Daimler to purchase 25% stake in MV Agusta for €30m
It seems that Mercedes-Benz's parent company Daimler is hungry for a slice of the bike pie as it enters "advanced talks" to purchase a stake in MV Agusta, according to a Reuters …
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Ducati Testastretta DVT – first motorcycle engine with VVT thanks to Volkswagen technology
It seems we are starting to see the fruits of Audi's purchase of Ducati, both for the Italian motorcycle company and for the Volkswagen Group as a whole. Last month, the Volkswagen …
Malaysia to construct rubberised roads – report
According to a New Straits Times report, Malaysia is preparing to build its first rubberised roads in June 2015. Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities said this …
BMW Active Safety Showcase – highlighting the BMW Motorrad bike range and its safety features
BMW Group Malaysia is hosting a roadshow from now till October 12 at the Sunway Pyramid shopping mall. The BMW Active Safety Showcase event seeks to highlight BMW Motorrad models and the …
Kawasaki Ninja H2R – mad 300 hp supercharged bike
It’s clear that we at paultan.org write about cars more than we do bikes, unless the matter at hand concerns a new interesting model launched locally or more bizarrely, a car using …
Volkswagen XL Sport gets a 200 PS Ducati V2 engine!
Now this is something that’s properly exciting – the Volkswagen XL Sport concept. Imagine if the ultra-efficient Volkswagen XL1 (111 km/l, limited to 250 units) married the ultra-fast Ducati 1199 Superleggera (200 …
GST on petrol not yet decided, says Deputy Minister
While a Royal Malaysian Customs Department (Kastam) official announced three days ago that fuel will not be exempted from Goods and Services Tax (GST), Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan has denied …
GST will include petrol, not in zero-rated list – Kastam
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is set to kick off in April next year, and while there will be a long list of basic necessities exempted from the tax, petrol will …
Vespa Primavera launched in Malaysia – RM11,888
Official Vespa importer and distributor Naza Premira has introduced the Vespa Primavera scooter in Malaysia. Originally launched in Italy in 1968, the stylish icon makes a comeback with some welcome modern touches, …
Bell & Ross B-Rocket bike on display at KL boutique
A rocket has hit Kuala Lumpur, one belonging to Bell & Ross. The watchmaker's crazy neo-retro B-Rocket concept bike, on display at the Bell & Ross boutique in Pavilion KL till September …
PDRM planning to use electric bikes in the capital from October, also considering hybrid patrol cars
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) are planning to use 30 electric motorcycles in the capital from October, to reduce fuel costs, Bernama reports. Bukit Aman police logistics department director Datuk Zulkifli Abdullah …
DBKL offering discounts for saman till December 31
Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) has announced discounts for traffic compounds issued by its officers. The "diskaun khas" or special discount is applicable from now till December 31, 2014. Traffic offences (such …
BMW Group Malaysia first half 2014 sales up 13%
Premium brands continue to thrive in Malaysia. Along with German rival Mercedes-Benz, BMW has reported growth in the first half of 2014. In the first six months of the year, BMW Group …
Ducati 899 Panigale now Thai-assembled – RM89,888!
When the Ducati 899 Panigale made its debut at last year's MotoGP race, it was announced that Naza will be bringing in an ASEAN-assembled version by mid 2014. As promised, here's the …
BMW spending 9 million euros to boost Thai output
To meet growing demand in Thailand, BMW is spending nine million euros (RM38.6 million) to expand its plant and upgrade its logistics system in the Land of Smiles, Bangkok Post reports. "The …
Thai-built BMW F 800 R and F 800 GS – RM64k-77k
In case you aren't already aware of it, the BMW F 800 R and F 800 GS are now available in Malaysia – the two Thai-assembled models roll in priced at RM63,800 …
Highway R&R stops to be ‘No Smoking’ zones – MOH
Smokers, take note. All highway R&R stops are set to be gazetted as “No Smoking” zones by the end of this year. This was announced by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. …
Motorists’ attitudes to blame for accident spike – JKJR
The Road Safety Department (JKJR) says that rising road accident rates are caused, among other things, by the attitudes of road users who believe that it would not happen to them. National …
Ducati 1199 Panigale Championship Edition, 10 units
The Ducati 1199 Panigale Championship Edition was launched at the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) race at Sepang last weekend, unveiled by Ducati WSBK riders Chaz Davies and Davide Giugliano. Based on the …
Ducati wheels out the new Monster 821 with 112 hp
A new monster has been unleashed by the boys from Bologna. The new Ducati Monster 821 is a mid-size addition to the third-generation iconic naked bike range, following the unveiling of the …
