Tesla has started selling the Cybercab to private buyers in the US. Its Robotaxi account on X said that "select customers are now being invited to purchase Cybercab for personal use", and the order page [] The post Tesla Cybercab now on sale for personal use in the US US$29,990, plus US$299 a month to drive itself appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

PJ folks, take note. MBPJ has identified 11 'critical locations' that are at risk of flooding, especially during the current monsoon season with frequent heavy rain. The 11 locations are: Jalan BU 11/1 Jalan Gasing [] The post MBPJ identifies 11 critical locations, high risk of flooding appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Pahang domestic trade and cost of living ministry (KPDN) recently seized about 2,000 litres of diesel and a lorry with a trailer worth almost RM250,000 in total, Bernama reports. Pahang KPDN director Jezlily Jamaluddin [] The post Pahang KPDN seizes diesel, lorry worth RM250,000 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Malaysia spent RM70 million to host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, the Dewan Rakyat was told. This was part of the estimated RM350 million cost for the event, with Malaysias [] The post Malaysia spent RM70m on F1 Bahrain GP in Sepang - event generated 7,300 jobs, RM950m in economic impact appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

BAIC has launched the Xingtan 5X in China. It's a five-seat SUV, sold as an EV or a plug-in hybrid, and some versions get Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 Pro driver assistance. Xingtan is a new [] The post BAIC Xingtan 5X launched in China Defender-like EV and PHEV with Huawei ADS 5 Pro, from RM79k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Nearly two years after its initial launch, the Zeekr 009 is set to receive its first major update in Malaysia. According to Zeekr Malaysia, the revised electric MPV will go on sale really soon, with preliminary details being made available to us ahead of the official launch as part of [] The post 2027 Zeekr 009 launching in Malaysia soon - now 800V, 822 PS, 560 kW DC; new swivel seats, Naim speakers appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Just-resigned Malaysian transport minister Anthony Loke has urged the road transport department (JPJ) and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) to continue road safety efforts, particularly by acting firmly against offences that endanger road users, Bernama reports. Regardless of any leadership changes at the transport ministry, the JPJ [] The post Continue road safety efforts, with or without me - Loke appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

