Now in Malaysia is the 2026 CFMoto Papio Racer, priced at RM8,888 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Three colours are offered for the Papio Racer in Malaysia - Clay Yellow, Nebula White and Champion [] The post 2026 CFMoto Papio Racer in Malaysia, RM8,888 price appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Proton Saga was the most registered car in Malaysia in January 2026, according to data from the road transport department (JPJ). With 10,285 units registered, the Saga managed to beat out the usual three [] The post Top 20 cars in Jan 2026 - Proton Saga takes top spot; eMas 5 first EV in top 5, X50 outsold Traz, Ativa in 15th appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Mazda has officially discontinued the CX-3 in Japan, with production of the compact crossover set to conclude at the end of this month. The CX-3 was first revealed way back in 2014 and is one [] The post Mazda CX-3 discontinued in Japan B-seg crossover still available in Malaysia as CBU Thailand offering appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Click to enlarge Take note, those who work in PJ State or go there to run errands. MBPJ has announced the closure of Jalan Tengah in the city centre, for the preparation of a council [] The post PJ State road closure for MBPJ CNY event, Feb 12-13 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Ferraris first electric vehicle (EV) is set to debut this year, and after providing powertrain details in October last year, the Italian carmaker has now moved on to revealing the interior of what is described [] The post Ferrari Luce brands first EV gets a name; interior designed by ex-Apple Jony Ive shown ahead of debut appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Kuala Lumpur road and transport department (KL JPJ) continues to clamp down on luxury vehicles without a valid road tax and/or insurance, with the latest catch being a Bentley Continental GT. According to a [] The post KL JPJ seizes Bentley Continental GT during Ops Khas Luxury no valid road tax, insurance for 8 years appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

We thought they weren't going to focus on EVs anymore. Oh well, we suppose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N are niche, exclusive special cases and hardly mainstream. Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) [] The post Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Ioniq 6 N launching in Malaysia Q2 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Jaecoo J5 is set to be launched very soon, with Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia confirming that its debut is just "a few weeks away" in March. While no exact date has been revealed, the [] The post Jaecoo J5 in Malaysia B-segment SUV now RM110k est, RM8,888 early bird package, launch in March appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Xpeng took to Weibo to post the first images of its new flagship crossover called the GX, which you should definitely not confuse with a Range Rover. Expected to make its public debut at this [] The post Xpeng GX shown in first images new flagship EV SUV with range extender, Range Rover-inspired design appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Malaysian government, through the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) is planning the development of an integrated, inter-agency database on drivers of heavy vehicles for more effective enforcement and monitoring, reported Bernama. The intention is [] The post Integrated database on drivers of heavy vehicles planned for more effective enforcement, monitoring appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Volkswagen Golf R-Line Mk8.5 gets officially priced in Malaysia at RM185,990, but the first 50 early birds who make a booking will enjoy RM6k off which takes the pricetag down to RM179,990, inclusive of [] The post Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 1.5 eTSI R-Line now in Malaysia - RM185,990, first 50 early birds get RM6k off appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

New colours for the 2026 Yamaha PG-1 in Malaysia, with recommended retail pricing unchanged from 2024 at RM6,998. The two new colour schemes for the PG-1 are Classic Black and Sky Blue, and every purchase [] The post 2026 Yamaha PG-1 with new colours, RM6,998 RRP appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Jetour has unveiled its new logo in Malaysia - a stylised 'JT' that also resembles the Chinese character (xing), which means to move forward. The company said in a release that the new logo [] The post Jetour unveils new logo in Malaysia - stylised 'JT' appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Proton has announced it sold as a group 19,833 vehicles in the month of January 2026, which it says is its best single-month result since March 2011. The total also represents a 35.3% [] The post Proton sold 19,833 units in Jan 2026, best month in 15 years - over 30% market share, highest since 2012 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A new adventure-touring motorcycle for Malaysia, the 2026 Brixton Storr 500, with a recommend retail price of RM29,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration and there are three colour options - Black, [] The post 2026 Brixton Storr 500 in Malaysia, priced at RM29,888 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

We've already revealed that the Zeekr 9X is confirmed for Malaysia, and the brand's (and Geely Group's) flagship model is slated to arrive as early as the end of this year. This was announced by [] The post Zeekr 007 GT under consideration for Malaysia, RHD plans will determine - shooting brake EV, 0-100 2.95s appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

