The Xpeng L03 has been launched in Europe, just a few days after the SUV with a fastback silhouette went on sale in its home market of China it is called the Mona L03 [] The post Xpeng L03 launched in Europe EV with up to 520 km WLTP or REEV up to 1,017 km combined; from RM163k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Another day, another Omoda C7 preview, with Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia presenting the SUV for show at the 2026 Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week, its appearance at the event having been indicated previously. This comes less [] The post Omoda C7 PHEV previewed in Malaysia - 360 PS/530 Nm, coming here in Q4 2026, CKD, est. fr RM170k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Launched alongside the high-performance duo that is the BMW G87 M2 CS and BMW G81 M3 Touring in Malaysia today is the BMW 218 Gran Coup M Sport, which arrives at RM192,800 with the standard [] The post BMW 218 Gran Coup M Sport launched in Malaysia - adaptive dampers, HK audio, RM20k more at RM193k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The second-generation (G87) BMW M2 CS has made its Malaysian launch debut at the BMW Clubhouse, a brand showcase event that will open its doors to the public from July 17 to 19. This arrives [] The post 2026 BMW M2 CS launched in Malaysia - 530 PS, 0-100 in 3.8s; RM294k more than standard M2, from RM951k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Bermaz Xpeng, the local distributor of Xpeng vehicles in Malaysia, has announced it is officially accepting bookings for the locally-assembled (CKD) version of the G6. This comes several months after the brand picked EP Manufacturing [] The post 2026 Xpeng G6 CKD now open for booking in Malaysia three variants, same price as CBU from RM158,888 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional (Modenas), has launched the nationwide Z15GT Care Programme, offering complimentary inspections and after-sales support for Modenas Z15GT owners from July 15 to Oct 15, 2026. The programme will be carried out [] The post Modenas launches care programme for Z15GT owners appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Despite amendments to the Road Transport Act, which will include the implementation of a maximum compound rate of RM500 for several traffic offences starting from January 1, 2029, road safety advocates say that fines are [] The post Gov't should speed up introduction of revamped Kejara system, fines not enough - road safety experts appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The eighth-generation (XZ20) Lexus ES is estimated to be priced from RM366,888, which would make it more expensive than the outgoing seventh- generation model that starts at RM320,888. This is according to Lexus Malaysias official website, [] The post 2026 Lexus ES launching in Malaysia soon 8th-gen sedan to come with hybrid power; from RM366,888 est appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Leapmotor C10 is now a locally-assembled (CKD) electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia, so heres a gallery of the 2026 model year SUV that rolls off the line at Stellantis plant in Gurun, Kedah. Priced [] The post 2026 Leapmotor C10 CKD in Malaysia same specs as CBU; new colour option; 424 km WLTP; from RM129k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

This is the iCaur V25 (branded iCar in China), a new rugged-looking SUV that is positioned between the existing V23 and V27. While it looks like a V23 at first glance, the V25 features a [] The post iCaur V25 revealed in China REEV SUV with up to 150 km WLTC EV range; positioned between V23, V27 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Dedicated rules are needed for motorcycle convoys in Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) road safety research centre head associate professor Law Teik Hua has said, reported New Straits Times. Existing laws under the Road Transport [] The post Motorcycle convoys in Malaysia need dedicated rules for maximum group size, minimum rider gaps - expert appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

From June 2025 to April 2026, the BMW X3 20 was the only fourth-gen (G45) X3 on sale in Malaysia. Not any more. This now lords over it - the RM358,800 (or RM386,700 with BSRI) [] The post 2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport outdoor gallery in Malaysia - 258 PS/400 Nm, 15 speakers, from RM359k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The first-half numbers for 2026 are in, and Malaysia's EV market has shrugged off its biggest test yet. A total of 31,738 fully electric vehicles were registered between January and June 2026, according to road [] The post EV sales in Malaysia, first half of 2026 31,738 units, up 85% on last year; Proton drives growth appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4Matic Coup is a plug-in hybrid version of the low- slung C254 GLC that replaced the GLC300 Coup in the local line-up. Locally assembled in Pekan, Pahang, it's priced at RM425,888 on-the-road without [] The post Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4Matic Coup in Malaysia - 313 PS PHEV, 131 km EV range, RM425,888 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

We now have a full gallery of the 2026 BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport, the long- wheelbase version of BMW's entry electric SUV. Launched back in January, it received official pricing in April, and we've finally [] The post 2026 BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport in Malaysia gallery of LWB EV with 433 km WLTP range, from RM252,800 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The BYD Seagull is growing up. China's ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) has published homologation filings for an all-new, second- generation version of BYD's small EV, and the headline change is size the [] The post New BYD Seagull revealed via China MIIT filing 425 mm longer, near Dolphin-sized; 95 kW, late Q3 launch appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Tickets for interstate express buses could possibly cost more for some journeys in the future, following the introduction of two newly gazetted regulations that came into force on June 15. Under the revised framework, more [] The post Express bus framework in Malaysia revised, new classification could potentially raise fares - report appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Following its recent appointment as an authorised dealer partner for Kia Sales Malaysia, Cycle & Carriage (C&C;) has launched its first flagship Kia 3S Centre in the country. The facility. located in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, [] The post Cycle & Carriage launches Kia Glenmarie 3S Centre appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

BYD has revealed the specifications of the Racco, its first kei car that will soon go on sale in Japan. This comes several months after the Racco made its debut at last years Japan Mobility [] The post BYD Racco specifications revealed for Japan 64 PS; two battery options, up to 320 km WLTC; three variants appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A hallowed name from Harley-Davidson (H-D) returns, the 2026 Harley-Davidson FXD Super Glide. Coming in a limited edition run of only 2,500 units worldwide, the limited edition Super Glide harks back to the days of [] The post 2026 Harley-Davidson FXD Super Glide returns appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Kelantan road transport department (JPJ) director Mohd Misuari Abdullah has revealed that 34 Malaysians have been charged in court since 2023 for offences related to vehicle transactions involving non-Malaysians, with fines totalling RM34,000, Bernama reports. [] The post 34 Malaysians charged since 2023 for vehicle offences involving foreigners; RM34,000 in fines - Kelantan JPJ appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Penang drivers are calling for a review of a newly enforced 40 km/h speed limit on the ramp linking Jalan Tunku Kudin to the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway towards the Penang Bridge, saying the abrupt reduction from 80 km/h has resulted in numerous speeding summonses. Drivers and riders [] The post Penang drivers/riders protest 40 km/h speed limit appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

At long last, having first previewed the car here back in February 2025, BYD Malaysia has finally confirmed that the Denza Z9GT will be launched next Wednesday, July 15. As previously reported, the sporting wagon will be offered in a single fully-featured pure electric variant that boasts some serious performance [] The post Denza Z9GT launching in Malaysia July 15 EV wagon with 1,156 PS, 600 km WLTP, 1,500 kW Flash Charging appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

We're reporting live at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC), where Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia has just previewed the J5 EV at the Oh My Meow Expo 2026. The electric SUV is set to join its petrol sibling that was launched earlier this year, and as the setting suggests, the [] The post Jaecoo J5 EV previewed in Malaysia pet friendly SUV with 211 PS, 402 km WLTP range, CKD from launch appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

