JomCharge, Gentari update chargers with battery energy storage tech – battery level icon, 80% SoC limit
JomCharge operator EV Connection (EVC) and Gentari have announced updates to DC electric vehicle chargers fitted with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technology. The changes are poised to improve the charging experience at these stations – which use the system…
Proton eMas 7 hanya hadir dengan dalaman hitam penuh – tema putih yang tular hanya prototaip
Proton telah pun mengumumkan bahawa EV pertamanya yang bakal dilancarkan pada Disember nanti, eMas 7 sudahpun boleh ditempah ketika kemunculan model berkenaan di ACE 2024 hujung minggu lalu. Serentak dengan itu, spesifikasinya juga telah diumum dan sudah sah bahawa SUV…
ACE 2024: Rent to own a home solar energy setup with Emit Solar, and save more on your electricity bill
It is the second and final day of the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024, which is ongoing at the Setia City Convention Centre in Setia Alam, Selangor. Taking part as co-sponsor of ACE 2024 alongside Carro is Emit Solar…
ACE 2024: smart and Audi represented by EON – free wallbox for smart, rebates up to RM61k for Audi
We’re on the second (and final) day of the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024, and this time we’re looking at EON. The dealer is representing smart and Audi at the event at Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) and is…
ACE 2024: Carro Certified Cars on offer at up to RM13,800 off, plus 30% off Carro Care paint services
The Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) in Setia Alam, Selangor plays host to the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 this weekend of October 26-27, where a wide-ranging line-up of brands are offering their products with attractive deals. Here is…
ACE 2024: Volvo EX30 dipamer; rebat tunai sehingga RM25,000 untuk C40, XC60 dan XC90 Recharge
Jika anda menunggu tawaran istimewa untuk membeli kenderaan, inilah masanya! Acara Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 anjuran paultan.org bersama penaja Carro dan Emit Solar sudah pun bermula hari ini di Pusat Persidangan Setia City (SCCC), Setia Alam Selangor, dan akan…
Meet Hanabi and Kagayaki, Rauh-Welt Begriff (RWB) number 9 and 10 in Malaysia – see both at ACE
Customising a car to your liking is a highly personal endeavour where the end result can be met with positive reactions or disparaged. That is certainly the case with RWB Porsches, which are famously identified as 911s sporting exaggerated fender…
Proton, Grab to offer e-hailing drivers rebates on Saga, 5% service discount for 2 years; campaign starts Nov 4
Proton has announced it is offering exclusive promos on its Saga sedan to Grab driver-partners. This comes after the national carmaker signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the ride-hailing service today. Starting November 4, the company will introduce the…
2025 Honda CMX500 Rebel gets updates, new colours
Getting updates for next year in Europe is the 2025 Honda CMX500 Rebel middleweight cruiser. Priced at RM33,899 in Malaysia for 2024, upgrades for the CMX500 Rebel include improved ride comfort, visual impact and everyday practicality. Rider comfort is improved…
2025 Kia Sportage facelift teased – significant redesign brings more conventional front end, new taillights
Us Malaysians may still be awaiting the latest Kia Sportage, but in Korea the fifth-generation C-segment SUV is already getting a facelift. It’s quite a timely one, coming three years after it was revealed globally, and as far as revisions…
Make EV charging stations national grid assets – Yeo
The government should consider including charging stations as national grid assets to support the proliferation of EVs in Malaysia, Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin has said, according to Bernama. Deeming the relationship between EVs and charging stations a “chicken and…
2025 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S Evo released
Going up in displacement, the 2025 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S Evo will enter the market early next year. New for the 1390 Super Adventure S Evo is aerodynamically designed bodywork, new headlight and improved cooling system. In the engine…
Pusat 3S GAC dan Aion dibuka di Glenmarie, ICE/EV
WTC Automotif (WTCA) secara rasminya telah melancarkan pusat 3S GAC dan Aion di Glenmarie, Shah Alam. Dikendalikan oleh WariTan Automobile, pusat 3S ini terletak di lokasi strategik yang menjadi hab automotif di Lembah Klang. Mengendalikan kedua-dua jenama EV Aion dan…
Geely Galaxy Starship 7 shown – Proton eMas 7 PHEV gets next-gen Thor powertrain, up to 150 km EV range
Leaked via a filing on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website last month, the Geely Galaxy Starship 7 has been revealed through images posted on Geely Galaxy’s official Weibo page. The car’s name may take its name…
MG5 yang diuji oleh Australasian NCAP berbeza dengan unit pasaran Malaysia – MG Malaysia
Sedan segmen-B dari MG iaitu MG5 baru sahaja dilancarkan pada pasaran Malaysia pada awal bulan ini. Namun yang menjadi keresahan sebahagian pengguna di Malaysia adalah keputusan sifar bintang yang diperolehi oleh model ini selepas diuji oleh Program Penilaian Kereta Baharu…
Jaecoo J5 debuts in China, smaller ‘pet-friendly’ SUV sibling to the J7 will launch in Malaysia Q4 2025
Click to enlarge It was hinted at earlier this year, and now the Jaecoo J5 has made its debut at the 2024 Omoda Jaecoo International User Summit in Wuhu, China. As its name suggests, the J5 is a smaller SUV…
JPJ eBid: Siri pendaftaran istimewa MADANI dibuka hingga 23 Okt – bidaan minima bermula RM100
Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) sedang menawarkan Nombor Pendaftaran Istimewa (NPI) Siri MADANI yang boleh dibida menerusi platfrom dalam talian, JPJ eBid. Bidaan MADANI dibuka sejak 19 Oktober lalu dan bakal berakhir jam 10 malam pada 23 Oktober 2024. Menurut JPJ,…
We may need to use our MyKad to get RON95 petrol subsidy – “maha kaya” T15 to pay more fr mid-2025
We may need to present our MyKad (Identity Card or IC) at petrol stations in Malaysia before fuelling up soon. This identification system is among the proposed solutions currently under discussion to carry out targeted subsidies for RON95 petrol that…
Budget 2025: JPJ, PADU, LHDN to use MyDigital ID
At today’s tabling of Budget 2025, the government has announced that the MyDigital ID application will be the central application for government agencies including the road transport department (JPJ), LHDN and the PADU centralised database. At the beginning of this…
Budget 2025: RM2,400 electric bike subsidy continues
Finance minister and prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced in his Budget 2025 speech that the RM2,400 subsidy for CKD electric motorcycles (e-bikes) will continue. Anwar added RM10 million has been allocated for this purpose to encourage the…
Budget 2025: RM2.8 billion to maintain federal roads, RM5.5 billion MARRIS budget to improve state roads
The tabling of Budget 2025 by finance minister and prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed the allocation of funds for the maintenance of federal and state roads in the country. Road maintenance has been given renewed focus in…
Belanjawan 2025: Kemaskini secara langsung bagi hal-hal berkaitan automotif dan sektor pengangkutan
Perdana Menteri merangkap Menteri Kewangan, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim membentangkan Belanjawan 2025 hari ini. Kami akan memberi perhatian kepada hal-hal berkaitan automotif dan sektor pengangkutan yang terangkum di dalamnya dan membawakan kemaskini semasa di sini. Antara topik yang dijangka akan…
2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe revealed – F74 gets new looks, new interior, 7-speed DCT as standard
Ladies and gentlemen, the second-gen F74 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, and doesn’t it look a treat. The four-door 2 Series carries new looks, a completely revamped cabin, more tech and more power. Quite a bit to unpack, so let’s…
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 unveiled – upgraded with new fuel tank, chassis, upside-down forks
Getting an upgrade for next year is the 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900, with improvements to the handling package. In Malaysia, the previous generation Triumph Speed Twin 800 was priced at RM56,899 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Changes start…
ACE 2024: Be a proud owner of a BMW X1 SUV – attractive pricing and amazing rebates await!
