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  Honda BR-V 1.5L launched in Malaysia, from RM85,800

  5 January 2017 / 134 comments

  First previewed in Malaysia back in November 2016, the Honda BR-V has officially made its launch debut today. The seven-seat SUV (or crossover according to Honda reps), which is specially designed for the ASEAN market […]

   

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  Volkswagen CNY deals – RM67k ang pow up for grabs

  5 January 2017 / 12 comments

  Aside from a trade-in programme for the new Jetta and Passat, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is also gearing up for the Chinese New Year with its “Biggest Ang Pow of the Year” promotion. How […]

   

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  Volkswagen offering trade-in deals for Jetta, Passat

  5 January 2017 / 23 comments

  Volkswagen is sweetening the deal for a new Jetta and Passat with an exclusive trade-in programme – the company is offering what it claims is an “irresistible price” for Volkswagen owners, and owners of cars […]

   

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  A year in review – a guide on all of 2016’s new cars

  4 January 2017 / 17 comments

  The past year has been a tough one for the automotive industry in Malaysia, with a declining ringgit leading to a weak consumer sentiment and a likely drop in total industry volume after a record […]

   

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  MACC asked to probe Puspakom for corrupt practices

  4 January 2017 / 34 comments

  Transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has asked the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate the allegation of corrupt practices at Puspakom, the computerised vehicle inspection centre, according to a Bernama report. “I agree […]

   

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  Next-gen Proton Preve rendered, based on Persona

  4 January 2017 / 80 comments

  The Proton Prevé is getting a little long in the tooth now, having been launched in 2012. Five years is right around the time that a car is replaced, so Photoshop wizard Theophilus Chin has […]

   

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  Top 10 most popular stories on paultan.org in 2016

  3 January 2017 / 28 comments

  It’s really no surprise that stories with a local tangent featured prominently in our most popular posts last year, given the slew of local model introductions in 2016. In the end, six of the top […]

   

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  BMW Malaysia prices up for 2017 – certain models costlier by up to RM6k, 330i M Sport dropped

  3 January 2017 / 60 comments

  Click to enlarge price list BMW Malaysia’s price list for 2017 is out, and while prices for some models are unchanged, certain models have sticker prices that are slightly higher, by up to RM6,000. Models […]

   

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  Nissan and Infiniti now provide a seven-year, unlimited mileage warranty in Malaysia – class-leading coverage

  1 January 2017 / 67 comments

  We’re just one day into 2017, and we have our first Malaysian automotive news announcement. New Nissan and Infiniti models now get a seven-year, unlimited mileage warranty for the new year, replacing the three-year, 100,000 […]

   

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  January 2017 fuel prices – petrol, diesel all up 20 sen!

  31 December 2016 / 65 comments

  Fuel prices in Malaysia have seen quite the change in recent months. In September 2016, RON 95 was priced at RM1.70, with increases of 10 sen and 15 sen imposed in October and November respectively. […]

   

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  Fuel prices in Malaysia will go up in January 2017; 70% of old fuel subsidy system went to the rich, not poor

  31 December 2016 / 83 comments

  It looks like Malaysian motorists will be starting the new year on a negative note, as fuel prices are expected to go up in January (tomorrow). According to finance ministry strategic communications director Datuk Lokman […]

   

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  Honda Malaysia airbag recall: calling all affected owners; replacements will only take up to 45 minutes

  30 December 2016 / 34 comments

  By now, the Takata airbag recall involving Honda vehicles in Malaysia is a rather well known issue – or rather we thought it is. As it turns out, quite a number of drivers and owners […]

   

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  Transport ministry implemented 22 out of 51 safety recommendations after Genting bus crash – report

  30 December 2016 / 10 comments

  In the wake of the deadly Genting Highlands bus crash in 2013, an independent advisory panel recommended 51 safety measures to the transport ministry. Now, The Sun reports that 22 of these recommendations have already […]

   

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  Philips X-treme Ultinon LED H4 available in Malaysia – direct replacement for halogen headlight bulbs

  30 December 2016 / 40 comments

  Philips has introduced its X-treme Ultinon LED H4 bulbs in Malaysia, designed as a like-for-like, plug-and-play replacement for conventional halogen H4 (low and high beam) headlight bulbs. Giving a car the same look as modern […]

   

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  SMART is one of the world’s greatest tunnels – CNN

  30 December 2016 / 24 comments

  Good news, Malaysians! The Stormwater Management And Road Tunnel or SMART tunnel has been listed as one of the 10 greatest tunnels in the world, according to CNN. This adds to the tunnel’s earlier recognition […]

   

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