China motorcycle maker Benda has just unveiled a middleweight cruiser with E-Clutch. An evolution of the Benda Dark Flag 500 (RM39,888 in Malaysia), the new V-four cruiser is fitted with an electronic clutch, and priced at 32,800 Yuan (RM19,681) in China. Dubbed the Benda Black Flag 600, the new cruiser [] The post Benda's new V-four E-Clutch cruiser, RM19.6k in China appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Today marks 41 years to the day the first Malaysian car was launched, and Proton has announced on Facebook that 2,203,409 units of the Proton Saga have been sold since 1985. This time last year, [] The post Happy 41st, Proton Saga - 2,203,409 sold since 1985 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Malaysian deputy investment, trade and industry (MITI) minister Sim Tze Tzin today said in the Dewan Rakyat that setting a minimum cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value for fully-imported (CBU) EVs helps to curb under- declaration [] The post Min CIF for CBU EVs curbs under-declaration - Sim appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has unveiled the VF2, a four-seat electric city car designed to make car ownership more accessible for consumers in its home market. Priced at just 188 million Vietnamese dong (about RM29k), the VF2 will be open for bookings on July 15 this year, with deliveries expected to [] The post VinFast VF2 launched in Vietnam budget city EV with 41 PS, 210 km NEDC EV range; priced at just RM29k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has said that local content used in locally- assembled (CKD) vehicles must generate value throughout the Malaysian supply chain. Looking only at Tier 1 suppliers no longer provides an accurate picture. [] The post Local content in CKD cars must include value creation, not imported parts disguised as localisation Johari appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Hyundai has revealed the body colours that the Ioniq V will be offered with when it goes on sale in China. This comes a few months after the electric vehicle (EV) was presented in production [] The post Hyundai Ioniq V in China more details of cyberpunk-style EV; 800V, two LFP batteries, up to 620 km CLTC appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The BYD Sealion 7 has quietly exited its home market of China to focus on exports, with CarNewsChina reporting that the SUV has been removed from the official consumer purchasing application and that dealers will [] The post BYD Sealion 7 exits China market to focus on exports appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Simulated gearshifts have been a trend for a while now, but rarely have we been given a "proper" manual experience. In a clear break from the polarising Luce, Ferrari is putting the focus back on [] The post Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale first "manual" since California, DCT with by-wire shifter, 1,499 units appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A Singaporean was recently fined RM20,000, or three months' jail in default, by the Johor Bahru Sessions Court for filling up his Singaporean-plate vehicle with Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) petrol, reports the New Straits [] The post Singaporean fined RM20,000 for filling RON95 petrol appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Traffic police has expressed concern reckless and dangerous driving cases are up 50% in the first six months of 2026. This reflects a worrying trend which could lead to road rage or road bullying. This [] The post Dangerous, reckless driving cases up 50% for 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Continuous enforcement efforts by Kuala Lumpur Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department (JSPT) saw six Malay youth aged between 17 and 21 detained. Additionally, three pillion riders aged 13, 16 and 18 were also detained, while [] The post Six detained, seven motorcycles seized by KL police appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Subaru Levorg Layback becomes the third model to receive the brands e-Boxer (Strong Hybrid) system in Japan after the Crosstrek and Forester. If you havent heard of the Levorg Layback, it is essentially a [] The post Subaru Levorg Layback gains 2.5L NA hybrid version in Japan different look from turbo model; fr RM107k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Lamborghini has unveiled the Urus SE Performante, the high-performance variant that joins the Urus SE in the line-up. Like the Urus SE, the Urus SE Performante gets a plug-in hybrid petrol powertrain, featuring the 4.0 [] The post Lamborghini Urus SE Performante - 810 PS/1,000 Nm PHEV 4.0L biturbo V8, Rally drive mode, more carbon appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Proton eMas has announced on Facebook that as of end-June, the Proton eMas 7 PHEV has collected 11,000 bookings, and 26,492 Proton eMas cars have found Malaysian homes. It remains the country's best-selling EV brand. [] The post Proton eMas 7 PHEV amasses 11,000 bookings; 26,492 Proton eMas cars sold to date, Malaysia's top EV brand appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Prices of Porsche electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia have increased by as much as RM410,000, with every model and variant affected. Starting with the Taycan, the base variant that was previously priced from RM575,000 now [] The post Porsche Taycan, Macan EV in Malaysia get price hike - now up to RM410k more with CBU EV tax included appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Honda motorcycle distributors for Malaysia, Boon Siew Honda, has opened a new Sales Headquarters. Located in Kota Damansara, the new headquarters is a three-storey facility with sales, marketing, and after-sales parts and services spread across [] The post Boon Siew Honda opens new Sales Headquarters in Kota Damansara - one integrated facility appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .