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By Mohan K Ramanujam
Setting up a title showdown with five rounds remaining in the season, Jorge Martin leads Marc Marquez by just two points in the 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings. The Aprilia Racing rider’s narrow advantage matches […] The post 2026 MotoGP: Martin leads Marquez by two points appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mick Chan
Proton has announced its export figures for the first nine months of 2026, during which it has exported a total of 7,370 units comprised of both Proton and Geely-branded vehicles. This figure exceeds the 6,000-unit […] The post Proton exported 7,370 cars in first nine months of 2026, exceeding 2025 full-year export volume of 6,000 units appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan James Tan
Remember when we saw the 2026 Geely Okavango with the Proton logo on the windscreen at July’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS)? Well, it’s now official, because the above photo is among those accompanying […] The post 2026 Geely Okavango confirmed to be built at Tanjong Malim for export – Proton X90 facelift coming soon? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Gerard Lye
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of September 2026, with 69,609 units recorded for the month. This represents a decline of 1,819 units, or 2.5%, from the 71,428 […] The post Sept 2026 Malaysian vehicle sales declined 2.5% – MAA appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan James Tan
The 2026 Honda City Hatchback facelift has been launched in Malaysia – RM95,900 for the V, RM100,900 for the petrol RS and RM112,900 for the e:HEV (hybrid) RS, OTR before insurance. Yup, just three variants […] The post 2026 Honda City Hatchback facelift launched in Malaysia – S, E variants cut; V, RS petrol, RS hybrid at RM96k-113k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Malaysia should raise the minimum age for a motorcycle licence from 16 to 18 to curb illegal street racing, says Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) chairman Prof Dr Wong Shaw Voon. He said […] The post MIROS chairman proposes raising minimum motorcycle licence age to 18 to curb illegal racing in Malaysia appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Aveta Malaysia has launched the new Falcon 180 adventure-style scooter at the Aveta Mega Gathering at Setia City Convention Centre yesterday, priced at RM9,798, excluding insurance. The Falcon 180 is available in three colours: Sahara […] The post 2026 Aveta Falcon 180 launched in Malaysia at RM9,798, gets 7-inch TFT, traction control, three colours appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Gerard Lye
After using just one tank of fuel to successfully complete a loop of Peninsular Malaysia, the 2026 Isuzu D-Max headed to East Malaysia and managed to achieve a similar as part of the ‘D-Max One […] The post Isuzu D-Max 2.2 completes East Malaysia journey from Sandakan to Kuching using one tank of fuel – 1,605 km appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Peugeot Motocycles Malaysia has revised the pricing of its XP400 adventure scooter in Malaysia to RM33,990, with an Adventure Package bringing the total price to RM35,990, excluding insurance, road tax and registration. The XP400 is […] The post 2026 Peugeot XP400 revised pricing for Malaysia – now RM33,900, down from RM43,990 launch price appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan James Tan
Transport minister Anthony Loke has revealed that Rapid Bus plans to acquire 1,600 EV buses in stages by 2031 to replace some of Rapid KL‘s and Rapid Penang‘s diesel buses, Bernama reports. He said the […] The post Rapid Bus to acquire 1,600 EV buses by 2031 – Loke appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Harvinder Sidhu
Wow, the year sure went by fast, huh? The final few months are always the best time to buy a new car, and with BYD Year-End Deals, there is no better time than now to […] The post Enjoy BYD’s year-end deals with savings up to RM16,000 off Atto 3, Sealion 7 – limited final CBU units available! appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mick Chan
The 11.4% completion rate for the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway project highlighted in the recent Auditor-General’s report does not reflect the actual physical progress on the ground, said Sabah deputy chief minister Datuk Seri Joachim […] The post Sabah Pan Borneo Highway – actual progress of project is higher than reported 11.4% completion: Deputy CM appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
After reports of fuel with alleged water contamination in Penang and Kedah, KPDN has seized 27 samples of RON95 petrol from seven Selangor petrol stations, This action was taken following 10 complaints that water-contaminated fuel […] The post KPDN seizes RON95 petrol samples from seven stations over water contamination complaints in Selangor appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Paul Tan
The Tesla Model 3 has been updated in Malaysia, following the same update in China earlier this month. The sedan gets a larger 16-inch touchscreen, vehicle-to-load (V2L), a new Zen Grey interior option and darker […] The post Tesla Model 3 updated in Malaysia – 16-inch screen, V2L, Zen Grey; Performance now 600 km WLTP appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Harvinder Sidhu
The Luxeed R7 has been spotted on Malaysian roads again, and this time it’s wearing camouflage. Earlier sightings of the Huawei-backed electric coupe-SUV here showed it completely undisguised, but this one, filmed on a highway […] The post Luxeed R7 spotted in Malaysia again, now in camo, on a regular plate – Huawei-Chery EV coming? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Anthony Lim
The transport ministry has announced that that the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026, which amends the Road Transport Act 1987 [Act 333], has now come into force as of today, October 16. The amendments were […] The post Amendments to the Road Transport Act comes into effect – illegal street racing now a specific offence in Malaysia appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Getting updates for next year is the 2027 Ducati Panigale V4 superbike, raising output to 218 hp and revising the chassis, aerodynamics and electronics for improved track performance. The latest model recorded an average lap […] The post 2027 Ducati Panigale V4 gets 218 hp, revised chassis appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan Lee
Nearly a full year after the Zeekr 7X was given a facelift in China, the refreshed electric SUV is now being offered in other markets, starting in Europe. The continent gets all of the visual updates but barely any of the mechanical ones. On the outside, the 7X remains a […] The post Zeekr 7X facelift for global markets – still with 800V architecture but with more power, up to 627 km WLTP appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Anthony Lim
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, is back again this year, running from October 31 to November 1 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). Like previous editions, this year’s show promises plenty of great deals on a wide range of vehicles. One of the cars […] The post ACE 2026: Leapmotor C10 CKD now priced at RM125,000 – get RM3k in vouchers, win up to RM57k worth of prizes appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan James Tan
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2026, powered by Petronas Primax, is set to be the event for car buyers. From October 31 to November 1, you’ll be faced with stunning deals at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), so be sure to mark your calendars. Representing Proton at the […] The post ACE 2026: Up to RM13k rebates on selected Proton models, Saga up to RM1,300 off, exclusive merchandise appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Danny Tan
PLUS users, take note. There will be road diversions at KM57.85 from Sedenak – Simpang Renggam nightly, 10pm to 5am, from October 19-22 next week. Oct 19-20 is for northbound traffic to Senai Utara and Oct 21-22 is for southbound to Yong Peng Selatan. The road diversions is to accommodate […] The post PLUS Sedenak – Simpang Renggam nightly road diversions for bridge beam installation – Oct 19-22 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan James Tan
The land public transport agency (APAD) is urging all school bus owners and operators in Malaysia to update their drivers’ details on bantuanpemandu.mot.gov.my/bas-sekolah before October 30 to facilitate the disbursement of the government’s RM1,000 aid announced in Budget 2027, Bernama reports. APAD said in a statement that this is to […] The post APAD urges school bus owners, operators to update drivers’ details before Oct 30 to get RM1,000 aid timely appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Gerard Lye
Here’s a full gallery of the Mazda CX-60 3.3G AWD High Plus, which was officially introduced at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) in June. Priced at RM252,872.80 on-the-road without insurance, the range-topping variant joined the 2.5G 2WD High that launched earlier to the tune of RM200,510.40. In […] The post 2026 Mazda CX-60 3.3G AWD gallery in Malaysia – 3.3L turbo inline-six mild hybrid; 284 PS; CBU; from RM253k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Updated for 2027 is the Kawasaki KLE500 dual-purpose, adding a new SE Smartride variant with an automatic clutch system and tubeless tyres. The rally-inspired model continues in standard and SE forms, with three factory accessory packages also available. In Malaysia, the Kawasaki KLE500 is priced at RM32,900, excluding road tax, […] The post Kawasaki KLE500 SE now comes with Smartride clutch, tubeless tyres, three factory accessory packages appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
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