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 – co-sponsored by Carro – takes place this October 26-27 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), and if you’re shopping for a new car, this is the place to be, because there’ll…
2025 Honda Hornet CB1000, CB1000 SP revealed
2025 Honda Hornet CB1000 Entering the litre-class naked sports motorcycle market in Europe is the 2025 Honda Hornet CB1000. Not only that, Honda has seen fit to release the Hornet CB1000 SP with upgraded suspension and brakes as well. As…
ACE 2024: Get a brand new 2024 Proton X50 with up to RM7,000 cash rebate, plus win an S70 sedan!
In case you haven’t heard, the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024, co-sponsored by Carro, will take place over the October 26-27 weekend at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). Get ready for some truly exceptional year-end deals from a…
Jaecoo J7 PHEV ROI now open in Malaysia – plug-in hybrid, 347 PS/525 Nm, 88 km EV range, launch soon?
Registrations of interest have opened for the Jaecoo J7 PHEV, after its preview showing in Malaysia earlier this year in May. This is the plug-in hybrid version of the Jaecoo J7 that was officially launched in Malaysia in July, when…
ACE 2024: Time for a new Perodua Ativa compact SUV to complement your active lifestyle – from RM62,500
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024, co-sponsored by Carro, will be the event for car buyers. From October 26-27, you’ll be faced with irresistible deals at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), so make sure you mark your calendars….
2024 Yamaha MT-09 Malaysian launch – RM57,998
Getting its Malaysian debut is the 2024 Yamaha MT-09, priced at RM57,998 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. The is an increase of RM3,000 over the 2022 Yamaha MT-09, and there are two colour options available – Midnight Cyan and…
Be the first to see the all-new BYD electric MPV at Dataran Karnival, Stadium Shah Alam, October 18-20
If you’re looking for a vehicle that embodies comfort, safety, entertainment, and space for a big family, then the all-new, all-electric MPV, the BYD M6 is the car for you! Officially launching on October 15, 2024, this family-focused model is…
GAC M8 sighted again in Malaysia; two-tone interior
Here’s another sighting of the GAC M8 on Malaysian roads, and this time the MPV has been sighted at Ardence Labs near Eco Ardence in Setia Alam, Selangor, courtesy of the Malaysian Electric Vehicle Owners Club Facebook group. Sold in…
ACE 2024: Buy a Volkswagen Touareg, save RM38k; 5-year free maintenance, roadside assistance, warranty
For anyone looking to purchase a new vehicle, the place to be this month is the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 co-sponsored by Carro, that is taking place October 26 and 27 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC)….
ACE 2024: Mercedes-Benz E200, E350e – 5x service, insurance support of up to RM5.2k with Hap Seng Star
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 – co-sponsored by Carro – takes place this October 26-27 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), and as usual, promises plenty of exceptional year-end promotions and offers on a wide range of…
Chery Glenmarie 3S opens – 52nd Chery outlet in M’sia
There’s a new Chery 3S centre in town, and it’s located in the automotive locus that is Glenmarie. Owned and operated by Joystar Auto Sdn Bhd, the 3,090-square metre Chery Glenmarie brings the carmaker’s nationwide dealership count to 52. The…
2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES new colours for Malaysia market – RM119,388
Updated with new colours for the Malaysia market is the 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES, priced at RM119,388. Stocks of the Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES is expected in all Boon Siew Honda Big Wing dealers nationwide…
Lexus LX updated – new LX 700h hybrid revealed with 3.5L twin-turbo V6, 10AT; improved rigidity, tech
Lexus has introduced the first-ever electrified LX model in the form of the new LX 700h. The hybrid offering has been anticipated ever since a trademark for it was filed earlier this year, and it joins the existing LX 500d…
ACE 2024: MG4, MG ZS with savings up to RM10,888!
Taking place this month is the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 – co-sponsored by Carro – and it will be held at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) on the weekend of October 26 to 27, and this event…
Indonesia aims to implement palm oil-based B50 biodiesel by 2025, cut fuel imports by RM86b annually
Indonesia plans to implement mandatory blending of 50% palm oil-based biodiesel by early next year, which president-elect Prabowo Subianto said would reduce the nation’s fuel imports by US$20 billion (RM85.6 billion) per year, reported Reuters. Prabowo takes office this month,…
Denza D9 coming to Malaysia – BYD appoints Sime Darby Auto Imports as importer for luxury sub-brand
As indicated last month, BYD is bringing its Denza luxury brand to Malaysia, the move to do so now cemented with the appointment of Sime Darby Auto Imports as the official importer and BYD Malaysia as the official distributor for…
2024 MINI Cooper S 5-Door previewed in Malaysia – 204 PS/300 Nm 2.0L turbo petrol four; from RM293k est
The F65-generation MINI Cooper S 5-Door has been previewed in Malaysia, alongside the local launch of the MINI Aceman SE electric crossover. The F65-generation model made its world debut in June this year, and is an extensive revision of the…
MINI Aceman to debut in Malaysia on October 8 – EV crossover positioned between Cooper, Countryman
MINI Malaysia has begun teasing the arrival of the Aceman, an electric crossover that is positioned between the Cooper SE and Countryman SE that are already on sale here. Based on social media postings, the “ace in the pack” will…
2025 Benda Napoleon Bob 250 coming to Malaysia – early 2025, pricing between RM20,000 and RM25,000
New entry into the Malaysian cruiser market is the 2024 Benda Napoleon Bob 250, with estimated pricing between RM20,000 to RM25,000. The Napoleon Bob 250 is scheduled to arrive in selected MForce Bike Holdings dealer showrooms early 2025. Unveiled at…
2024 Leapmotor C10 EV first drive – we try the 218 PS, 320 Nm D-segment SUV ahead of its Malaysian debut
It’s getting to be a very competitive space, the mid-price SUV market, what with a slew of Chinese offerings having cropped up, with more set to appear on the horizon. The fight is of course shaping up on various powertrain…
EON partners SOLS Foundation to bring renewable energy to Orang Asli communities in Rompin, Pahang
EON, DRB-Hicom’s auto dealership subsidiary, has teamed up with SOLS Foundation to bring clean, renewable energy to Orang Asli communities in Pahang via solar panels. The signing ceremony – held at EON’s Glenmarie HQ today – saw EON CEO Akkbar…
Nissan GT-R R36 perlu dihasilkan oleh orang muda generasi baru, bukan orang lama – Hiroshi Tamura
Tahukah anda bahawa ‘Godfather of Modern Nissan GT-R’ Hiroshi Tamura kini berada di Malaysia? Ini kerana beliau bakal menjadi tetamu acara GT-R Festival yang akan berlangsung di Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City pada 4-6 Oktober ini dan telah pun tiba…
GAC Aion M8/E9 ditemui di Malaysia – MPV hibrid yang akan datang untuk saing Toyota Alphard/Vellfire?
