The Lexus LFA is back, albeit as a concept for now. Making its debut alongside Toyotas new GR GT and GR GT3 is the LFA Concept, which weve already been introduced to during The Quail, [] The post Lexus LFA Concept debuts legendary sports car reborn as an EV; developed alongside Toyota GR GT appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

It has been a long, long wait, but the sixth-generation Nissan Serena will soon be launched in Malaysia. First revealed to the world in November 2022, the C28 MPV was previously sighted on our local [] The post 2026 Nissan Serena e-Power previewed in Malaysia 1.4L self-charging hybrid; CKD; C28 launch in Q1 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

As teased, Proton has unveiled the upcoming Proton eMas 7 PHEV for the first time at the Proton Tech Showcase, which opens to the public tomorrow at Proton's Centre of Excellence (COE) in Shah Alam. [] The post Proton eMas 7 PHEV previewed - first plug-in hybrid by P1 based on Geely Starray EM-i, priced fr RM130k? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class gains a new Night Series edition in Malaysia, which comes with the S580 4Matic powertrain and exclusive darkened design elements to make it stand out further. Priced at RM2,404,888 on-the-road without insurance, [] The post 2026 Mercedes-Maybach S580 4Matic Night Series now in Malaysia dark-themed ultra-luxe Z223 fr RM2.4 mil appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

We're at the Proton Tech Showcase at the carmaker's Centre of Excellence (COE), which opens to the media today ahead of the public this weekend. In his opening speech, Proton CEO Li Chunrong announced that [] The post 2026 Proton Saga MC3 gets over 30k bookings so far appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The BYD Sealion 6 has been launched as the brands first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model in Japan, joining a line-up that previously featured only electric vehicles (EVs) four of them (Sealion 7, Seal, Atto 3 and Dolphin) to be exact. Offered in two variants, the DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligence) [] The post BYD Sealion 6 DM-i launched in Japan brands 1st PHEV there; cheaper than Harrier, Outlander PHEV appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Model Proton yang paling ditunggu-tunggu tahun ini iaitu Saga MC3 2026 sudahpun selamat dilancarkan minggu lalu. Jadi semua sudah tahu sedan paling mampu milik dari Proton ini ditawarkan dalam tiga varian iaitu Standard, Executive dan Premium, masing-masing dijual pada harga atas jalan tanpa insuran bermula RMRM38,990, RM44,990 dan RM49,990. Malah [] The post Proton Saga MC3 Standard 2026 - galeri penuh varian paling murah; enjin 1.5L 120 PS/150 Nm, 4AT, RM38k appeared first on ..

Transport minister Anthony Loke has said that compliance for speed limiter devices (SLD) on commercial vehicles in Malaysia is 48.37% as of December 1, a stark jump from just 2.68% when enforcement began on October [] The post Speed limiter compliance has surpassed 48% - Loke appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The 2026 Proton Saga MC3 may have been launched in Malaysia for almost a week now, but this is the first time we're clapping eyes on the RM37,990 (after the RM1k early-bird rebate) Standard variant. [] The post 2026 Proton Saga Standard MC3 - full gallery of base variant; only sub-RM40k car in M'sia with 1.5L engine appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Tempus fugit - we've enjoyed two months of Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) already. From the September 30 start up to November 30, 13.9 million out of 16.55 million eligible Malaysians (84%) have bought 2.59 [] The post Two months of Budi95 - RM5.16 billion or 2.59 billion litres of RON95 purchased by nearly 14 million users appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The road transport department (JPJ) is now offering the leftovers of the GM number plate series, which was previously open for bidding on JPJ eBid. As with previous clearance sales, numbers that were not taken [] The post JPJ clearing leftover GM number plates on MySikap appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

EV-only company VinFast is considering equipping some of its cars with small petrol engines to recharge the batteries and increase range, Reuters reports, citing three sources familiar with the plan and job ads. One of [] The post VinFast considering making REEVs/hybrids - report appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Hanya dua tahun selepas kerajaan meminta Perodua untuk menghasilkan sebuah model EV tempatan dan menjadi peneraju dan pemangkindalam usaha untuk memperkukuhkan eko-sistem EV di Malaysia seperti yang diumumkan oleh MITI pada 1 September 2023 syarikat itu hari ini melancarkan secara rasmi model elektrik pertama buatan Malaysia, Perodua QV-E. [] The post Perodua QV-E dirasmi EV Malaysia, input Magna Steyr, 0-100 km/j 7.5 saat, jarak 445 km NEDC, RM80k appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

Finally, the Perodua QV-E is launched. Unveiled by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at MITI's HQ in KL moments ago, this 'important national agenda' is billed as the the first 100% Malaysian EV. If you followed the series of teasers leading up to today, you'd have seen Rawang leaning [] The post Perodua QV-E launched - first homegrown EV, Magna Steyr input, 0-100 7.5s, 445 km NEDC range, RM80k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Now in Malaysia is the 2026 Yamaha Ego Gear Pro Hybrid for Malaysia, priced at RM6,198. Targetted towards the budget conscious Malaysian scooter rider, pricing for the Ego Gear Pro Hybrid does not include road tax, insurance and registration, and comes with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing [] The post 2026 Yamaha Ego Gear Pro for Malaysia, RM6,198 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The W223 Mercedes-Benz S580e was updated in Malaysia in September, and here we bring you a comprehensive gallery of the luxury PHEV sedan that's yours for RM738,888, OTR before insurance. Still locally-assembled (CKD), the updated S580e wears 20-inch forged and polished multi-spoke alloys (previously 19s) and new EQ Hybrid badges [] The post 2025 Mercedes-Benz S580e in Malaysia - full gallery of updated luxury PHEV sedan with 60 kW DC, RM739k appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

Selepas beberapa siri pra-tonton yang turut mendedahkan hampir semua aspek berkaitan Proton Saga 2026 sebelum ini, Proton akhirnya melancarkan sedan popular berkenaan secara rasmi untuk pasaran tempatan, hari ini. Proton Saga 2026 ditawarkan dalam tiga varian seperti berikut: Proton Saga 1.5 Standard A/T RM38,990 Proton Saga 1.5 Executive A/T [] The post Proton Saga 2026 dilancarkan di Malaysia Standard, Executive, Premium; 1.5L NA 120 PS; dari RM38,990 appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

At long last, after months of spyshots, leaks, teasers and previews, the new Proton Saga has been launched in Malaysia just in time to celebrate its nameplate's 40th anniversary. We already know everything that's [] The post 2026 Proton Saga MC3 launched Standard RM38k, Executive RM44k, Premium RM49k, 120 PS 1.5L 4-cyl appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

After two previews, the iCaur V23 has finally made its launch debut in Malaysia. The Chinese brands second electric vehicle (EV) for our market goes on sale here just a few months after the 03, [] The post 2026 iCaur V23 EV launched in Malaysia up to 211 PS, 430 km NEDC; 2WD fr RM119,800, iWD RM132,800 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

It is Wednesday, and the ministry of finance has now announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of November 27 to December 3, 2025. The coming week sees a price drop for [] The post Malaysian fuel prices Nov 27-Dec 3, 2025: down 2 sen; RON95 RM2.63/litre, RON97 RM3.26/L, diesel RM3.08/L appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Seven months after the Toyota bZ7 first showed itself to the world at Auto Shanghai 2025, it's still a sight for sore eyes at Auto Guangzhou 2025. Fastback profile, 'hammerhead' face, C-shaped full-width DRLs, end-to-end [] The post Toyota bZ7 in Guangzhou - sleek large sedan with Huawei motor, 281 PS RWD, HarmonyOS, LiDAR appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Genesis has unveiled the GV60 Magma, the brand's first production high- performance model at the Magma world premiere where the Magma GT Concept was also unveiled. Based on the GV60 EV that made its debut in [] The post Genesis GV60 Magma - brand's first production high-performance model; 650 hp/770 Nm, 0-200 km/h 10.9 s appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

