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  The Grand Tour to get new line-up of younger hosts following departure of Clarkson, Hammond and May

  4 June 2025 / 7 comments

  The original hosts of The Grand Tour called it a day after the airing of ‘One for the Road’ on September 13, 2024. While many assumed that the show ended with that episode, it appears […]

   

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  Proton eMas 5 spotted testing before Q4 2025 launch

  3 June 2025 / 15 comments

  After its preview at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow, the Proton eMas 5 has now been spotted undergoing testing on public roads. Spotted by paultan.org reader Amar in Melaka, the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) is […]

   

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  Suzuki Fronx launched in Indonesia – Rocky/Ativa, WR-V rival; 1.5L NA mild hybrid; ADAS; from RM67k

  3 June 2025 / 4 comments

  The Suzuki Fronx has been launched in Indonesia as a rival to other compact SUVs such as the Honda WR-V, Daihatsu Rocky (sister model to the Perodua Ativa) and Nissan Magnite. First revealed in India […]

   

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  Gov’t should delay RON95 subsidy rationalisation until dealer margin, MDR issues resolved, says PDAM

  3 June 2025 / 13 comments

  The Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM) has urged the government to delay introducing the RON 95 petrol subsidy rationalisation plan until critical industry issues are resolved, reports FMT. PDAM president Khairul Annuar Abdul Aziz […]

   

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  AWAS speed cameras – point-to-point-based detection pilot testing yet to start on KL-Karak, NSE routes

  3 June 2025 / 25 comments

  According to a report by NST, the pilot testing of the point-to-point speed monitoring system under the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) has yet to commence. “The point-to-point system pilot project has not started. So […]

   

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  2025 Mazda CX-60 – dealers begin accepting bookings in Malaysia; 2.5L NA; CBU; RM199k est; Sept delivery

  3 June 2025 / 30 comments

  Mazda dealers in Malaysia have begun advertising the CX-60 on Facebook, with many accepting bookings for the SUV. First making its global debut in March 2022, the CX-60 has been previewed here previously, most recently […]

   

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  Toyota GR Corolla to be built in the UK starting in 2026 – first production site for GR cars outside of Japan

  30 May 2025 / 5 comments

  Toyota has announced it will begin producing the GR Corolla in the United Kingdom starting in 2026. According to the Japanese automaker, preparations at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) actually began in 2024, with […]

   

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  GWM Malaysia launches new 3S centre in Melaka

  30 May 2025 / 2 comments

  GWM Malaysia has announced the launch of its new 3S showroom in Melaka to cater to customers in the state. With a built-up area of 3,949 square feet, the facility features a vehicle display area […]

   

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  BMW i4 gets SiC inverter – eDrive35/40 gains up to 22 km EV range; new M60 replaces M50 with 601 PS

  30 May 2025 / 7 comments

  BMW has announced some changes for the i4 electric vehicle (EV) as part of its summer 2025 update plan that sees powertrain and/or equipment revisions. From July this year, both the eDrive35 and eDrive40 variants […]

   

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  Jeep Cherokee revived for sixth generation – all-new SUV to debut in late 2025 with hybrid powertrain

  30 May 2025 / 1 comment

  The Jeep Cherokee is back! After a three-year hiatus, the brand’s midsize SUV will enter its sixth generation, with a full debut set for late 2025. This adds another chapter to the Cherokee story, which […]

   

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  Tesla to launch robotaxi service in Texas on June 12 – initial fleet made up of 10 self-driving Model Y cars

  29 May 2025 / 4 comments

  According to a report by Bloomberg, Tesla will begin its driverless ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas on June 12 this year. This will mark a key moment for the company as it pivots away from […]

   

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  Singapore to impose harsher penalties for speeding from Jan 1, 2026 – more demerit points, heftier fines

  29 May 2025 / 16 comments

  Singapore’s ministry of home affairs has announced harsher penalties for speeding offences beginning January 1, 2026. With the revision, drivers caught speeding will receive more demerit points and higher composition sums (essentially a saman). For […]

   

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  VinFast VF6 debuts in RHD form in Indonesia – B-seg EV SUV with up to 399 km WLTP range; from RM103k

  29 May 2025 / 2 comments

  VinFast has revealed the right-hand drive (RHD) version of the VF6 at this year’s Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) in Surabaya. The B-segment SUV, which first made its debut back in January 2022, is offered […]

   

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  JPJ to implement ‘Operasi Khas Hari Raya Aidiladha 2025’ from June 4-10 with focus on 9 major offences

  29 May 2025 / 0 comments

  The road transport department (JPJ) has announced it will implement ‘Operasi Khas Hari Raya Aidiladha 2025’ from June 4-10 as part of efforts to reduce traffic accidents throughout the upcoming festive season. The operation, which […]

   

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  Land Rover Defender updated for 2026 model year – revised headlamps, larger 13.1-inch touchscreen

  28 May 2025 / 0 comments

  The Land Rover Defender has been updated across its 90, 110 and 130 body designs, with subtle styling tweaks and improved tech being the changes made to the off-roader. On the outside, the Defender’s bumpers […]

   

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