GWM Wey 80 in Malaysia – PHEV MPV to debut soon?
The arrival of another entrant in the luxury MPV segment in Malaysia appears to be coming soon, as the GWM Wey 80 has been sighted on local roads around Kuala Lumpur, as …
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JPJ eBid: TDD and JYD number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that TDD and JYD are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Terengganu's latest running number series is ‘TDD’, …
Volvo Car Malaysia to continue selling the right mix of mild-hybrid, PHEV and EV models based on demand
Volvo may have outlined its ambition to become a full-fledged electric car maker, but Volvo Car Malaysia & Thailand MD Chris Wailes says that a balanced portfolio of electrified products continues to …
Malaysia to host opening round of 2025/2026 Michelin 24H Series Middle East – first-ever stop in the Far East
Malaysia has been chosen as the host of the opening race of the 2025/2026 Michelin 24H Series Middle East, which is set to take place at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit during …
RM4 billion needed to repair all roads in Malaysia; government to prioritise critically damaged roads
The Malaysian government will prioritise the repairs of critically damaged roads as it would cost RM4 billion to repair all damaged roads in the country, reported Bernama. "We already have complete data …
Full lane closure, contraflow on the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu from Penang Bridge to George Town – June 18-20
Click to enlarge Penang folks, take note. There will be a full lane closure on the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu expressway from the Penang Bridge heading to George Town. The full …
Volvo ES90 EV coming to Malaysia sometime in early 2026 – new S90 facelift sedan not in the plans
The Volvo ES90, which was revealed in March, has been slated for Malaysia, with the all-electric sedan set to make its way here sometime in early 2026. However, unlike the SUV equivalent, …
Volvo EX90 6-seater being considered for Malaysia to target luxury MPV market – no Zeekr 009-based EM90
Despite MPVs being a big thing in this part of the world, Volvo says it will not be offering its first ever MPV to Malaysian buyers, as the Volvo EM90 is not …
Malaysian fuel prices June 2025 week four – diesel up 7 sen to RM2.81/litre; RON97 up 7 sen to RM3.14/litre
It is Wednesday, which means that it is time once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the finance ministry having announced the retail prices of fuels for …
May 2025 Malaysian vehicle sales up 12.4% – MAA
According to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), a total of 68,007 vehicles were sold to customers in the month of May 2025. This represents a 12.4% increase from the month of April …
Hyundai Motor Malaysia announces presence, long term commitment – 3 new models promised, SUV/MPV
Click to enlarge If you somehow missed it, Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) has took over its namesake brand in Malaysia, and with the principal coming in, Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY, as they …
Bus seat design flaws put passengers at risk; buses should be required to undergo rollover tests – UTM
A university professor has called for urgent reforms to bus safety regulations in Malaysia, reported New Straits Times. "The four-seat row formation reduces the survivability space and lowers the chance of passengers …
PJ State’s Jalan Yong Shook Lin closed in evenings till June 22 for city’s 19th anniversary celebration event
Click to enlarge map PJ folks, MBPJ has announced that Jalan Yong Shook Lin in Section 52 a.k.a. PJ State will be closed to traffic in the evenings this weekend for the …
Perodua ‘QV-E’ EV spotted without rear wing, exposing sloping roofline, notched tailgate design, sporty profile
The Perodua EV has been spotted again, this time in the heart of the capital by Sufian Ali and Haizal, who posted these very clear spyshots on the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Facebook …
Over 600 commercial vehicles failed tyre inspections with new JPJ requirements in effect since June 1
According to a report by The Star, over 600 commercial vehicles have failed tyre inspections at Puspakom since the road transport department (JPJ) introduced stricter inspection requirements beginning this month. “Between June …
PLUS Simpang Pulai R&R Petronas closed till Aug 22
Those who ply the North South Highway, take note. PLUS has announced that the Petronas station at the Simpang Pulai R&R (southbound) will be temporarily closed for maintenance works. The Simpang Pulai …
Expect delays at Puspakom Sabah, Sarawak branches from June 17 till July 10 – IT upgrading works
Puspakom has announced that it is upgrading IT systems across its vehicle inspection centres across the country. With that, the upgraded system will be implemented and trialled at selected branches. The company …
2025 Leapmotor C10 in Malaysia – now with 11 kW AC onboard charger, updated equipment; priced RM125k
The Leapmotor C10 has been updated in Malaysia this month, and it brings a host of updates along with its new, lower price of RM125,000, down RM from its previous price of …
RON95 petrol subsidy rationalisation paves the way for carbon tax on industries in 2026 – Amir Hamzah
The RON 95 petrol subsidy rationalisation will be the government’s focus this year before a carbon tax is introduced in 2026, according to second finance minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. First …
2025 Bentley Bentayga Speed open for orders in Malaysia – 650 PS V8, drift mode, 3.4s, from RM2.8m
Bentley Kuala Lumpur has opened order books for the recently-announced 2025 Bentley Bentayga Speed. The big news in this latest update for Crewe's luxury SUV is the switch from W12 power - …