It was 3,910 saman worth RM1.173 million as of October 20; according to Bernama, it's now 4,634 saman totalling RM1.39 million that the road transport department (JPJ) has issued to Singaporean vehicles since July 1 [] The post 4,634 VEP RFID-related saman worth RM1.39m issued appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Its been over a year since Audi launched its new electric vehicle (EV) sub- brand in China that is simply called AUDI. Since then, weve been introduced to the E5 Sportback, which is the production version [] The post AUDI E SUV concept debuts in Guangzhou 680 PS, 700 km CLTC; production version launching in 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Revealed in Dubai earlier this year, the iCaur V27 has made its Chinese public debut (under the local iCar marque, of course) at the ongoing Auto Guangzhou show. A large D-segment SUV with styling that [] The post iCaur V27 debuts in Guangzhou 5-seat D-segment REEV SUV with Land Cruiser styling, 200 km EV range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The VinFast Limo Green has been previewed at the ongoing Gakindo Jakarta Auto Week ahead of its official market launch in Indonesia in March 2026. The Limo Green is a three-row, seven-seat electric MPV that [] The post VinFast Limo Green previewed in Indonesia EV MPV with 204 PS, up to 450 km NEDC; March 2026 launch appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Isuzu Malaysia has expanded its dealership network with the launch of a new 4S centre locatedin Balakong, Selangor. Operated by SV Prestige Auto, it is the third 4S facility within the Klang Valley that is [] The post Isuzu Malaysia launches new 4S centre in Balakong appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Jeep Recon has been unveiled as the brand's first fully electric model aimed primarily at off-road use, essentially presenting as a battery-electric version of the combustion-engined Wrangler. Featuring an electric all-wheel- drive powertrain courtesy of [] The post Jeep Recon EV debuts - 650 hp/840 Nm dual-motor off-roader, 100 kWh battery, 400 km estimated range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Genesis has unveiled the Magma GT Concept, a rear-mid-engined concept which "hints at the brand's ambition to explore GT-category racing," it said. The brand had previously confirmed plans to develop the concept into a halo [] The post Genesis Magma GT Concept debuts - mid-engined model previews halo model set for GT-class racing appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Click to enlarge It's been a long-drawn saga, but the finish line is within sight. The launch date of the 2026 Proton Saga MC3 has been confirmed to be November 27, and Proton is inviting [] The post 2026 Proton Saga MC3 launch date confirmed, Nov 27 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Yup, Alfa Romeo is officially back in Malaysia (again)! After City Motors in the '60s and '70s, Milan Auto in the '90s and Sime Darby Auto Italia from 2005 to 2013, the legendary Italian carmaker [] The post Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce open for booking in Malaysia - 280 PS/400 Nm 2.0T, 8AT, LSD, RM400k estimated appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Alfa Romeo is back in Malaysia! It has been awhile since the storied Milanese brand had an official presence in our market - over a decade in fact, as Sime Darby was the official distributor [] The post Alfa Romeo Stelvio previewed in Malaysia - Veloce 2.0T has 280 hp, 400 Nm, Q4; 0-100 5.7s; RM400k est appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The government is considering requiring that highway concessionaires take responsibility for the maintenance of street lamps on major roads, reported New Straits Times. The move is aimed at ensuring that road lighting is systematically monitored [] The post Gov't considering making highway concessionaires responsible for street light maintenance - Nanta appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of October 2025, reporting that a total of 75,992 units were delivered to buyers last month. This represents an increase of 30%, [] The post Oct 2025 Malaysian vehicle sales up by 30% MAA appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Dongfeng 007 (officially the e 007 or Yipai 007) has been spotted in Malaysia thanks to Mustaqim Mustafa who posted several photos of the sedan in the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook. The [] The post Dongfeng Yipai 007 spotted in Malaysia - EV sedan with up to 650 km CLTC range, 544 PS; launch soon? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Click to enlarge Residents of Putra Heights, take note. MBSJ has announced the temporary closure of a part of Jalan Mahkota 7/7, where the loop is. The closure is from 7pm on November 20 (tomorrow) [] The post Jalan Mahkota 7/7 in Putra Heights closed from Nov 20-23 for Selangor Hawkers Day event - MBSJ appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The KL road transport department (KL JPJ) seized five overloaded commercial vehicles from midnight to 9 am on Friday around the capital, Bernama reports, with director Hamidi Adam saying offences included a tipper truck overloaded [] The post KL JPJ seizes five overloaded commercial vehicles appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

According to a report by Sinar Harian, the Kuala Lumpur road and transport department (KL JPJ) has inspected 241 luxury vehicles through Ops Luxury since July this year, with 92 vehicles seized from that total. [] The post KL JPJ inspected 241 luxury vehicles through Ops Luxury since July - 92 cars seized for various offences appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Ford distributor in Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto Connexion has announced the market arrival of the Ford Ranger Raptor Sport, which arrives in Malaysian showrooms from tomorrow. This is priced in Peninsular Malaysia at RM273,888 on-the-road [] The post Ford Ranger Raptor Sport in Malaysia - 397 PS 3.0L EcoBoost V6 petrol, beadlock-ready wheels; RM274k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

It's the final stop for Rapid Kuantan, and the last day the buses will ply their Kuantan routes is 14 December, 2025. From December 15, stage bus services in Kuantan will be taken over by [] The post Rapid Kuantan stage bus service ends, last day Dec 14 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .