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luxury sedans offered in car and driver rental Mumbai When it comes to exploring a bustling city like Mumbai, comfort and style often go hand in hand. Many travelers, both local and international, seek convenient and luxurious travel options to move around the city. One of the most popular choices is opting for car and
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To celebrate Malaysia Day, the road transport department (JPJ) has announced it is offering ‘GM’ as a new special number plate series. This is currently available for bidding until this Saturday (September 20, 2025) on the department’s online auction platform, JPJ eBid, with the results set to be announced by Sunday (September 21, 2025). According
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The Perodua Bezza is once again the best-selling car in Malaysia for the month of August 2025, with data from the road transport department (JPJ) revealing 9,533 registrations for a year-to-date (YTD) total of 65,479 units. The brand’s only sedan model currently makes up around 28% of total Peroduas registered in the first eight months
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For those in need of more aggressive bodywork for the facelifted Toyota GR Yaris, the Japanese manufacturer has released an Aero performance package for the three-door rally-inspired high performance hatchback. The package is comprised of six items, starting in front with the ducted aluminium bonnet that is modelled after the bonnet on the GRMN Yaris,
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As it was last month, the Proton eMas 7 continues to be the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia, with the model heading the August 2025 chart for the category. According to the latest data from the road transport department (JPJ), 766 units of the eMas 7 were registered last month, an improvement over the
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This has to be the easiest way to earn real rewards! Caltex Rewards x TNG GOyang² is offering RM8 TNG cashback and CaltexGO RM5 fuel vouchers to celebrate our beloved Malaysia this month, and all you have to do is shake your phone! Yes, GOyang-GOyang. Here’s how to claim your share. TNG eWallet users, look
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Continuing with JPJ registration data from the month of August, we have the top 20 electric vehicle brands, which sees BYD continuing to lead the segment. This time, however, the Chinese EV specialist has widened its lead over second-placed Proton, making last month its second-best in terms of sales after May. A total of 1,119
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Celebrate Malaysia Day with the real deal in automotive luxury from Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, as the Step Up Agility+ plan makes premium motoring even more accessible. Leading the offers from Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is the C 350 e, priced from RM279,888 including #MYMercedesRewards of up to RM70,000, and with monthly repayments starting from RM1,998 per month with
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The MPV previously called the GWM Wey 80 has been given a new name ahead of its Malaysian launch, with the GWM Wey G9 moniker having been announced on Facebook. The Chinese carmaker added that the Toyota Alphard and Vellfire rival, last previewed at the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) in July, is coming
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With the resurrection of the Scout brand in 2024 as a brand for electric SUVs and pick-up trucks, the brand will be making its way to the Australian market, according to Australian site Car Expert. Scout CEO Scott Keogh has revealed that the Australian market is within the firm’s plans, following the brand’s scheduled launch
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It wasn’t just the Germans that introduced important new models at this year’s IAA Mobility show (otherwise known as the Munich Motor Show), as the French also had something substantial to show. Say hello to the sixth-generation Renault Clio, the latest chapter in a nameplate that has existed since 1990. Across five generations, nearly 17
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Jenama EV Ora di bawah Great Wall Motor (GWM) kembali mencuri tumpuan selepas agak lama menyepi tanpa model baru sejak pelancaran Ora 07 (juga dikenali sebagai Lightning Cat) pada tahun 2022. Dalam pasaran kenderaan elektrik China yang biasanya menyaksikan kemas kini atau model facelift setiap tahun, tempoh dua tahun tanpa model baru dianggap luar biasa.
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Pour one out for the Proton Iriz, production of which has apparently ended this week with the last body, #97576, having been churned out by the Tanjong Malim plant on September 9. That’s according to the above image that has surfaced on the Proton Iriz Club Malaysia (PICM) Facebook group, quashing any hope of the
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Having teased its next model for the better part of a week now, BYD Malaysia has released the first image of the car – the taillights of what appears to be a small sedan. At first glance, this looks to be the Seal 06 EV that was rumoured previously, but a few details are amiss.
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Toyota has announced it intends to reproduce and reissue parts for the 4A-GE engine used in the AE86 Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno. This will be done through the company’s GR Heritage Parts programme which currently offers more than 200 parts for eight historic models, including the 2000GT, A70 Supra, A80 Supra, AE86, Land Cruiser
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Ferrari has officially introduced the 849 Testarossa, unveiling the replacement for the SF90 Stradale this evening in Milan, where it will be hosting potential customers for the car over the next three days. Ahead of that, the plug-in hybrid was shown to selected members of the motoring press at a special preview. We’ll get to
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SAIC Motor Malaysia (SMM) has announced the appointment of Hoffen Yih Ben Teh as its new chief operating officer (COO). SMM says that the appointment reflects its commitment to reinforcing its leadership team as it enters the next phase of growth in Malaysia, with a focus on expanding the MG brand, delivering exceptional customer experiences
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Click to enlarge The Chery O5, which is a new name for the Omoda 5 facelift, will be launching in Malaysia on September 10. We know this from the company’s countdown post on social media – earlier today, Chery Malaysia posted up the ‘2 Days’ image you see above, showing the O5’s new wheels. “We’re
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After being previewed as a concept since October 2023, the Honda Prelude has now made its official debut as a production model that is now open for order taking in Japan and will also go on sale in the United States in late fall. Appearing pretty much like a carbon copy of the concept, the
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Zeekr 009 In the future, EVs from Zeekr will be locally assembled at the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV), Tanjong Malim, Perak. This is according to Proton, which launched its new EV plant within its complex at Tg Malim today. You can think of Proton as the ‘anchor tenant’ of AHTV, which was launched in 2022.
