President Xi’s custom-built Hongqi N701 in Malaysia, a cousin of the Hongqi L5 The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced extensive road closures and traffic diversions across several key routes in Malaysia from 15 to 17 April 2025. This is…
BMW Motorrad unveils the new BMW R 1300 R
After the teaser, BMW Motorrad has taken the covers off the new 2025 BMW Motorrad R 1300 R naked sports. Coming in four model variants – basic, Exclusive, Performance and Option 719 Kilauea – the R 1300 R comes loaded…
Enforcement of mandatory engine oil certification in Malaysia postponed six months, to October – KPDN
Ah yes, here it is then, the inevitable postponement, although it did take more than a day before the shift forward came about. It has now been announced that enforcement of the Trade Descriptions Order (Certification and Marking of Engine…
Geely Galaxy Starshine 8 revealed – PHEV Galaxy E8, 381 PS, up to 130 km EV range, DeepSeek AI
Geely has launched the second of its plug-in hybrids based on its existing electric vehicles. The Galaxy Starshine 8, as it’s so called, comes hot on the heels of the Galaxy Starship 7 SUV and is built on the bones…
2025 BYD Seal in Singapore gets powered sunshade, new alloy wheels, bigger frunk – in Malaysia soon?
The 2025 BYD Seal is on sale in Singapore in three variants, starting with the single-motor Dynamic at S$191,888 (RM643,398), through the single-motor Premium at S$215,888 (RM723,870), up to the dual-motor Performance at S$266,888 (RM894,834); all prices quoted are with…
MBDK Klang parking saman discount, RM15 till Apr 30
Majlis Bandaraya Diraja Klang (MBDK) is having a parking saman discount campaign from now till April 30. The offer is for parking and traffic compounds and the rate is RM15 for various offences. “The public is urged to settle outstanding…
Top 20 cars in March 2025 – Bezza, Axia, Myvi, Saga, Alza top 5; City, Vios outsell S70, HR-V beats X50
The JPJ vehicle registration data for the month of March 2025 has shown that the Malaysian automotive landscape has somewhat returned to normalcy, at least for the top 20 best-selling models that you can see here. After a rather odd…
VIPS special number plate series released – stands for Visit Impressive Perlis State, April 11-15 on JPJ eBid
There’s a new special plate series in town – VIPS. That’s the acronym for Visit Impressive Perlis State. The special plate series is being issued in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the reign of DYMM Tuanku Raja Perlis. This…
Trump further raises tariffs on Chinese goods by 21% to 125% – over 75 countries get 10% for 90 days
Well, that didn’t take long. Mere hours after China announced it would raise tariffs on good imported from the US from 34% to 84%, United States president Donald Trump has hit back by slapping China with an additional 21% tariff….
Jetour Malaysia to launch T1, T2 SUVs, small EV model, PHEV SUVs and pick-up truck soon
Now that Jetour has finally landed in Malaysia with the Dashing, the Chery Group brand can at last proceed with its product rollout. The SUV specialist (then again, which Chery marque isn’t these days?) has no less than five models…
Proton eMas 7 OTA update fixes radio memory issue
Proton distributor for the eMas 7 EV, Pro-Net has rolled out the Flyme Auto S version 1.1.4 firmware update over-the-air earlier this week, paultan.org has learnt. Some progress has been made, specifically with the radio frequency presets. Whereas previously owners…
Mazda EZ-60 EV SUV teased – production Arata, badged Mazda CX-6e for global markets?
Changan Mazda has released the first teaser images of its new electric SUV, the joint venture’s second zero-emission model after the EZ-6/6e. The new car will be badged the EZ-60 and take after the Arata concept, shown at last year’s…
Nissan to debut EV based on Renault Twingo in 2026
Nissan will introduce a new compact car that will be based on the upcoming Twingo, the manufacturers have announced in a joint statement. The upcoming Twingo will be built on Renault’s AmpR Small platform, otherwise known within Nissan as the…
JLR pauses US shipments for a month over tariffs
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is pausing shipments of its UK-made cars to the US – its biggest market – for a month as it considers how to mitigate the cost of President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff, reports Reuters. “As we…
Tan Chong Group loans 30 units of Nissan, GAC Motor and Renault vehicles to Putra Heights gas fire victims
The cars keep pouring in. This time, it’s Tan Chong Motor Holdings (TCMH) and Warisan TC Holdings (WTCH), which will jointly provide assistance to residents of Putra Heights impacted by the gas pipeline leak fire that took place on April…
Hyundai to roll out next-gen interior design in 2026; buttons to stay, infotainment screens may get smaller
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 facelift cabin Hyundai will begin rolling out its next-generation cabin designs for models that will debut next year, with physical buttons set to stay in a bid to improve safety through reduced distraction, reported Autocar. This…
Nissan e-Power 3rd-gen hybrid powertrain detailed – up to 15% lower fuel consumption, reduced noise
The new X-Trail will debut the third-gen e-Power system in the US Nissan is fighting back from its financial crisis with a brace of new models, powered by revised electrified powertrains. One of these is a new third-generation version of…
2025 BYD Atto 3 Ultra in Malaysia – from RM118,800, now cheaper than Proton eMas 7, 8-year free service
As announced last month, the BYD Atto 3 has been refreshed for 2025, where the Extended Premium variant is now known as the Atto 3 Ultra. The all-electric SUV gets some minor aesthetic updates, and its pricing has also been…
China retaliates against reciprocal tariffs announced by Donald Trump with its own 34% tariff on US imports
China wasted no time in responding to the reciprocal tariffs announced by United States president Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 2, 2025). On Friday (April 4), China announced an additional tariff of 34% on goods imported from the US, matching…
Jaecoo J6 on test in Malaysia; EV SUV to debut soon?