Segmen MPV mewah kini melibatkan banyak saingan termasuk daripada pengeluar China, dengan Zeekr sudah mula membuka tempahan untuk 009 hari ini dan BYD mengesahkan ketibaan Denza D9 ke Malaysia awal tahun hadapan. Tidak lama lagi, GAC juga mungkin menyertai segmen…
EON ready for Proton eMas 7 launch – exclusive sneak preview at new Glenmarie flagship showroom soon
EON, already the largest Proton dealership group in Malaysia with no less than 10 outlets nationwide, is ready for the next big thing – the introduction of the very first national all-electric vehicle, the Proton eMas 7 (stylised as e.MAS…
Malaysians in Thailand urged to follow traffic laws
Following a recent instance of a Malaysian vehicle in Thailand being illegally parked, resulting in it being clamped, Thailand law enforcement has urged Malaysian motorists to abide by local traffic laws, New Straits Times has reported. The news outlet cited…
DRB-Hicom looking to add two more auto brands to its portfolio – EV possible, ‘commercial quite interesting’
DRB-Hicom is looking to add two more automotive brands to its portfolio, and the conglomerate is also considering an entry into the commercial vehicle sub-sector. This was revealed by DRB-Hicom’s head of automotive distribution Akkbar Danial at the recent EON…
MyDigital ID not required for MyJPJ for now – Loke
According to transport minister Anthony Loke, MyJPJ users do not need a MyDigital ID to use the app for now, and that the October 10 deadline is cancelled. “Following a pop-up announcement in the MyJPJ app, I want to clarify…
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV revealed – 22.7 kWh battery; up to 86 km EV range; design, kit tweaks
The updated, fourth-generation Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been revealed and will go on sale in Japan this fall, with 20 European countries set to welcome to plug-in hybrid model later in spring next year. The non-PHEV version of the SUV…
Shell Recharge launches its largest EV charging hub in Genting – DC rate at RM2.80/kWh, AC RM1.30/kWh
Shell Recharge has launched its largest electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Malaysia located at the highest point of Resorts World Genting. The new EV charging hub signifies Shell Recharge’s successful strategic alliance with Porsche Malaysia and Genting Malaysia as…
Peugeot Malaysia clarifies seven-year warranty option; no extra cost, complete coverage for full term
With the Peugeot franchise in Malaysia under the care of Stellantis Malaysia since March this year, the national sales company has started its product roll-out with the Malaysian-market launch of the 408 towards the end of April. Last month, the…
2024 Bajaj Freedom is world’s first CNG motorcycle
Getting its India market launch is the 2024 Bajaj Freedom, the world’s first CNG-petrol powered motorcycle. Pricing for the Freedom is listed as 110,000 Indian rupees (RM6,205), ex-showroom. As shown in the teaser photo, the Freedom is dual-powered, with primary…
Surcharge for single, low-occupancy vehicles entering KL city to encourage carpooling, reduce jam – expert
What’s the best way to reduce traffic congestion and boost public transport usage? A surcharge for single or low-occupancy vehicles entering KL city is one of the ways to do so, says Universiti Putra Malaysia road safety research centre head…
2025 BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure revealed
Making its appearance in the uber high-end adventure touring motorcycle market is the 2024 BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure. Stablemate to the R 1300 GS (from RM140,000 in Malaysia), R 1300 GS Adventure bears little family resemblance to its…
2025 BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure – Basic, Triple Black, GS Trophy and Option 719 Karakorum
Recently revealed, the 2025 BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure (GSA) was much anticipated by the overland riders and Starbucks cowboys. With the all new 1,300 cc boxer-twin engine putting out 145 hp and 149 Nm of torque first shown…
2024 Toyota Vellfire in Malaysia full gallery – 182 PS, 235 Nm 2.5L NA; RM438k, 100k cheaper than Alphard
Here’s a full gallery of fourth-generation Toyota Vellfire, which was launched in Malaysia last October alongside the Alphard. Priced at RM438,000 on-the-road without insurance, the premium MPV is only offered in one variant powered by a naturally-aspirated petrol engine. Said…
Benz Patent-Motorwagen on display at Mercedes-Benz World showcase, KL Base, Sungai Besi from July 5-7
Visitors to the Mercedes-Benz World happening at KL Base right now until Sunday, July 7, will have no shortage of new metal to view, what with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia showcasing a large selection of Mercedes-Benz and AMG vehicles at the event,…
Free parking for EVs in cities being considered – Nga
The government is considering free parking for electric vehicles (EVs) in cities to further encourage the switch from ICE to electric. According to housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming, the proposal is being discussed following the transport ministry’s…
RON95 subsidy removal should be in stages; can start at RM2.45 this year, not directly to RM3.30 – analyst
The fuel subsidy rationalisation for RON 95 petrol can be expected to be carried out in stages, said TA Securities chief analyst Kaladher Govindan, reported Harian Metro. The Malaysian government may take some time to evaluate the impact of the…
JPJ eBid: JXF and KFV number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that JXF and KFV are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Johor’s latest running number series is ‘JXF’, and it will open for tender on July…
Proton eMas7 – name of Malaysia’s Galaxy E5 EV?
The eMas7 name is making its rounds on social media, and it is claimed to be used as the name of Proton’s first electric car that is due to be launched by the end of the year. This is based…
W206 Mercedes-AMG C63S E Performance, new GLB35 and GLA45S launching in Malaysia this week
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has teased three AMG models set to make their public debut at this weekend’s Mercedes-Benz World, which takes place at KL Base, Sungai Besi from July 5-7. Based on the shadowy images posted by the company on its…
Gentari switches to per-kWh EV charger pricing – from RM1.30 per kWh for DC, 90 sen per kWh for AC
Gentari was one of the few holdouts still using per-minute pricing for at least some of its electric vehicle chargers. As of today, however, Petronas’ sustainable energy subsidiary has finally followed much of the industry in switching its entire network…
Malaysian Ducati Panigale owners set new record
Breaking the previous record set in 2011, 310 Malaysian Ducati Panigale owners set a new record in the Malaysia Book Of Records. Dubbed the Panigale Kingdom Mega Gathering, the gathering over the weekend eclipsed the previous event record of 150…
VEP: renewals/deregistration for Singaporean cars can now be done online, faster response to queries – Loke
The transport ministry says that improvements to the vehicle entry permit (VEP) have been introduced ahead of the system’s implementation at the Malaysia-Singapore border from October 1. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, the updates have been carried out following…
BHPetrol ‘Beli dan Menang Ka-Ching’ contest rewards 100 lucky winners with cash, gold and petrol prizes
BHPetrol held a prize presentation ceremony for its ‘Beli dan Menang Ka-Ching’ contest over the weekend at its petrol station in Jalan Meru 2, Klang. The contest, which ran in March and April this year, saw 80 winners take home…
Rimac Verne unveiled – two-seater EV robotaxi to be built in Zagreb, Croatia; service to launch in 2026
Croatian hypercar maker Rimac has unveiled the Verne, a two-seater robotaxi that will enter autonomous taxi service in 2026. The robotaxi service will enter service in 2026 initially in Zagreb, Croatia, where Rimac is based, and the firm plans to…
BHPetrol umum pemenang ‘Beli&Menang Ka-Ching’, peraduan ‘Pam & Beli Syoknya Menang’ bermula!
Selepas dua bulan Peraduan BHPetrol ‘Beli dan Menang Ka-Ching’ tamat, hari ini Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd (BHPetrol) telah mengadakan majlis penyampaian hadiah bagi peraduan tersebut, berlangsung di stesen BHPetrol Jalan Meru 2, Klang awal hari ini. Peraduan ini berlangsung…
DBKL imposes new traffic compound rates from July 1
AppleMark Coming into force on July 1 are new traffic compound rates from DBKL (Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur). Coming under the Road Transport Act 1987 and subsidiary legislation, the new compound rates will have a sliding scale applied for payment….
