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By Danny Tan
JPJ has announced that JK_J and PSJ are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Johor’s latest running number series is ‘JK_J’, and it will open for tender on November 5. The bidding period on JPJeBid is five days, ending […] The post JPJ eBid: JK_J and PSJ number plates up for bidding appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Most luxury car owners whose vehicles were seized for expired road tax in Penang recover them within one to three days after renewing their road tax and paying the relevant compounds, according to the state Road Transport Department (JPJ). Penang JPJ director Zulkifly Ismail said the process depended on whether […] The post Ops Luxury: Most seized luxury cars reclaimed by owners within three days after road tax renewal says JPJ appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mick Chan
The ministry of transport has no immediate plans to amend laws on overloaded heavy vehicles as existing provisions are sufficient to address the offence, reported New Straits Times. The ministry will focus on firm and consistent enforcement, including taking action against repeat offenders to protect road users and to reduce […] The post No immediate plans to amend laws on overloaded heavy vehicles; existing provisions sufficient – Anthony Loke appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Harvinder Sidhu
Skills and experience in a technical vocation are often tucked away behind the scenes, with the fruits of one’s labour typically manifesting themselves in a functioning machine well beyond the confines of a workshop. With a competition, comes the opportunity for personnel to showcase their technical prowess, and in the […] The post Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia strengthens aftersales excellence through National Technical Skills Competition appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Gerard Lye
Mazda has announced that the CX-70 will be discontinued in the United States for the 2027 model year, with a new two-row variant of the CX-90 being its replacement. This comes around two years after the CX-70 first went on sale there. While their names suggest different size classes, both […] The post Mazda CX-70 discontinued in the US due to poor demand – CX-90 gets new 2-row variant to serve as replacement appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Danny Tan
Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia recently held a technical skills competition aimed at strengthening technical capabilities across its after-sales network. OJ MY says that as vehicle technologies continue to evolve, such a competition provides a platform for technicians to further sharpen their technical knowledge, diagnostic capabilities and repair skills, while promoting […] The post Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia’s technical skills competition sharpens technicians’ knowledge, diagnostic capabilities appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
The government has barred a petrol station in Sungai Buaya, Nibong Tebal, Penang, from selling subsidised RON 95 petrol and diesel under the Budi Madani programme. This occurred after uncovering suspected subsidy abuse involving more than RM270,000. The Finance Ministry said its investigations, prompted by police reports from affected recipients, […] The post RM270,000 Budi Madani subsidy abuse, Penang petrol station barred from selling subsidised fuel appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Harvinder Sidhu
For many Malaysians, sending a car in for a service can feel like a guessing game. What does the car need? What kind of engine oil is most suitable? Is the workshop properly equipped? Can […] The post Why trust makes all the difference during a car service at PETRONAS AutoExpert appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Harvinder Sidhu
BYD’s luxury brand Yangwang has officially named its upcoming flagship sedan, which until now was known by its internal codename HU. It will be called the Yangwang Altior in international markets and Dingyao (鼎曜) in […] The post Yangwang Altior teased – BYD’s 5.5-metre Rolls-Royce rival gets its name, UAE debut in November appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mick Chan
It’s happening this weekend! The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, is taking place from October 31 to November 1 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), and this is where you […] The post ACE 2026: See the BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS ASA, F 450 GS ERC and R 1300 RT at SCCC, October 31-November 1 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Danny Tan
Bukit Jalil residents – who have been against the 17,000-unit Bandar Madani project in their neighbourhood – must have been disappointed to hear the project being touted by PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the […] The post Gov’t allocating RM250m to upgrade roads in Bukit Jalil – Bandar Madani will be built in phases, over 15 years appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Anthony Lim
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, is happening soon. Set to take place this October 31 to November 1 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), ACE 2026 promises plenty of […] The post ACE 2026: Go nostalgic with the iCaur V23 Retro Edition – get RM3k in vouchers, win up to RM57k worth of prizes appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Only 33 workshops nationwide have been approved to retrofit speed limitation devices (SLDs) on commercial vehicles, prompting the Transport Ministry to postpone full enforcement of the requirement. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said in Parliament the […] The post Only 33 JPJ-approved workshops for speed limiter retrofits on over 200,000 commercial vehicles, says Loke appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan James Tan
The definitive event for car buyers is taking place this weekend! That’s right, the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, is set to provide you with an avalanche of amazing deals from […] The post ACE 2026: Up to RM15k off Jetour VT9, Dashing – RM300 shopping voucher, chance to win merch worth RM2,000 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mick Chan
A total of RM7 billion in investments has been realised at the Automotive High-Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanjong Malim since 2018, while its workforce had grown to 9,300, reported The Star. The investments included contributions […] The post Automotive High-Tech Valley realised RM7 billion in investments; workforce to reach 22,800 by 2030 – MITI appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Gerard Lye
At this year’s Chery Brand Night, the Chinese carmaker unveiled two new SUVs that will join its line-up of models sold in international markets. The first is the third-generation Tiggo 7, which succeeds the second-generation […] The post Chery Tiggo X7 and third-gen Tiggo 7 revealed in China – rugged and urban C-SUVs destined for global markets appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
Bridgestone has unveiled the Battlax Adventure A42, a new road-focused adventure motorcycle tyre with improved wet grip, longer wear life and reduced noise over the outgoing A41. The new tyres will launch in markets worldwide […] The post 2027 Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A42 tyres launched – 25% longer wear life, 14% better wet performance appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Paul Tan
Tesla Malaysia is taking the Cybercab on a tour of four shopping malls in the Klang Valley and Penang, starting this week. The two-seat robotaxi will be on display at Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala […] The post Tesla Cybercab on display in Malaysia – four malls in KL, Selangor and Penang from Oct 29 to Nov 22 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Jonathan James Tan
Evolvelectric Motors has revealed on social media the JAC T9 PHEV‘s estimated price, and it’s RM162k – smack dab between the RM120k T9 diesel and the RM200k T9 EV. Never before in this country, we’re […] The post JAC T9 PHEV priced at RM162k est – Malaysia’s first PHEV pick-up truck launching soon, ADAS, 15 kW V2L appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Danny Tan
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) – powered by Petronas Primax – is back for 2026 and will be happening this weekend, bringing great deals to Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from October 31 to […] The post ACE 2026: Perodua Traz – safety, practicality, reliability for your family; RM3k vouchers + lucky draw entry appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Gerard Lye
The Tesla Cybertruck has been cancelled for Australia and New Zealand, the carmaker said in a recent letter sent to customers who paid the AUD150 (about RM431) deposit to secure an allocation. This comes nearly […] The post Tesla Cybertruck cancelled for Australia, New Zealand after 7 years of reservations – deposits to be refunded appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mohan K Ramanujam
The 2026 1390 Super Adventure range is now in Malaysia, with three variants priced from RM144,000 to RM153,000. The new adventure-touring motorcycles are imported by Eurotech Group (ETG), the official KTM importer and distributor in […] The post 2026 KTM 1390 Super Adventure range in Malaysia – R, S, and S Evo variants, from RM144k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Mick Chan
A camouflaged vehicle was sighted on what appears to be the North-South Expressway, in an image posted to the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook. This could be an updated Proton eMas 5 in the […] The post Proton eMas 5 test mule spotted – updated version with larger capacity batteries, bodykit coming soon? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
By Paul Tan
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, takes place this weekend from October 31 to November 1 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). On top of the deals from the participating […] The post ACE 2026: RM3,000 in vouchers for the first 200 bookings, RM57k lucky draw with a RM10k holiday appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
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