The Jaecoo J6 had its first Malaysian showing in May 2024 at the Malaysia Autoshow that year, and now we’ve sighted the battery-electric SUV on Malaysian roads, specifically on the KESAS highway. Known in China as the iCar 03 (iCar…
PLUS releases post-Raya return My-TTA on its app – follow the digital travel time advisory to win prizes
PLUS, which is expecting more that two million vehicles per day on its highways over the next three days (April 4-6), is encouraging highway users to plan their return journey to the Klang Valley after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday…
MoT looking into securing more temporary vehicles for those affected by Putra Heights gas pipeline fire: Loke
The transport ministry says that it is looking into securing more vehicles to temporarily help residents affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire that happened earlier this week. Transport minister Anthony Loke said the ministry had contacted several companies…
Beijing and Shanghai trade councils tussle over who has the rights to run Auto China 2025 in Shanghai
That competition is keen in the automotive sector in China is without doubt, but it’s not just automakers who engage in the usual game of wits in a bid to establish dominance in the market, because even motor shows can…
Dongfeng and Changan reportedly in merger talks
Chinese state-owned automakers Dongfeng Motor and Chongqing Changan Automobile are reportedly in advanced merger talks, sources familiar with the matter have told a news publication. As the New York Times reports, both companies are said to have held detailed discussions…
BMW Motorrad launches R12 G/S dual-purpose
A throwback to the days of the first “real” dual-purpose adventure-touring motorcycle is the BMW Motorrad R12 G/S. Following on the road oriented BMW Motorrad R12 (priced at RM123,000 in Malaysia), the R12 G/S carries the Gelände/Straße (Off-road/Street) moniker first…
Tesla Model Y Juniper gets new Cat A COE-friendly variant in Singapore – just 150 PS/110 kW; fr RM342k
Following the introduction of the updated Tesla Model Y in Singapore in January this year, the American brand has now added a new Category A COE-friend variant of the Juniper facelift called the Rear-Wheel Drive 110. According to Tesla Singapore’s…
Bangkok 2025: MG5 Pro dipamerkan – rupa lebih garang, masih enjin 1.5L NA 114 PS/250 Nm, CVT
Dalam acara Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2025 yang sedang berlangsung, MG turut mempamerkan sedan segmen-B MG5 yang dikemaskini untuk pasaran tersebut. Model yang digelar sebagai MG5 Pro ini menampilkan muka berlainan berbanding versi sebelumnya, dan ia bukan model generasi…
Unjuran rakyat tidak terkesan dengan subsidi bersasar RON95 meningkat dari 85% menjadi 90% – PMX
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata unjuran rakyat terutama pengguna kenderaan yang tidak terkesan dengan penyasaran subsidi RON95 kini meningkat kepada 90% berbanding 85% sebelum ini, laporan Berita Harian. Justeru, kata beliau, rakyat tidak perlu runsing dengan keputusan kerajaan…
Bangkok 2025: JY Air EV sedan from Chinese airline JuneYao – up to 216 PS, 520 km range, from RM98k
The JY Air was launched in Thailand in December, but the ongoing Bangkok Motor Show gave us our first look at this intriguing one-box electric liftback. You see, the car is the product not of a traditional carmaker but of…
Anwar says 90% of Malaysians won’t be affected by targeted RON95 subsidy, only foreigners, the wealthy
Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said the rationalisation of the RON 95 fuel subsidy won’t affect the majority of the population, reports NST. “I don’t believe ordinary citizens need to worry or be impacted, regardless of the methods…
Jetour Dashing – unit CBU kumpulan pertama tiba di Malaysia; CKD pemasangan tempatan bermula Mei
Jetour Auto Malaysia hari ini mengumumkan bahawa kumpulan pertama SUV Dashing yang diimport sepenuhnya (CBU) dari China sudah pun tiba di Pelabuhan Klang, Selangor. Pratonton bagi model ini telah pun dibuat pada bulan Mei tahun lalu, dan pelancaran rasminya pada…