SKDS Subsidised Diesel Control System 2.0 – subsidy refund applications open July 1, says finance ministry
The Malaysian government will begin accepting applications for subsidy refunds for recipients of the subsidised diesel control system 2.0 (SKDS 2.0) from July 1, the ministry of finance has announced. The SKDS 2.0 subsidy facility is offered exclusively to owners…
GWM Tank 300 Malaysian launch in mid-July – first 300 buyers to get lifetime engine warranty, 5-yr free service
Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has announced that the first units of the Tank 300 have now arrived in the country, and that the off-road SUV is all set for a mid-July launch, with deliveries to begin right after that,…
Sharp decline in daily retail sales of diesel shows abuse of fuel subsidy, says KPDN deputy minister
The drastic decrease in diesel sales following the implementation of the government’s fuel subsidy rationalisation programme points to the fuel subsidy being widely abused, according to domestic trade and cost of living deputy minister Fuziah Salleh. In a post on…
2025 Volkswagen Mk8.5 Golf R hatch, Golf R Variant estate – 333 PS/420 Nm 2.0T AWD, 270 km/h top speed
The Mk8 Volkswagen Golf R has been updated for the 2025 model year, shortly after the Malaysian market received the pre-facelift model last month. In updated ‘Mk8.5’ guise, the Golf R range brings visual and technical updates, with both five-door…
KTM ETS Ekspres starting in Aug, KL – Ipoh in 2 hours
KL to Ipoh in two hours without having to drive? That will be soon possible with KTM’s ETS Ekspres service, which will start in August. The current ETS service to Ipoh from KL Sentral – which will continue to be…
2024 Honda CB350RS launch in Malaysia, RM20,500
2024 Honda CB350RS Athletic Blue Metallic Getting its market debut in Malaysia is the 2024 Honda CB350RS, priced at RM20,500 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Malaysian riders had their first look of the retro-styled CB350RS during the 2023 Petronas…
Volkswagen to invest up to USD5 bil in Rivian – new JV to develop next-gen EV architecture and software
Volkswagen Group has announced it will invest up to USD5 billion (around RM23.5 billion) in Rivian as part of a new joint venture focusing on next-generation electric vehicle (EV) architecture and software. Each company will continue to operate their production…
BMW i5 M60 xDrive EV in Malaysia – up to 601 PS/820 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 3.8s; official pricing from RM479k
BMW Group Malaysia has officially revealed pricing for the BMW i5 M60 xDrive, which is priced from RM478,800, with an eight-year, 160,000 km battery warranty, while the optional BMW Service & Repair Inclusive package at RM20,300 that brings an extended,…
JPJ announces recalls from brands – Toyota 2,739 units, Mercedes-Benz 2,611 units, Chery 600 units
The road transport department (JPJ) has issued a list of product recalls from several automotive brands in Malaysia, this time involving Toyota, Mercedes-Benz and Chery; click on the vehicle brand names below for the respective brands’ information on recalls. Toyota…
EVx 2024 – paultan.org Electric Vehicle Expo Malaysia returns this July 20-21 at Setia City Convention Centre
The paultan.org Electric Vehicle Expo (EVx) 2024 is back once again, set to take place this July 20-21 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). As electrification continues to gain traction, the third edition of the premier consumer EV showcase…
Driving schools involved in corrupt practices such as ‘lesen terbang’ risk losing operating licences – Loke
The transport ministry has warned driving schools not to be involved in corrupt practices such as illegal lesen terbang or kopi-o driving licences as they could face immediate revocation of their operating licences if caught, Bernama reports. According to transport…
Proton eMas EV rendered – rebadged Geely Galaxy E5
News regarding Proton’s first electric vehicle have been coming thick and fast over the past few months, culminating in the launch of a dedicated eMas brand for new energy vehicles (NEVs) earlier this month. We also know that the car…
Mercedes-AMG C43 dilancar di Malaysia – enjin empat silinder 2.0L turbo 408 PS/500 Nm, CKD, RM444k
Selepas dipertontonkan April lalu, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia akhirnya melancarkan Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic W206 untuk pasaran Malaysia. Sedan prestasi ini diperkenalkan hari ini bersama Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic facelift V177 dan GLA 35 facelift H247. Dijual pada harga RM443,888 tidak termasuk insurans,…
Around 180,000 commercial vehicles have yet to register for diesel subsidy under SKDS 2.0 – KPDN
Last week, it was reported that almost 200,000 public transport and goods vehicles of nearly 60,000 companies had been approved for the subsidised diesel control system (SKDS) programme. However, there are still around 180,000 commercial vehicles that have not yet…
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 2024 dilancar di Malaysia – CKD, RM123,000, saingan Proton X70, 1.6T, 197 hp/290 Nm
Selepas beberapa kali dipertontonkan dikhalayak umum, hari ini secara rasmi Chery Tiggo 7 Pro dilancarkan pada pasaran tempatan. Seperti dua model enjin pembakaran dalaman Chery yang telah diperkenalkan di Malaysia sebelum ini, Tiggo 7 Pro turut terus diperkenalkan dalam versi…
2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro SUV launched in Malaysia for RM123,800 – 194 hp 1.6T, RM120k for first 2k buyers
Finally, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is officially launched in Malaysia. We’ve showed you the C-segment SUV rival to the Proton X70 in full more than once now, but there was a missing jigsaw piece – the price. So, here…
PLUS Sedenak to Senai extra lane project starts June 28 – widening works will take 36 months, no disruption
PLUS has announced that the North South Highway’s Sedenak to Senai additional lane project will start on June 28. The road widening works on the Johor stretch – which will make it three lanes versus the current two – will…
BMW i1 and i2 confirmed – sedan, hatch and crossover planned, based on FWD Neue Klasse platform
The forthcoming Neue Klasse vehicles from BMW may initially take the form of electric versions of the 3 Series and X3, but Munich has plans to expand the lineup rapidly in the coming years. This will start with compact EVs…
76,000 have received first RM200 Budi Madani subsidy aid, 100,000 applications so far – finance ministry
The finance ministry says that it has approved 100,000 applications so far for the monthly Budi Madani cash assistance under the diesel subsidy rationalisation programme, which saw the retail price of the fuel increasing by RM1.20, or 56%, to RM3.35…
Skyworth dikendalikan Berjaya melalui kerjasama baru — persetujuan dengan NexV Auto Alliance ditamatkan
Berjaya umumkan bahawa syarikat itu telah menandatangani memorandum kerjasama strategik dengan pengeluar kenderaan elektrik komersil China, Skywell. Dalam satu kenyataan, Berjaya menyatakan yang kerjasama itu bertujuan untuk menjadikann Skywell sebagai jenama kenderaan tenaga baru (NEV) di Malaysia dan rantau ASEAN….
Petronas opens first fuel station in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Petronas has opened its first fuel station in Sao Paulo, Brazil last week, in partnership with the Monte Carlo fuel station network in the country, as shared by Petronas general manager for retail and brand licensing, downstream refining, marketing and…
Proton builds 5 millionth car since 1983, is an X90 – over 2 million Sagas, 217,000 X-series SUVs sold
Proton has announced it has achieved a momentous milestone – the national carmaker has built its five-millionth car, 41 years since its founding. The landmark car, an X90 Flagship, was revealed in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the start…
KPDN bans repeat purchases of RON95 petrol in Kelantan, warns against colluding with smugglers
The ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) has banned repeat purchases of RON 95 petrol at all Kelantan petrol stations in a bid to prevent smuggling of the subsidised fuel to neighbouring countries, Berita Harian has reported….