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Despite it being an integral element of driving, tyres aren’t generally given much thought, beyond understanding that they’re needed for moving a vehicle about. When they are contemplated or given thought, it’s usually during the purchase experience, with price – and sometimes performance – usually helping to define the selection. The thing is, tyres aren’t
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With the brand’s reintroduction to Malaysia, the all-new 2025 Indian Motorcycle Scout model range is now on sale, with pricing starting from RM103,900. The line-up starts with the Scout Bobber, which comes in three variants – the Standard in Black Metallic at RM103,900, and in the Limited colours of Sunset Red Smoke and Spirit Blue
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Mercedes-Benz has previewed the new Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ technology’s interior ahead of the car’s official unveiling on September 7 2025 at the IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich. That’s just a few days to go, and we’ve already previously seen what the front grille of the new GLC will look like, but since we
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This is it, folks, you’re looking at the all-new 2026 BMW iX3, codenamed NA5. That’s right, what you see here is not yet another concept car, but a full production model that will actually go on sale very soon. Let that sink in for a moment. This didn’t come without warning, of course. When the
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The upcoming Proton Saga MC3 was shown on livestream during today’s launch of the company’s first electric vehicle (EV) plant in Tanjong Malim. While not seen in full, we get to see parts of the brand’s staple sedan, with many of the revisions matching up to what we already expect from a prior leak and
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Audi has unveiled the Concept C, which will preview the design of its future products as well as a new interior experience, according to the German manufacturer. Its design is inspired by the Auto Union Type C race car, and aims to deliver a reduction to essential elements and a “commitment to geometric clarity,” it
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Volkswagen ID. Polo (left), ID. Polo GTI (right) Volkswagen has announced it will transfer the names of its established bestsellers to its fully electric ID. models. The first model to benefit from this new naming strategy is the production version of the ID.2all concept, which will be known as the ID. Polo that will be
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The latest iteration of the Proton X50 has reached the 5,000-unit sales milestone since the refreshed B-segment SUV was launched in late-July this year, Proton has announced. Prior to its official launch, the 2025 X50 received 5,000 bookings since order books opened on July 5. Priced from RM85,800 for the X50 1.5TD Executive inclusive of
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Joining the Mazda CX-60 in today’s double launch by Mazda Malaysia is the six-seater CX-80, which arrives in sole Skyactiv-G 2.5L PHEV AWD High Plus guise, which goes on sale at RM331,610 on-the-road without insurance in Peninsular Malaysia. This means the deployment of a petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain for the six-seater SUV. This is comprised
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Hankook Tire Malaysia recently launched two new tyres, the Ventus evo and the Dynapro HT2. The Ventus evo is a ultra-high-performance UHP tyre that needs little introduction, while the Dynapro HT2 is a premium tyre for SUV owners seeking comfort and durability. “The Ventus evo stands at the pinnacle of our UHP range, engineered for
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Here’s some good news for those with outstanding summonses, but there’s a catch. PDRM is offering 50% discounts on saman till September 16 in conjunction with Malaysia’s 68th national day. Unlike the usual campaigns tied to an event, this isn’t a small window, and the best part is you can pay online, so everyone can
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Baru-baru ini, Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Negeri Selangor diundang oleh Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (Prolintas) untuk menjayakan Program Advokasi Keselamatan Jalan Raya di Plaza Tol Elmina Utara, Lebuhraya Guthrie (GCE). Program ini turut dihadiri Muhamad Hilmi Muhammad Sauki selaku Pengurus Operasi Prolintas dan juga Tuan Mohamad Zamzuariemie Mohamad Noor dari JPJ Selangor yang berbesar
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Sempena sambutan Hari Kebangsaan ke-68 dan Hari Malaysia ke-62, Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) bersama Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) dengan kerjasama MyDigital ID melancarkan Kempen Diskaun Saman Kebangsaan dengan tawaran pengurangan saman trafik PDRM sebanyak 50%. Kempen ini berlangsung mulai hari ini, 31 Ogos sehingga 16 September 2025. Ia hanya sah untuk pembayaran melalui aplikasi MyBayar
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The BYD Atto 2 is one of the most interesting propositions for the electric SUV market in Malaysia. Although the list price is officially RM100k, an early bird package, valued at up to RM13,000, brings the effective price down to the RM85,000 range. The Atto 2 is a compact electric SUV, smaller than the Atto
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Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) is now the official mobility partner of Selangor FC after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and the handover of a Hyundai Staria to the Malaysia Super League team this morning. The documents were signed by HMY president Eric Lee and Selangor FC’s CEO Dr Johan Kamal Hamidon, witnessed
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The East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) has been launched today by Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, with works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Section 1 alignment of the highway will be open to public from 6am tomorrow, August 30, 2025, and passage along the highway will be toll-free from its opening
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Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) says that enhancements that have been made to the Policy Document on Claims Settlement Practices (PDCSP) will make the motor insurance claims process fairer, quicker and more transparent for all motorists. These revisions were outlined by Lailatul Akma, deputy director of BNM’s Consumer & Market Conduct Department, in a BFM Morning
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Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has introduced the Nissan Navara X-Tremer, the latest addition to the brand’s pick-up truck range in Malaysia. The Navara X-Tremer brings an exterior and interior trim package that is available in three variants; the 2.5L Turbo V at RM134,800 (RM136,850 in East Malaysia), the 2.5L Turbo VL at RM146,900 (RM148,950),
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The works ministry (KKR) has announced that the MyJalan application will be expanded from its scope as a public complaints platform for reporting road damage into a comprehensive national database for road infrastructure management across Malaysia, as Bernama reports. According to works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the move is aimed at addressing the
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Volkswagen has renewed the T-Roc for a second generation, and why wouldn’t it, with over two million units of the original ‘Golf SUV’ sold since 2017. Prices in Germany start at 30,845 euros (RM152k). The between-T-Cross-and-Tiguan vehicle is 4,373 mm long (+122 mm versus first-gen), 1,828 mm wide (+9 mm) and 1,562 mm tall (+9
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Dalam temubual bersama paultan.org baru-baru ini, pengarah urusan Stellantis ASEAN iaitu Isaac Yeo mendedahkan bahawa dua jenama yang sudah tidak beroperasi di Malaysia iaitu Alfa Romeo dan Jeep bakal kembali ke pasaran tempatan tidak lama lagi. Alfa Romeo merupakan jenama automotif dari Itali, manakala Jeep adalah jenama SUV dari Amerika Syarikat di mana kedua-duanya sebelum
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Earlier today, works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said via a Facebook post that a supplemental concession agreement (SCA) has been signed between the government, via the works ministry (KKR), and IJM Corp, via its wholly-owned subsidiary New Pantai Expressway (NPE), to formalise the approval for the construction of the New Pantai Expressway extension
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BYD has started shipping vehicles made in Thailand to Europe, with more than 900 units of the Dolphin EV having departed for Germany, Belgium and the United Kingdom, reported Car News China. The Europe-bound shipment of BYD vehicles from Thailand are aboard the BYD Zhengzhou, the carmaker’s roll-on/roll-off (RORO) carrier vessel that is named after
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Selepas didedahkan pada November tahun lalu dan pertontonkan di pelbagai negara, produksi bagi model EV pertama Suzuki iaitu eVitara secara rasminya telah bermula. Seperti yang sudah disebut sebelum ini, eVitara bukan diproduksi di Jepun, sebaliknya ia dipasang menerusi fasiliti milik Maruti Suzuki iaitu di kilang Hansalpur di Gujarat, India. Menurut laporan Hindustan Times, eVitara yang
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The government says it is in the final stages of assessing eligibility and the delivery mechanism for the targeted RON 95 fuel subsidy, with implementation plans for this expected to be revealed at the end of September. According to finance minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, the main goal was to ensure that those
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Pre-orders are being taken for the Nuen Moto N1-S electric motorcycle (e-bike) in Vietnam, with a price of 170 million Vietnamese dong (RM27,113). Orders are secured with a 1 million dong (RM160) online deposit and three colour options are offered – Coal Black, Ocean Blue and Lava Red. Nuen Moto says over 60% of components
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The government says that 50 new train sets will be acquired over the next three years via a leasing plan to cope with the growing demand for rail services. This expansion is necessary to support the increasing usage of the electric train service (ETS) and commuter rail services, said transport minister Anthony Loke. He said
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Mazda Malaysia took to Facebook to confirm the imminent arrival of the Mazda CX-80, which it previewed at last year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). The larger sibling to the yet-to-be-launched CX-60 made its global debut in April 2024 and is a member of the brand’s Large Product group, with a Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable
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Naza Eastern Motors today launched the Suzuki Swift Sport Final Edition, which retails for RM137,900 on-the-road without insurance. At that price, the fully-imported (CBU) Final Edition is RM7,900 more than a regular Swift Sport but RM4,000 less than the Silver Edition from nearly two years ago. Despite the name, the Final Edition is not the
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Mercedes-Benz is reportedly in advanced talks with compatriot and rival manufacturer, BMW for the latter to supply four-cylinder petrol engines to the Stuttgart-based brand, German outlet Manager Magazin has reported. According to Autocar, a source within Mercedes-Benz has said that high-level planning and negotiations have begun for a range of its next-generation petrol powered models
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Suzuki Fronx at GIIAS 2025 The Suzuki Fronx has been confirmed for Malaysia and will be launching in the fourth quarter of 2025. This was confirmed by Naza Eastern Motors at the launch of the Swift Sport Final Edition today. The eVitara, Suzuki’s first production EV, is also in the company’s plans, but that’s for
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You saw it at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 and at paultan.org‘s Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE); now the Zeekr 7X has finally landed in Malaysia officially, in RM179,800 RWD Standard Range, RM190,800 RWD Long Range and RM226,800 AWD Performance variants. Prices are OTR before insurance. Over 1,000 bookings have been received for the 7X to
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Ops Luxury continues. The Penang road transport department (JPJ) has seized 38 luxury cars worth over RM10 million for not having valid road tax and insurance, Bernama reports. “The seized luxury vehicles include Rolls-Royce, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Ferrari, all of which had no road tax and insurance for between six months and over two
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Following indication that it had closed its Glenmarie facility, Neta Auto Malaysia has provided another update on operational changes through a posting on its Facebook page, following on its announcement in early June regarding restructuring operations. In its latest posting, Intro Synergy said the closure of the Glenmarie facility was part of the planned restructuring
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The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) recently revealed that 70,057 new cars found homes in the country in July (+28% over June), and MBSB Investment Bank believes August could be even better due to aggressive Merdeka promos and improved stock availability, Bernama reports. “Passenger vehicle total industry volume (TIV) should see some support from new model
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It’s Wednesday, and so it is time once again for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as the finance ministry has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of August 21 to 27, 2025. The retail price of diesel fuels in Peninsular Malaysia takes a five sen drop to RM2.85 per
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Ownership of property and luxury vehicles will be among the additional criteria in determining an individual’s eligibility for the RON95 petrol subsidy, reported Free Malaysia Today. Other criteria also includes monthly income, and the government is guided by details from various data sources, said prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister,
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Electric motorcycle (e-bike) firm Blueshark, and its manufacturing arm EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) will begin production of the SoloEra Solo 1C electric scooter at its Glenmarie, Shah Alam, Selangor, facility. Pricing for the Solo 1C starts at a special pre-launch promotion price of RM599, enabled by the RM2,400 MARiiCas rebate and additional support from Blueshark.
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For the urban electric scooter (e-scooter) market in Malaysia, there is the 2025 Yadea RS20, priced at RM4,998. Eligible for tax rebate under the MARiiCAS initiative, the RS20’s pricing does not include road tax and insurance and is available at all MForce authorised dealer showrooms nationwide. There are three colour options to choose from –
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Nio today officially announced it would sell its first-ever right-hand drive model, the Firefly EV, in Singapore. In an official release, the Chinese automaker said it is partnering with Wearnes Automotive to sell the electric hatchback in the island country in 2026. First launched in China in December last year, the Firefly EV is offered
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The domestic trade and cost of living ministry‘s (KPDN) Kedah chapter arrested a Thai woman on Saturday for trying to smuggle diesel using a Thai-registered pick-up truck with Malaysian number plates at a Kuala Nerang petrol station, Bernama reports. “During initial observations, a pick-up truck was seen filling up diesel before heading to the back
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Holy flashy metal, Batman! Is this the new Batmobile? Uhm, not quite, Robin, but it’s the closest thing a small number of buyers will get to bat with, the Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition. In collaboration with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), the Indian automaker has introduced what it calls the first commercially-available
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For many, the car is the second-largest investment after real estate, and so it makes sense to be as comfortable as possible in the vehicle. In conjunction with the upcoming 68th Merdeka Day this month, DK SCHWEIZER is giving back to Malaysians with the purchase of any DK SCHWEIZER seat upholstery. Enjoy a RM150 instant
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The East-West Highway, in particular with the Gerik-Jeli stretch, is among the key priorities for the works ministry under the upcoming Budget 2026 that will be tabled later this year, works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has said, reported Bernama. The works ministry had submitted a request for funding to upgrade several sections of
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After a brief delay due to heavy rain, the Xpeng P7 has completed its 24-hour endurance test, achieving a distance of 3,961 km to set a new record. The attempt began on August 13 shortly after order taking for the P7 start in China, and comes a few months after the Xiaomi YU7 clocked 3,944
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Selain dari Ironman, Batman adalah satu lagi watak superhero yang tidak ‘dikurniakan’ kuasa luar biasa, sebaliknya super power yang digunakan untuk melawan penjahat adalah kekayaan yang membolehkan ia mencipta pelbagai senjata dan keperluan untuk berlawan. Namun Batman tidak mempunyai sut yang boleh terbang seperti Ironman, tetapi ia bergerak ke sana-sini dengan pelbagai kenderaan unik, dan
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An official brochure for the Zeekr 7X has been posted on the brand’s Malaysian website, giving us a good look at the specifications and equipment that will be available on the electric SUV that is expected to be launched this quarter. The 7X was first previewed at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow (MAS) in May before
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Leapmotor C10 In the first part of our interview with Stellantis ASEAN MD Isaac Yeo, the company’s regional chief declared Leapmotor as its main brand for Malaysia in the immediate future. Stellantis, and PSA before this, is synonymous with Peugeot, but the French brand will be taking a back seat for the time being, making
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It is Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the finance ministry has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of August 14 to 20, 2025. The retail price of diesel fuels in Peninsular Malaysia take a four sen drop to RM2.90
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iCaur Malaysia has unveiled its 88,000-sq ft components hub located within Shah Alam’s Hicom Industrial Estate. Managed by Chery Corporate Malaysia, the centralised warehouse facility is shared with Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia and supports after-sales operations. The hub, which began operating in March, houses over 10,000 spare parts and components in readiness for the iCaur
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PDRM Sarawak’s JSPT is offering 50% discounts on saman from August 26-28. The campaign is in conjunction with the upcoming 68th National Day celebration. Payments can be made at traffic saman counters in every district of the state, from 8am to 4pm. Sarawak police say that the half price offer is applicable to saman excluding
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If you’ve heard of ‘agility’ financing, made popular by premium brands, and wondered if such flexible schemes would one day reach the mass market – here it is. Perodua and Maybank Islamic are partnering up to provide the country’s first Shariah-compliant agility financing plan. Called Perodua Flexiplan, it’s based on Maybank Islamic’s myimpact Drive Financing-i.
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JPJ has announced that APD and VPQ are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Perak’s latest running number series is ‘APD’, and it opened for tender on August 11. The bidding period on JPJeBid is five days, ending 10pm on August 15. As usual,
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There’s a new special plate series in town – SIS. The special plate series is being issued in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the reign of DYMM Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, the ninth Sultan of Selangor. SIS stands for Sultan Idris Shah. This silver jubilee celebration series will be open for bidding on
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New entry into the electric scooter (e-scooter) market in Malaysia is the 2025 Yadea Velax, priced at RM7,099. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and the Velax e-scooter is available in three colour choices – Blue, Black and Grey. Owners of the Velax are entitled to a RM2,400 rebate under the MARiiCas
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Hyundai Motor Malaysia has announced that it is Selangor Football Club’s official mobility partner for the 2025-2026 football season in Malaysia, just hours before Selangor plays Johor Darul Ta’zim Football Club (official mobility partner: UMW Toyota Motor) tonight in the Malaysia Super League’s first match. “This strategic alliance is a landmark move for Hyundai, establishing
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Bugatti has unveiled the Brouillard, a one-off creation from the French marque’s Programme Solitaire bespoke vehicles operation that is based in Berlin, Germany. Translating from French as ‘mist’, the Brouillard was named after Ettore Bugatti’s horse which was able to open its own stable door, aided by a mechanism designed by Ettore himself. Set to
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The works ministry says that all potholes reported via the MyJalan mobile app have to be fixed within 24 hours. According to deputy works minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, the reported issue would have to be resolved within that time frame, regardless of which jurisdiction the road falls under. “The turnaround time to patch damaged
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This is not an easy piece to write although the premise is simple. Old cars are simply not safe for you and your family. They come nowhere near to modern crash safety standards and any new car, even the cheapest ones on sale today, are light years ahead in occupant safety. For your own sake,
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Those familiar with the current MG4 might have gotten quite a bit of a shock looking at the new one that’s just been launched in China. The hatchback’s sporty, jutting design has been replaced by a more rounded look that takes several steps in the direction of the BYD Dolphin and Geely Xingyuan (yes, by
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JPJ has announced that MED and BSM are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Melaka’s latest running number series is ‘MED’, and it opens for tender today, August 8. The bidding period on JPJeBid is five days, ending 10pm on August 12. As usual,
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An online look-up of automotive dealer Hap Seng on Facebook will now reveal that the firm is no longer a dealer for smart electric vehicles in Malaysia. The company’s Facebook page for the EV brand has been renamed to be Hap Seng Automotive, even though the URL continues to reference smart. The smart website for
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United States president Donald Trump has said a tariff of about 100% will be imposed on semiconductor ships imported from countries not producing in America or planning to do so, reports Reuters. On Wednesday (August 6, 2025), Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the new tariff would apply to “all chips and semiconductors
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The third-generation Volkswagen Touareg may have only been launched in Malaysia last year, but globally the nameplate already looks to be headed the way of the dodo. Autocar reports that the mass market-badged premium SUV is set to be discontinued next year with no successor planned, citing company insiders. Wolfsburg’s impending move will draw a
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Beberapa dokumen dalaman dan gambar intipan berkenaan Proton Saga MC3 yang akan dilancarkan tidak lama lagi telah tertiris di laman sosial TikTok, dan kemudiannya disiarkan oleh akaun Facebook The Ajerul. Dokumen berkenaan mendedah jawapan bagi teka-teki apa unit rangkaian kuasa yang akan digunakan oleh Saga tingkat taraf terkini tersebut, di mana ia memang akan menerima
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It looks like Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia still has some big new launches planned, despite already debuting the Jaecoo J7 PHEV and J8 over the past eight months. The company is holding the Omoda & Jaecoo Carnival at Desa Park City from August 21 to 24, and a seemingly innocuous promo image reveals some surprising
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It appears the Perodua Aruz has been updated with a matte black grille, black alloys and matte black interior trim (AV variant only, replaces the satin chrome lines that run across the dashboard and ‘hug’ the centre stack). There’s also a new colour option – Vintage Brown – taken from the Alza‘s palette. This hue
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It was with some trepidation paultan.org attended the 2025 Harley-Davidson D.R.T. (Dirt. Road. Track.) at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit (SIC). The last time we rode the range of H-D Softtails in Antequera, Spain, just days before Covid-19 changed the world, reminded us despite many promises, Harleys remained… well… Harleys. Change was needed because right
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Over 80% of road accidents in Malaysia are caused by driver behaviour rather than poor road conditions, works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has said, according to a report by the Malay Mail. “Based on Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) findings, out of more than 500,000 accident cases, there were 12,000 serious
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New entry to the Malaysian adventure scooter market is the 2025 Keeway XDV180, priced at RM9,388 recommended retail. Now available at all authorised Mforce dealerships nationwide, the XDV180 EVO comes in three colour options – Grey, Black and White – while a two-year or 20,000 km mileage warranty is offered against manufacturing defects. Power for
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Bridgestone Malaysia has launched the Bridgestone Turanza 6, the brand’s flagship touring tyre that effectively replaces the Turanza T005A that we first tested in 2018. The well-balanced T005A has been a popular OE pick, factory-fitted on cars from the Perodua Ativa (very generous of P2) to the Toyota Camry and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe.
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Officially launched in Malaysia is the 2025 QJMotor SRV600V cruiser, priced at RM33,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are three colour options – Silver, Sky Black (Matte) and Night Black – while a two-year unlimited mileage warranty is offered against manufacturing defects. Power for the SRV600V comes from a
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The roads surrounding the twin peaks of Doi Suthep and Doi Pui in Chiang Mai, Thailand are lovely to drive on, offering a mix of technical corners and elevation changes. With the right car, tackling the route that circles around the twin peaks makes for a great driving experience. Thankfully, we have the right cars,
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The ASEAN Toyota Yaris Cross has had something of a quiet existence since it was revealed back in 2023, but more than two years later, it has finally been crash tested by ASEAN NCAP. The B-segment SUV has received a solid five-star rating in Indonesian-spec guise, matching rivals like the Nissan Kicks, Mitsubishi Xforce, Chery
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A total of 385 solar-powered street lamps are being installed along the East-West Highway (JRTB) at a cost of RM3.32 million, and the project is expected to be completed in September, New Straits Times has reported. Nine contractors have been appointed for the installation works, which started on June 23, said Perak public works director
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After four decades of the Suzuki GSX-R superbike, the latest iteration is now released, the 2026 Suzuki GSX-R1000R M6. Drawing on 15 FIM Endurance World Championship titles, the GSX-R1000R is now fully compliant with the latest emissions and noise regulations. This is achieved through the use of electronic control systems, and the ride experience is
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It is Wednesday – therefore, it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the finance ministry has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of July 31 to August 6, 2025. Here’s a little easing of fuel costs for those who refuel with RON 97 petrol,
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KTM has announced the addition of two extra ETS train services for the upcoming holiday season, which will include public holidays (Merdeka Day, Maulidur Rasul and Hari Malaysia, plus the bonus September 15 date announced by the PM recently) and term break school holidays. The extra services are for the KL Sentral – Padang Besar
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Bagi yang memerlukannya untuk kenderaan baharu, siri nombor pendaftaran terkini dari Negeri Sembilan dan Johor ini bakal dibuka bidaan menerusi platform dalam talian, JPJ eBid. Menurut Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ), siri nombor pendaftaran terkini dari Negeri Sembilan, NEH bakal dibuka bidaannya bermula 1 Ogos. Bidaannya akan berakhir jam 10 malam pada 5 Ogos. Keputusannya akan
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Following InDrive’s announcement earlier today that it has officially received confirmation from the transport ministry (MoT) and the land public transport agency (APAD) that it could continue operations in Malaysia, ride-hailing provider Maxim has announced the same. In a statement, the company said authorities have given the green light for the company to continue its
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Wuling has unveiled the Cortez Darion duo of MPVs at the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), these models will be offered in battery-electric (EV) as well as plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants. This marks the return of the Cortez nameplate, which was worn by a 129 hp/174 Nm 1.8 litre petrol-powered MPV that was
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Teased earlier this month, the Honda N-One e: has been revealed in Japan, bringing the electric powertrain of the N-Van e: to a passenger car. Notably, this little tyke forms the basis of the Super EV Concept that made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed before being shown at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia
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Hyundai Stargazer Cartenz The Hyundai Stargazer MPV and its crossover alter ego, the Stargazer X, have been given a facelift in Indonesia to now become the Stargazer Cartenz and Stargazer Cartenz X. According to the South Korean automaker, the refresh is part of its strategic move in realising “the real Indonesian car” specifically designed for
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With the ‘Turun Anwar’ rally taking place this Saturday (July 26, 2025), the police have announced that several major roads in Kuala Lumpur are expected to be affected by traffic diversions tomorrow. As reported by The Star and NST, acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the rally is set to
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In conjunction with the 2025 Art of Speed at MAEPS, Serdang, Selangor, the 2025 Harley-Davidson (H-D) cruiser range had its official Malaysian launch, with pricing starting from RM119,900. This year’s line-up comprises of the Street Bob (RM119,900), Heritage Classic (RM143,900), the Breakout (RM146,900), the Fat Boy (RM149,900), the Low Rider S (RM134,900) and the Low
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New entry into the Malaysian scooter market is the 2025 Moda Shifter 400X, priced at RM23,888 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Two colour options are offered, Ninja Black and Ultra White, with stock available at any Moda dealership. Assembled in Malaysia under MDua Motor, the Shifter 400X comes with a four-valve, single-cylinder, SOHC engine,
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Spy images of the iCar (we know the brand as iCaur in Malaysia) V27 without camouflage have been revealed by Inside China Auto on X/Twitter, offering a better look at the exterior details of the SUV that was teased in May, ahead of its planned debut in the fourth quarter of this year. Here, the
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You may have seen a notice purportedly issued by KTM circulating on social media today, informing of a service termination at the Bank Negara and Kuala Lumpur stations tomorrow from 9am to 5pm, with Komuter trains supposedly not stopping at the two stops during this period. The occasion? The Himpunan Turun Anwar rally held by
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We’ve seen spyshots of the car since 2023 and have seen it uncovered and up close for the better part of two months now. Now, finally, the facelifted Proton X50 has been launched in Malaysia, the culmination of a near month-long teaser period. This new model has quite a job on its hands, what with
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Unveiled at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 in May, which is also when the order books were opened for it, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced that the Nissan Kicks e-Power Impul Edition is finally in showrooms and ready for deliveries, as scheduled. As highlighted previously, the compact SUV gets dressed up with a styling
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Weeks after Geely confirmed the Starray EM-i global name for the Galaxy Starship 7, the plug-in hybrid SUV has now made its ASEAN debut – in right-hand-drive form, no less – at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Bearing absolutely no relation to the regular Starray, the car is set to arrive in Malaysia
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It is Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the finance ministry has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week, of July 24 to 30, 2025. This time around, there is no change in the retail prices of fuels, each remaining as
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The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2025, which is co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, is currently ongoing at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). From 9am to 7pm on both July 19 and 20, head on over to find the best deals on new and pre-owned premium cars. At PACE 2025, you can
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The benefits of electric vehicles are myriad, not least through the savings which are otherwise expended in fuel, however the purchase of a vehicle remains one of largest financial commitments one will make. Financing is therefore a significant reality in vehicle purchases for most, and to that end RHB is on location at the 2025
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The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2025 is in full swing, currently happening at Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from 9am to 7pm. One of the big displays at the show is the Mercedes-Benz booth, organised by Hap Seng Star and featuring the latest and greatest models from the Three-pointed Star. Front and centre
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The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), which is co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank is going at full swing at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). As usual, visitors can expect plenty of great deals on new and pre-owned premium vehicles at the event, which runs from 9am to 7pm today and tomorrow, July
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A preliminary report by a special task force within the transport ministry has identified multiple factors which contributed to the bus crash in Gerik that claimed 15 lives. The report highlighted that the incident was not solely due to technical failure or driver error, as it also pointed to weaknesses in the operational structure, the
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Another day, another round of spyshots of the upcoming 2025 Proton Saga MC3 – this time thanks to reader J Phuah, who saw a pair of them on a highway. Nothing much we haven’t already seen before, although a frontal close-up clearly shows the Ethereal Bow and a concave grille. Here’s what we know so
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The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, is happening this weekend at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) on July 19 and 20, from 9am to 7pm. This is the place to be for truly attractive deals on new and pre-owned premium automobiles. As co-sponsor of the event, Carro
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Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur has officially introduced the Lamborghini Temerario in Malaysia, with the wraps coming off the brand’s second plug-in hybrid supercar – after the Revuelto – earlier this evening. Pricing for the Temerario, which replaces the long-running Huracán, starts from RM1.35 million, before taxes, duties and options. Unlike the Revuelto, which has a naturally-aspirated
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After hinting at a new model arrival via a couple of teaser posts earlier this month, BYD Cars Malaysia has officially revealed the identity of the next vehicle it will launch, and as surmised, it’s the BYD Atto 2, complete with Carpy, the capybara mascot, in tow. In a post made on its Facebook and
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Cycle & Carriage has announced the launch of its Peugeot service centre at Batu Caves, cementing its partnership with Stellantis Malaysia. The new 8,005 sq.ft. Peugeot service centre has five service and repair work bays, plus five body and paint work bays, equipped to provide top-quality service dedicated for ‘all Stellantis brand vehicles’. It can
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The road transport department’s (JPJ) June numbers are out, and positions one to seven are unchanged from May – Perodua (22,328 units, its lowest monthly sales so far this year), Proton (10,638), Toyota (9,946), Honda (4,495), Jaecoo (1,609), BYD (1,045) and Mitsubishi (888, its lowest monthly sales so far this year). Tesla was eighth in
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As it was in May, June saw BYD retain its position as Malaysia’s best selling EV brand, with data from the road transport department (JPJ) revealing 1,045 units from the brand being registered last month. Proton sold 604 units, which was good enough to nudge it back into second spot ahead of Tesla, which recorded
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Not long to go until the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, returns – the 2025 instalment is happening in just a week’s time on July 19 and 20 at Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), from 9am to 7pm. You’d think that there are only cars at the show,
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There’s just over a week to go before the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), which is co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, makes its way back to the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), with the event set to take place this July 19-20 from 9am to 7pm on both days. As usual, this year’s
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JPJ has released the latest vehicle registration data for June 2025, so here’s the top 20 best-selling models last month and cumulatively for the first six months of this year, which completes the first half of 2025. Of course, the 1H 2025 podium is a Perodua clean sweep. Old but gold sales phenomenon Bezza sits
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Now in Malaysia with official pricing is the 2025 Honda CB750 Hornet, with a recommended retail price of RM49,999. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are two colour options – Matte Pearl Glare White and Glint Wave Blue Metallic, while primary competition in the local market comes from the Suzuki
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We’re just over a week away from the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), which returns to the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from July 19-20, 2025, 9am to 7pm daily. Co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, PACE 2025 is the place to be for the best deals and new and pre-owned premium cars. Hap
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Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia is keeping the Jaecoo J7‘s impressive sales momentum going with some deals for its SUV. The company is offering new buyers a choice of either a five-year/100,000 km free service package (similar to the year-end promo last year) or a 0.8% “interest subsidy” that should result in lower monthly instalments. The
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2025 Chery Tiggo Cross 1.5 Hybrid CSH At long last, the Chery Tiggo Cross has been officially launched in Malaysia. This comes following two previews – first at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow and a second time near the end of June. Safe to say the arrival of the between-A-and-B-segment SUV has been heralded for some
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Hyundai has been near the forefront of electric vehicles for some time now, but surprisingly it doesn’t yet have a competitive offering in China, where demand for EVs has skyrocketed. Until now, that is – this is the Hyundai Elexio, a new C-segment SUV set to be built in Beijing by partner BAIC, with a
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The on-again, off-again Trump tariffs on foreign-made goods are now back on again, as US president Donald Trump will reinstate a 25% tariff on products produced in Malaysia from August 1, Malay Mail has reported. In a letter sent to Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar – ostensibly billed as an invitation to participate in
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A recent viral video showing an altercation between a group of cyclists and a bus driver has raised a question – do cyclists have a right to ride on Malaysian roads? Malaysian law, specifically the Road Transport Act 1987, together with the Road Traffic Rules 1959, has clear definitions on what constitutes a bicycle and
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Proton has reported sales of 11,069 units in June 2025, which is a slight year-on-year increase from the 10,999 units it did in the same month last year. June completes the first half of the year, and the 1H 2025 year-to-date total is 72,156 units. Proton typically does not give context or percentage figures when
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Porsche has revealed further details of the upcoming Cayenne Electric, the all-electric version of its popular SUV. According to the carmaker, a camouflaged prototype will be on display at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 10-13. Worldwide testing of the new Cayenne Electric, which is set to become the brand’s second electric SUV
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Road diversions in Kuala Lumpur will be carried out in stages from July 8 to 11, in conjunction with the 58th ASEAN foreign ministers meeting and related meetings, Bukit Aman traffic enforcement and investigation department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri has said in a statement. Prior to the official start to the
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2025 Honda Vario 125 Blue Getting two new colour schemes in Malaysia is the 2025 Honda Vario 125 scooter, with pricing unchanged from 2024 at RM7,268. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration and the 2025 Vario scooter is available in all Honda Impian X dealers nationwide from July 5. The two new
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The 2025 Proton X50 facelift (or all-new, according to Proton) is now open for booking. First 10,000 customers will also receive a RM1,000 cash rebate, exclusive “Gempak Deal” that will be revealed at the official launch, as well as a special edition Touch ‘n Go card. As usual, the actual prices will only be unveiled
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We’re now just two weeks away from the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, which returns to its home at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) on July 19 and 20 from 9am to 7pm. Of course, no premium car show would be complete without Mercedes-Benz, and this year,
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BYD Sime Motors looks like it could be introducing a new BYD model in Malaysia in the near future, with the company putting out a “coming soon” teaser post on its BYD Cars Malaysia Instagram page. There’s no real clue as to what’s heading our way though, as some generated paw prints and a cryptic
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Click to enlarge Johor Bahru’s Jalan Ismail Sultan will be fully closed to all vehicles nightly till July 16 to facilitate construction works for the JB-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project. RTS Operations said the closure will take place daily from 10pm to 5am the following day, with construction expected to take seven hours
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The Jaecoo J8 is set to be officially launched in Malaysia on July 18, Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia has announced in a Facebook post. The confirmed launch date comes after the D-segment SUV was shown in a number of previews, most recently in March, after its first right-hand-drive prototype showing in June 2024. The J8 is
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Are you ready for the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2025, co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank? That’s right, delicious deals on premium wheels await you at the Setia City Convention Centre over the July 19-20 weekend – be there or be square! One of the great things about the world of cars is
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The warning issued by the road transport department (JPJ) to blacklist those who fail to settle any compoundable summonses within a stipulated period isn’t just limited to Malaysian motorists. It was earlier announced that motorists issued with AWAS summonses will be given a 60-day grace period from July 1 to settle their fines. This will
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Launched alongside the new Santa Fe and facelifted Tucson is the updated Staria, the last of Hyundai Motor Malaysia’s (HMY) three-strong debut lineup. Unlike the other two, the MPV is the recipient of only very mild tweaks, but it’s still an important model for the company, having sold relatively well while the rest of the
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Undeterred by the leak last month, Mazda has teased its forthcoming third-generation CX-5, set to debut just next week on July 10. A series of shadowy images confirm the veracity of the initial photo, showing the SUV’s mild redesign. Clear to see are the slim headlights with tiered L-shaped daytime running lights, flanking the Kodo
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As expected, the facelifted Honda HR-V will be the third new model to be released by Honda Malaysia in 2025, with its impending arrival announced by the opening of the order books for it. It’s set to be launched sometime in Q3, which we’ve just entered, so it should be due out pretty soon. What
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After a worryingly long lull in new product launches, Nissan seems to have rediscovered its mojo. Hot on the heels of the new Leaf is the third generation of the company’s pioneering e-Power hybrid system, which made its debut in the Qashqai SUV in Europe. While looking very much identical to the facelifted model revealed
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Mercedes-AMG is preparing to phase out the four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain in the current C63 and GLC63, Autocar has reported. A senior source within the firm has told the publication that future petrol-powered AMG models will feature either an updated version of the present-day inline-six engine, or an all-new V8 engine using a flat-plane crankshaft,
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The Chery Omoda 5 facelift is now launched in Indonesia, and it gets a new name there – Chery C5, with the Omoda sub-branding dropped. The facelifted B-segment SUV first surfaced in Russia in September 2024, and has since entered right-hand-drive markets like Australia. The ‘Cross F Future’ C5 sports a fresh face that combines
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Unlike the 46th ASEAN Summit held in May, there will be no road closures in Kuala Lumpur for the upcoming ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AFMM) and related meetings that will be held in the capital this July 8 to 11. This was indicated by government spokesman and Minister of Communications Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, as reported
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Prasarana and Touch ‘n Go have announced that the My50 monthly unlimited travel pass can be activated and renewed through the Touch ‘n Go eWallet mobile application from July 1 this year. This is part of the Malaysian government’s direction in digitalising public transport systems, said transport minister Anthony Loke. This digitalisation of the My50
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This, if you can believe it, will be entering Mercedes-Benz showrooms in the not-too-distant future. You’re looking at Mercedes-AMG’s new Concept AMG GT XX which, as the name suggests, will preview a production version of the AMG GT 4-Door‘s successor. But whereas that car can be had with a range of combustion and plug-in hybrid
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Yes, folks, the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) is back, with the 2025 edition – which is co-sponsored by Carro – set to take place this July 19-20 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), running from 9am to 7pm on both days. As with previous outings, PACE 2025 will once again offer the
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Chery Malaysia today previewed the Tiggo Cross to members of the media – you saw the 1.5 Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) version at last month’s Malaysia Autoshow 2025; now we bring you more photos of that as well as the non-hybrid 1.5 turbo variant, seen here for the first time. Both variants will be locally-assembled
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The Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology was launched earlier today and is the star of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s luxury showcase taking place at Raintree Plaza, The Exchange TRX from June 27-29, 2025. LINK: Book your slot to ensure priority access and a seamless entry experience. To create its first-ever electric G-Class, Mercedes-Benz equipped the G580 with
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Super GT is back in Malaysia this weekend, kicking off today at Sepang International Circuit and running until Sunday, June 28. It seems that everyone is excited for the return of Japan’s top sports car race series – so much so that even the road transport department (JPJ) used the event as an opportunity to
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Distributor of GAC vehicles in Malaysia, WTC Automotif (WTCA) has announced that local assembly of the GAC Emkoo has started at the Segambut assembly plant, ahead of its planned market introduction in the third quarter of this year. This makes the Emkoo the second GAC model to be locally assembled at the facility, after the
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The Malaysian institute of road safety research (MIROS) is conducting a study on public perception and readiness towards automatic emergency braking (AEB) technology in Malaysia, and is inviting feedback on the matter via a survey, which can be found here. The questionnaire consists of four main sections, with the questions within meant to establish the
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Amidst today’s launch of the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan (PTKL) 2040, described by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the Kuala Lumpur City Hall‘s (DBKL) most comprehensive plan ever, mayor Maimunah Sharif has said that the plan aims for 70% of the city’s residents to be using public transport by 2040, reports Free Malaysia
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The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) remains likely to have its line extended beyond the current final station at Kota Bharu, Kelantan to reach Sungai Golok according to Malaysia Rail Link CEO Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak, reported The Edge. A proposal to revive an existing rail line, between Pasir Mas in Kelantan and Sungai
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Additional signage prohibiting motorcyclists from entering the Udini Underpass on Jalan Masjid Negeri in Penang have been installed, according to a Facebook post by Seri Delima memeber of the Penang state legislative assembly Connie Tan. The additional signposts and road markings supplement the existing rule prohibiting motorcyclists travelling along Jalan Masjid Negeri from entering the
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The GWM Wey 80 MPV has been sighted yet again, but unlike last week, where it was spotted undisguised, the luxury people mover now wears a wrap in a bid to mask its identity in the latest set of spy shots. Interestingly, the new photo set reveals that right-hand drive is now present, and it
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A prototype 2025 Proton X50 facelift has been sighted with a revised front camo that’s thinner on the disguise, revealing a new front face that seems inspired by the Geely Binyue L. These new spyshots were posted to the paultan.org FB group by reader Hadri Jeffrey. We previously already guessed that the new X50 facelift
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Revealed earlier this month, the Geely Galaxy A7 has been given a proper debut in China, described as a “global family sedan.” With the event came some official details about the plug-in hybrid powertrain, which has been upgraded over the one in the Galaxy Starship 7 SUV. While ostensibly being the same efficiency-focused EM-i system,
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Being re-introduced into Malaysia is Indian Motorcycle, during a brand launch event in Petaling Jaya. Indian Motorcycle was previously distributed under Naza, and for a short time under another distributor, before landing with current Malaysian distributor Spirit Lake Motor. Shown during the launch was a range of Indian Motorcycle’s current lineup, including the Chieftain Dark
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TNB has announced the new electricity tariffs from July 2025. There has been a major change in how the bill is calculated for domestic users which we will be covering in this story. There are five components or “charges” to calculating your bill: Generation charge – 27.03 sen/kWh for usage under 1,500 kWh a month
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The way residential users will be charged for electricity in Malaysia is set to undergo a major change, with the energy commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga, or ST) having announced earlier today that the base electricity tariff in Peninsular Malaysia will be increased from the current 39.95 sen/kWh to 45.4 sen/kWh under the fourth regulatory period (RP4)
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The 2025 BMW M340i xDrive M Sport Pro, based on the ‘second-facelift’ G20 (can we call it LCI2?), was launched in Malaysia in January. Now, six months later, the range-topping 3 Series outside of the M3 gets some new items on its kit list to match the 320i and 330i. These are tyre pressure monitoring
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MG Motor Malaysia is having a mid-year promotion featuring the MG5 and MG4 models. The MG5 is a C-segment sedan with a B-segment price (MG Malaysia calls it a B) while the MG4 is a sharp-suited EV in a sea of bulbous, cutesy battery-powered cars. The MG5 is being offered with a RM7,000 discount, which
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For the small commuter electric scooter (e-bike) market in Malaysia is the 2025 Yadea GT20, priced at RM4,998. Pricing excludes road tax, insurance and registration and stocks of the Yadea GT20 are available at all authorised MForce Bike Holdings dealers nationwide. Three colours options are offered for the Yadea GT20 – Metal Grey, Dark/Orange and
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The Volvo ES90, which was revealed in March, has been slated for Malaysia, with the all-electric sedan set to make its way here sometime in early 2026. However, unlike the SUV equivalent, with the new EX90 and facelifted XC90 offering Malaysian buyers alternatives in terms of powertrain choices, the ES90 will fly the sedan flag
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According to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), a total of 68,007 vehicles were sold to customers in the month of May 2025. This represents a 12.4% increase from the month of April 2025, which saw 60,527 units delivered. The association said in its release that the increase is due to the higher number of working
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Ford talked a very big game about its new Ranger Super Duty in April, but it did not release much in the way of specs, preferring to disclose them later in the year. Well, that time has come, and it’s safe to say the ex-factory work truck is throwing a few surprises. As expected, the
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With the iCaur brand having made its debut in Malaysia last month, the Chery sub-brand has a trio of electric vehicles set to arrive in Malaysia, and the first to do so will be the 03 EV – seen here – which is set to go on sale locally in the third quarter of this
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This is the new Xpeng G7 EV SUV, a longer-than-G6 Tesla Model Y– and Zeekr 7X-fighter that’s just opened for pre-sale in China from 235,800 yuan (RM139k), as reported by Car News China, which also posted these photos. Measuring 4,892 mm long (+139 mm over G6), 1,925 mm wide (+5) and 1,655 mm tall (+5),
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Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has stepped down from his role effective June 15, 2025, and the group’s board of directors has “initiated the process” of appointing a new chief executive officer, the company has announced. Luca de Meo steps down from the leadership position after five years at the helm of the group,
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Chery has announced that it will become the first Chinese automaker to surpass the five million vehicle export mark this month, around June 20, reported Car News China. The announcement comes as the Wuhu-based carmaker made its Hong Kong debut at the 2025 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo, and it has also filed for
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The transport ministry has announced that the use of speed limit device (SLD) will be mandatory for all heavy vehicles in Malaysia, with enforcement set to begin on October 1 for all heavy vehicles registered after January 1, 2015. For vehicles registered before January 1, 2015, enforcement will begin from January 1, 2026, while vehicles
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Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) has announced the appointment of Renate Noessler as the managing director of PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) and Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM). Together with co-managing director Kurt Leitner, Noessler will steer PHSAM and the Audi brand, and also further expand Volkswagen’s position in the Malaysian market. Noessler brings with her 30
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New Energy Asia (NEA) has been formed as a joint venture between Hicom Engineering and Hangzhou Flash Charging (HFC) for the distribution rights to charging equipment in the Malaysian and Asean markets. Hangzhou Flash Charging (HFC) is a subsidiary of Lotus Technology, and New Energy Asia will distribute its portfolio of EV charging equipment currently
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PLUS Malaysia and Yinson GreenTech Malaysia (YGT), through their respective subsidiaries Terra PLUS and Green EV Charge, have announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to develop and operate integrated retail and electrical vehicle charging hubs at selected locations along the North-South Expressway (NSE). This follows on the MoU signed back in June 2023,
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The Kejara driving license demerit points system has failed and needs to be overhauled, said Malaysian transport minister Anthony Loke. While the Kejara demerit points system continues to be active, the system has not been functioning as intended. This is because the demerit points are only deducted for an offence when the summons is settled,
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West Coast Expressway (WCE) telah mengumumkan bahawa kutipan tol bagi Jajaran Seksyen 2, yang menghubungkan Persimpangan Bertingkat Lebuhraya Lembah Klang Selatan (SKVE) ke Persimpangan Bertingkat Lebuhraya Shah Alam (KESAS), akan bermula jam 12.01 tengah malam ini, 13 Jun 2025 (Jumaat). Menurut pengendali lebuhraya ini, kutipan tol akan dilaksanakan secara elektronik sepenuhnya dan berintegrasi dengan sistem
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A class action lawsuit in Australia initiated against Tesla in February this year is gaining momentum as around 10,000 Tesla owners in the country have registered interest in the lawsuit for claimed issues including phantom braking, battery issues and misleading Autopilot claims, reported ABC News. The class action lawsuit alleges that Tesla Model 3 and
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I was wrong about the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe. When the original 2GC was launched in Malaysia in 2020, this writer thought: Who would buy a small BMW sedan that isn’t a 3 Series? And one that’s nowhere as good looking as the icon, too. That initial impression was born from a soft spot
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The FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) has confirmed Malaysia as the host for the inaugural ‘Arrive and Drive’ Karting World Cup. This was announced after members of the World Motor Sport Council met on June 10 for the second session of 2025. The event, which takes place from November 14-16 this year at the LYL
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The recent bus accident that tragically killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students and injured 33 is still weighing heavily on the nation’s minds, and besides speed limiters, the transport ministry is looking into making on-board video cameras and seat belt buzzers mandatory for buses as well, Bernama reports. According to transport minister Anthony
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The driving school curriculum in Malaysia is in need of improvement through tailored training in order to effectively enhance road safety among drivers, Road Safety Marshal Club president K. Balasupramaniam has said, reported The Star. This comes after a bus crash on the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik claimed 15 lives, on a journey
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In what appears to be a Proton presentation slide posted to Facebook, the national carmaker looks set to launch the latest iteration of the Saga. This would be what’s likely to be the MC3 facelift, however the presentation slide shows that Proton calls the car “all-new”, and thus considers this to be a new-generation model.
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Senior executives of several Chinese EV makers were summoned to Beijing to “self-regulate”, Bloomberg reported. “A certain automaker has taken the lead in launching significant price cuts and many companies have followed suit, triggering a new round of ‘price war’ panic,” according to a statement issued by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, sighted by
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Starting today till June 9, Malaysian police will conduct Ops Lancar, focusing on traffic movement and road safety. According to Senior DCP Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri, director of Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department (JSPT) Bukit Aman, the operation will involve 1,858 police personnel. Traffic hot spots nationwide will be monitored, especially areas expected
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According to a report by Bernama, the road transport department (JPJ) has opened an investigation paper on the lorry company involved in recent fatal accident which claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel in Teluk Intan, Perak. JPJ senior director (enforcement) Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan revealed the investigation was being conducted under
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Sime Motors has expanded its network of Denza dealerships with the opening of a new showroom located in Old Klang Road. Spanning 8,165 square feet, the new facility features a display area capable of accommodating six vehicles as well as five service work bays to meet the aftersales requirements of customers. There is also a
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A new era of premium electric mobility lands, as Denza opens its new location in Old Klang Road. More than merely a showroom, the new Denza location is the latest destination for the electrified lifestyle. Peruse the modern customer lounge, offering a premium space for relaxation as you explore all that the Denza brand has
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Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has received two of 10 Electric Train Service (ETS) train sets as part of an acquisition exercise worth RM400 million, and these are expected to be gradually deployed for operation from next year, Bernama has reported. Both of the new ETS train sets are currently undergoing testing and commissioning, and
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The Mazda CX-60 is now officially open for booking in Malaysia, with a registration of interest page now live on Mazda Malaysia’s website. As we found out from local dealers previously, the CX-60 will be fully imported from Japan and is offered in a sole 2.5G 2WD High variant. According to the price list on
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The current, sixth-generation (FL5) Honda Civic Type R will no longer be sold in Europe after 2025, as it doesn’t comply with the stricter Euro 6e-bis emissions standard that is set to come into effect in early 2026. To mark the end of sales of the hot hatch in the Old Continent, the automaker has
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The Malaysian motor racing sphere gains another one-make racing series with the introduction of the Toyota GR86 Cup Malaysia series, coming after another racing series that also features cars from Toyota, the Vios Challenge. The first round of the GR86 Cup Malaysia series will be held at the Malaysian round of the 2025 Super GT
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