Geely EX5 joins EV price war in Thailand with RM13k discount – eMas 7 twin now from RM104k, long range
While other EV models (BYD Atto 3, Chery Omoda E5 and Aion Y Plus) are scrambling to price match the Proton eMas 7 in Malaysia, it is the Geely EX5 that is being heavily discounted amid the fierce EV price…
Jetour Dashing SUV – first shipment of CBU units arrives in Malaysia; CKD local assembly from late-May
Jetour Auto Malaysia has announced that the first shipment of the Dashing SUV has arrived in Port Klang, Selangor, ahead of the model’s official Malaysian market launch next month, following its initial preview at the brand’s Malaysian debut in May…
Bangkok 2025: Deepal S05 – full EV or range extender EV, fr RM104k, Proton eMas 7 rival coming to Malaysia
The ongoing 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) feels like an appetiser for Auto Shanghai 2025 next month. Toyota and Honda had bodykitted current models on stage while the Chinese contingent keeps on growing. With no homegrown carmaker to shield,…
Bangkok 2025: Volvo XC90 facelift in T8 PHEV trim, priced at RM613k – launching in Malaysia April 10
Making its Thai debut at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Expo (BIMS), the 2025 Volvo XC90 is of particular interest to us Malaysians. The redesigned flagship seven-seater SUV is set to be launched here on April 10 alongside its all-new,…
Rapid KL On-Demand now accepts debit, credit cards
Rapid KL On-Demand vans will accept debit and credit cards from today. This was announced by transport minister Anthony Loke, who said that 20 vans current operating in seven zones will be fitted with card payment readers starting today. The…
Bangkok 2025: Audi Q6 e-tron EV – 270 kW DC brings 10-80% recharge in 21 mins, up to 625 km range WLTP
One year on from its global debut, the Audi Q6 e-tron has made its public showing at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) that is ongoing now. The Audi Q6 e-tron has also been confirmed for entry into the…
2025 Proton Saga MC3 seen again – to debut soon?
The upcoming Proton Saga MC3 facelift has been sighted road-testing once again, this time on the Federal Highway, sighted courtesy of King Wong on the paultan.org Automotive/Car discussion group on Facebook. Where the last sighting of the upcoming model depicted…
Peugeot 408 sent for patrol car evaluation with PDRM
The Royal Malaysian police (PDRM) has received two units of the Peugeot 408 that have been loaned out by Peugeot Malaysia for evaluation purposes to see if it is suitable to become an addition to the force’s patrol vehicle fleet….
Bangkok 2025: Mazda BT-50 facelift – four variants, 1.9L and 3.0L turbodiesels; from RM100k in Thailand
Shown at the currently-ongoing 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show is the 2025 Mazda BT-50 facelift, which made its debut in its latest iteration last October. On sale in Thailand with a choice of two turbodiesel engines across four variants, the…
Honda e:N1 finally goes on sale in Thailand – EV HR-V with 204 PS/310 Nm, 412 km WLTP range, RM157k
An update on the status of the Honda e:N1 in Thailand. Having made its debut in the Kingdom last March at the previous Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), it was then announced that the all-electric SUV was not going to…
Bangkok 2025: Mitsubishi Xforce HEV – 116 PS/255 Nm e:Motion hybrid powertrain; from RM118k in Thailand
Fresh from its debut in Thailand, the Mitsubishi Xforce HEV is shown at Impact Muang Thong Thani where the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) is taking place. Bringing a petrol-electric powertrain variant to the Xforce that made its debut…
Risk of EV fires remains low in Malaysia, says Bomba
The Malaysian fire and rescue department (Bomba) says that the public need not be concerned about the risk of electric vehicle (EV) fires, as these are rare and the country has yet to record any cases of such fires at…
VIDEO: Genting run, touge – fun, dangerous, legal?