Honda, Mitsubishi Corporation to establish Altna JV for EV businesses; battery leasing, smart charging
Honda Motor Company (Honda) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has announced plans for a 50:50 joint venture company, Altna, which will be established next month. Altna is to be headquartered in Chiyoda City, Tokyo with two billion yen (RM59.7 million) in…
Targeted diesel subsidy – KPDN calls up 10 companies for increasing prices under the Anti-Profiteering Act
Not many of us drive diesel-powered vehicles, certainly not as many who use RON 95. But what everyone fears is the increase of prices for daily goods and services, using the just-announced removal of blanket subsidy for diesel as an…
Refresh rave party at Sunway Lagoon tomorrow – 4 stations on BRT Sunway Line extended till 1am
Ravers, going to Refresh headlined by Alok at Sunway Lagoon tomorrow? The party will also see top local DJs like Wukong, Blink featuring Glenn and Victoria, Mr Yang, MJ and Ashley Lau at Sunway Lagoon’s Surf Beach. To cater, Rapid…
Proton eMas and smart EVs to complement, not compete against each other, says Pro-Net
With the launch of its new eMas electric vehicle brand, national automaker Proton now has two EV-related entities in its portfolio, the other being smart, which it is the official product distributor for in the country. While the first product…
2024 Honda CBR250RR updated for Malaysia, RM27.9k
2024 Honda CBR250RR Honda Tricolor Updated for the Malaysia quarter-litre sportsbike market is the 2024 Honda CBR250RR, priced at RM27,999, up from RM25,999 previously. The CBR250RR comes with a modest power upgrade of 1.34 hp achieved through an increased compression…
smart #5 revealed – production version of EV SUV gets five seats, 800V architecture; 4 variants, up to 638 hp
Following the Beijing Motor Show premiere of the smart Concept #5, the Chinese ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) has leaked homologation filing images of the production version of the #5, along with details on its powertrain. Dimensions of…
Demand for diesel vehicles to remain high despite fuel price increase from subsidy rationalisation – MAA
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) says it does not expect the sales of diesel vehicles to be severely impacted by the government’s targeted diesel subsidy programme, which began earlier this week and has seen the retail price of Euro 5…
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s RM267 bil pay
Tesla shareholders have voted to ratify CEO Elon Musk’s mega 2018 pay package, which is said to be worth $56 billion (RM267 billion). It comes after Tesla board chair Robyn Denholm said that the Musk might leave if he is…
Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide Revival tiba di Malaysia – terhad 1,750 unit, konsep rekaan 50-an, RM176,900
Satu lagi model edisi terhad daripada Harley-Davidson, iaitu Hydra Glide Revival 2024 tiba di Malaysia, dengan dijual pada harga RM176,900 tidak termasuk insurans. Model ini cuma dikeluarkan sebanyak 1,750 unit dan Malaysia setakat ini menerima lima unit untuk jualan. Seperti…
Proton umum Global Modular Architecture (GMA) – platform model generasi baharu ICE, PHEV dan EV
Ketika pendedahan jenama dan logo EV baharunya malam ini, Proton turut mengumumkan bahawa ia kini sedang membangunkan platform modularnya sendiri bagi digunakan pada model-model generasi baharunya kelak tanpa bergantung kepada model-model Geely. Platform berkenaan dikenali sebagai Global Modular Architecture (GMA)…
Proton Global Modular Architecture – GMA platform to base five new models, including ICE, PHEV and EV
At today’s unveiling of Proton’s EV brand and logo, the national carmaker announced that it is developing its Global Modular Architecture or GMA. This architecture will form the basis of five new models from the brand including internal combustion, plug-in…
JPJ eBid: PRJ, SU-M number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that PRJ and SU-M are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Penang’s latest running number series is ‘PRJ’, and it was open for tender on June…
Peugeot 408 roadshow offers rebates up to RM8,000 on other models, plus test drives and merchandise
Launched at the end of April, the new Peugeot 408 is embarking on a roadshow in the northern, southern and central regions of Peninsular Malaysia. At the event, Stellantis Malaysia is offering discounts on certain Peugeot models as well as…
Sime Darby presses ahead with UMW integration journey – it’s now the leading auto player in Malaysia
Sime Darby Berhad’s acquisition of UMW – which began with the purchase of a 61.18% stake in December 2023 followed by a mandatory takeover offer that led to UMW being a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sime Darby Berhad – makes Sime…
Gov’t needs to increase RON95 petrol price by 32 sen per litre by July 1 to meet targeted savings in subsidy
The rationalisation of fuel subsidies in Malaysia has begun with the removal of the blanket subsidy for diesel, with the retail price of B10 and B20 diesel in the peninsula increased to RM3.35 per litre as of today, June 10….
Fuel subsidy rationalisation begins: diesel up by 56%, or RM1.20, to RM3.35 per litre from midnight, June 10
The government has kicked off its fuel subsidy rationalisation programme with the announcement that diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia will be floated, and will retail at RM3.35 per litre starting from midnight on June 10 (Monday). This means that from…
Rasionalisasi subsidi bahan api bermula – harga diesel dinaikkan ke RM3.35 seliter mulai 10 Jun 2024
Kerajaan telah memulakan program rasinolisasi subsidi diesel, dengan mengumumkan harga diesel di Malaysia akan diapungkan dan ditetapkan pada harga runcit RM3.35 seliter mulai 12.01 tengahmalam ini, 10 Jun 2024. Ini bermakna, mulai esok, harga diesel akan dinaikkan sebanyak RM1.20 berbanding…
GWM Ora 07 Performance 2024 — EV jana 408 PS/680 Nm, jarak 483 km WLTP, tiba di M’sia bulan ini
Great Wall Motor Malaysia telah mengumumkan yang EV Ora 07 Performance bakal tiba di Malaysia pada hujung bulan ini, selepas model Ora 07 diperkenalkan di sini April lalu. Dijual pada harga RM189,800 atas jalan tidak termasuk insurans, Ora 07 Performance…
Zeekr sah masuk Malaysia — SUV Zeekr X jadi model pertama jenama EV Geely, MPV 009 menyusul?
Zeekr akan masuk ke pasaran Malaysia! Hal ini disahkan oleh adanya surat undangan pratonton tertutup jenama ini di media sosial, yang khabarnya diadakan di Grand Hyatt KL pagi tadi. “Jenama baru yang menarik ini bakal dilancarkan di Malaysia tidak lama…
PANDU UJI: Proton S70 Flagship X 2024 – sedan segmen-C yang lebih sempurna selepas Preve?
Sedan dan Proton memang tidak dapat dipisahkan. Sejak ia ditubuhkan pada 1983, Proton telah memilih model sedan sebagai produk pertamanya menerusi Proton Saga yang dilancarkan pada 1985. Pada masa itu Proton mungkin boleh memilih model hatchback bagi menawarkan model dengan…
Zeekr confirmed coming to Malaysia – Zeekr X SUV is Geely-owned EV brand’s first model, 009 MPV next?
Click to enlarge Zeekr is coming soon to Malaysia! An invitation to a private preview event is circulating online at the moment and it says that the event was held at Grand Hyatt KL this morning. “This exciting new brand…
Tax incentives not enough to boost EV adoption: MCA
Tax incentives applied to zero-emissions vehicles in Malaysia are insufficient in encouraging Malaysians in taking up ownership of electric vehicles, said MCA vice president Wee Jeck Seng, reported Malaysiakini. According to the party’s VP, the government needs to take more…
Merc A-Class windscreen cracked by stone from grass cutter, owner claims damages from PLUS – here’s how
Accidents happen all the time, but sometimes your car may be damaged by things that are beyond your control, such as running over debris left on the road. You would imagine that in situations like this, your only recourse would…
Gov’t will soon introduce a special EV licence plate design to differentiate them from ICE vehicles – Loke
The government says it still plans to proceed with its proposed ‘EV’ number plate series for electric vehicles (EVs), which will be similar to state number plates, with the starting series of ‘EV 1’ to ‘EV 9999’, followed by ‘EVA’,…
2024 Proton X50 RC looks the same because Geely Binyue facelift styling is ‘too aggressive’ – DCEO
The model year 2024 Proton X50 has an unchanged exterior Earlier today, Proton unveiled the 2024 model year X50 a.k.a. X50 RC. RC stands for Running Change, which means that this is not a facelift, and those who were expecting…
New EV road tax structure for Malaysia announced from 2026 – cheaper than ICE; as low as RM40 per year
Originally scheduled to be announced sometime in April, the government has finally revealed the new road tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs), withw transport minister Anthony Loke unveiling the new rates earlier today. There’s good news for EV owners, because…
Diesel subsidy rationalisation due to 10-fold increase in cost to Malaysian government: finance minister II
The decision to rationalise diesel fuel subsidy in Malaysia was due to the cost to the government, which had increased by 10 times in just five years, The Star reported. The Malaysian government had paid RM14.3 billion in diesel subsidy…
First Porsche Experience Centre in Southeast Asia to be built in Singapore – start of operations in 2027
Porsche has announced it would set up its 11th Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) in Singapore. Set to be operational in 2027, PEC Singapore will be located just 20 minutes away from Changi Airport and close to the upcoming Aviation Park…
Jaecoo J7 PHEV previewed in Malaysia – 1.5 TGDi with 347 PS/525 Nm, 88 km EV range; DC charging, V2L
The Jaecoo J7 PHEV that was first unveiled at Auto China 2024 in Beijing last month has also been shown at the recent Malaysia Autoshow 2024, where the brand also previewed its all-electric J6. Under the bonnet of the J7…
Pro-Net signs deal to integrate ChargeSini EV chargers into its network – accessible via Hello smart app
Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net), the distributor of smart vehicles in Malaysia, has announced an agreement with ChargeSini to provide customers with access to a wider electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Through the partnership, ChargeSini’s growing network of charging stations…
Chery Malaysia reaches 10,000-unit CKD production – Tiggo 7 Pro, Omoda E5 to be locally assembled soon
Chery Auto Malaysia has assembled its 10,000th vehicle since partnering with Inokom in May 2023. The accomplishment comes within eight months after local assembly (CKD) operations started at Inokom’s 200-acre facility in Kulim, Kedah. At present, the plant assembles the…
2024 Proton X50 to be launched next week, June 4
What do we have here? A posting on social media by a Proton showroom representative suggests that the 2024 Proton X50 will be unveiled on Tuesday, June 4. That’s right after this long weekend! Before you get too excited though,…
Volkswagen confirms more CKD models coming to Malaysia – return of base Golf with Mk8.5, Audi Q7/Q8?
