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  NAP 2018 to be unveiled in Q3 this year – to focus on connected mobility, AI and new generation vehicles

  27 April 2018 / 17 comments

  The National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2018 will be unveiled in the third quarter of this year, according to the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI). According to MAI CEO Datuk Madani Sahari, the updated policy will place […]

   

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  Petronas to aid dealers’ financial burden – report

  27 April 2018 / 8 comments

  National oil company Petronas has introduced measures to ease financial burdens faced by its station operators, according to The Malaysian Reserve (TMR). Many station operators have sustained margin fluctuation and losses after the introduction of […]

   

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  Mitsubishi Mobile Service Unit launched in Kuching

  27 April 2018 / 4 comments

  As part of efforts to better serve customers living in rural areas outside Kuching, Sarawak, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has launched the Mitsubishi Mobile Service Unit there. “As part of our after sales business expansion […]

   

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  Gov’t is temporarily delaying increasing fuel prices

  27 April 2018 / 61 comments

  Despite global crude oil prices being on an upward trend lately, the Malaysian caretaker government is delaying revising fuel prices in the country, Berita Harian reports. Over the past few weeks, fuel prices in the […]

   

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  Proton Persona, Saga gain limited edition SS versions

  26 April 2018 / 64 comments

  The Proton Persona and Saga have been offered with optional bodykits for some time now, with the former available since its launch and the latter as of May last year. Now, the national carmaker is […]

   

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  Borgward BX5 and BX7 SUVs previewed in Malaysia

  26 April 2018 / 31 comments

  Sighted on a trailer yesterday, the Borgward BX7 and BX5 have made their ASEAN debut, the duo making their first public appearance in the country at the Malaysia Autoshow 2018, which kicked off today. The […]

   

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  2018 Volkswagen Golf R-Line in Malaysia – RM166,990

  26 April 2018 / 39 comments

  Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) recently launched the new Volkswagen Golf Mk7 facelift in March, which is available in a number of variants including two 1.4 TSI options (Sportline and R-Line), GTI and R. You’ve […]

   

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  Proton SUV previewed with new details – TGDi engine confirmed; to be based on latest Geely Boyue facelift?

  26 April 2018 / 55 comments

  Proton’s first SUV will only be launched in Q4 this year, but the national carmaker is giving the public a more informational preview of the model ahead of that. On display here is a mock-up […]

   

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  GALLERY: Proton Iriz R5 replica displayed in Malaysia

  26 April 2018 / 10 comments

  Some of us here at the paultan.org desk are rather fascinated with the Mellors Elliot Motorsport-prepared Proton Iriz R5, therefore its apparent presence here in Malaysia is quite a welcome bit of news. After all, […]

   

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  Haval H8 and H9 SUVs previewed in Malaysia – Q4 2018 launch for H9, two variants, below RM200k

  26 April 2018 / 35 comments

  Havel H9 Haval Malaysia is previewing the seven-seat H9 SUV ahead of an official introduction scheduled towards Q4 2018. Initially, fully imported (CBU) units of the model will be offered with indicative pricing below the […]

   

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  20,000 electric taxis planned for Kuala Lumpur by 2020

  26 April 2018 / 18 comments

  Plans are afoot to introduce electric-powered taxis in Kuala Lumpur, with Big Blue Taxi Facilities announcing it plans to deploy 20,000 EV cabs in the city by 2020, Bernama reports. According to Big Blue Service […]

   

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  GALLERY: 2018 Proton Preve Premium – RM72,510

  26 April 2018 / 142 comments

  First appearing quietly on Proton’s official website, the revised-for-2018 Proton Preve has arrived. Two variants are on offer here – the 1.6 Executive CVT priced at RM64,730 and RM72,510 for the 1.6 Premium CVT, charting […]

   

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  Perodua Bezza GXtra launched – replaces the 1.0 Standard G, more equipment but cheaper, fr RM35.5k

  26 April 2018 / 41 comments

  The Perodua Bezza gains a new variant in the form of the GXtra, which replaces the 1.0 Standard G in the range. Customers are being offered the Bezza GXtra at an introductory price of RM35,500 […]

   

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  PT TALKS: Toyota C-HR – too expensive? BMW X3 and Range Rover Velar – what’s missing for Malaysia?

  25 April 2018 / 57 comments

  Our Toyota C-HR review we posted last week has over 100 comments at the time of writing, with many arguing whether or not the crossover is worth the money. Meanwhile, two new premium SUVs – […]

   

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  Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan and GLC43 CKD now in M’sia – from RM409k and RM469k; up to RM91k less

  25 April 2018 / 26 comments

  Mercedes-AMG performance is now being offered at more affordable prices, as Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched locally-assembled (CKD) versions of the C 43 Sedan as well as the GLC 43 SUV. Both models were first introduced […]

   

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