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RM2.5m in foreign vehicle saman collected since Sep - paultan.org
Since the September launch of Operasi Saman Tertunggak Warganegara Asing (operations on outstanding traffic summonses involving foreigners), or Ops Tunggak for short, RM2.5 million has been collected in fines from non-Malaysians, particularly Thai drivers, The […]
Genesis X Gran Coupé, Convertible Concepts revealed – 2-door show cars based on G90 luxury sedan - paultan.org
On the other end of the spectrum from the Insteroid concept and facelifted Ioniq 6, the wider Hyundai group is also showcasing two show cars from its flagship Genesis brand, aimed at expressing the latter’s […]
PLUS releases post-Raya return My-TTA on its app - follow the digital travel time advisory to win prizes - paultan.org
PLUS, which is expecting more that two million vehicles per day on its highways over the next three days (April 4-6), is encouraging highway users to plan their return journey to the Klang Valley after […]
McLaren Group Holdings formed from McLaren-Forseven merger; to go beyond mid-engined cars - paultan.org
McLaren Automotive will merge with British start-up firm Forseven following the acquisition of the British supercar maker by Abu Dhabi government-owned investment firm CYVN Holdings. This merger results in McLaren Group Holdings, and CYVN Holdings […]
Honda Europe offers six-year motorcycle warranty - paultan.org
Banking on its reputation for reliability, Honda Motor Europe is introducing a new six-year service-activated warranty (SAWA) programme. Effective April 2025, the warranty applies to all new motorcycles sold by Honda Motor Europe dealers, from […]
2025 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed - world's fastest and most powerful front-engined convertible - paultan.org
Behold the world’s fastest and most powerful front-engined convertible (yes, even considering the 12Cilindri Spider) – the new Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. If you’ve ever thought the svelte 835 PS/1,000 Nm V12 grand tourer would […]
Bangkok 2025: MG IM6 - EV SUV rival to the BYD Sealion 7, Xpeng G6; up to 634 km range; fr RM181k - paultan.org
Here’s yet another Chinese electric SUV from the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), but unlike the MG S5 EV – which plays in the crowded class that includes the BYD Atto 3, Geely EX5/Proton […]
Volkswagen plans to add import fee to price of CBU vehicles sold in the US due to Trump’s auto tariffs - paultan.org
According to a report by The New York Times, Volkswagen has informed its dealers in the United States of plans to add an import fee later this month. This will impact the price of imported […]
2026 Toyota GR Corolla variant teased – new aero package, increased torque, unique suspension tuning - paultan.org
Some interesting news coming out of the Formula Drift Long Beach weekend as Toyota has teased a new high-performance variant of the already red-hot GR Corolla. The car sports some eye-catching aerodynamic enhancements beyond what […]
Stellantis temporarily halts production at Canada, Mexico plants due to tariffs – US sites also affected - paultan.org
Stellantis said on Thursday (April 3, 2025) it was temporarily suspending operations at one assembly plant each in Canada and Mexico as well as five facilities in the United States, report Associated Press and Reuters. […]
Proton pledges RM250k to support Putra Heights victims; free assessments at 6 nearby service centres - paultan.org
Proton has allocated RM250,000 to support those affected by the recent Putra Heights gas pipeline fire, as well as activated six service centres in the vicinity to provide free and comprehensive assessments of all affected […]
2025 Hyundai Nexo debuts – 2nd-gen FCEV with 204 PS; 700 km range recoverable with five-minute fuel up - paultan.org
In addition to the facelifted Ioniq 6, Hyundai also revealed the second-generation Nexo at this year’s Seoul Mobility Show. Previewed by the Initium concept from 2024, the brand’s latest fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) replaces […]
EON loans 62 vehicles to Putra Heights gas fire victims and gov't agencies, NGOs providing assistance - paultan.org
Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) is providing 62 vehicles for the use of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire victims as well as the parties providing assistance. The loan period is one month, without any charges. […]
2025 Ducati Desmo450 MX is Borgo Panigale's first motocross motorcycle, world-wide sale year-end - paultan.org
A first for the Italian bike maker is the 2025 Ducati Desmo450 MX motocross motorcycle. After undergoing extensive testing in real-life competition – winning in the Italian motocross championship in the process – the Desmo450 […]
MoT looking into securing more temporary vehicles for those affected by Putra Heights gas pipeline fire: Loke - paultan.org
The transport ministry says that it is looking into securing more vehicles to temporarily help residents affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire that happened earlier this week. Transport minister Anthony Loke said the […]
Ford offers employee discount to all new car buyers in the US as Donald Trump’s auto tariffs go into effect - paultan.org
With United States president Donald Trump’s tariffs sending shockwaves through the auto industry, the expectation is that car price will go up as a result. Ford is looking to mitigate this by offering employee pricing […]
2025 Porsche 911 Carrera, Carrera 4 GTS facelift in Malaysia - 3.0L biturbo, 3.6L T-Hybrid; from RM1.4m - paultan.org
992 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS facelift The 992-generation Porsche 911 facelift is now available to order in Malaysia, and the updated range in this market starts with the base Carrera from RM1.43 million, and […]
2026 Polestar 2 gets faster infotainment, Bowers & Wilkins; larger base battery boosts range to 554 km - paultan.org
The Polestar 2 is six years old now and has already been through a number of mid-cycle refreshes, so why not one more? For the 2026 model year, the electric sedan gains some tech and […]
Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift announced in Thailand - RWD and Long Range AWD, from RM224k, Q3 delivery - paultan.org
Tesla has announced the Model Y ‘Juniper’ facelift in Thailand, where two variants will be offered – the Rear-Wheel Drive from 1.719 million baht (RM223,792) and the Long Range All-Wheel Drive, priced from 2.019 million […]
BYD e7 teased – mid-size sedan with 136 PS, up to 520 km CLTC EV range; budget offering for taxi services? - paultan.org
BYD has teased a new mid-size electric sedan called the e7, which looks to be targeted at EV buyers on a budget. While the company isn’t revealing much in the way of details for now, […]
Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift – Launch Series no longer available in Malaysia, LR AWD 0.5 secs slower - paultan.org
True to its word, Tesla has discontinued Launch Series versions of the facelifted Model Y, codenamed Project Juniper, less than three months after the refreshed electric SUV went on sale in Malaysia. With this, buyers […]
MG S5 EV Malaysian teaser released - BYD Atto 3 and Proton eMas 7 electric SUV rival launching in May 2025 - paultan.org
Click to enlarge MG Malaysia has teased the MG S5 EV that we showed you from the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show. A teaser image on Instagram zooms in on the electric SUV’s LED daytime […]
Prasarana provides six Rapid KL On-Demand vans in FOC service for Putra Heights gas pipeline fire victims - paultan.org
Prasarana is providing door-to-door van services to victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire, between the temporary shelter at Dewan Masjid Putra Heights and the surrounding residential areas, the company has announced. Throrugh the […]
Hyundai Insteroid revealed – gaming-inspired EV concept with Drift Mode; previews budget hot hatch? - paultan.org
This is the Hyundai Insteroid concept, which the company says serves “to challenge conventions, create emotions and redefine what a sporty EV can be.” Based on the Inster that is in the running to win […]
Porsche Malaysia and MAM partner up for nationwide road safety awareness programme for students - paultan.org
Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), and the Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) have partnered to educate the drivers of tomorrow about the importance of road safety. The nationwide initiative, known as […]
GAC Aion V rolls off assembly line at Thailand plant – another CKD model to be added later this year - paultan.org
The first unit of the GAC Aion V has rolled off the automaker’s assembly plant in Thailand, several months after the company’s first overseas plant opened in July last year. Construction of the plant, which […]
Honda 0 SUV prototype debuts in Japan – EV to launch in North America in 2026, global markets to follow - paultan.org
Ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, a prototype of the Honda 0 SUV made its global public debut at the ‘Red Bull Showrun x Powered by Honda’ event in Tokyo. The all-electric SUV was […]
Carro assists Putra Heights fire victims with loan of 30 vehicles - working with MoT and Selangor exco on aid - paultan.org
Carro is loaning out at least 30 vehicles to the residents of Putra Heights affected by the gas pipeline leak fire on April 1. The online automotive marketplace is working closely with the transport ministry, […]
Malaysian fuel prices April 2025 week one - RON97 up 5 sen to RM3.33/litre; RON95 petrol, diesel unchanged - paultan.org
It is Wednesday, which makes it time once again for the weekly fuel price update by the ministry of finance, which has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of April 3 […]
Insurance industry expediting claims process for Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion, fire victims - PIAM - paultan.org
The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has issued a statement saying that insurance providers will work to expedite claims for vehicles and property covered by insurance, and has advised those affected by the fire […]
Jaecoo J7 PHEV Malaysian review – cheapest plug-in hybrid on sale with super efficient powertrain - paultan.org
Launched earlier this year, the Jaecoo J7 PHEV augments the surprisingly successful petrol J7, giving the car some serious efficiency credentials. For just RM10,000 more than the AWD model (RM158,800 on-the-road), you get a large […]
Grab secures licence to operate taxis from Singapore's LTA - GrabCab is the city state's sixth taxi company - paultan.org
E-hailing company Grab, a disruptor of the traditional taxi business, is now a taxi operator in Singapore. The republic’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a Street-hail Service Operator Licence (SSOL) to GrabCab, a subsidiary […]
Dongfeng and Changan reportedly in merger talks - paultan.org
Chinese state-owned automakers Dongfeng Motor and Chongqing Changan Automobile are reportedly in advanced merger talks, sources familiar with the matter have told a news publication. As the New York Times reports, both companies are said […]
Beijing and Shanghai trade councils tussle over who has the rights to run Auto China 2025 in Shanghai - paultan.org
That competition is keen in the automotive sector in China is without doubt, but it’s not just automakers who engage in the usual game of wits in a bid to establish dominance in the market, […]
2026 Honda Prelude interior shown – e:HEV coupé with simulated gearshifts, full reveal later this year - paultan.org
Honda has revealed the interior of its reborn Prelude as the hybrid sports coupé inches ever closer to reality. The car is currently on display at the Formula 1 Tokyo Fan Festival ahead of the […]
Trump reveals reciprocal tariffs – 10% on all countries; individualised rates of up to 50%; 24% for Malaysia - paultan.org
Liberation Day has arrived. On Wednesday (April 2, 2025), United States president Donald Trump kept to his word and announced a series of reciprocal tariffs affecting over 180 countries, including Malaysia. These tariffs serve to […]
JPJ to set up mobile counters to assist affected residents of Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion - paultan.org
The road transport department (JPJ) will set up mobile counters at the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion site for two days, starting from today, April 3, in order to assist affected residents with related services […]