A pair of road-registered examples of the iCaur V23 has been sighted at a public EV charging facility, which could indicate their Malaysian market launch soon. Known in its native China as the iCar V23, [] The post iCaur V23 EV seen road-registered in Malaysia - dual-motor, 360 km range compact SUV launching soon? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The highly-anticipated Proton eMas 5 continues its slow tease ahead of its expected launch later this month, with the order books officially open for the entry-level electric vehicle. With the news comes the announcement of [] The post Proton eMas 5 estimated price RM60k-80k: Malaysia's cheapest EV open for booking, 225-325 km range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

In addition to introducing a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant and adjusting the pricing for the Model 3 Highland, Tesla Malaysia also announced that it currently operates 15 Supercharging stations nationwide, with a total of 68 Superchargers available to use. These are joined by 16 Destination Charging stations with [] The post Tesla Malaysia EV charging network - 73 Destination Chargers, 68 Superchargers currently; more this year appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News ..

Tesla Malaysia menambah satu lagi varian baru dalam barisan Model 3 Highland untuk pasaran tempatan, iaitu Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (LR RWD). Varian ini diletakkan di tengah-tengah antara model asas Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) dan Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD), menawarkan kombinasi jarak pemanduan terjauh dengan harga yang lebih kompetitif. Model [] The post Tesla Model 3 Highland Long Range RWD masuk pasaran Malaysia - jarak gerak WLTP 750 km, RM185k appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

Entering the Malaysian motorcycle lubricant market is MForce Oil. A collaboration between motorcycle importer, assembler and distributor MForce Bike Holdings and national oil company Petronas, MForce Oil is available in eight variants, catering to various motorcycle types. A genuine product developed specifically for MForce, MForce Oil is formulated in fully [] The post MForce collaborates with Petronas for MForce Oil appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

For the 2026 model year, the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift will come in a new Emerald Green livery. Created by Centro Stile Ducati, the Borgo Panigale motorcycle maker's in-house design studio, the new colour scheme draws inspiration from the 1970s. Being perhaps the essence of the Ducati Scrambler line, the Nightshift [] The post New Emerald Green livery for 2026 Ducati Scrambler appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Now in Malaysia is the 205 WMoto EZ125i scooter, priced at RM4,588 exploding road tax, insurance and registration. Destined for the budget end of the Malaysian scooter market, the EZ125i comes in three colour options, [] The post 2025 WMoto EZ125i scooter Malaysian launch, RM4.5k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Setelah beberapa kali membuat penampilan umum dan dibuka untuk tempahan, Warisan Tan Chong Automotif (WTCA) selaku pengedar kenderaan GAC di Malaysia melancarkan secara rasmi model SUV segmen C terbaru keluarannya, GAC Emkoo. Ditawarkan dalam dua varian, Premium dan juga Premium Pro dengan harga masing- masing RM123,800 dan RM133,800. Sempena pelancarannya, 500 [] The post GAC Emkoo dilancarkan di Malaysia SUV segmen C, dua varian, 1.5L turbo 177 PS/270 Nm; dari RM124k appeared first on ..

The Tesla Model 3 Highland has gained a new variant in Malaysia called the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, which slots in between the existing Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range All-Wheel Drive. Priced at RM185,000, the [] The post 2025 Tesla Model 3 Highland Long Range RWD in Malaysia RM185k; 750 km WLTP; 0-100 in 5.2s appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Honda Malaysias Because of You campaign is more than just lucky draw cars or additional cash rebates and service vouchers, as the company is also offering savings for nearly every model in its line-up, with [] The post Honda Malaysia Oct 2025 promo CR-V up to RM17k off, City RM10k, HR-V RM8k, Civic RM10k, e:N1 RM34k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Bermaz Motor has updated the pricing for some Mazda models sold in Malaysia, namely the CX-80, CX-8, CX-5 and CX-30. All four get a new price list with an effective date of September 15, 2025, [] The post Mazda SUVs in Malaysia get new pricing - up to RM35k less; CX-5 down RM10k, CX-8 RM20k, CX-30 RM5k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

With the fluctuating cost of living and changing interest/profit rates, consumers need more flexible options for long-term commitments like car loans/financing. In response to these changing conditions, RHB Banking Group has rolled out its new [] The post RHB Vehicle Financing-i (Variable Rate) Flexi Redraw - vehicle financing with housing loan/financing flexibility appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