On Monday (February 2, 2026), Chinas ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) issued regulations requiring cars sold in the country to have a mechanical release for the door on both the inside and outside [] The post China bans hidden door handles from January 1, 2027 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Dalam satu acara bersama media hari ini, Chery Corporate Malaysia (Chery Malaysia) memaklumkan bahawa syarikat itu kini memiliki rangkaian sebanyak 59 pengedar di seluruh negara. Ia merangkumi 54 pusat selepas jualan serta 25 fasiliti badan dan cat (B&P;) bagi menyokong keperluan pelanggan. Dengan sokongan rangkaian pengedar ini, Chery Malaysia berkata [] The post Chery Malaysia kini punya 59 wakil pengedar - reka bentuk bilik pameran generasi baru bermula 2026 appeared first on ..

Model generasi ketujuh sedan Mercedes-Benz paling mewah iaitu S-Class W223 sudah pun berada lebih dari lima tahun dalam pasaran, jadi sudah tiba masanya model ini disegarkan kembali - Ini dia Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 facelift 2026 didedahkan secara rasmi. Menurut Mercedes-Benz pengenalan W223 facelift ini adalah untuk meraikan ulangtahun ke-140 selepas [] The post Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 facelift 2026 didedah - enjin V8 baru, MBUX Superscreen, suspensi pintar appeared ..

Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) bakal membuka penawaran siri Nombor Pendaftaran Istimewa (NPI) FH yang boleh dibida menerusi platform dalam talian JPJ eBid. Siri FH ini adalah sempena sambutan Hari Wilayah Persekutuan Tahun 2026. Bagi yang berminat untuk mendapatkan nombor antara FH1 hingga FH 999, bidaannya akan bermula Ahad ini (1 [] The post JPJ eBid: Siri pendaftaran istimewa FH dibuka pada 1-5 Feb sempena Hari Wilayah bidaan bermula RM300 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive ..

Another special number plate series has been launched, and it's FH, Bernama reports. Bid for it (FH 1-9999) on JPJeBid between Sunday, February 1 and 10pm on Thursday, February 5. Results will be announced the next day. Bids start at RM20,000 for prime numbers, RM5,000 for premium numbers, RM2,500 for [] The post FH special number plates out - bid on JPJeBid Feb 1-5 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Bentley Continental GT range has been expanded to include two new S performance variants, namely the Continental GT S and GT Convertible S. Filling the gap between the entry GT and the more powerful Speed models, the S cars combine bits and pieces of both for those who want [] The post 2026 Bentley Continental GT S debuts - 680 PS 4.0L twin-turbo PHEV, sports exhaust, Speed active chassis appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Projek Laluan Rel Pantai Timur (ECRL) yang merentasi empat negeri iaitu Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang dan Selangor, telah mencapai kemajuan keseluruhan 90.81% setakat Disember 2025, kata Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke. "Pada masa ini, kementerian menumpukan kerja-kerja melibatkan penyempurnaan kerja- kerja infrastruktur utama seperti pembinaan jajaran rel, terowong serta pembangunan stesen-stesen utama. "Pelaksanaan [] The post Projek ECRL kini capai 90.81% kemajuan setakat ..

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has launched the GWM Wey G9, taking the wraps off its first MPV offering earlier this morning. The PHEV makes its local debut after having initially been shown back in [] The post GWM Wey G9 MPV launched in Malaysia 7-seater 1.5T Hi4 PHEV with 442 PS/642 Nm, CKD, RM269,800 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Honda Malaysia (HM) has announced that it sold a total of 72,301 vehicles in 2025, which is enough for it to maintain its number one spot in the non- national passenger vehicle segment for a 12th [] The post Honda Malaysia sold 72,301 units in 2025 - No.1 non-national passenger vehicle brand for 12th straight year appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The 'war against overloaded commercial vehicles', or Ops Perang Lebih Muatan, is not a seasonal thing; it will be carried out year-round, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, according to a Bernama report. "Last year, [] The post Overloading crackdown will be year-round - Loke appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong has just announced that bookings for the 2026 Proton Saga MC3 have exceeded 70,000, just two months after the car's November 27 launch. That's an average of over 1,100 orders [] The post 2026 Proton Saga MC3 bookings have exceeded 70,000 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