Jom Genting? Genting mou? This weekend got drive? For most car guys in the Klang Valley, all roads lead to the Karak Highway or the Ulu Yam road. Destination: The Genting Highlands International Circuit (GHIC), where you can do a…
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia issues statement on 2023 EV fire – external damage to battery was primary cause
At the start of January 2024, it was reported that a Mercedes-Benz EQB was consumed by fire while charging at a dealership in Johor on new year’s eve, with no injuries occuring in the incident. Later that month, the Energy…
RON95 petrol: two-tier pricing better than cash aid, to ensure subsidy reaches eligible groups – economists
Economists have voiced support for a two-tier pricing mechanism for the upcoming RON 95 petrol targeted subsidy, saying that the method is better than cash assistance, Free Malaysia Today has reported. “A well-structured two-tiered pricing model, supported by MyKad or…
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8.5 to get 50th anniversary special, reveal at Nürburgring 24 Hours in June
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8.5 The progenitor of the hot hatch genre, the Volkswagen Golf GTI hits the half-century mark next year, and Wolfsburg is celebrating the milestone with a 50th anniversary special edition of the Mk8.5 this June. That…
2025 Honda CBR150R updated for Malaysia, RM13.4k
Colour update for the 2025 Honda CBR150R sportsbike in Malaysia, with pricing now RM13,399, up RM100 from the 2023 price of RM13,299.Pricing is recommended retail and does not include road tax, insurance or registration while the new colour options are…
Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia returns – registrations open, sim racing finals at Sepang June 8
Porsche distributor Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has announced the return of the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia, a sim racing competition that will take place over the next three months. The second instalment, which utilises the game RaceRoom Racing…
Perseus – British EV brand to roll out compact SUV based on existing European OEM platform in late-2027
A new electric vehicle brand has emerged. Perseus, a British-headquartered premium passenger-car EV brand has announced a compact SUV as its debut model that will go on sale in European markets by late-2027. Led by founder, chairman and CEO Mohammed…
Perodua inks MoU with MyDigital ID to ensure safer, more convenient transactions in the digital domain
Perodua has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MyDigital ID to secure user authentication access as it continues its journey into cashless transactions. MyDigital ID is a national digital identification system that enables Malaysians to…
Nio signs new deal to adopt CATL’s Choco-SEB battery swap standard – firefly EVs to integrate technology
Nio and CATL have signed a strategic partnership with the goal of building the world’s largest battery swapping network. The deal will also include capital cooperation, with CATL currently advancing an investment capped at 2.5 billion yuan (around RM1.5 billion)…
2025 Jaecoo J7 PHEV deliveries starting nationwide
Jaecoo Malaysia has started deliveries of the J7 PHEV to dealerships nationwide three weeks after the model’s launch. The company says that deliveries are ‘well within its anticipated schedule’ for Q1 2025. “The arrival of the first units of the…
Puspakom starts self-declaration for non-critical items on commercial vehicles to shorten inspection times
Puspakom has commenced the self-declaration initiative for the inspection of five items not related to safety for commercial vehicles, Bernama has reported. These five items are vehicle body lettering, speed signs, first aid kits, registration numbers and the condition of…
Puspakom says runners are selling RM3.50 vehicle inspection appointment slots for as much as RM750
Last week, it was reported that Puspakom would no longer allow multiple slot bookings for the same number plate in an attempt to weed out middlemen and ‘runners’ who have been found to sell inspection appointment slots for a profit….
2025 Cyclone RT3e scooter in Malaysia this June, priced at RM12,888 excluding road tax and insurance
Another model from China motorcycle maker Cyclone, the 2025 Cyclone RT3e, is set to debut in Malaysia this coming June and priced at RM12,888. This retro scooter will join the upcoming RX650 adventure-tourer, and RA600 and RE600 middleweight scrambler and…
Tesla planning lower-cost ‘E41’ Model Y to regain China market share; Shanghai production to start 2026
Tesla is set to produce a lower-cost version of its Model Y electric vehicle with the aim of regaining market share in China, its second-largest market, Reuters has reported. Citing three sources, the news outlet reported that the American EV…
Peugeot 408 now with 0.83% interest rate till April 30
Eyeing the Peugeot 408? Stellantis Malaysia is currently holding a promotion in collaboration with Public Bank, allowing you to purchase the crossover “coupé” with interest rates as low as 0.83% per annum from now until April 30. This exceedingly low…
Pemandu Proton Saga yang pandu lawan arus di Lebuhraya Linkedua disahkan sebagai warga emas
Ketua Polis Daerah Iskandar Puteri Asisten Komisioner M Kumarasan mengesahkan pemandu Proton Saga yang memandu melawan arus di Lebuhraya Laluan Kedua Malaysia-Singapura (Linkedua) kelmarin adalah warga emas berusia 85 tahun. Katanya, warga emas berkenaan itu hadir ke Bahagian Siasatan dan…
RHB Green Financing brings attractive rates for EVs and plug-in hybrids – from 0.94% per annum on SBRI
Looking into the purchase of a new battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle? RHB Green Financing is offering financing rates from as low as 0.94% per annum on Standardised Base Rate Islamic (SBRI), or at a fixed-rate equivalent of 2.1% per…
Lawan arus Proton Saga driver on Second Link highway is 85 years old, says police: age limit needed?
