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  • Paul Tan

    iCaur brings ‘Born to Play’ to Malaysia CampFest 2026

    By Jonathan James Tan

    iCaur Malaysia was the presenting partner of Malaysia CampFest 2026, which took place October 16-18 at Tému Campground in Rawang. The three-day festival saw 246 people camp alongside iCaur owners, enjoying campfires, outdoor games, wellness sessions, tea experiences, food and live entertainment. iCaurs 03 and V23 served as basecamps for […] The post iCaur brings ‘Born to Play’ to Malaysia CampFest 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    Renting your motorcycle to an unlicensed rider in Malaysia: what are the risks?

    By Mohan K Ramanujam

    Allowing someone to rent or borrow your motorcycle might seem like an easy way to earn extra income, but owners who let unlicensed riders onto public roads risk prosecution, vehicle seizure and potentially serious insurance complications. This issue came into focus following enforcement operations by JPJ, which uncovered motorcycles registered […] The post Renting your motorcycle to an unlicensed rider in Malaysia: what are the risks? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    Johor JPJ has issued 7,804 VEP-related saman totalling over RM1 million so far this year

    By Jonathan James Tan

    The Johor road transport department (JPJ) has issued 7,804 Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)-related saman from January to October 18, Bernama reports. State JPJ director Zulkarnain Yasin said this came out of 120,740 vehicles inspected at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB). “However, the rate of […] The post Johor JPJ has issued 7,804 VEP-related saman totalling over RM1 million so far this year appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    iCaur V25 shown in Wuhu – larger V23 available in EV, REEV variants; up to 455 PS, 505 Nm, coming early 2027

    By Jonathan Lee

    Revealed in August, the global iCaur V25 has made its first live appearance at the recent iCaur International User Summit, held alongside Chery’s multitude of other brands. Essentially a stretched V23, this new energy SUV splits the difference between its smaller sibling and the V27, completing the retro-styled V-Series lineup. […] The post iCaur V25 shown in Wuhu – larger V23 available in EV, REEV variants; up to 455 PS, 505 Nm, coming early 2027 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    Omoda X debuts – brand’s first off-road crossover is the edgy-looking T1QC, with BEV, PHEV and HEV options

    By Anthony Lim

    Greetings from China, where Chery sub-brand Omoda has unveiled the Omoda X, which made its global debut earlier at the Omoda X Night, part of the brand’s activities at this year’s edition of the annual Chery International User Summit currently taking place in Wuhu. The Omoda X bears a new […] The post Omoda X debuts – brand’s first off-road crossover is the edgy-looking T1QC, with BEV, PHEV and HEV options appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    Denza Z9GT in Fjord Green in Malaysia – new batch?

    By Jonathan James Tan

    Yes, we know the Denza Z9GT has been launched in Malaysia for a few months already, but we’ve not seen it in Fjord Green before in this country. We thank reader James Bong for the […] The post Denza Z9GT in Fjord Green in Malaysia – new batch? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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    ACE 2026: Enjoy RM17k in exclusive Deepavali rewards and low interest rates when you buy a GWM Haval H6

    By Mick Chan

    The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) – powered by Petronas Primax – takes place from October 31 to November 1, 2026 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), and this is where you will find […] The post ACE 2026: Enjoy RM17k in exclusive Deepavali rewards and low interest rates when you buy a GWM Haval H6 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    Loke: No decision to raise motorcycle licence age to 18

    By Mohan K Ramanujam

    The government has yet to decide whether to raise the minimum age for obtaining a motorcycle licence from 16 to 18, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. Speaking at the Transport Exhibition (TXA) in Kuala Lumpur […] The post Loke: No decision to raise motorcycle licence age to 18 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    Xpeng L05 spied in Malaysia – midsize SUV larger than G6 with 635 km CLTC range, REEV with 310 km EV range

    By Jonathan Lee

    A post on the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook piqued our interest in our office group chat today. A video shot by user Syafiq Cadillac showed a camouflaged SUV being tested in Bukit Raja, heading towards Klang – and for a while, we scratched our heads trying to figure […] The post Xpeng L05 spied in Malaysia – midsize SUV larger than G6 with 635 km CLTC range, REEV with 310 km EV range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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    ACE 2026: Jetour T1 offers RM2,000 off 1.5 2WD as well as 2.0 XWD, stand chance to win merch worth RM2,000

    By Jonathan James Tan

    The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, is back for 2026! If seriously irresistible deals on wheels make you squeal, you simply need to be at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from October 31 to November 1. Find the T2 a tad too boxy and butch? […] The post ACE 2026: Jetour T1 offers RM2,000 off 1.5 2WD as well as 2.0 XWD, stand chance to win merch worth RM2,000 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    JPJ KL raises RM376,091 from vehicle auction, Alphard fetches RM73k

    By Mohan K Ramanujam

    JPJ Kuala Lumpur collected RM376,091 from its second public auction of seized vehicles for 2026, with 120 out of 157 vehicles offered successfully sold. The auction, JPJvBID No. 2/2026, concluded on October 16, attracting 95 bidders. According to JPJ Kuala Lumpur, total winning bids amounted to RM334,041 while total collections […] The post JPJ KL raises RM376,091 from vehicle auction, Alphard fetches RM73k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    Volvo Padel Open 2026 – Oct 23-25, RM115k prize pool

    By Jonathan James Tan

    The Volvo Padel Open is back for 2026! The dates are October 23-25, the venues are Joy Division Padel and Joy Division Padel 2, and the prize pool is up to RM115,000. Targeting over 600 players (to beat last year’s 416 record), the third edition is set to shift the […] The post Volvo Padel Open 2026 – Oct 23-25, RM115k prize pool appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    Porsche Mission S debuts – mid-engined super sports car to be positioned above 911; ICE and hybrid, no EV

    By Mick Chan

    The Porsche Mission S has been unveiled as the German manufacturer’s latest study that will inform its future design direction, and from it will emerge a new series-production model on a mid-engined super sports car platform to be positioned above the 911. “The Mission S provides a glimpse of the […] The post Porsche Mission S debuts – mid-engined super sports car to be positioned above 911; ICE and hybrid, no EV appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    Taxi, rental car and school bus drivers in Malaysia’s north line up for RM1,000 Ministry of Transport aid

    By Mohan K Ramanujam

    The Malaysia Transport Ministry (MOT) continues its RM1,000 cash assistance programme for taxi, rental car and school bus drivers, with the latest distribution held at Dewan Sri Pinang in Penang. The programme was officiated by Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook as part of a phased nationwide rollout to provide […] The post Taxi, rental car and school bus drivers in Malaysia’s north line up for RM1,000 Ministry of Transport aid appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    Yamaha Y-AMT recall over potential gearshift failure

    By Mohan K Ramanujam

    Yamaha is recalling MT-09 and Tracer 9 motorcycles equipped with its Y-AMT automated manual transmission in Japan and Finland over a potential gearshift shaft failure. Currently there are no Yamaha Y-AMT equipped motorcycles sold in the Malaysian-market. The issue concerns the strength of the gearshift shaft, which could break after […] The post Yamaha Y-AMT recall over potential gearshift failure appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    CFMoto replaces Yamaha as WorldWCR racing motorcycle supplier with CFMoto 675SR-R from 2027

    By Mohan K Ramanujam

    CFMoto will replace Yamaha as the exclusive motorcycle supplier for the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) from the 2027 season, with the Chinese manufacturer’s 675SR-R taking over from the Yamaha R7. The three-year agreement covers the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons, marking the first time a Chinese motorcycle […] The post CFMoto replaces Yamaha as WorldWCR racing motorcycle supplier with CFMoto 675SR-R from 2027 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    Transport ministry, MIROS to prepare cabinet paper on motorcycle safety – Deputy prime minister Zahid

    By Mick Chan

    The ministry of transport and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) will prepare a cabinet paper on motorcycle safety, deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has said, reported New Straits Times. “I call upon the transport ministry, together with Miros, to prepare a joint cabinet paper […] The post Transport ministry, MIROS to prepare cabinet paper on motorcycle safety – Deputy prime minister Zahid appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    Yeo Bee Yin urges lemon law amid Chery rear axle issue

    By Jonathan James Tan

    Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin has spoken out in parliament on the need for a lemon law in Malaysia, citing the recent Chery Omoda 5 rear axle issue. “Recently, this went viral on social media nationwide – a car with its rear axle completely detached. This was a new car […] The post Yeo Bee Yin urges lemon law amid Chery rear axle issue appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    2026 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 APEX launched in Malaysia, priced from RM28,000, three model variants

    By Mohan K Ramanujam

    Royal Enfield has launched the 2026 Guerrilla 450 APEX in Malaysia, priced at RM28,000, alongside updates to the existing Dash and Flash variants. Bookings for the new APEX variant are now open through the brand’s eight authorised dealerships nationwide and every Guerrilla 450 comes with a three-year manufacturer’s warranty and […] The post 2026 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 APEX launched in Malaysia, priced from RM28,000, three model variants appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    Rapid KL bus service for MotoGP 2026, Oct 30 to Nov 1

    By Mick Chan

    Click to enlarge MotoGP returns to Malaysia at the end of this month, and the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia 2026 takes place at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit this year from October 30 to November 1, 2026. As in years past, Rapid KL is offering bus services this year […] The post Rapid KL bus service for MotoGP 2026, Oct 30 to Nov 1 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    2026 Kia Sportage facelift Malaysia teaser – 1.6T hybrid

    By Jonathan James Tan

    Kia Malaysia has teased the facelifted fifth-gen (NQ5) Sportage on its socials. “What if a hybrid could be more than you imagined. A new chapter is taking shape, where performance and efficiency move as one.​ Are you ready for what’s next?​” goes the caption. Never mind that the car was […] The post 2026 Kia Sportage facelift Malaysia teaser – 1.6T hybrid appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    GWM Wey G9 Hi4 HEV in Malaysia – 2.0T petrol hybrid 7-seater, 718 km WLTP combined range; RM249,800 OTR

    By Mick Chan

    GWM Malaysia has officially announced pricing for the Wey G9 Hi4 HEV in Malaysia, a week after the order books opened for the hybrid petrol-electric powertrain-equipped MPV. The GWM Wey G9 Hi4 HEV is priced at RM249,800 on-the-road without insurance, or RM20,000 less than the PHEV equivalent that was launched […] The post GWM Wey G9 Hi4 HEV in Malaysia – 2.0T petrol hybrid 7-seater, 718 km WLTP combined range; RM249,800 OTR appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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    ACE 2026: Discount of up to RM2,000 with Jacar – Llumar tint from RM999, Pecca leather seats fr RM1,699

    By Gerard Lye

    The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, returns this year to the Setia City Convention Centre from October 31 to November 1. As with previous editions, ACE is where you can find great automotive deals beyond just purchasing a new ride. If you’re looking to rejuvenate your […] The post ACE 2026: Discount of up to RM2,000 with Jacar – Llumar tint from RM999, Pecca leather seats fr RM1,699 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

  • Paul Tan

    KL police operation sees 111 motorcycles seized, 945 summonses issued

    By Mohan K Ramanujam

    A joint enforcement operation in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, saw 111 motorcycles seized and 945 traffic summonses issued as police, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) stepped up action against road hooliganism. The operation, dubbed Op Samseng Jalanan, was conducted by the Kuala Lumpur Traffic […] The post KL police operation sees 111 motorcycles seized, 945 summonses issued appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

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