JPJ crackdown on pirate taxis/taxi touts at KLIA
A pirate taxi operator was apprehended by JPJ at Terminal 1, KLIA, on December 14. This was the result of observation and undercover work by Selangor JPJ, resulting in apprehension of the …
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Geely Starray EM-i – Proton eMas 7 PHEV twin sets production plug-in hybrid SUV FC record; 3.83 l/100km
The Geely EX5 EM-i, known as the Geely Starray EM-i in Australia has set a Guinness world record for the lowest fuel consumption by a production plug-in hybrid SUV through its journey …
Test drive a Chery from now til Jan 6, win RM200k in prizes, including a Chery Tiggo Cross HEV grand prize
Motor into the new year by test driving a new electrified Chery, as Chery Malaysia is offering the chance to test drive any Chery PHEV model between now and January 6, 2026 …
EON is now a Hyundai dealer in Malaysia – Klang Valley, Penang dealerships to open by first half of 2026
Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) and Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) have signed a letter of intent that effectively appoints the latter as an authorised Hyundai dealer in Malaysia. EON will operate two …
2026 Proton S70 MC1 spied – new 1.5L i-GT 4-cylinder engine; Ruby Red colour; updated wheels, headlamps
Thanks to a photo posted in the ‘Proton S70 malaysia’ Facebook page, we now have more details of the upcoming Proton S70 facelift (referred to as ‘MC’ or ‘minor change’). This comes …
No plan to upgrade Federal Highway – works minister
The Malaysian government does not plan to upgrade the FT2 Federal Highway despite the route having recorded its most congested traffic service level based on 2024 traffic data, reported New Straits Times. …
87 summons issued for RX-Z gathering in Malacca
A large gathering of Yamaha RXZ riders in Malacca over the weekend attracted attention of police. As a result, 87 summons were issued for various offences committed by the riders, as reported …
Xpeng announces EPMB as CKD partner in Malaysia – G6, X9 and X9 PowerX REEV to be produced in Melaka
It's confirmed - Xpeng will locally assemble (CKD) the G6 SUV, X9 MPV and even the recently-revealed X9 PowerX range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) in Malaysia. And yes, Melaka-based EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) …
Jetour T2 in Malaysia – now in local specification with Level 2 ADAS, 254 PS/390 Nm 2.0T petrol, 7-speed DCT
Following the preview of the Jetour T2 last month at the paultan.org Auto Car Expo, we can now bring you our live image gallery of the mid-sized SUV which is now in …
CAM EV Microvan – target launch in Malaysia 2Q 2026, based on Nextem Vaquita, single seater, est RM65,000
It was clearly very happy to see us! This is the CAM EV Microvan, a pint-sized one-seat zero-emissions commercial vehicle we chanced upon at last week's CETA & MobilityX Asia 2025. It's …
OMV/402 revision still being finalised, but indication is of “very little or no impact” to CKD pricing – MAA
Should there be no further move to defer it yet again, the open market value (OMV) excise duty revision, or the PU(A) 402/2019-Excise Tax Regulations (Determination of Value of Locally Produced Goods …
2026 Proton X90 MC1 spied, likely to get new 1.5T i-GT 4-cyl engine, same looks, no more 48V mild-hybrid
The forthcoming Proton X90 MC1 facelift has been sighted on Malaysian roads, courtesy of paultan.org reader with the screen name Arashikage. From the supplied images, it appears that this example continues to …
Europe dials back combustion engine ban
It appears Europe is bearish on the 2035 ban on internal combustion engines (ICE). A German lawmaker, Manfred Weber, president of the European People’s Party, speaking to German newspaper Bild, said the …
Xpeng in talks with EPMB to CKD EVs in Malaysia
Xpeng has said in a statement that it is negotiating with Melaka-based EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) to produce EVs in Malaysia in 2026, reports The Edge. The Chinese carmaker says it aims …
JPJ eBid: NEJ, QAB-N number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that NEJ and QAB-N are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Negeri Sembilan's latest running number series is …
Kia Malaysia to no longer allow mixed-brand showrooms – new dealers to be dedicated Kia outlets
A mixed Mazda–Kia–Xpeng showroom in the Bermaz network I'm sure that by now you've seen Kia models being sold alongside Mazdas and Xpengs at certain Bermaz showrooms across Malaysia. This is because …
Perodua Traz teased again – D66B crossover based on Toyota Yaris Cross to debut next week?
Perodua has released another teaser for its upcoming model after an earlier one last week, which is likely to be its B-segment crossover codenamed D66B, to be named Nexis, or Traz. The …
Top 20 cars in Nov 2025 – Bezza, Axia, Saga top three; Ativa outsells Alza; X50 11th; Jaecoo drops off the list
For the month of November 2025, the Perodua Bezza was once again the most registered car in Malaysia with 9,073 units. This is the sixth time Bezza registrations crossed the 9,000-unit mark, …
JPJ collection agents do not get commission – Loke
Transport minister Anthony Loke has dismissed claims that the road transport department (JPJ) pays commission to its collection agents, Bernama reports. Companies applying to be agents are mainly technology-based platforms wanting to …
Kia Malaysia to look into key issues of low RV, high maintenance costs – laying foundations to improve
Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM), the Korean brand's new principal-led national sales company, held a splashy launch on Wednesday, during which it revealed its plan to "Be Unstill" and combat the stagnation of …