Remember the incident involving a Proton Saga FL driving against traffic on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link highway yesterday? It turns out that the driver involved is an 85-year-old man, according to a Harian Metro report, reigniting questions about whether senior…
2025 Modenas Kawasaki Ninja 500 ABS and Ninja 500 ABS SE for Malaysia, priced from RM28,100
Debuting in Malaysia are the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Ninja 500 SE, priced at RM28,100 and RM30,100. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration and a two-year or 20,000 km warranty is offered against manufacturing defects. Both…
2025 Toyota Crown Estate launched in Japan – 2.5L hybrid and PHEV; up to 89 km EV range; from RM190k
Toyota has officially launched the Crown Estate in Japan, where it goes on sale in two variants – the Estate RS plug-in hybrid, and the Estate Z hybrid, both with E-Four all-wheel-drive. This is the latest of the four Crown…
Australian-market Geely EX5 EV benchmarked against Tesla Model 3, BYD Atto 3 in testing for ride, handling
Geely has conducted Australian-market testing for the EX5 electric SUV over one year ago, and benchmarked it against key EV competitors, the Tesla Model 3 and the BYD Atto 3, reported Car Expert. “Over 12 months ago, we had a…
First Lamborghini EV to get 980-volt electrical system, twin-motor output increased further to 2,000 PS
The first production battery-electric vehicle from Lamborghini could boast up to 2,000 PS in power output, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said, reported Autocar. the Italian supercar marque’s upcoming EV was previewed by the Lanzador concept from 2023, a 2+2…
Carro Raya Sales is on! Enjoy up to RM12k off for Carro Certified, Raya gift box and lucky draw prizes!
Carro’s Raya Sales is on – don’t miss out on great discounts and prizes! You can enjoy up to RM12,000 off Carro Certified cars and get exciting rewards including 20 lucky draw prizes such as cash rebates or TVs! Plus…
Khazanah invests in ChargEV to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Malaysia
Khazanah Nasional is investing an undisclosed sum in Yinson GreenTech’s ChargEV to increase to number of electric vehicle charging stations nationwide, Yinson GreenTech has announced. Through its portfolio Dana Impak, Khazanah is investing in support of the target announced by…
BMW details Superbrains for Neue Klasse EVs – 20 times more computing power, zonal wiring architecture
BMW’s upcoming Neue Klasse models will feature what the brand calls Superbrains, which are four high-performance computers that form a digital nervous system for various vehicle functions. According to the German automaker, the four Superbrains provide more than 20 times…
Top 20 brands Feb 2025 – Perodua nearly 3x Proton, Honda just behind Toyota, Jaecoo passes Chery
The road transport department (JPJ) has furnished its registration data for the month of February 2025, giving us a snapshot of how the automotive industry did last month. Here, we’re taking a look at the top 20 best-selling brands, and…
Volkswagen ID.Every1 being developed as standalone model; no plans for Cupra, Skoda versions of EV hatch
The Volkswagen ID.Every1 that was unveiled last week will be developed as a standalone model, and there are currently no plans for there to be related models from other brands within the Volkswagen Group, Autocar has reported. The ID.Every1 is…
Leapmotor C10 EV Malaysian review – a spacious SUV
In a crowded space, standing out can be quite a challenge, especially if that space happens to be the sub-RM200k field within the electric vehicle marketplace. With an ever growing number of players about, all with a formulaic approach to…
Donald Trump grants one-month tariff exemption on cars from Mexico, Canada to protect US auto industry
United States president Donald Trump, on March 5, granted a one-month exemption on auto tariffs on Mexico and Canada. This comes shortly after a 25% tariff on goods imported from the US’ neighbouring countries took effect on March 4 this…
Volvo wagons are no more, says CEO – too expensive to make, SUVs and sedans only from now on
There was a time when the Volvo name was intrinsically linked to boxy station wagons. Even now, mention the Gothenburg brand and enthusiasts would immediately imagine either a 240 GL longroof stuffed with Ikea flat packs or a slammed 850…
MG4 EV Standard gets optional leatherette with suede seat upgrade – RM1.6k for new and current owners
MG Motor Malaysia has announced it is offering an upgrade option for the Standard variant of the MG4 EV. For just RM1,600, you’ll be able to replace the default black fabric seats with new ones that are trimmed in leatherette…
paultan.org Private Auto Finance – your car buying, selling intermediary; from just RM700 + free vouchers
Transfer funds, transaction goes through, put down thumbprints at JPJ to tukar milik, hand over the keys. Car buying and selling between individuals is only as simple as that IF it’s a pure ‘cash buy’ and there’s no bank loan…
Gov’t will provide incentives for industry to use ECRL for cargo, move will also reduce trucks OTR – Loke
The government will provide incentives to companies to encourage the use of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) for cargo, when the mega rail project is completed in 2027. This was revealed by transport minister Anthony Loke, who was answering…
JAC T9 diesel pick-up truck launched in Malaysia – 2.0TD, ZF 8AT, AWD, 170 PS, 410 Nm, RM120k
The JAC T9 pick-up truck has been launched in Malaysia, and besides the RM199,888 EV version, distributor Evolvelectric Motors has also launched a diesel-engined variant called the Grand ES. Fully-imported (CBU) from China, where it’s called the JAC Hunter, the…
Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal (GITT) to start trial operations on March 15 – new East Coast gateway
The Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal (GITT), or Terminal Bersepadu Gombak, is expected to go into trial operation on March 15, serving as a drop-off point for passengers arriving from the East Coast, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, according to…
BYD Atto 3 facelift launched in China – more sober interior, larger screens, God’s Eye ADAS, from RM71k
The rolodex of BYD news today continues with the launch of the facelifted Atto 3 in China. As previously reported, there are several detail changes to the exterior design, but now we know there are also some significant interior changes,…
MoT developing new p-hailing regulations – report
The transport ministry is developing new regulations for p-hailing services, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, according to The Star. “This step is being taken to ensure the implementation of p-hailing services considers the interests of all parties involved, including…
Honda Malaysia March 2025 Hari Raya promo – up to RM15,000 off, YM 2024/2025, Civic facelift included!
Click to enlarge We’ve just celebrated Chinese New Year and now, we’re in the fasting month of Ramadan, which means Hari Raya Aidilfitri is just around the corner. What’s better than the balik kampung journey in a new car? Honda…
Volvo ES90 image leaked – flagship electric sedan with up to 700 km WLTP range, AWD to debut March 5
The Volvo ES90 is set to debut March 5, though an image of the Swedish carmaker’s upcoming battery-electric sedan has been leaked by what is claimed to be a Dutch source, according to Swedish website alltomelbil. Meanwhile, Volvo themselves had…
Puspakom extends operations to Saturdays this month – March 8, 15 and 22; 29 branches nationwide involved
It’s not that easy to send your vehicle for inspection on working days, so Puspakom has been extending operations to Saturdays of late, and there are three extra days this month, even though it’s Ramadan. The extended operations – which…
Proton Saga CKD in Egypt launched – from RM56k; Marine Blue colour; 5k-unit production target for 2025
Following the start of local assembly (CKD) of the left-hand drive Proton Saga in Egypt last November, the sedan has now officially gone on sale there. Assembly of the Saga is handled by Ezz Elarab Elsewedy Automotive Factories (ESAF), which…
Honda Malaysia launching three new models in 2025 – Civic FL already out, e:N1 EV soon, HR-V facelift too?
Honda Malaysia (HM) will be launching three new models in 2025. This was announced by HM’s MD and CEO Hironobu Yoshimura at the company’s annual media gathering today. Yoshimura said that the three models includes the Civic facelift that was…
Honda Malaysia to launch three more EVs by 2027 after e:N1 this year – future EVs from new ‘0 Series’?
Honda Malaysia (HM) has announced it will launch three electric vehicles (EVs) by 2027 after the introduction of the e:N1, which was previewed here back in December last year. The e:N1 is one of three models that HM will be…
Honda akan ada tiga model baru untuk 2025; Civic facelift dah lancar, EV e:N1 sah, satu lagi HR-V facelift?
Ketika majlis bersama media petang ini, CEO dan pengarah urusan Honda Malaysia Hironobu Yoshimura mengumumkan bahawa syarikatnya akan mempunyai tiga model baharu dalam bilik pameran tahun ini. Salah satu model tersebut adalah Honda Civic facelift yang telah dilancarkan pada bulan…
Honda Malaysia sets sales target of 83,000 units for 2025 – expects growth for its e:HEV hybrid tech
Honda Malaysia has announced its sales target for 2025, the company stating that it is targeting to sell 83,000 units this year and strengthen its market presence with a projected 10.6% market share of the total industry volume (TIV). The…
Honda Malaysia akan lancar tiga lagi EV menjelang 2027, selepas e:N1 tahun ini – EV ‘0 Series’ bakal tiba?