With the Budi Madani RON 95 petrol subsidy programme having started yesterday, September 30 for all Malaysians (from September 27 for police and army personnel and from September 28 for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) recipients), [] The post Budi95: RM91 million of subsidised RON95 petrol purchased by nearly 3 million users in first four days appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Following the start of order taking last week, the new Xpeng G6 facelift has now been officially launched in Malaysia. Sole distributor Bermaz Xpeng is offering the refreshed electric SUV in three variants, which is [] The post 2025 Xpeng G6 facelift launched in Malaysia now LFP only; new Performance AWD, Black Edition; fr RM180k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The government has said before that the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) programme could save Malaysia between RM2.5 billion and RM4 billion a year by subsidising petrol only for Malaysians with a MyKad and a [] The post Budi95 excludes 900,000 foreigners with Malaysian driving licences, saving Malaysia billions of RM - Loke appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Volvo EC40, formerly known as the C40 Recharge, is now available in a new Single Motor variant for the 2026 model year. Priced at RM248,888 on-the-road without insurance, the Single Motor is RM40,000 less [] The post 2026 Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor now in Malaysia RM248,888, RM40k less than AWD; 488 km EV range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Nearly a full year after it was revealed to the world, the facelifted Porsche 911 GT3 has finally been launched in Malaysia. The driver-focused rear-engined sports car, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, enters the 992.2 generation bearing no additional power but a significant fine-tuning, plus the addition of [] The post 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 facelift launched in Malaysia 992.2 is faster on track, gets 4 seats, fr RM2.29mil appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) merekodkan peningkatan ketara transaksi pembaharuan Lesen Memandu Kompeten (CDL) di seluruh negara sebanyak sebanyak 53% setakat 25 Sept 2025 susulan pengumuman Subsidi BersasarPetrol Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) oleh Kerajaan pada 22 Sept lalu. Menurut Ketua Pengarah JPJ, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli berdasarkan rekod pihaknya, sejumlah 23,125 [] The post JPJ catat peningkatan pembaharuan lesen memandu sebanyak 53% di seluruh negara setakat 25 Sept appeared ..

Program subsidi bersasar Budi95 telah bermula tengah malam tadi untuk fasa pertama, melibatkan anggota perkhidmatan awam tentera dan polis, melibatkan sekitar 300,000 orang yang layak menerima subsidi berkenaan. Perkara ini dikongsikan oleh Ketua Setiausaha Perbendaharaan, Kementerian Kewangan, Datuk Johan Mohmood Merican. "Setakat tinjauan saua pagi ini di kem Sungai Besi, [] The post Budi95 fasa pertama bermula hari ini untuk anggota tentera dan polis, proses di stesen minyak ..

The Klang Royal City Council (Majlis Bandar Diraja Klang, or MBDK) has announced that road closures will be taking place from September 27 to 29, and from October 1 to 2 for the royal wedding [] The post Klang road closures Sept 27-29, October 1-2 for DYTM Raja Muda Selangor royal wedding - full schedule here appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Malaysia is the first market in Asia to preview the Microlino, an electric micro car developed by Zurich-based Micro Mobility Systems and assembled in Turin, Italy. Currently sold in various European markets, the Microlino story [] The post Microlino previewed in Malaysia first debut in Asia; modern bubble car with 228 km EV range; 2026 launch appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Firma jualan kereta-kereta lumba klasik dari Christchurch, New Zealand iaitu High Performance Classic kini sedang mengiklankan untuk menjual lima unit kereta lumba Proton Waja yang pernah digunakan oleh pasukan Petronas Syntium Proton (Team PSP) di Kejohanan Touring Car British (BTCC). Menurut High Performance Classic, dua dari lima buah Waja tersebut [] The post Lima buah kereta lumba Proton Waja BTCC kini sedang dijual di New Zealand, harga bermula RM85k! appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

Sime Darby Beyond Auto selaku pengedar rasmi jenama kenderaan BYD di Malaysia hari ini memperkenalkan model elektrik terbaru untuk pasaran tempatan, BYD Seal 6. Ini merupakan penawaran sedan kedua daripada BYD, diposisikan di bawah Seal, yang baru sahaja diberikan kemaskini bulan lalu. Ini ialah model yang dinamakan semula daripada model [] The post BYD Seal 6 EV rasmi di Malaysia dua varian, hingga 218 PS/330 Nm, lebih 400 km jarak WLTP, dari RM100k! appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