During the media drive event of the new Volkswagen Touareg earlier this week, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) held a Q&A session in which senior officials fielded questions related to the car and the company. In particular, its managing director…
New Subaru models sold in Malaysia from 2025 will be CBU from Japan, TC Subaru confirms in statement
TC Subaru (TCS), the official distributor of Subaru vehicles and aftersales provider in Malaysia, has announced that beginning from 2025, new Subaru vehicles sold in the country will come fully imported (CBU) from Japan. This comes following a recent statement…
Subaru akhiri operasi CKD di Malaysia, pasaran Asia Tenggara lain tahun depan – tukar ke CBU dari Jepun
Dalam pemfailan dengan Bursa Saham Hong Kong, Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL) dan Subaru Corporation telah mengumumkan bahawa mereka akan menamatkan operasi pemasangan tempatan (CKD) di Asia Tenggara. “Selepas membuat pertimbangan yang teliti, TCIL dan Subaru Corporation telah bersama-sama memutuskan…
BMW S1000XR 2024 dilancar di Malaysia – RM129,500
Selain R1300 GS, F900 GS dan CE 02, BMW Motorrad juga melancarkan S1000 XR terbaru untuk pasaran Malaysia, dengan harga jualan RM129,500 tidak termasuk insurans. Sama seperti model BMW Motorrad yang lain, model ini juga datang dengan jaminan tiga tahun…
RON97 petrol price June 2024 week one update – price of premium fuel still unchanged, at RM3.47 per litre
It’s Wednesday, which means it is now time for the weekly fuel price update by the finance ministry, which has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of May 30 to June 5, 2024. The status quo…
Modenas begins export of Kawasaki ZX-6R to China
National motorcycle maker Modenas has begun export of locally assembled Kawasaki ZX-6R sports bikes to China. During a visit to its facility in Gurun, Kedah, Malaysian media were shown the ZX-6R assembly line and the sending off of a container….
JPJ confirms 1.7m Perodua, Toyota cars in Malaysia named in Daihatsu safety scandal are safe – no recall
Perodua and Toyota vehicles in Malaysia – which were implicated in the Daihatsu ‘procedural irregularities’ safety testing scandal from late last year – have been confirmed as safe. Transport minister Anthony Loke made the announcement today following retesting of the…
Chery Malaysia Omoda 5 recall: 92% of cars inspected
Here’s an update on the Chery Omoda 5 rear axle issue and recall. Chery Malaysia has completed 92% of vehicle inspections for affected customers as of May 24. “At Chery Malaysia, ensuring your safety is our utmost concern. As of…
Diesel subsidy programme to offer RM200 per month to diesel owners – pump prices up to RM3.33/litre soon
The ministry of finance (MOF) of Malaysia has announced the Madani subsidy assistance programme, or Budi Madani for private owners of diesel vehicles and agriculture smallholders in Peninsular Malaysia. Applications open tomorrow, May 28, 2024 for eligible individuals, who may…
2024 Lexus LM in Malaysia – posh Alphard/Vellfire, 7-seat LM350h and 4-seat LM500h, RM1.2mil to RM1.5mil
Three years since the original rolled onto the scene, UMW Toyota Motor has officially launched the new second-generation Lexus LM in Malaysia. Built on the bones of the fourth-generation Toyota Alphard that debuted in October (alongside the related Vellfire), the…
Voge FR150 masuk pasaran Malaysia lawan Yamaha Y15ZR, Honda RS150R – 150 cc DOHC 15.4 hp, RM9k
Semasa Malaysia Auto Show 2024, MForce Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd telah memperkenalkan beberapa jenama baru yang dibawa masuk ke pasaran Malaysia, dan salah satunya adalah Voge, yang merupakan satu jenama di bawah syarikat Loncin dari China. Sebagai permulaan, dua model…
Triumph Daytona 660 dilancarkan di Malaysia – RM50k
Triumph juga tidak ketinggalan berada di Malaysia Auto Show dan telah melancarkan model sports Daytona 660 untuk pasaran Malaysia. Ia dijual pada harga RM49,500 tidak termasuk insurans, dan motosikal dijangka tiba di wakil pengedar hujung bulan ini. Daytona 660 ini…
PDRM bakal guna Honda City sebagai kereta peronda?
Seorang pengguna Facebook telah memuatnaik satu video di Paultan.org Automotive Discussion Group memaparkan enam buah Honda City baharu yang telahpun menerima grafik badan Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) lengkap dengan lampu strob di atas bumbung, menunjukkan bahawa ia bakal digunakan sebagai…
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro e+ PHEV previewed in Malaysia – 326 PS, 545 Nm, up to 80 km EV range, launch soon?
While Chery’s stand at the Malaysia Autoshow wasn’t exactly a hubbub of activity (the real action for the company was happening elsewhere), the Chinese brand still had something to show at the event. As promised, it debuted the plug-in hybrid…
PDRM adds Honda City sedan to its patrol vehicle fleet
Honda vehicles have proved to be a popular choice for patrol vehicles with the Royal Malaysian police (PDRM) in recent times, with the force first utilising 435 units of the Honda Civic FC 1.8L for the job back in 2020…
2024 Honda ADV 350 in Malaysia, RM33,999
Getting its launch at the Malaysia Auto Show is the 2024 Honda 350, priced at RM33,999 ex-showroom. There are three colour schemes offered – Mat Gun Powder Black Metallic, Pearl Smoky Gray and Mat Candy Tulip Red along with a…
GWM Tank 300 open for booking in Malaysia – RM250k est. price, deliveries of off-road SUV set to start in July
Great Wall Motor Malaysia has announced that the order books have opened for the Tank 300, with the off-raod SUV expected to make its way into the local market very soon. Slated to be introduced in Q2, the company says…
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Electric Art Line and updated AMG Line now in Malaysia – RM380k-RM430k
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has added a new Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan variant to its line-up with the introduction of the EQE 350+ Electric Art Line. The model made its debut earlier today alongside the updated EQE 350+ AMG Line and two…
RON97 petrol price May 2024 week four update – price of premium fuel unchanged, still RM3.47 per litre
Happy Wesak Day! It’s time again for the usual weekly fuel price update, with the finance ministry having announced the retail prices of fuel for the coming week of May 23 to 29, 2024. As it has been for a…
Jemaah menteri setuju laksana subsidi bersasar ke atas diesel bermula di Semenanjung – PM Anwar
Dalam Perutusan Negara yang disiarkan secara langsung di semua saluran media tempatan malam ini, Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan bahawa jemaah menteri telah bersetuju melaksanakan penyasaran subsidi untuk bahan api diesel. Menurut beliau, sebagai permulaan, penyasaran tersebut hanya…
Cabinet agrees to implement targeted diesel subsidies, starting with Peninsular Malaysia – PM Anwar
Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.says that the government will proceed with the implementation of targeted diesel subsidies, with the Cabinet having agreed to the move, The Star reports. He said that prices would be floated in the peninsula first,…
Perodua hit all-time record sales in 2023 with 330,325 units, up 17.1% – aims to maintain level for 2024
Perodua achieved all-time high sales last year and you’re only hearing about it a few days before the second half of 2024 starts? Us too, via Perodua president and CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin’s speech at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024,…
Motorcyclists crash while fleeing roadblock, two dead, one injured – serious offence, please stop doing this
Sobering news today as The Star reported a group of motorcyclists crashing while fleeing a police roadblock in Sandakan. Two men involved in the accident were killed while another was seriously injured, said Sandakan OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Fuad Abd…
2024 Volkswagen Golf R CKD now on sale in Malaysia – 320 PS/400 Nm, R Performance package, RM334k
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced that the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R is finally on sale in the country, at a retail price of RM334,012 on-the-road without insurance. The price does however come with a Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP),…
JPJ eBid: Siri VMP dan PRH bakal dibuka bidaan
Untuk yang mencari-cari plat nombor pendaftaran untuk kenderaan baharu, ini ada lagi dua pilihan siri yang baru diumumkan oleh Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ). Seperti biasa, bidaan dilakukan menerusi platform dalam talian, JPJ eBid. Siri plat nombor dari WP Kuala Lumpur,…
Move to rationalise diesel subsidies on hold, but will be announced when the time is right – Rafizi Ramli
The government says that the planned rationalisation of diesel subsidies is currently on hold, but will be announced when the time is right. According to economy minister Rafizi Ramli, the reason why the government is keeping its cards close to…
Bendix anjur program pemanduan defensif bersama Kegani Racing sempena sambutan ulangtahun ke-100
FMP Automotive Malaysia iaitu syarikat yang menguruskan jenama komponen brek terkemuka, Bendix telah menganjurkan program pemanduan defensif pada 16 Mei lalu sempena ulang tahun ke-100 jenama tersebut. Program berkenaan dijalankan bersama Kegani Racing Academy, iaitu akademi yang telah melahirkan ramai…
Ford Mustang could gain four-door version; will keep V8 engine, manual gearbox “for as long as possible”
Ford is considering a range of “authentic” combustion-engined variants to join the petrol-powered Mustang range that could include include a four-door model for the first time in its history, Autocar has reported. While the Mustang has accrued a strong following…
Nissan Kicks e-Power to be shown at Malaysia Autoshow 2024, previewing hybrid powertrain?
Just a few days to go until the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, and one of the brands set to be present, Nissan, has teased its lineup for its display. Distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) appears to be rolling out a…
Chery Malaysia turning one, offers 2-year free service, auto side steps for Tiggo 8 Pro – now till June 30
Chery Malaysia is marking its first anniversary by offering some goodies in the form of free service and auto side steps for the Tiggo 8 Pro, valid from now till June 30. New Chery customers will enjoy a two-year free…
BAIC BJ40 Plus SUV open for booking in Malaysia – 221 hp/380 Nm 2.0T petrol, fr. RM180k-200k estimated
Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) has made its debut in Malaysia, introducing two SUVs to mark its entry into the local market. The first is the X55 II, a C-segment SUV that will go up against the likes of the Proton…
JPJ eBid: JXC and SWL number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that JXC and SWL are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Johor’s latest running number series is ‘JXC’, and it will be open for tender tomorrow,…
Ferrari 12Cilindri – front-engined flagship with 830 PS 6.5L NA V12, 0-100 km/h 2.95 secs, 9,500 rpm redline!
The king is dead; long live the king. Ferrari has bid its scintillating 812 Superfast a fond farewell, replacing it with a new top-dog front-engined supercar with an equally on-the-nose name – the 12Cilindri. No prizes for guessing what the…
US president Joe Biden announces new tariffs on China goods – EV duty quadrupled from 25% to 100%
The United States has unveiled a sweeping array of new tariffs on Chinese goods, with electric vehicles (EVs) being a key focus of president Joe Biden’s announcement. These measures appear to be designed to protect US manufacturers from cheap imports…
BYD Shark revealed – Hilux-rivalling PHEV pick-up, over 430 hp, 0-100 km/h 5.7 secs, 100 km EV range
The first pick-up truck from BYD is set to be launched globally in just a few hours, but the Chinese carmaker has already released initial photos and preliminary information about the pick-up truck – now christened the Shark – on…
Wire trap on SUKE highway, motorcyclist injured
A motorcyclist on the SUKE highway was injured by a wire trap on Monday evening. In an ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) post, user Muas Rosdi said he was travelling on SUKE on the Taman Kosas exit in Ampang heading…
GWM Malaysia to showcase Tank 300 and Haval H6 Hybrid SUVs at Malaysia Autoshow 2024 next week
In a post on its Facebook page, Great Wall Motor Malaysia has indicated that it will be showcasing the GWM Tank 300 and the Haval H6 Hybrid at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, which takes place next week. Both vehicles have…
BP to purchase Tesla Supercharger sites in United States; plans to invest RM4.75 billion in expansion
The EV charging business unit of BP, BP Pulse is keen to expand its network in the United States following Tesla’s disbanding of its Supercharger team, Reuters has reported. Last year, British petroleum giant BP has announced that its EV…
Aston Martin Vantage 2024 dilancarkan di Malaysia – coupe dua pintu enjin V8 4.0L 665 PS, RM2.4 juta
Aston Martin Vantage 2024, yang menerima pelbagai peningkatan berbanding model sebelumnya kini dilancarkan secara rasmi untuk pasaran Malaysia, pada harga RM2.37 juta dalam keadaan asas tidak termasuk barangan tambahan atau personalisasi lain. Tetapan enjin hadapan, pacuan roda belakang masih dikekalkan…
Beijing 2024: BAIC X55II, BJ40 Plus dipamer — SUV versi CKD yang dijangka tiba di Malaysia pada 2025
Ini dua model dari pengeluar China, BAIC yang dipamerkan ketika pameran Auto China 2024, dan bakal masuk ke pasaran Malaysia tidak lama lagi. Dua model yang dimaksudkan ialah X55 II dan BJ40 Plus — lebih menarik, untuk pasaran di Malaysia,…
JPJ eBid: Siri nombor pendaftaran FFF dibuka untuk bidaan – sempena ulangtahun JPJ ke-78
Sempena dengan ulang tahun Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) yang ke-78 yang disambut hari ini, agensi kerajaan ini telah mengumumkan siri nombor pendaftaran kenderaan FFF boleh dibida menerusi platform dalam talian JPJ eBid. Siri FFF tersebut dibuka bidaan bermula hari ini,…
JPJ eBid: FFF number plate up for bidding – special series released to celebrate JPJ’s 78th anniversary
In conjunction with the road transport department’s (JPJ) 78th anniversary, the government agency has announced a special FFF vehicle registration number plate series, now available for bidding via the JPJ eBid online platform. The FFF series is open for tender…
2024 Aston Martin Vantage launched in Malaysia – 665 PS/800 Nm 4.0L biturbo V8; fr RM2.37m before options
The 2024 Aston Martin Vantage has now been launched in Malaysia, wearing updated styling atop revised technical specifications for the British marque’s most compact V8 two-door model. In Malaysia, the 2023 Aston Martin Vantage is priced from RM2.37 million before…
2024 King Long Kingo 15-seater, Kingo Plus 18-seater vans launched in Malaysia – RM146k-166k OTR
Distributor of King Long vehicles in Malaysia, Sendok Group subsidiary R&A Marketing has launched today the 2024 Kingo 6AT and Kingo Plus 6AT passenger vans for the Malaysian market, priced at RM146,265.40 and RM166,265.40 respectively; prices are for company private…
Ikigai E01 – Carro Care’s master painter Jumpei Yamamoto talks about his passion in painting cars
In this insightful episode of the “Ikigai” series, we look at the everyday life of a car painter in Malaysia who shares his philosophy on the importance and satisfaction derived from his work. Despite the common perception that painting cars…
2024 Ni Hsin EV Tech launches VMoto TC Max and CPx Pro EVs in Malaysia, RM19,900 and RM25,900
Entering the Malaysian electric mobility market are the Ni Hsin EV Tech TC Max electric motorcycle and CPx Pro electric scooter. The TC Max is priced in Malaysia at RM19,900 while the CPx Pro retails at RM25,900. Manufactured by Nanjing…
Tesla plans to test robotaxi in China, though use of Full Self Driving not yet approved by authorities
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has proposed the use of Tesla vehicles as ‘taxis’ in China as a way of testing the vehicles’ ‘full self-driving’, or FSD functions for the Chinese market, China Daily has reported. The news outlet cites sources…
Yamaha MT-25 terima warna baru – harga naik RM1k
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) sekali lagi memperkenalkan warna baru untuk model naked MT-25, yang kini ditawarkan dalam warna Midnight Black dan Midnight Cyan. Bersama dengan warna baru ini, harga untuk model ini juga naik RM1k berbanding harga akhir pada…
Geely Galaxy E5 revealed in China – new EV built on GEA; previews Proton’s upcoming EV in 2025?
Geely has released official images of the E5, which is the first fully electric model in the company’s Galaxy series. Expected to go on sale in China in the second quarter of this year, the E5 will reportedly be priced…
Beijing 2024: BAIC X55II, BJ40 Plus shown in China – SUVs set for CKD local assembly in Malaysia in 2025
Taking part in the vast exhibitor presence at Auto China 2024 that took place in Beijing is BAIC, which displayed the X55 II and the BJ40 Plus SUVs at the motor show. These models are notable as they have been…
Foreign news reports of impending petrol, diesel price hike untrue, as gov’t hasn’t discussed matter – Fahmi
The government says that foreign media reports suggesting the country has decided on a price hike for petrol and diesel is not true. That’s because the cabinet has not yet discussed the matter, according to communications minister Fahmi Fadzil. “I…
Chery Omoda 5 axle issue – JPJ issues immediate recall notice for 600 vehicles, to monitor recall process
The road transport department (JPJ) has issued a statement following the widely-publicised case of a Chery Omoda 5 that had sustained rear axle failure, and the department has stated that it has summoned Chery Corporate Malaysia to conduct a thorough…
Proton vendor issues due to slow SUV sales caused by Chinese rivals – reduce production to clear stock
A couple of months ago, it was reported that Proton’s vendors were facing “severe financial strain” due to the national carmaker failing to honour the number of parts it ordered for its SUV models – the X50, X70 and X90….
2024 GWM Haval H6 Hybrid set for Malaysian launch in Q3 2024 – full local specification units previewed
Great Wall Motor Malaysia has revealed a new timeline for the introduction of the Haval H6 Hybrid, which was announced as one of the models due in when the brand made its debut in Malaysia back in 2022. Originally slated…
Chery Malaysia Omoda 5 recall – root cause of axle welding issue identified; new recall website now online
Chery Malaysia has issued yet another statement on the Omoda 5 rear axle case. This is the company’s third public statement after the case exploded on social media on April 28. The initial statement was released the day after, acknowledging…
GWM Tank 300 to debut in Malaysia in Q2 – 2.0T, 220 PS off-road SUV expected to be priced from RM258k
Ahead of Auto China 2024, Great Wall Motor (GWM) held its GWM Global Conference, and it was during the event that the automaker provided Malaysian journalists the opportunity to briefly sample the Tank 300, which was previewed in Malaysia during…
Proton PHEV confirmed for 2025 – Geely Galaxy L7 most likely candidate as next-gen X70 with 1.5T 4-cyl?
Aside from the facelifted X70, Proton also confirmed yesterday that its first plug-in hybrid model will be launched next year, around the same time as its first battery electric vehicle. While a PHEV has been bandied about by the national…
Tesla V4 Supercharger hardware now in Malaysia at IOI City Mall, IOI Mall Puchong, DC charging up to 250 kW
Tesla has started to deploy its V4 Supercharger hardware in Malaysia and the first two sites to use them are IOI City Mall and IOI Mall Puchong. These V4 Superchargers are configured to provide a maximum charge rate of 250…
Mitsubishi Xpander continues to be top-selling non-national MPV in Malaysia – 11,384 units sold in FY2023
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced that the Xpander has held on to its title of best-selling non-national MPV in the 2023 financial year, having sold 11,384 units of the B-segment MPV model from April 2023 to March 2024. “We…
RON97 petrol price May 2024 week one update – premium fuel price still unchanged; RM3.47 per litre
Happy Labour Day, and with it being a Wednesday, it is time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as announced by the finance ministry for the coming week of May 2 to May 8, 2024. There continues to…
Gandar belakang tertanggal: Chery Malaysia panggil semula 600 unit Omoda 5 berpotensi terjejas
Susulan isu kimpalan gandar belakang yang tertanggal pada sebuah Chery Omoda 5 berlaku hujung minggu lalu, Chery Malaysia hari ini mengumumkan bahawa pihaknya akan memanggil semula 600 unit model tersebut. Kenyataan rasmi yang dikeluarkan adalah seperti berikut: Klik untuk besarkan…
Kedah rancang bina sistem LRT guna teknologi levitasi magnet di Langkawi – Dari Kuah ke Chenang
Kerajaan negeri Kedah merancang untuk membina sistem tren Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) menggunakan teknologi levitasi magnet di Langkawi. Bagi merealisasikan hasrat tersebut, semalam telah berlangsungnya majlis memeterai memorandum persefahaman (MoU) antara Permodalan Kedah Berhad (PKB) dengan Royal Eco Train Development…
Jaecoo J5 hybrid and EV models to debut in 2025; flagship J9 in EV and PHEV forms to arrive later
Chery International has just confirmed an all-new Jaecoo J5 model for 2025. Set to form the premium brand’s smallest offering, it will slot in right under the upcoming J6 EV. Unlike the electric-only J6, however, the new J5 will be…
Chery Omoda 7 unveiled – sporty SUV with 1.5 TGDi PHEV tech, gaming-style interior, sliding touchscreen
The Chery Omoda 7 has just been unveiled at the carmaker’s hometown in Wuhu, China. As a bigger brother to the popular Omoda 5, it is described as a sporty coupe SUV with wide ranging appeal. It combines three key…
Omoda & Jaecoo: fastest growing car brand in the world?
“I can proudly say that we are the fastest expanding car brand in the world,” said Omoda & Jaecoo global CEO, Shawn Xu at Auto China 2024 in Beijing. More than just hot air or self-praise, The Chery International sub-division…
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro confirmed for Malaysia, 1H 2025 – facelifted SUV rivals Perodua Ativa, Honda WR-V
The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro has been confirmed for the Malaysian market, and the sub-B-segment SUV will slot in below the Omoda 5 in both size and price. Chery Malaysia told paultan.org at the ongoing 2024 Chery International Business Conference…
Chery Tiggo 6 – RWD EV to slot in above Omoda E5?
With Malaysia having the Chery Omoda 5, Omoda E5, Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro models, how about a stylish new entry to slot in right in the middle of the range? Meet the Tiggo 6, a C-segment electric…
Cheaper Tesla models coming earlier than expected – before 2H 2025, won’t use “unboxed” production
Tesla revealed some details about its future product roadmap when it comes to cars in its recent Q1 2024 earnings update. It says there are new vehicles on the way including more affordable models, and they are aiming to launch…
Toyota achieves record production, sales in 2023; group sales exceeds 10 million units for the first time
Toyota has emerged with its 2023 financial year results which sees the Japanese giant attain record numbers in production and sales, according to Japan Times citing Bloomberg reports. Global sales at Toyota, including from Daihatsu and Hino, increased 5% from…
BMW iX3 Final Edition baharu kini di M’sia – M Performance standard, suspensi Adaptive M; RM300k
BMW Malaysia telah pun melancarkan BMW iX3 Final Edition baharu yang kini ditampilkan dengan kemasan tambahan M Performance yang melengkapkan pakej M Sport, sekaligus meningkatkan lagi penampilan atletik Kenderaan Aktiviti Sukan (SAV) elektrik penuh premium tersebut. Ia ditawarkan dengan harga…
2024 Toyota Yaris G Limited in Malaysia – performance and handling upgrades, 600 units; RM99,600 OTR
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced today introduction of the Toyota Yaris G Limited for the Malaysian market, and this time around there is not only cosmetic revisions – there are upgrades applied to the B-segment hatchback’s chassis and powertrain…
RON97 petrol price April 2024 week four update – premium fuel price unchanged; still RM3.47 per litre
It’s Wednesday, which means that it is once again time for the weekly fuel price updated in Malaysia, as announced by the finance ministry for the coming week of April 25 to May 1, 2024. Once again there is no…
Bangkok 2024: Maserati Grecale Folgore EV – 557 PS/820 Nm, 501 km WLTP; RM1.02 million in Thailand
Shortly after the Maserati Grecale premiered in fully electric guise as the Grecale Folgore last month, the Italian marque’s electric crossover has been shown at the recent 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show. While outwardly similar to its internal combustion stablemates,…