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By Gerard Lye
The government has no plans to introduce personalised vehicle registration plates even though they may have the potential to generate more revenue, reports The Star. This is according to transport minister Anthony Loke, who revealed […] The post Gov’t has no plans for personalised vehicle plates – Loke appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mick Chan
Chery chairman and president Yin Tongyue has publicly apologised for the product quality issues in Chery vehicles in Malaysia, according to a video posted on Chinese site Sohu. Yin addressed the matter at the World […] The post Chery Omoda 5 rear axle issue – chairman Yin Tongyue apologises for vehicle quality issues in Malaysia appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Gerard Lye
Puspakom has expressed its support for the enforcement action taken by the road transport department (JPJ) against a tyre rental scheme operating in Gebang, Kuantan that offered commercial vehicle operators roadworthy tyres in order to […] The post Puspakom supports JPJ crackdown on lorry tyre rental scheme used to deceive mandatory vehicle inspections appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Yamaha has unveiled the 2027 Yamaha MT-125 with sharper styling, revised LED lighting and a redesigned seat. These updates could preview changes for the Yamaha MT-15 sold in Malaysia, although news of a local-market refresh […] The post 2027 Yamaha MT-125 gets sharper styling, traction control, TFT-LCD – MT-15 follows next year for Malaysia? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mick Chan
Civil servants who defy the immediate ban on Waze could face disciplinary action, national security council (MKN) director-general Datuk Raja Nushirwan Zainal Abidin has said, reported Bernama. Department heads will oversee compliance with the directive, […] The post Civil servants who defy Waze ban could face disciplinary action; directive is to prevent exploiting of data – MKN appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Aveta Malaysia has introduced the Nova 200 Limited Edition, a special-edition version of its sporty scooter limited to 1,688 units nationwide and priced at RM8,788. The limited-run model stands out with a Cyber Yellow finish, […] The post Aveta Nova 200 Limited Edition launched in Malaysia, 1,688 units available at RM8,788 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Gerard Lye
According to a report by NST, the government is not imposing a blanket ban on Waze as it seeks to strike a balance between national security and personal freedoms. This is after the government announced […] The post Waze ban only applies to civil servants while on official duties – phased approach for now, no blanket ban appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan James Tan
View on Threads Everyone knows a turbo version of the Proton S70 MC2 is coming (so far the MC2 family comprises just the turbo-less Lite and Prime), but these photos are doing the rounds on […] The post Proton S70 RS facelift spotted? New variant or new name for S70 MC2 turbo? X50 FL’s interior, end-2026/early-2027 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mick Chan
Cycle & Carriage has opened the Leapmotor showroom in Setia Alam, becoming the seventh Leapmotor outlet in the Cycle & Carriage network, and the new location serves its customer base across the Setia Alam and […] The post Leapmotor Cycle & Carriage Setia Alam showroom opens appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Four major Klang Valley highways could return to government ownership by 2033, five years ahead of schedule, as Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad (ALR) has repaid RM2.149 billion in sukuk principal and profit. ALR made its […] The post ALR targets return of four Klang Valley highways to government by 2033, repays RM2.15b in sukuk appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Gerard Lye
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is expected to start operations on December 12 this year, with early bird travellers able to enjoy a 30% discount on economy-class tickets. The discount applies to both ECRL […] The post ECRL to start operations on Dec 12 – 30% off economy-class tickets for first month; sales to start mid-Nov 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mick Chan
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched Southeast Asia’s first Mercedes-AMG One Service Hub in Hap Seng Star Bukit Tinggi, which positions Malaysia as the regional home for maintenance needs for the Mercedes-AMG One, the German manufacturer’s Formula […] The post Mercedes-AMG One Service Hub, Hap Seng Star Bukit Tinggi – SE Asia service centre for F1-derived hypercar appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mick Chan
It is Wednesday, which means that it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update from the ministry of finance, which has released the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of […] The post Malaysian fuel prices Oct 22-28, 2026 – all prices down; diesel to RM5.07, RON95 to RM4.32, RON97 to RM4.80 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Harvinder Sidhu
The government has banned all civil servants from using the Waze navigation app, and prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is urging the rest of the country to stop using it too. In a media […] The post Waze banned for civil servants over Israel links; PM urges all Malaysians to switch to TuJu 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 open its doors in just a little over a week! October 31 to November 1 is the when, Setia City Convention […] The post ACE 2026: Turn heads with the iCaur 03 – RWD/iWD, up to 426 km NEDC, up to 279 PS/385 Nm, RM120k-130k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan Lee
My, my, how time has flown – there are now less than two weeks to go before the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, returns to the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) […] The post ACE 2026: Get a Mitsubishi Triton and enjoy up to RM25,000 in deals, including up to 8 years’ free diesel! appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan Lee
We’ve waited a while for BYD’s much-vaunted Flash Charging tech to arrive in Malaysia, but the first move has been made with the Chinese conglomerate selecting Gentari as its local deployment partner. A memorandum of […] The post BYD Malaysia, Gentari sign MoU for 1,500 kW Flash Charging deployment – highway R&Rs explored appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Harvinder Sidhu
Time is running out to get in on the Born to Play, Born to Win campaign at the iCaur Carro pop-up at IOI Mall Puchong. Test drive an iCaur by Saturday, October 31, 2026, and […] The post Test drive an iCaur by Oct 31 to win an iPhone Duo, plus owner packages worth up to RM8k – 10 days to go! appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
A larger-capacity adventure-touring motorcycle called the 550MT could be coming from China’s CFMoto, with camouflaged prototypes reportedly spotted ahead of a possible 2027 launch. Reports from European moto news sites have reported EICMA in Milan, […] The post Is a 2027 CFMoto 550MT adventure-touring bike coming? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan James Tan
The Kedah domestic trade and cost of living ministry (KPDN) recently seized 10,920 litres of diesel, valued at RM52,197.60, after intercepting a tanker truck suspected of transporting controlled goods for unlicensed trade on Jalan Sematang […] The post KPDN seizes over 10,000 litres of suspected illegal diesel appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Kawasaki has launched the 2026 Kawasaki Z650RS in Thailand, priced at 239,000 baht (RM31,400). This is around RM5,800 less than the Z650 RS’ RM37,200 recommended retail price in Malaysia, before differences in taxes, registration and insurance. The retro-styled 649 cc middleweight was introduced at the Kawasaki Heritage Family Meeting in […] The post 2026 Kawasaki Z650RS launched in Thailand at RM31,400, RM5,800 cheaper than Malaysia’s RM37,200 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan Lee
After the gopping horror that was the new GT 4-Door Coupé, Mercedes-AMG has made a second attempt at creating an electric performance car. The mildly-easier-on-the-eyes GT SUV is Affalterbach’s first ground-up crossover, utilising the building blocks of its lower-slung sibling and offering a similar amount of performance. Built on the […] The post Mercedes-AMG GT SUV – EV performance crossover, up to 1,169 PS, 700 km WLTP range, 0-100 km/h 2.7 secs appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Harvinder Sidhu
BYD has launched the second-generation Seagull in China, and its small EV has grown up in a big way. First seen in China’s MIIT filings in July, the new car is 425 mm longer than before, now seats five instead of four and has switched to rear-wheel drive. It also […] The post New BYD Seagull launched in China – 425 mm longer, 5 seats, 5-min flash charging; from 65,900 yuan (RM40k) appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Danny Tan
Jetour Malaysia has already confirmed that the G700 premium off-road SUV will be its next new model. We now know that the F700 – the pick-up truck sister to the G700 – will also be heading to our shores. The F700 is part of the brand’s fleet at the ongoing […] The post Jetour F700 pick-up truck coming to Malaysia – PHEV with 904 PS, 1,135 Nm; sister of upcoming G700 SUV appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
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