According to a report by Autocar, Volvo is considering a large, three-row SUV that will sit above the XC90 and EX90 to meet rising demand for F-segment models in markets like the United States and [] The post Volvo considering larger hybrid SUV positioned above XC90/EX90 to rival BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Pic from China Press A Singaporean-plate Lexus SUV recently left a Skudai R&R; petrol station without paying for 45 litres of RON 97 petrol worth over RM139, according to a China Press report. A petrol [] The post Singapore car fills up with RON97, leaves w/o paying appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Himla was introduced at last years Auto Shanghai as Cherys new pick-up truck brand intended for global markets. In China however, the brand is called Rely, with five models that will be part of its [] The post Chery Himla R08 EV launched in China - EV pick-up truck with up to 408 PS, 510 km CLTC range; fr RM72k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Pic from Car News China, originally posted by Auto Black Tech on Weibo Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) recently unveiled its Tianxing II range of light commercial EV batteries, including a low-temperature version that [] The post CATL unveils world's first mass-produced sodium-ion battery for commercial EVs - 45 kWh, 175 Wh per kg appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

In a weekend operation, JPJ Pahang seized 133 vehicles, including six luxury cars, after inspecting 2,531 motorcycles, cars and heavy vehicles. Of this number, 110 motorcycles were seized at road blocks located throughout the state [] The post 133 vehicles including six luxury cars seized by JPJ appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Gallop into the new year with a new ride, and new rides don't come any better than a Mercedes-Benz. The prestige, performance and comfort of the three- pointed star will serve you well as you ride [] The post Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned by Hap Seng Star - CNY promo from RM138,888, 0% interest rate appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

To jog your memory, seven-seat versions of the Malaysian-market Hyundai Staria have a floor centre console (with a sliding lid) between the front seats, while 10-seat versions have a middle seat whose backrest folds down to give you two cupholders and two phone slots. It has been so from the [] The post Hyundai Staria in Malaysia now gets floor centre console in place of front middle seat, no price change appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The road transport department (JPJ) yesterday seized six luxury cars with a RM1.5 million total estimated value for various offences on the East Coast Expressway Phase 1 (LPT1) near Karak, including one with fake number plates, Bernama reports. "Inspection found that the luxury car was using a registration number that [] The post JPJ seizes 6 luxury cars incl 1 with fake number plates appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Proton kicked off 2026 by launching the new X70 MC3, which sees the return of an inline-four engine in place of the inline-three unit that the SUV got back in 2022. Beyond the engine change, the rest of the X70s powertrain remains largely familiar, including the seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission [] The post 2026 Proton X70 MC3 maintenance costs new 1.5 litre i-GT turbo four- cylinder less than three-cylinder appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Selepas hampir tiga tahun didedahkan kepada dunia, Kawasaki ZX-4R kini dilancarkan untuk pasaran Malaysia, ditawarkan dalam dua versi iaitu ZX-4R SE pada harga RM40,999 dan ZX-4RR pada RM42,999. Harga ini adalah tidak termasuk pendaftaran dan insurans. Binaan asas dua versi ini adalah sama, bermula dengan enjin iaitu unit empat silinder [] The post Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR, ZX-4R SE dilancar di Malaysia - enjin empat silinder 399 cc, harga dari RM40,999 appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since the Bugatti Veyron made its debut, capping off its notoriously protracted development by snatching the title of world's fastest production car with an astonishing 407 km/h top speed. Love it or hate it, there's no denying the Bug's outsized influence on [] The post Bugatti FKP Hommage 1,600 PS reimagined Veyron celebrates Ferdinand Pich's world's fastest car appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive ..

To commemorate its prolific success at the World Rally Championship with Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) driver Sbastien Ogier having taken a record-equalling ninth driver's world championship, the Japanese manufacturer has unveiled the Toyota GR Yaris Sbastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition. Based on the facelifted GR Yaris [] The post Toyota GR Yaris Sbastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition unveiled - special tuning, limited to 200 units appeared first on ..

Tesla Malaysia telah memperkenalkan satu varian baru untuk Model Y di pasaran tempatan. Bukan versi Performance seperti yang mungkin dijangka, sebaliknya ia adalah Tesla Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (LR RWD), yang ditawarkan pada harga RM216,450. Dari segi spesifikasi, Model Y LR RWD ini berkongsi banyak persamaan dengan varian [] The post Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD kini di Malaysia - jarak gerak WLTP 661 km, harga dari RM216,450 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive ..