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By Mohan K Ramanujam
Ducati has given the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak a racing-inspired makeover for 2027, with a new livery based on the factory Desmosedici GP MotoGP and Panigale V4 R WorldSBK machines. Created by Ducati Centro Stile […] The post 2027 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak gets MotoGP-inspired makeover appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Danny Tan
Zeekr has opened a pop-up store at The Spring in Kuching, the brand’s first retail presence in East Malaysia. The outlet at the popular mall is operated by Ghee Hua Group of Companies, which signed […] The post Zeekr Kuching pop-up store opens at The Spring – mall outlet is EV brand’s first retail presence in East Malaysia appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Yamaha has a more rugged version of its lightweight PG-1 crossover in the Thai market, the 2026 Yamaha PG-1 Special Edition priced at 67,000 Thai baht (RM8,134). Coming in special white paintwork, the PG-1 Special […] The post 2026 Yamaha PG-1 Special Edition for Thailand, RM8,400 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan James Tan
To improve passenger safety, Rapid KL has begun installing platform doors at Kelana Jaya LRT and Ampang/Sri Petaling LRT stations since August 1, with progress at 85% as of September 26. Putra Heights is the […] The post Platform doors being installed in stages at Kelana Jaya and Ampang/Sri Petaling LRT stations – 85% progress appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Danny Tan
NKVE users, take note. PLUS has announced that the ramp from the Subang toll plaza towards Ara Damansara will be closed every night till October 6 for road resurfacing works. The hours are from 10pm […] The post NKVE Subang toll ramp to Ara D’sara nightly closure appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Harvinder Sidhu
The Tesla Roadster has been delayed again – though this time, only by two weeks, and Tesla is blaming the weather. The reveal event set for October 1 near Waco, Texas has been moved to […] The post Tesla Roadster event delayed to Oct 15 due to weather – outdoor SpaceX thruster demo needs clear skies appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan Lee
As was reported earlier this year, the Volkswagen ID.4 is dead; long live the ID. Tiguan. Wolfsburg’s midsize electric SUV is being twinned with its extremely popular midsize combustion-engined SUV, even if the new car […] The post Volkswagen ID. Tiguan confirmed – new name, look for ID.4 facelift; up to 600 km WLTP, early October reveal appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mick Chan
The iCaur V27 Long Range Edition will launch in China at the end of this month on September 30, bringing a variant of the V27 range-extended EV SUV with even longer EV range, reported Car […] The post iCaur V27 Long Range Edition – 51.2 kWh battery, 246 km EV range WLTP; China market launch on September 30 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Here’s a Kawasaki scooter built in Malaysia that Malaysians cannot buy, the Kawasaki Brusky 125 manufactured by Modenas in Gurun, Kedah. Under a collaboration with Kawasaki Motors Philippines, the Modenas Karisma 125 is sold in […] The post 2026 Kawasaki Brusky 125 (a.k.a. Modenas Karisma 125) priced at RM5,030 in the Philippines appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Gerard Lye
Uniqlo Malaysia has announced a collaboration with Proton to create a collection showcasing the brand’s history. Through UTme!, which is Uniqlo’s custom printing service, the collection includes a range of T-shirts as well as tote […] The post Proton partners with Uniqlo for collection of T-shirts, tote bags – OG Saga, Satria Neo, eMas 7; selected outlets appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Danny Tan
There was a fatal accident involving a Rapid KL bus in Subang Permai this morning, and Rapid KL has issued an official statement on the matter. According to the public transport operator, a T776 bus […] The post Rapid KL bus accident at Subang Permai this morning – 1 death, 1 injury, full cooperation with authorities appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan Lee
Not content with building the world’s fastest production car, BYD’s ultra-high-end offshoot Yangwang is taking on Rolls-Royce in its bid for industry domination. The company is hard at work developing a flagship luxury sedan, as […] The post Yangwang teases new luxury sedan – BYD’s Rolls-Royce rival to feature suicide doors, solid-state battery appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan James Tan
Malaysian JAC distributor Evolvelectric Motors has signed an agreement with Feytech subsidiary FT Assembly to locally-assemble (CKD) the JAC T9 pick-up truck in PHEV, EV and diesel forms. PHEV and EV production are expected to […] The post JAC T9 EV, PHEV, diesel to be CKD via FT Assembly; first EV, PHEV pick-up trucks to be assembled in Malaysia appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Honda Indonesia’s 160 cc retro-styled scooter, the 2026 Honda Style 160 now comes in new colours and is priced from Rp29.695 million (RM6,760) for the CBS version. The range also includes the Style 160 ABS […] The post 2026 Honda Stylo 160 new colours for Indonesia, RM6.7k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Danny Tan
Running event organisers have been urged to established fixed routes on the city centre with DBKL and PDRM to reduce traffic disruption caused by road closures that always change. Minister in the prime minister’s department […] The post Run organisers should establish fixed KL city routes with DBKL, PDRM to reduce traffic disruption – Hannah Yeoh appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Gerard Lye
Chinese automakers Geely and Nio have deepened their partnership with a new cross-shareholding agreement as both aim to integrate their charging and battery-swapping infrastructure. This builds on a previous agreement signed over two years ago […] The post Geely to buy 30% stake in Nio’s battery-swapping unit appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
A Yamaha Tenere 700 has been transformed by Taiwan-based builder Rough Crafts into a 158 kg flat tracker inspired by Yamaha’s YZ450F race bike, shedding 47 kg from the standard dual-purpose motorcycle. Dubbed the YenereZ […] The post Yamaha Tenere 700 gets radical YZ450F flat-track makeover, weighs just 158 kg from the original 205 kg appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mick Chan
Renault has brought the Renault 8 Gordini into the present day with its modern interpretation as the Renault 8 Gordini Concept, a 270 hp rear-wheel-drive battery-electric concept car. While the original 1964 Renault 8 emerged […] The post Renault 8 Gordini Concept – one-off, 270 hp rear-wheel-drive electric coupé with café racer design elements appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan James Tan
Ahead of Budget 2027‘s October 9 tabling in parliament, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has proposed personal income tax rebates for the purchase of electrified vehicles (xEV) and voluntary scrapping of old vehicles. xEVs comprise […] The post MAA proposes RM7k-10k personal income tax rebate for xEV buyers in Budget 2027, RM5k for scrapping old cars appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Police detained 57 people and seized 43 motorcycles in a major crackdown on illegal racing and reckless street behaviour at the Lima Kedai Toll Plaza on the Second Link Highway in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The […] The post 57 detained, 43 motorcycles seized in Iskandar Puteri appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan Lee
It’s been six whole months since the Mazda CX-6e made its Thai debut at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) in March, but the electric SUV is finally launching in the Land of Smiles next […] The post Mazda CX-6e launching in Thailand Oct 7 – CBU China, 484 km WLTP range, estimated over RM120,000 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Anthony Lim
Just over a month to go before the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) takes place, with the 2026 edition – powered by Petronas Primax – happening this October 31 to November 1 at the usual […] The post ACE 2026 this Oct 31-Nov 1 at SCCC – plenty of fantastic deals on new cars, RM2,500 in vouchers, RM25k in prizes appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Harvinder Sidhu
Dongfeng is joining the robot race. The Chinese carmaker says its humanoid robot, called Xiaodong, will enter its factories in October to handle sorting and quality inspection tasks, ahead of small-batch trial production by the […] The post Dongfeng to trial-produce humanoid robots by end-2026 – Xiaodong to work in car plants, human-level by 2027 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Harvinder Sidhu
The doors are open. The Carro Autofair 2026 starts today at Carro Puchong South, running through to Sunday, September 27, from 9am to 7pm daily – and with it, three days of deals on new […] The post Carro Autofair 2026 starts today at Puchong South: best Zeekr, Omoda Jaecoo, iCaur, Chery, Dongfeng deals appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
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