Volkswagen offering trade-in deals for Jetta, Passat
Volkswagen is sweetening the deal for a new Jetta and Passat with an exclusive trade-in programme – the company is offering what it claims is an "irresistible price" for Volkswagen owners, and …
A year in review – a guide on all of 2016’s new cars
The past year has been a tough one for the automotive industry in Malaysia, with a declining ringgit leading to a weak consumer sentiment and a likely drop in total industry volume …
MACC asked to probe Puspakom for corrupt practices
Transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has asked the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate the allegation of corrupt practices at Puspakom, the computerised vehicle inspection centre, according to a Bernama …
Next-gen Proton Preve rendered, based on Persona
The Proton Prevé is getting a little long in the tooth now, having been launched in 2012. Five years is right around the time that a car is replaced, so Photoshop wizard …
Top 10 most popular stories on paultan.org in 2016
It's really no surprise that stories with a local tangent featured prominently in our most popular posts last year, given the slew of local model introductions in 2016. In the end, six …
BMW Malaysia prices up for 2017 – certain models costlier by up to RM6k, 330i M Sport dropped
Click to enlarge price list BMW Malaysia's price list for 2017 is out, and while prices for some models are unchanged, certain models have sticker prices that are slightly higher, by up …
Nissan and Infiniti now provide a seven-year, unlimited mileage warranty in Malaysia – class-leading coverage
We’re just one day into 2017, and we have our first Malaysian automotive news announcement. New Nissan and Infiniti models now get a seven-year, unlimited mileage warranty for the new year, replacing …
January 2017 fuel prices – petrol, diesel all up 20 sen!
Fuel prices in Malaysia have seen quite the change in recent months. In September 2016, RON 95 was priced at RM1.70, with increases of 10 sen and 15 sen imposed in October …
Fuel prices in Malaysia will go up in January 2017; 70% of old fuel subsidy system went to the rich, not poor
It looks like Malaysian motorists will be starting the new year on a negative note, as fuel prices are expected to go up in January (tomorrow). According to finance ministry strategic communications …
Honda Malaysia airbag recall: calling all affected owners; replacements will only take up to 45 minutes
By now, the Takata airbag recall involving Honda vehicles in Malaysia is a rather well known issue - or rather we thought it is. As it turns out, quite a number of …
Transport ministry implemented 22 out of 51 safety recommendations after Genting bus crash – report
In the wake of the deadly Genting Highlands bus crash in 2013, an independent advisory panel recommended 51 safety measures to the transport ministry. Now, The Sun reports that 22 of these …
Philips X-treme Ultinon LED H4 available in Malaysia – direct replacement for halogen headlight bulbs
Philips has introduced its X-treme Ultinon LED H4 bulbs in Malaysia, designed as a like-for-like, plug-and-play replacement for conventional halogen H4 (low and high beam) headlight bulbs. Giving a car the same …
SMART is one of the world’s greatest tunnels – CNN
Good news, Malaysians! The Stormwater Management And Road Tunnel or SMART tunnel has been listed as one of the 10 greatest tunnels in the world, according to CNN. This adds to the …
Honda Malaysia extends mobile hubs, door-to-door service for Takata airbag replacement to March 2017
Honda Malaysia has announced that it will extend the operations of its Mobile Hubs (MH) for Takata airbag inflator replacement activities to three mall venues every weekend in the Central region, Johor …
SPYSHOTS: Honda BR-V ahead of Malaysian launch
Courtesy of paultan.org reader Dave, the Honda BR-V has been spotted again, this time atop a transporter truck, following an earlier sighting with its interior revealed. Compared with that earlier sighting, more …
Big Blue Taxi to implement e-ticketing system in Jan
In a report by Bernama, Big Blue Taxi Services has announced that it will implement an electronic ticketing system, dubbed Big Blue e-Ticketing, to all taxi drivers that are under the company’s …
Imported tyre and battery prices to go up next year?
According to a report by Nanyang, tyre and battery prices in Malaysia are expected to go up in 2017, with imported new and reconditioned tyres (except those from China) said to be …
GALLERY: Haval H2 – 1.5L turbo, from RM87k
Launched in Malaysia earlier this year, the Haval H2 SUV is classified as an Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) and is available in three variants - the RM87,246.01 Standard base model, the RM95,997.97 …
RapidKL launches new train sets for Kelana Jaya LRT
RapidKL has officially launched the new Bombardier Innovia Metro 300 four-coach trainsets, which will ply the Kelana Jaya LRT Line starting from today. Also called the “Kuala Lumpur Additional Vehicle (KLAV),” Datuk …
Ford Driving Skills for Life reaches Northern region
The Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) programme, which aims to raise road safety awareness in Malaysia, continued its efforts by recently hosting workshops for students in the Northern Region of Malaysia …