Honda Malaysia (HM) mengumumkan, selepas e:N1 diperkenalkan untuk pasaran Malaysia, mereka akan melancarkan tiga lagi model elektrik (EV), menjelang tahun 2027. Bagi e:N1, ia akan menjadi satu daripada tiga model yang akan dilancarkan tahun ini, termasuk Civic facelift (baru dilancarkan)…
Jumlah jualan kenderaan Jan 2025 di M’sia turun 40%
Data jumlah jualan bagi bulan Januari 2025 di Malaysia yang dikeluarkan oleh Persatuan Automotif Malaysia (MAA) menunjukkan 48,875 buah kenderaan berjaya diserahkan kepada pelanggan. Ini bersamaan dengan penurunan sebanyak 40.2%, atau 32,860 unit berbanding bulan Disember 2024 yang mencatat 81,735…
Gov’t studying introduction of a congestion charge, says it can reduce traffic in Kuala Lumpur by 20%
It has been talked about well in the past, and it’s being talked about again, the idea of introducing a vehicle congestion charge to alleviate traffic congestion in Malaysia. Only this time, there’s a definite hint of seriousness in the…
JB-SG RTS Link fares to factor in currency exchange – announcement next year; rail system works 50% done
According to a report by Bernama, various factors will be considered to determine the fares for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit Link (RTS Link), including the difference in currency exchange rate between Malaysia and Singapore. An announcement of the fares…
No plans to extend EV road tax exemption past 2025
The Malaysian government does not plan to extend the exemption of road tax for battery-electric vehicles in Malaysia past its present end date of December 31, 2025, the minister of investment, trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul…
Gracshaw Malaysia launches limited edition Dragon Slayer helmets – four models, pricing from RM 490
Celebrating the anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Blade of Demon Destruction) is the limited edition Gracshaw Demon Slayer helmet range, priced at RM490 with clear visor. Comprising of four Gracshaw Gennex helmets, the Demon Slayer series will be…
How to report road traffic offences on the MyJPJ app
The road transport department (JPJ) provides members of the public with an avenue for conducting a numerous types of transactions with the department through the MyJPJ mobile application, and one service provided is the means of reporting road traffic offences…
No electric bus purchases for BAS.MY stage bus service for now, as cost is a consideration – Loke
New buses are being introduced to the BAS.MY stage bus service, but the latest batch contains no electric vehicle (EV) units. The reason for this is cost, according to transport minister Anthony Loke. Citing an example of the BAS.MY Ipoh…
Tesla approached by Japan group to invest in Nissan; Foxconn to partner with Honda for four-way tie-up?
While the Honda-Nissan merger is no more, a Japanese group is drawing up plans for Tesla to invest in Nissan, Reuters has reported, citing the Financial Times. Described as a high-level Japanese group that involves former prime minister Yoshihide Suga…
Transport ministry considering use of enhanced tech to verify retreaded tyres’ compliance; QR codes, RFID
The ministry of transport of Malaysia is considering the use of enhanced measures towards tackling non-compliant retreaded tyres, reported New Straits Times. These measures could include the use of QR codes or RFID tagging in order to verify the authenticity…
Mercedes-Benz says it will keep offering AMG V8 engines – V12 also has a future in selected markets
While it has been rumoured that Mercedes-Benz is giving up on V8 engines altogether, the company recently reaffirmed its stance that this is not the case and that the V8 is here to stay. During the ‘Mastering Transformation’ roadmap presentation,…
2025 BYD Atto 3 facelift – official exterior photos out
You’re looking at official photos of the 2025 BYD Atto 3 facelift, posted by Car News China – as seen before via government filings, the updated EV SUV (which China calls the Yuan Plus) now looks more like its younger,…
Dongfeng Nammi 06 EV – 184 PS, bigger than Box
The Dongfeng Nammi 01 is already on sale in Malaysia as the circa-RM100k Dongfeng Box; now here’s something bigger – the Nammi 06. It’s actually the second vehicle Nammi has developed. According to Car News China, the Nammi 06 is…
Aveta Nova 125 dan Nova 160 dilancarkan di Malaysia – skuter harga masing-masing RM5.2k dan RM8k
Baru sahaja melancarkan skuter Vanguard 250 bulan lepas, Aveta terus mengekalkan momentum mereka dengan pengenalan dua lagi skuter iaitu Nova 125 dan Nova 160. Ia masing-masing dijual pada harga RM5,188 dan RM7,988 tidak termasuk insurans. Ditawarkan sebagai sebuah skuter mampu…
Government collected RM45.9 mil from sale of special number plate series in 2024 – funds used to help B40
The transport ministry has revealed that the government collected RM45.9 million from the sale of special vehicle registration plate series in 2024, which includes the ‘GOLD’, ‘FFF’, ‘EV’, ‘PETRA’ and ‘MADANI’ series. The ministry was responding Jerantut MP Khairil Nizam…
Transport ministry looking to amend laws to combat “tyre rentals” used to manipulate vehicle inspections
The transport ministry is considering amending existing laws to combat “tyre rentals” from being used to manipulate vehicle inspections, The Star reports. According to deputy transport minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, heavy vehicles are allowed to fit new tyres for inspection…
JPJ announces recalls for Audi, Ford, Honda, Kia, Mercedes-Benz vehicles – over 41,000 units affected
The road transport department (JPJ) has issued a statement for recalls involving more than 41,000 vehicles across five passenger car brands in Malaysia, comprised of Honda (previously announced by Honda Malaysia in November 2024), Kia, Ford, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. The…
Denza Z9 GT, N7 SUV and BYD Bao 5 sampled in China – a glimpse of what could be coming to Malaysia
The upcoming launch of the Denza D9 will formally introduce BYD’s premium brand in Malaysia, and while the all-electric MPV is set to shoulder the push for the marque during the initial stage, other models will be needed to ensure…
Malaysian prices February 2025 week four – all unchanged; diesel at RM3.18/litre, RON97 RM3.43/litre
Today is Wednesday, and so the time has come once again for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia. The ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of February 20 to 26, 2025….