Polis Klang Selatan memaklumkan bahawa 10 laluan utama di sekitar Klang akan ditutup bermula esok (27 September) hingga 29 September, serta 1 Oktober hingga 2 Oktober 2025 sempena Istiadat Perkahwinan Diraja, Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, di Istana Alam Shah, Klang. Penutupan laluan [] The post 10 jalan di Klang ditutup sempena Istiadat Perkahwinan Raja Muda Selangor; 27-29 Sept, 1-2 Okt appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) mengumumkan bahawa siri nombor pendaftaran terkini dari WP Kuala Lumpur dan Sabah menanti untuk dibida menerusi platform dalam talian, JPJ eBid. Bagi yang memerlukannya untuk kenderaan baharu, antara pilihan yang ada ialah siri nombor pendaftaran terkini dari WP Kuala Lumpur, VPW telah dibuka bidaan sejak semalam, [] The post JPJ eBid: VPW dan SB_K dibuka untuk bidaan appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A new American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) land speed record was set by an Indian Motorcycle Challenger ridden by Tyler O'Hara. Indian Motorcycle, in partnership with S&S; Cycle and Mission Foods, set out to Bonneville, Utah, [] The post World's fastest Indian - O'Hara sets new speed record appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The website for Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy is now online, and Malaysians can now check their eligibility for RON 95 petrol at the upcoming rate of RM1.99 per litre at www.budimadani.gov.my, as [] The post Budi95: website online, Malaysians can now check for RON95 petrol subsidy eligibility with MyKad number appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A total of 1,452 summons was issued during a special operation targeting motorcycles in Malacca. Running from September 12 to September 21, nine-day operation saw 1,633 vehicles examined, involving seven senior officers and 42 junior [] The post 1,452 summons issued during Malacca motorcycle ops appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A syndicate selling cars smuggled from Singapore at up to 40% below market value has been foiled by Kelantan customs (JKDM Kelantan), according to reports by Sinar Harian and Kosmo. "In May alone, JKDM Kelantan [] The post Syndicate selling smuggled Singaporean cars busted appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Rapid KL has announced that the six MRT Putrajaya Line stations closed yesterday due to power supply issues, have reopened at 6am today. They are fully operational now and the MRT PYL is running according [] The post Six MRT Putrajaya Line stations reopen following power supply issues yesterday - free bus ends appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

We at paultan.org deeply regret the headline of 'You can only refuel RON95 at RM1.99/litre once per day' that was published on our website earlier today, September 23. The headline was a misinterpretation of second [] The post ERROR appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A Honda GB350S named "Hachimaan" garnered top honours at the 2025 Honda Customs competition. Emerging as winner after 30,000 Honda motorcycle fans cast their online votes, Hachimaan was created by Maan Motocicli Audaci from Italy. [] The post Hachimaan wins 2025 Honda Customs competition appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Strict safeguards will be introduced to prevent the misuse of subsidised RON 95 petrol, which will be priced at RM1.99 per litre from September 30. The move is to ensure that only genuine recipients make [] The post RON95 mechanism to have safeguards, will not allow multiple fills in a day to prevent abuse - Amir Hamzah appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Volvo EX90 has been updated for the 2026 model year, with the big change being a switch to an 800-volt electrical architecture. According to the Swedish carmaker, this upgrade from the previous 400-volt system [] The post Volvo EX90 updated for 2026 new 800V EV platform, faster charging, more powerful ADAS computer appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

In August this year, BYD revealed it had set a new electric vehicle (EV) top speed record of 472.41 km/h with its Yangwang U9 Track Edition. Not content with that result, the Chinese carmaker returned [] The post BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme sets new production car speed record 496.22 km/h beats Bugatti and Rimac appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Earlier today, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sprang a surprise by announcing that subsidised RON 95 petrol - at RM1.99 per litre, six sen down from today's pump price - will be for all [] The post MyKad holders driving foreign registered vehicles not eligible for RM1.99 subsidised RON95 price - MKII appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The sixth-generation Subaru Forester is now open for pre-booking in Malaysia ahead of its official launch that we assume should take place soon. According to Motor Image Malaysia, the SUV was previewed at Subaru Petaling [] The post 2026 Subaru Forester open for booking in Malaysia - sixth-gen gets bolder design; 2.5L boxer, EyeSight 4.0 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The first ever production electric motorcycle (e-bike) from Honda, the 2026 Honda WN7 is now open for pre-orders in Europe. Production will take place this year, with deliveries expected in Honda's Europe dealerships in early [] The post Honda WN7 electric motorcycle unveiled for Europe appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Mitsubishi may have paid more attention to the Southeast Asian market with cars like the Xforce and Destinator, but evidently it hasn't forgotten about Europe with the reveal of the second-generation Eclipse Cross and [] The post 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EV revealed rebadged Renault Scenic for Europe, 600 km WLTP range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of August 2025, reporting that a total of 73,041 vehicles were delivered to customers. This represents an increase of 4.2%, or 2,940 [] The post Aug 2025 Malaysian vehicle sales up by 4.2% - MAA appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .