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  Paul Tan·28 days ago

  Honda City E with rear drum brakes – Honda Malaysia’s official statement clarifies discrepancy, brochure error

  By Danny Tan

  Honda Malaysia (HM) has released an official statement addressing the 2026 Honda City facelift’s rear drum brakes, which a customer discovered to be not matching with the brochure and marketing materials that list ‘Solid Disc’. We’ve attached the statement below. Honda Malaysia Issues Clarification Regarding the New City (E Variant) […] The post Honda City E with rear drum brakes – Honda Malaysia’s official statement clarifies discrepancy, brochure error appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·28 days ago

  BYD Sime Motors opens new 3S centre in Miri, Sarawak

  By Gerard Lye

  BYD Sime Motors has launched a new 3S centre in Miri, Sarawak as part of plans to expand its footprint in East Malaysia. The company also has two other outlets in state, including in Kuching and Sibu. Spanning 12,228 square feet, the Miri 3S centre is the brand’s largest in […] The post BYD Sime Motors opens new 3S centre in Miri, Sarawak appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·28 days ago

  KL second traffic command centre plan mooted between DBKL and police – access to 10,000 cameras

  By Mohan K Ramanujam

  Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and police are discussing plans for a second command centre that would give law enforcement real-time access to the city’s 10,000 smart CCTV cameras for traffic monitoring and crime prevention. […] The post KL second traffic command centre plan mooted between DBKL and police – access to 10,000 cameras appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  Only registered runners for JPJ transactions from Jan 1

  By Mohan K Ramanujam

  All individuals or companies acting as intermediaries (colloquially known as runners) with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) for customers are to be officially registered effective January 1, 2027. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said […] The post Only registered runners for JPJ transactions from Jan 1 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  Proton Saga Cross/X30 AMA02 spied with minimal disguise – best look at Perodua Ativa-rivalling SUV!

  By Jonathan Lee

  This is something we were not expecting – several units of Proton’s new AMA02 A-segment SUV, rumoured to be called either the Saga Cross or the X30, have been spotted wearing minimal disguise at the […] The post Proton Saga Cross/X30 AMA02 spied with minimal disguise – best look at Perodua Ativa-rivalling SUV! appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days agoSponsored

  ACE 2026: Explore the all-new third-generation Mazda CX-5 at the SCCC this October 31 to November 1

  By Anthony Lim

  The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, is back again this year, and you can expect plenty of amazing deals on a wide range of vehicles. The place to get your dream […] The post ACE 2026: Explore the all-new third-generation Mazda CX-5 at the SCCC this October 31 to November 1 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days agoSponsored

  ACE 2026: Buy a Hyundai with instant savings of up to RM57k! Staria is a great MPV option for large families

  By Danny Tan

  The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) – powered by Petronas Primax – is back for 2026 and will be happening this month, bringing great deals to Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from October 31 to […] The post ACE 2026: Buy a Hyundai with instant savings of up to RM57k! Staria is a great MPV option for large families appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  Police track hit-and-run BYD Seal driver following multi-vehicle crash on Jalan Kuching that killed 5-year-old girl

  By Gerard Lye

  A driver allegedly involved in a six-vehicle crash that killed a five-year-old girl has been tracked by the police to a private hospital in Damansara, reports Bernama. The 24-year-old suspect is currently receiving treatment for […] The post Police track hit-and-run BYD Seal driver following multi-vehicle crash on Jalan Kuching that killed 5-year-old girl appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  Free motorcycle helmet exchange, child helmets at Program Madani Kita event – Kota Damansara, Oct 17

  By Danny Tan

  Click to enlarge JPJ will be participating in the government’s Program Madani Kita event this Saturday (October 17) at Dewan Serbaguna Seksyen 7, Kota Damansara Selangor. The 8.30 am to 6pm event is of course […] The post Free motorcycle helmet exchange, child helmets at Program Madani Kita event – Kota Damansara, Oct 17 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  GWM Wey G9 Hi4 HEV now open for booking in Malaysia – 2.0T, 4DHT, dual electric motors; 358 PS, 782 Nm

  By Gerard Lye

  GWM Malaysia has announced it is now accepting orders for the new Wey G9 Hi4 HEV, which will join the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version that was launched here in January this year – the latter […] The post GWM Wey G9 Hi4 HEV now open for booking in Malaysia – 2.0T, 4DHT, dual electric motors; 358 PS, 782 Nm appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  KLIA Express disrupted by cable cut – platform change required at Putrajaya station to KLIA T1/T2 or KL Sentral

  By Anthony Lim

  Express Rail Link (ERL) has announced that a cable cut incident as a result of vandalism between Putrajaya & Cyberjaya and Salak Tinggi stations has disrupted the flow of the KLIA Express and KLIA Transit […] The post KLIA Express disrupted by cable cut – platform change required at Putrajaya station to KLIA T1/T2 or KL Sentral appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  Peugeot RCZ Vision – four-seater EV concept showcases new design direction; 600 km range fr solid-state battery

  By Mick Chan

  Peugeot has revived the RCZ nameplate with the RCZ Vision concept car, showcasing the brand’s new design language for a coupé based on the STLA One platform, featuring a solid-state battery and a 1,000-volt electrical […] The post Peugeot RCZ Vision – four-seater EV concept showcases new design direction; 600 km range fr solid-state battery appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  2026 Aveta Nova 250 G Elite Edition launched in Malaysia – limited to 128 units, priced at RM14,888

  By Mohan K Ramanujam

  Launched in Malaysia is the Aveta Nova 250 G Elite Edition, a limited-run version of Nova 250 cc scooter priced at RM14,888. Unveiled during the opening of G Elite Motor – Aveta Elite Centre in […] The post 2026 Aveta Nova 250 G Elite Edition launched in Malaysia – limited to 128 units, priced at RM14,888 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  Citroen 2CV concept debuts in Paris – icon revived as a retro-inspired compact EV; production version by 2028

  By Gerard Lye

  The Citroen 2CV has been revived at this year’s Paris Motor Show. First being introduced as a concept, the French carmaker says a production version will eventually be unveiled within the next two years and […] The post Citroen 2CV concept debuts in Paris – icon revived as a retro-inspired compact EV; production version by 2028 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  Malaysia should look beyond just F1 and develop a wider strategy to become a motorsports hub – FIA president

  By Anthony Lim

  The hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang has put Malaysia back into the spotlight from a motorsports perspective, and while the country is now exploring the possibility of getting […] The post Malaysia should look beyond just F1 and develop a wider strategy to become a motorsports hub – FIA president appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  JPJ eBid: VSA and VSB number plates up for bidding

  By Danny Tan

  JPJ has announced that VSA and VSB are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. WP Kuala Lumpur’s latest running number series is ‘VSA’, and […] The post JPJ eBid: VSA and VSB number plates up for bidding appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  China drafts new rules for cars: folding screens banned, zero-gravity seats locked in motion, year-long tests

  By Harvinder Sidhu

  China is drafting tougher rules on how cars are designed and tested before they go on sale. The draft bans foldable and flexible screens, and requires zero-gravity seats, swivel seats and pop-up roofs to be […] The post China drafts new rules for cars: folding screens banned, zero-gravity seats locked in motion, year-long tests appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  Budget 2027: Works ministry allocated RM10.882 billion – 1.78% increase; majority for development expenditure

  By Gerard Lye

  The ministry of works (KKR) has been allocated RM10.882 billion under Budget 2027, which was announced by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last Friday (October 9, 2026). According to the ministry, this represents an […] The post Budget 2027: Works ministry allocated RM10.882 billion – 1.78% increase; majority for development expenditure appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  VOGE DS800X Rally launched in Malaysia, RM39,888

  By Mohan K Ramanujam

  Now officially available in Malaysia is the 2027 Voge DS800X Rally, priced at RM39,888, excluding road tax and insurance. The DS800X was earlier shown locally at the Mforce MotoXperience event held alongside the Malaysia Bike […] The post VOGE DS800X Rally launched in Malaysia, RM39,888 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days ago

  Chery Auto Malaysia official statement on Omoda 5 rear axle incident – working with JPJ, recall and replacement

  By Danny Tan

  Following JPJ’s temporary suspension of the Chery Omoda 5’s vehicle type approval (VTA) following an incident last week where the SUV’s rear axle detached from the car, Chery Auto Malaysia has released an official statement, […] The post Chery Auto Malaysia official statement on Omoda 5 rear axle incident – working with JPJ, recall and replacement appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·29 days agoSponsored

  Get Pecca leather upholstery for your car via the Jacar app and enjoy prices from as low as RM1,699

  By Harvinder Sidhu

  Have you ever marvelled at the comfort, aesthetics and craftsmanship of a new car’s seats? You know, the sort that leaves you refreshed and relaxed at the end of a long journey, and when you […] The post Get Pecca leather upholstery for your car via the Jacar app and enjoy prices from as low as RM1,699 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·30 days ago

  Chery Omoda 5 vehicle type approval (VTA) temporarily suspended over rear axle issue – no new registrations

  By Mohan K Ramanujam

  By now you would have seen photos on social media of a Chery Omoda 5 with its rear axle completely detached, which purportedly happened in Johor Bahru last week. Well, the road transport department (JPJ) […] The post Chery Omoda 5 vehicle type approval (VTA) temporarily suspended over rear axle issue – no new registrations appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·30 days ago

  Malaysia on course for a fifth straight record year – 640,875 vehicles registered to September 2026

  By Harvinder Sidhu

  Malaysia’s new vehicle market is on track for another record year. According to the road transport department (JPJ), 640,875 new vehicles were registered from January to September 2026, the highest total for the first nine […] The post Malaysia on course for a fifth straight record year – 640,875 vehicles registered to September 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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  Paul Tan·30 days ago

  Proton’s market share hits its highest since 2011 – 23.9% of all new vehicles to September 2026

  By Harvinder Sidhu

  Proton is having its strongest year in more than a decade. According to the road transport department (JPJ) registration data, the national carmaker accounted for 23.9% of all new vehicles registered in Malaysia from January […] The post Proton’s market share hits its highest since 2011 – 23.9% of all new vehicles to September 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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