The paultan.org Top 10 cars of the decade – Gerard
Hello, and welcome to the year 2020, which also marks the start of a new decade for all of us. Yes, I’m on team January 1, 2020 instead of team January 1, …
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The paultan.org Top 10 cars of the decade – Anthony
Instead of the usual top five picks of the year, we’re doing something different to celebrate the end of the 2010s. Ten cars that have impressed each of us in the past …
The paultan.org Top 10 cars of the decade – Danny
Ten years. One decade. Really? I can't believe it myself. December 1, 2019 marked my tenth year at paultan.org, and while it feels just like yesterday that my office was a middle …
Kia Seltos teased on local social media pages – B-segment SUV to be launched in Malaysia next year?
Based on a recent post on Kia Malaysia’s official Facebook and Instagram pages, it appears the Seltos is set to make its local debut next year. The B-segment SUV was first revealed …
Construct more designated motorcycle lanes – MIROS
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) says that authorities should consider constructing more designated motorcycle lanes, as it believes that these have the potential to help reduce the number of …
Nissan to severely cut costs due to slumping profits
According to a report by Reuters, Nissan has enforced a cost-cutting initiative that will see its managed reduce non-vital spending. This comes as the Japanese carmaker is faced with less than desirable …
Ensure use of suitable child car seats, MIROS advises
With the use of child car seats becoming mandatory as of January, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has advised parents to purchase suitable child seats or child restraint systems …
Nio EC6 electric SUV “coupé” debuts – 615 km range
Fledgling electric vehicle startup Nio has revealed its third production car, the EC6, at its annual Nio Day in Shenzhen. Essentially a "coupé" version of the ES6 SUV – hence the name …
Socar expands its fleet to include the Renault Zoe EV
Socar, the app-based car-sharing programme, has expanded its fleet in Malaysia to include Renault Zoe EVs as part of a partnership with Tenaga Nasional. Users are now able to book a Zoe …
Gov’t says decision on highway takeovers to be made next week – 18% toll reduction on PLUS reiterated
Finance minister Lim Guan Eng says that the cabinet decision on the proposed takeover of PLUS as well as four highways operated by Gamuda will likely be made by next week. He …
Toyota RAV4 Adventure Gear concept to debut at TAS
With the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon coming up real soon, Toyota Industries Corporation has previewed a concept version of the Toyota RAV4 that will be on display at the event. Dubbed the …
Petrol subsidy programme won’t begin in January 2020 – RON 95 to remain at RM2.08 per litre for now
The ministry of domestic trade and consumer affairs (KPDHNEP) has announced that the implementation of the petrol subsidy programme (PSP), which was originally planned to take place in January 2020, will be …
2019 year in review and what’s to come in 2020 – slow year for Kia, Hyundai; Jeep to return; Renault shines
It has been a fascinating year for the Malaysian automotive landscape, one we can safely categorise as unprecedented, and on several levels. From national automaker Proton aggressively selling its updated range of …
SPYSHOTS: 2020 Perodua Bezza facelift sighted – mid-life refresh introduces new front and rear bumpers
It looks like the Perodua Bezza, which has been around since 2016, is getting a mid-life facelift, and given that examples of the refresh have been spotted on transporters heading out of …
Mitsubishi announces 7-car line-up for upcoming TAS
Mitsubishi has announced a seven-car line-up for Tokyo Auto Salon 2020, which are based on five different production models, including the eK Cross, Delica D:5, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross and the upcoming …
PLUS announces it will begin offering toll collection via RFID on 10 open-toll highways from January 1
Highway concessionaire PLUS has announced it will begin offering toll transactions to be made via radio frequency identification (RFID) technology at 10 open system toll plazas from January 1, 2020. It said …
Suzuki Swift Sport Katana Edition coming to TAS 2020
Suzuki has announced its exhibits for the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon in early January 2020, which includes a modified version of the Swift Sport inspired by its returning and iconic motorcycle that …
Euro 4M RON 95 now available at all Petron stations
Petron has announced that Euro 4M RON 95 petrol is now available at all its stations, the company revealing this through a social media post on December 26. It joins Petronas in …
Rivian R1T EV truck shows off its “tank turn” feature
https://youtu.be/yzwM8KE2L3I It’s not normal to see a pick-up truck perform a “tank turn” given their lack of continuous tracks, but that’s exactly what Rivian is showcasing in a recent holiday video featuring …
December 2019 week 4 fuel price – RON 97 up 5 sen
One last Friday before 2019 comes to a close, and so it's time for the weekly price announcement for RON 97 petrol. The fuel will be priced at RM2.63 per litre for …
