New Perodua Traz scores 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
The Perodua Traz was finally launched this morning after years of 'coming soon' rumours and the Toyota Yaris Cross twin enters the market with a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating. Hours after the …
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Roadside bollards are for safety; road users need to respect, and not obstruct pedestrian walkways – DBKL
DBKL image Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has issued a reminder earlier this week that bollards are essential safety barriers designed to protect pedestrians from encroaching vehicles, and are not merely decorations. …
Perodua Traz with GearUp official accessories range – one-year warranty, available on instalment plan
Launched today, the Perodua Traz brings to the national carmaker's product range a B-segment SUV offering that complements, and not replace, the Ativa that is physically smaller (245 mm shorter, 60 mm …
Kia Malaysia open to entire global lineup, cheaper emerging market models possible if there is demand
Kia is looking to make a big splash in Malaysia over the coming year with a new principal-led model, setting up a company called Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM) to take over from …
2026 Perodua Traz launched in Malaysia – Toyota Yaris Cross B-SUV twin, 1.5L NA CVT, X/H variants, fr RM76k
After confirming it with more than one company lifer, December 2025 is indeed the busiest month ever in Perodua's history. Never before had the perennial market leader introduced two all-new products in …
TQ Wuling Bingo EV launched in Malaysia – Pro, Max variants, CKD, up to 337 km WLTP range, RM63k-68k
It was back in May when Tan Chong Motor (TCM) announced a partnership with SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) to distribute Wuling cars in Malaysia - merely three days before the first public appearance of …
Prices of some Rapid KL passes to be adjusted from Jan 1, 2026 – My50, Emas, Mesra remains unchanged
Prasarana Malaysia has announced that prices of several Rapid KL travel passes will be adjusted from January 1, 2026, in line with the development of the public transport network and the need …
Ops Luxury 4.0 – JPJ seized 78 luxury vehicles in latest phase, 705 seized since enforcement from July
A total of 78 luxury vehicles driven by locals and foreigners were seized by the road transport department (JPJ) under Ops Luxury 4.0. The operation was held from December 12, and the …
2026 Jaecoo J5 registration of interest open in Malaysia – X50, HR-V, Tiggo Cross rival at RM120k est
Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia has opened registrations of interest for the Jaecoo J5, the brand's B-segment SUV that was previewed in August this year. While Thailand receives the model as a battery-electric …
Perodua Traz teased again – Toyota Yaris Cross-based B-segment SUV to launch in Malaysia 11am tomorrow
UPDATE: The Perodua Traz has been launched from RM76k. Yet another teaser has been released by Perodua for its upcoming model, which the national carmaker indicates is just one day away from …
Johari Ghani appointed as new MITI minister in cabinet reshuffle – Akmal Nasir is new minister of economy
Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has been appointed the new ministry of investment, trade and industry (MITI) minister, succeeding Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, whose senatorship ended on December 2. His …
Denza D9 deliveries cross 1,000-unit mark in Malaysia
Denza Malaysia has announced it has delivered 1,002 units of the D9 to customers since the electric MPV was launched in February this year. With this, the company is claiming the D9 …
KTM adds southern ETS, East Coast shuttle services, Pdg Besar-Segamat to extend to JB Sentral from Jan 1
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has announced that from January 1, there will be four more southern ETS services (between KL Sentral and JB Sentral) to make eight in total daily, the existing …
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 …
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. …
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 …