DDPAI has launched its new Z100 series of dashcams in Malaysia, and the range- topping Z100 Master has a front camera with two lenses, a 4K wide-angle and a 2K telephoto. The wide-angle lens also has a variable aperture that switches between F1.0 and F2.0, and DDPAI says it's the world's [] The post DDPAI Z100 Master in Malaysia dual-lens 4K dashcam with 2K telephoto, F1.0/F2.0 aperture, 4K rear, RM1,869 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Petronas MAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship will introduce a new Open Class Scooter Race category for the 2027 season, expanding its racing programme to include automatic motorcycles with engine capacities ranging from 140cc to [] The post Malaysian Cub Prix introduces 140 cc - 185 cc scooter racing category in 2027 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The 2027 Lexus ES has been launched in Malaysia earlier this month, and the eighth-generation sedan comes to the Malaysian market in sole ES350h Luxury guise, unlike in other markets such as Thailand, Singapore and [] The post Lexus ES350h Luxury in Malaysia - 247 PS hybrid 2.5L, new design, larger overall dimensions; RM366,888 OTR appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Online reports have emerged saying Malaysian vehicles entering the Sungai Golok land border crossing in Kelantan now require a court issued document authorising the driver to bring the vehicle into Thailand. This was reported in [] The post Thailand changes land border entry rule for Malaysia? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Tesla Malaysia has opened a new Supercharger site at IPC Shopping Centre in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. It has four Superchargers rated at up to 250 kW, as well as two Destination Chargers rated at [] The post Tesla Supercharger now open at IPC Shopping Centre in PJ four 250 kW stalls appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Tesla will wind down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year, CEO Elon Musk has announced. In a post on X earlier today, he said the move is "to [] The post Tesla Cybertruck production to wind down in mid-2027 to make room for more Cybercabs, says Musk appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Test drive an iCaur at IOI Mall Puchong this month and you could win a shopping spree. It's part of a Mega November campaign, which has a total prize pool of RM11,000 in shopping spree [] The post Test drive an iCaur in Puchong for a chance to win a shopping spree appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Eligible e-hailing drivers in Penang will receive a one-off RM600 incentive in 2027, Bernama reports. Applications open in January through the i-Sejahtera system. State infrastructure, transport and digital committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the [] The post RM600 one-off aid for Penang e-hailing drivers in 2027 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A driving school in Kuala Lumpur received eight notices from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) Kuala Lumpur for failure to comply with regulations. This followed an inspection operation targeting driving schools in Kuala Lumpur on [] The post JPJ issues eight notices in KL driving school inspection appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Xpeng L03 has been sighted in Malaysia. Threads user @khairuljamain posted a video of the electric SUV, which you can watch below. View on Threads It's the second new Xpeng model to be seen here in recent weeks, after the larger L05 was spied being tested in Bukit Raja [] The post Xpeng L03 spotted in Malaysia BYD Atto 3, Proton eMas 7 rival with up to 520 km WLTP range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Always meeting new potential clients and/or business partners at networking events? Check out the Touch 'n Go Business Card - a Touch 'n Go (TnG) card and a digital contact card in one. It's valid for seven years and you can buy it on shop.touchngo.com.my for an introductory price of [] The post Touch 'n Go Business Card - share your contact details with others via NFC or QR, RM49.90 introductory price appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Penang Port Commission and Penang Port have announced free ferry rides in conjunction with Deepavali celebrations this Sunday. The RM0 fare is for pedestrians and motorcycle/bicycle riders taking the ferry to go from Pangkalan [] The post Free Penang ferry for Deepavali - Nov 8, show MyKad appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia today previewed the all-new electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class, just a few months after its global debut in April this year as the counter to Neue Klasse-era BMW i3. The electric C-Class is the second [] The post Mercedes-Benz C-Class electric previewed in Malaysia - C300 4Matic AMG Line Plus, 690 km WLTP, RM360,888 est appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Kelantan state government is stepping up efforts to expand the state's EV charging network via cooperation between local authorities and the private sector, Bernama reports. According to state local government, housing, health and environment [] The post Kelantan seeks private sector collaboration for more EV chargers - Kota Bharu district currently has 37 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Unveiled are the 2027 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and CBR1000RR-R Fireblade HRC Works Edition, featuring revised chassis, engine and aerodynamics developed with input from Honda Racing Corporation (HRC). For 2027, development focused on building a more competitive race machine, with Honda working alongside its WorldSBK team, adapting the racing package [] The post 2027 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, HRC Works Edition get major updates, 218 hp, 114 Nm appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

Pics reposted by Headlight Magazine from Car News China At yesterday's GWM Wey G9 HEV and Ora 5 HEV line-off ceremony at EP Manufacturing's (EPMB) Pegoh, Melaka plant, EPMB executive chairman Hamidon Abdullah mentioned the [] The post GWM Ora 5 sedan, wagon to be CKD by EPMB Melaka? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Making its appearance at the 2026 Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia is the Moda Sporter-S SKII Special Edition (SE), priced at RM18,298, excluding insurance. The Sporter-S SKII SE gets a new Black Cayenne colour scheme, [] The post 2026 MODA Sporter-S SKII SE Malaysian launch, RM18.2k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

MINI Malaysia has announced the relaunch of MINI Next (formerly known as MINI Used Car Next), a certified pre-owned programme that aims to provide customers looking for a used MINI with greater confidence, transparency and [] The post MINI Malaysia relaunches MINI Next certified pre-owned programme - genuine mileage, full service history appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

EP Manufacturing (EPMB) this morning held a line-off ceremony for the GWM Wey G9 HEV and Ora 5 HEV at its Pegoh, Melaka plant, bringing the number of vehicle models it assembles to eight - [] The post GWM Wey G9 HEV, Ora 5 HEV rolls off EPMB Melaka - over 10,000 GWM cars CKD, over 1,100 Wey G9 exported appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The eighth-generation (XZ20) Lexus ES has finally been launched in Malaysia, just over three months after the sedan was teased back in mid-July this year. Unlike neighbouring markets like Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia that get [] The post 2027 Lexus ES launched in Malaysia larger eighth-gen sedan; sole ES350h Luxury, 247 PS hybrid at RM366,888 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Edaran Modenas Sdn Bhd (EMOS) has introduced the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon in Malaysia, priced at RM199,900, excluding insurance. The more exclusive version of the Ninja H2 features carbon-fibre bodywork and Kawasaki's supercharged 998 [] The post 2026 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon launched in Malaysia RM199,900, 209 PS supercharged inline-four appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

After running in first qualifying on Saturday, Prima Pramac's Jorge Martin has pulled out of the 2026 Malaysian MotoGP. Recovering from a fractured wrist suffered in a crash in Australia, Martin was pronounced fit to [] The post Jorge Martin pulls out of 2026 Malaysian MotoGP appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Changan's Deepal brand wants to let you soak your feet in the car. Deepal Automobile Technology has filed a patent in China for a "vehicle-mounted foot washing device and vehicle", a basin that folds away [] The post Deepal patents an in-car foot bath - folds out from under the seat, heated, with massage rollers appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2026, powered by Petronas Primax, opens this weekend, on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) in Setia Alam. Entry is free. [] The post ACE 2026 this weekend at SCCC - year-end deals, RM3k vouchers, RM57k lucky draw, JPJ counter appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

KYT and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) have launched two special-edition helmets featuring circuit-inspired graphics, with the TTR Jet priced at RM559 and TT-Revo full-face retailing at RM719. Unveiled during the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia [] The post KYT limited edition SIC Racing helmets, from RM559 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Lexus LBX has received a running update on Japan, with sales of the revised compact SUV set to commence there from November 3 this year. The changes are focused on improving the cars ride and handling, starting with a thicker centre cross member that is aimed to enhancing body [] The post Lexus LBX updated in Japan with improved chassis, new Sou colour - HUD, dashcam standard for all variants appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Click to enlarge The haze is gone and the runs are back. If you live in Putrajaya or frequently head to the administrative capital during the weekends for leisure, take note. There will be road closures around the city this Sunday, November 1, to make way for the 2026 Garmin [] The post Garmin Run 2026: Putrajaya road closures Sun, Nov 1 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Denza Z9GT is now offered in Malaysia in the Fjord Green exterior colour, as sighted on a transporter truck by a paultan.org reader last week. The Denza Z9GT in the new Fjord Green offering [] The post Denza Z9GT in Malaysia - now in Fjord Green; RM369k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Expanding its adventure motorcycle range, Kawasaki has launched the 2027 Kawasaki 2027 KLE650, a 649 cc parallel-twin adventure tourer with UK prices starting at 7,499 (approximately RM42,400). Two variants are offered, the standard, and the [] The post 2027 Kawasaki KLE650 revealed from RM42,400 in UK appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

JPJ has announced that CFK and QAB_Q are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Pahang's latest running number series is CFK, and it will [] The post JPJ eBid: CFK, QAB_Q number plates up for bidding appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, takes place this weekend from October 31 to November 1 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). On top of the deals from the participating [] The post ACE 2026: RM3,000 in vouchers for the first 200 bookings, RM57k lucky draw with a RM10k holiday appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) - powered by Petronas Primax - is back for 2026 and will be happening this weekend, bringing great deals to Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from October 31 to [] The post ACE 2026: Hyundai Stargazer - 7-seater MPV with RV guarantee, from RM99.8k with RM4.6k early bird package appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Now in Malaysia is the 2026 KTM 990 RC R, bringing the Austrian brand back into the road-legal, full-fairing supersport segment with a 947 cc parallel- twin engine. The motorcycle is priced at RM113,000, excluding road [] The post 2026 KTM 990 RC R launched in Malaysia RM113,000 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .