Dongfeng Nammi 06 EV – 184 PS, bigger than Box
The Dongfeng Nammi 01 is already on sale in Malaysia as the circa-RM100k Dongfeng Box; now here's something bigger - the Nammi 06. It's actually the second vehicle Nammi has developed. According …
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2025 BYD Atto 3 facelift – official exterior photos out
You're looking at official photos of the 2025 BYD Atto 3 facelift, posted by Car News China - as seen before via government filings, the updated EV SUV (which China calls the …
Mercedes-Benz says it will keep offering AMG V8 engines – V12 also has a future in selected markets
While it has been rumoured that Mercedes-Benz is giving up on V8 engines altogether, the company recently reaffirmed its stance that this is not the case and that the V8 is here …
Transport ministry considering use of enhanced tech to verify retreaded tyres’ compliance; QR codes, RFID
The ministry of transport of Malaysia is considering the use of enhanced measures towards tackling non-compliant retreaded tyres, reported New Straits Times. These measures could include the use of QR codes or …
Mercedes-Benz announces drastic change to design approach – future EVs will look more like ICE models
During Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Mastering Transformation’ roadmap presentation, CEO Ola Kallenius said the company will change its design approach for future models. At present, the brand’s electric vehicles (EVs) look distinctively different to its …
Chinese EVs are three to five years ahead of those from competitors – BYD founder Wang Chuanfu
Electric vehicles from Chinese manufacturers are approximately three to five years ahead of those from foreign competitors, BYD founder Wang Chuanfu was quoted as saying during an interview with Chinese broadcaster CCTV, …
Karak H’way widening project to start end-Feb – exco
The Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway widening project - mooted as far back as 2022 - is set to start construction in end-February, a month later than planned, Selangor state infrastructure and agriculture exco …
Mercedes-Benz plans several model launches until 2027, starting with new CLA; baby G-Class confirmed
Mercedes-Benz recently presented its ‘Mastering Transformation’ roadmap, in which the company said it was readying its biggest ever launch campaign that will see dozens of new or refreshed models until 2027 - …
Tesla’s potential Malaysian EV plant remains under discussion, depends on market conditions – Zafrul
According to minister of investment, trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Tesla’s potential move to establish a manufacturing plant in Malaysia remains under discussion. It was a previously …
BHPetrol, TNB Electron launch 200 kW DC EV charging station at BHPetrol Jalan Genting Klang – RM1.50/kWh
BHPetrol has teamed up with TNB Electron to launch a 200 kW DC EV charging station at BHPetrol Jalan Genting Klang, the first of a series of more EV chargers at BHPetrol …
Pothole complaints in the Federal Territories must be resolved within 12 hours starting from Q3 2025
As part of a “zero pothole policy,” complaints about potholes in the Federal Territories, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, must now be resolved within 12 hours instead of 24 hours previously. According to …
JPJ announces recalls for Audi, Ford, Honda, Kia, Mercedes-Benz vehicles – over 41,000 units affected
The road transport department (JPJ) has issued a statement for recalls involving more than 41,000 vehicles across five passenger car brands in Malaysia, comprised of Honda (previously announced by Honda Malaysia in …
Transport ministry looking to amend laws to combat “tyre rentals” used to manipulate vehicle inspections
The transport ministry is considering amending existing laws to combat “tyre rentals” from being used to manipulate vehicle inspections, The Star reports. According to deputy transport minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, heavy vehicles …
2025 Suzuki GSX-R150 Malaysia new colours, RM13.8k
In new colours for this year is the 2025 Suzuki GSX-R150, with pricing revised to RM13,888 from the 2022 price of RM11,329. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration and …
Denza launches Malaysia-Singapore-Thailand cross-border warranty service, for frequent travellers
At today's Denza D9 launch, BYD's premium brand also announced the introduction of a cross-border after-sales warranty service for Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand users, essentially giving users who travel across the three …
Volvo EX90 spotted in Malaysia ahead of launch this year – EV SUV with up to 517 PS, 600 km WLTP range
It looks like Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) is gearing up to launch the Volvo EX90, as the electric SUV has been spotted in Petaling Jaya by paultan.org reader Ismail Mohd. Earlier this …
Kia PV5 passenger, cargo van – exterior images shown
Kia has unveiled early images of the production PV5, its first electric van which has been shown in passenger van and cargo van forms. The PV5 is the first model from the …
Denza D9 launched in Malaysia – BYD’s premium EV MPV, up to 374 PS, 520 km range, RM259k-RM309k
It was only back in September that BYD announced it would bring its premium Denza brand into Malaysia, and today we've come full circle with its first launch here, the D9. Open …
Denza Z9 GT PHEV shown in Malaysia – 3 e-motors, 2.0T generator, 870 PS, crab walk, 201 km EV range
Surprise, surprise - at today's Denza D9 launch, the company also showed the Denza Z9 GT plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which performed a tank turn on stage. This is a fastback-hatchback-shooting-brake of sorts …
Traffic flow on Elite Highway improves by 30% on first day of expanded heavy vehicle ban during peak hours
Traffic flow on the North–South Expressway Central Link (Elite) improved by about 30% during peak periods on the first day of expanded heavy vehicle movement restrictions, The Star reports. Last December, it …