Audi Q7 CKD akan dilancarkan Mei ini – Audi pemasangan tempatan pertama di Malaysia & ASEAN
Pengarah urusan PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) dan Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) Denyu Bosthandziev mengumumkan bahawa Audi Q7 bakal dipasang secara tempatan (CKD) di Malaysia tidak lama lagi. Ini bermakna SUV tersebut bukan sahaja akan menjadi Audi pertama yang di…
2025 Aveta Nova 160 and Nova 125 scooters in Malaysia, priced at RM7,988 and RM5,188, respectively
Debuting in the Malaysian scooter market are the 2025 Aveta Nova 160 and 125 scooters, priced at RM7,988 and RM5,188, respectively. Both scooters will be available in authorised Aveta dealer showrooms beginning March 2025. Designed for the urban commuter, the…
Touch ‘n Go PayDirect to be rolled out across all PLUS highways including North-South Expressway soon
Aside from answering our questions about Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s new SOS Balance feature, operator TNG Digital also provided some insight into the long-awaited introduction of its PayDirect system on PLUS Malaysia’s closed-system tolled highways, such as the North-South Expressway…
Proton eMas 7 ice cream truck sound – team working to give owners options, including turning the tune off
The Proton eMas 7 was launched towards the end of last year, and now the carmaker has identified certain aspects of the electric SUV that will be addressed with a number of updates. If you have taken to the wheel…
Proton eMas 7 EV maintenance cost – under RM1.6k over 5 years, vs RM5.2k for petrol-engined Proton X70
Electric vehicles (EVs) are cheaper to maintain compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. That’s the belief most have and it is certainly the case when we compare the maintenance costs of the Proton eMas 7 and X70. Both are…
Get a free car inspection from Carro Care at Toppen Shopping Centre, JB weekend of Feb 22-23 2025
Greetings JB motorists! We have some good news for you – Carro Care will be having a FREE car inspection clinic at Toppen Shopping Centre in Johor Bahru next weekend, February 22-23 2025 from 10am to 8pm (navigation: Google Maps…
Porsche akan kurangkan 1,900 pekerja menjelang 2029 – jualan EV lembab, kos meningkat antara sebabnya
Menurut laporan AFP dan Reuters, Porsche bakal mengurangkan seramai 1,900 pekerja menjelang tahun 2029 disebabkan pelbagai masalah termasuk jumlah jualan yang menurun di China, kos produksi di Jerman yang semakin meningkat, persaingan yang semakin sengit, serta permintaan dan peralihan kepada…
Honda considering HRC high-performance variants, positioned above Type R, Acura Type S models
For Honda brand enthusiasts, the Type R moniker is typically the most apparent representation of performance-focused efforts from the Japanese manufacturer. As it turns out, Honda considers there to be room for an even more driver-focused segment above the hallowed…
Zeekr takes control of Lynk & Co as merger completes
As indicated last November, Geely has finally re-organised its electric vehicle brands with the consolidation of Zeekr and Lynk & Co. In a statement, Zeekr – which now holds a controlling 51% stake in Lynk & Co, with Geely holding…
Proton eMas, smart twinned showrooms in Kuantan, Kuching expand reach to East Coast, East Malaysia
Proton eMas and smart distributor Pro-Net has announced the opening of two new twinned showrooms in Kuantan and Kuching. The outlets expand the two electric vehicle brands’ respective dealer networks to the East Coast and East Malaysia regions. With HK…
Stellantis’ regional parts hub in Malaysia gets first shipment of stock; operational Q1 2025
Stellantis’ new regional parts hub in Malaysia, which will serve India and Asia-Pacific, has received its first shipment of stock, the automotive conglomerate announced today. The milestone marks the initial phase of a total shipment of €10 million (RM46.4 million),…
Skilldrvn One Make Race Series continues with 2025-2026 season, adds new Supercup Pro category
The four-wheel circuit motorsports scene in Malaysia is set to get going once again this year with the return of the Skilldrvn One Make Race Series that has run for two seasons with the Suzuki Swift, and will enter its…
New Nissan Navara won’t be just a rebadged Mitsubishi Triton, will come with “lots of changes”
New Nissan Navara render by Theophilus Chin It may seem like Nissan is standing still at the moment as it fights for its survival, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t hard at work developing new models behind the scenes. Case…
Malaysia-Thailand road alignment to be complete soon
The Malaysia-Thailand road alignment project that connects the Bukit Kayu Hitam immigration, customs, quarantine and security (ICQS) complex with the Sadao customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) complex is scheduled for completion by the end of this year, Bernama has reported….