Peugeot 208 GTi sighted at JPJ – will it be CKD?
Our regular 'JPJ correspondent' Anol Alias has sent in pictures of the Peugeot 208 GTi at the JPJ car park, which pretty much sets its Malaysian arrival in stone. What's interesting is …
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Mazda3 – ad for the third-gen pops up on oto.my
Goodness, that was quick! The third-gen Mazda3 hatch made its world debut only in June, with the sedan following a week later, but our sister classifieds site oto.my has already yielded an …
Perodua Viva replacement to debut next year
Perodua is set to introduce a new model in 2014 which, when it arrives, will be the cheapest new car available in the local market. This announcement was made by Prime Minister …
Volkswagen Think Blue. – National Challenge 2013 bags a winner; to compete at global meet in Germany
You’ve read all about Volkswagen’s Think Blue. philosophy here, as well as the Think Blue. - National Challenge 2013 search for Malaysia’s most fuel efficient driver. Thirty finalists challenged each other in …
Bank Negara denies memo to tighten car loans
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has squashed rumours of a memo directed at banks to reduce the maximum repayment period for new car loans to seven years, and raise the minimum down payment …
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 introduced – from RM210k
We're coming to you from Singapore, where Volkswagen Group Malaysia has decided to do a little media preview of the Golf GTI Mk7 ahead of its official launch. The launch proper will …
AES – gov’t to take over operation and enforcement?
News reports indicate that the federal government is looking into taking over the operation and enforcement of the Automated Enforcement System (AES) from the two concessionaires which were appointed to run it. …
Penang state gov’t picks Toyota Camry as official car
The Penang state government has decided on the Toyota Camry 2.5V as its official car, according to The Sun. The Toyota D-segment sedan leads its class in terms of sales, and the …
Ford focuses on two Thai female ‘Electrochicks’ DJs
It's quite trivial, but we're posting this because good things are meant to be shared, if you get what I mean ;) Ford in Malaysia recently provided the Focus ST and Focus …
SPIED: Malaysian-designed Zero-Emission Transport
Click to enlarge the photo. Something along different lines - while we're very much car-based in what we report, this one is definitely worth a bit of a shout. A reader who …
Ferrari Tailor-Made programme launched in Malaysia
If you feel your Ferrari isn't exclusive enough, or are worried you might not be able to find it in a car park, Naza Italia presents a solution in the form of …
Volvo V40 launched in Malaysia – RM174k to RM199k
As previewed yesterday, the Volvo V40 has just been launched in Malaysia, in three model variants ranging from RM173,888 to RM198,888. It’s a mid-sized hatchback aimed at both the semi-premium Volkswagen Golf …
New Volvo V40 launching tomorrow at MidValley KL
We've been sent some pics of an event set up in MidValley Megamall, showing a couple of "V-Nions" at work. The faceless inflatables are in the mall's centre court, where a sticker …
Proton Suprima R3 and manual variants on the way?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0fTraPR0bI Now that the Proton Suprima S has been officially launched, the question is of course whether there are plans to introduce a manual version of the hatch, or indeed, a R3-type …
Recall for Mitsubishi Triton and Pajero Sport produced before May 2012, front lower arm to be inspected
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced a ‘Field Fix Campaign’ a.k.a. recall for 8,216 Mitsubishi Triton and Pajero Sport units in Malaysia. Affected cars were produced before May 11, 2012. The recall, …
Proton Suprima S hatchback launched: RM77k-RM80k
Greetings from the Matrade Exhibition & Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, where we're reporting live from the launch of the Proton Suprima S, the national car maker's latest model. By now, you'd …
New W1A number plate series to begin next month
The new Wilayah Persekutuan vehicle number plate series beginning 'W1A' is expected to be introduced in the third week of next month, according to a report by The Malay Mail. KL Road …
Proton Suprima S – live streaming of the new car launch tomorrow, exclusively here on paultan.org
Here’s a reminder, or an invitation if you like, to an exclusive live streaming of the Proton Suprima S launch event right here on paultan.org. Join us for the full unveiling of …
2013 Toyota Vios now open for booking in Malaysia
UPDATE: 2013 Toyota Vios now launched in Malaysia - click here for launch report We all know that the Malaysian launch of the 2013 Toyota Vios is just around the corner, but …
W212 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift launched – E 200 Avantgarde and E 250 Avantgarde, RM367k-RM406k
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced the W212 E-Class facelift in the country. The locally-assembled sedan – which had its global reveal in December last year - arrives in two model guises, these being …
