Happy Chinese New Year, folks! Being a Wednesday, it???s time for the usual round of the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail price for fuels for the coming week of January 30 to February 5, 2025. After a month and a half of [] The post Malaysian fuel prices February 2025 week 1 diesel up 5 sen to RM3.18/litre, RON97 unchanged at RM3.43/litre appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Alfa Romeo is the latest manufacturer to backtrack on its goal of becoming an EV-only carmaker, a target that the Italian brand had previously set out to achieve by 2027, reported Automotive News. Citing Alfa Romeo North America head Chris Feuell, a move to force dealers to sell only electric [] The post Alfa Romeo abandons 2027 EV-only goal for North America, to adopt multi-energy strategy instead appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The government has deferred to January 2026 the implementation of the Excise (Determination of Value of Locally Manufactured Goods for the Purpose of Levying Excise Duty) Regulations 2019, or for brevitys sake, OMV/402. Full explanation here, but this basically means that come January 2026, Malaysians could pay between 10% and [] The post Kenanga IB maintains 805k-unit TIV forecast for 2025 amidst OMV deferment, Perodua likely to benefit most appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

For the 2025 model year, Volvo has announced two main tech upgrades for several of its models, including the XC40, S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country as well as the fully electric EX40 and EC40. First up, the new-generation Volvo Car UX will be rolled out to [] The post Volvo Car UX and Snapdragon Cockpit Platform comes to XC40, S60, V60, V90, EX40, EC40 starting this year appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Automakers are pushing back against the application of the tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese-built electric vehicles, which came into effect in late October year. Not surprisingly, the first action came from Chinese companies, with BYD, Geely and SAIC challenging the EUs import tariffs at the Court of [] The post Tesla and BMW join Chinese carmakers BYD, Geely and SAIC in taking EU to court over EV tariffs appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Conventionally, the bank loan you take to finance a car purchase is a fixed-rate loan. This is pretty straightforward your interest/profit is calculated upfront based on an unchanged rate of the amount youre borrowing, spread out over your financing period. What if you could have the flexibility to control [] The post RHB Vehicle Financing-i (Variable Rate) Flexi Redraw pay extra to save more, withdraw when you need to appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Here???s some good news for Hot Wheels collectors who are also fans of the Prancing Horse. At this year???s Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Mattel announced a new partnership with Ferrari to develop a full range of Hot Wheels products. This will mark the first time in 10 years that Hot [] The post Hot Wheels and Ferrari to collaborate again for the first time in 10 years ??? first product drop coming this spring appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Rapid KLs Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) service is now called Rapid KL On-Demand, and the vans are being introduced in new areas in the Klang Valley. Starting from February 1, the On-Demand vans will serve the Taman Desa Old Klang Road area (T650B, via the Trek Rides app), LRT [] The post Rapid KL On-Demand new name for DRT vans; now in Old Klang Road, Bangsar, Putrajaya and Setapak appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

With a 40% share of the global motorcycle market, Honda Motorcycles is expecting motorcycle sales, including electric motorcycles, to reach 60 million units by 2030. Currently, the estimated worldwide sales number for two-wheelers is estimated to be 50 million units. Of this, Honda expects to sell 20.2 million motorcycles by [] The post Honda Motorcycles bullish on EV, Asia biggest market appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Untuk peminat Hot Wheels, perasan tak kini tiada lagi mana-mana kereta sport Ferrari dihasilkan sebagai replika kereta die-cast enam-inci berkenaan? Malah dalam koleksi terbaharu F1 Hot Wheels, jentera Ferrari tidak termasuk dalam siri berkenaan. Sebabnya adalah kerana jenama kereta sport Itali itu telah menghentikan kerjasamanya dengan Mattel sejak 10-tahun lalu. [] The post Hot Wheels dan Ferrari kembali bekerjasama selepas 10-tahun, bakal hasilkan pelbagai koleksi baharu appeared ..

Menurut satu laporan yang dikeluarkan oleh Bloomberg, Volkswagen sekali lagi tidak akan mengeluarkan sebarang kenderaan elektrik (EV) baru dalam masa satu tahun, iaitu untuk tahun 2025, dengan produk utama ditangguhkan kerana terdapat kelewatan dalam pembangunan. Langkah ini menambahkan lagi kesuraman pengeluar Jerman itu selepas berhadapan dengan kejatuhan jualan global dan [] The post Volkswagen sekali lagi tidak akan keluarkan sebarang EV baharu dalam masa satu tahun, untuk 2025 ..

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is holding the Chinese New Year Open House promotion this weekend at three locations. These will be at Eco Galleria at Eco Botanic in Johor Bahru, the East Coast Mall in Kuantan, and the Cycle & Carriage showroom in Ipoh, each to be held from 11am to 7pm [] The post Mercedes-Benz CNY Open House in JB, Ipoh and Kuantan this weekend, up to RM190k off, 0% financing appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

According to a Bloomberg report, Volkswagen won???t release a new electric vehicle (EV) for another year in 2025, with key products being pushed back due to development delays. This only adds to the German automaker???s woes after it faced declining global sales and the prospect of closing factories in 2024. [] The post Volkswagen won???t introduce any new EVs for another year in 2025 ??? production ID.2all only due in 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The 4th Asia Automotive Awards (AAA) has bestowed upon KINETA Malaysia & Hong Kong the Automotive Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Excellence Award 2024 for contributions to advancing end-to-end EV charging solutions and infrastructure, and in so doing, promoting sustainable transportation and reducing environmental impact. Winning this award is a proud [] The post KINETA Malaysia & HK recognised for infrastructure excellence at the 4th Asia Automotive Awards ..

These days, cars dont really stay on sale for a decade before being replaced, but the previous generation Mitsubishi Triton was in Malaysian showrooms for 10 years! The poor old fella finally handed over the brands pick-up truck baton in October last year, and we now have the third-generation Triton, [] The post Mitsubishi Triton Malaysian review, a generational leap appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Dengan penurunan momentum jualan kenderaan elektrik penuh (EV), satu demi satu jenama automotif Eropah mula melonggarkan halatuju elektrifikasi masing-masing. Terbaharu, jenama automotif Itali, Alfa Romeo mengumumkan bahawa ia akan membatalkan peralihan untuk menjadi jenama EV 100% menjelang 2027 dan akan terus menawarkan enjin pembakaran dalaman, lapor auto123. Menurut pengarah Alfa [] The post Alfa Romeo batal peralihan ke EV 100% pada 2027 appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

Sejumlah 58 kawasan hotspot dan 16 blackspot kemalangan jalan raya dikenalpasti di Kuala Lumpur oleh Polis DiRaja Malaysia (PDRM) menerusi Op Lancar pada Op Selamat 23 sempena Tahun Baru Cina ini. Menurut Timbalan Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob, Op Lancar dilaksanakan bermula 24 Januari lalu sehingga 2 [] The post Polis kenalpasti 58 hotspot, 16 blackspot kemalangan di KL; 21 blackspot di Perak; 19 hotspot di N.Sembilan appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) berjaya mengutip sebanyak RM425,104 membabitkan 332 saman tertunggak pemandu warag asing yang diselesaikan sejak penguatkuasaan Op Tunggak bermula 1 Januari lalu. Menurut Ketua Pengarah JPJ, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, angka itu direkodkan setakat 24 Januari lalu dan dalam tempoh itu juga seramai 182 pemandu warga asing [] The post JPJ kutip RM425,104 membabitkan 332 saman kenderaan asing dalam Op Tunggak sejak 1 Jan lalu appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

The Selangor road transport department (JPJ) has increased operations upon vehicles checked by Puspakom by conducting random physical inspections including the checking of tyres, brakes and lights among other components, News Straits Times reported. This ramping up of operations has found 10 heavy vehicles to have failed the surprise inspections [] The post Selangor JPJ conducts surprise checks on vehicles cleared by Puspakom; emphasis on tyre inspections appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

With air pollution on the rise, protecting the air we breathe has never been more important. Harmful pollutants, allergens and odours can compromise your health and well-being, making it essential to take action. Thats why its important to invest in a good air cleaner, and thankfully Blueair, a leader in [] The post Breathe clean and healthy every day with the new Blueair Classic Pro CP7i and CP9i air purifiers! appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Walau pun telah mula beroperasi sejak Mac 2024, namun baru semalam BHPetrol PLUS Nilai Laybay yang terletak di R Nilai arah selatan, Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan dilancarkan secara rasmi. Majlis pelancarannya juga adalah bersempena dengan sambutan Tahun Baharu Cina yang bakal menjelma esok. Dirasmikan oleh CEO BHPetrol Ir, Azizul Azily Ahmad dan [] The post BHPetrol PLUS Nilai Laybay arah selatan dilancarkan anjur kempen keselamatan jalan raya bersama JPJ appeared first on Paul ..

Perak police have identified 21 accident hotspots ahead of this year???s Chinese New Year celebration, Bernama reports. Perak acting police chief DCP Zulkafli Sariaat said the hotspots include KM114-KM117 Jalan Ipoh-Butterworth, KM17.5 Jalan Ipoh-Kuala Lumpur (Lubuk Buaya), KM1 Jalan Teluk Intan-Bidor and KM16 Jalan Teluk Intan-Hutan Melintang. Additionally, 43 traffic [] The post Perak police identifies 21 accident hotspots for CNY appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

JPJ has announced that SU-N and KFY are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Sabahs latest running number series is ???SU-N???, and it will open for tender on February 1. The bidding period on JPJeBid is five days, ending [] The post JPJ eBid: SU-N and KFY number plates up for bidding appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

In conjunction with Malaysias ASEAN 2025 chairmanship, the Selangor road transport department (JPJ) is ramping up efforts to crack down on illegal taxi operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2, Bernama reports. A total of 201 individuals have been detained for operating unlicensed or illegal taxi services targeting [] The post JPJ ramping up crackdown on KLIA illegal taxis appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Awal bulan ini, Persatuan Automotif Malaysia (MAA) mengesahkan pelaksanaan ???Peraturan-Peraturan Eksais (Penentuan Nilai Barang-Barang yang Dikilangkan Secara Tempatan bagi Maksud Melevi Duti Eksais) 2019????????????, yang menentukan cara mengira Nilai Pasaran Terbuka (OMV) bagi kenderaan CKD ditangguhkan sekali lagi, sehingga 31 Disember 2025. Tanpa penangguhan ini, peraturan yang dibuat oleh kerajaan [] The post Harga motosikal di Malaysia akan naik sehingga 20% di Malaysia akibat ..

The road transport department (JPJ) plans to establish a special task force and provide specialised training for its members, Bernama reported. The proposal would be submitted to the public service department (JPA) this year for [] The post JPJ plans to form special task force for special operations, intelligence gathering: D-G Aedy Fadly appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The 2025 model year BMW 3 Series was introduced in Malaysia just last week, and today we bring you a gallery of the updated compact executive sedan. This is technically the second Life Cycle Impulse [] The post 2025 BMW 330i M Sport Malaysia gallery ??? G20 LCI II gains new steering wheel, tech updates, RM309k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Lexus has announced a new special edition for the IS in Japan called the F Sport Mode Black IV. According to the Japanese carmaker, this is the fourth iteration of the F Sport Mode Black [] The post 2025 Lexus IS gains F Sport Mode Black IV special edition in Japan ??? IS 300/IS 300h; priced from RM166k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Earlier this month, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) confirmed that the industry received a big reprieve in the form of a deferment of the implementation of the Excise (Determination of Value of Locally Manufactured Goods [] The post Motorcycle prices to rise by up to 20% in Malaysia due to OMV revision, will severely affect B40 ??? MASAAM appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The works ministry (KKR) has announced that the speed limit on federal roads nationwide will be temporarily reduced by 10 km/h for six days from January 28 to February 2 in conjunction with the Chinese [] The post Speed limit on all federal roads in Malaysia reduced to 80 km/h from Jan 28 to Feb 2 for Chinese New Year appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Audi Q6 e-tron offroad concept has been unveiled by the German manufacturer as a prototype aimed at offering much greater off-roading capability, based on the Q6 e-tron electric SUV that first made its debut [] The post Audi Q6 e-tron offroad concept 517 PS electric SUV prototype gets portal axles, greater off-road capability appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The hitherto electric vehicle-only company smart is caving to market pressure with plans to add a plug-in hybrid variant to its new #5 flagship. The move, reported by Autocar, follows a similar rethink of electrification [] The post smart #5 set to gain PHEV variant as EV sales slow appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Kedah road transport department (JPJ) has since November collected RM101,300 from 352 outstanding fines, some as far back as 2013, imposed upon foreign-registered vehicles, the New Straits Times reports. Most were Thai tourist vans [] The post Kedah JPJ collects RM100k fines from foreign vehicles appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has said it welcomes the recent statement by road transport department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli regarding the need for stricter compliance with auction standards for vehicles [] The post PIAM backs JPJ???s call for stringent checks on repaired vehicles to ensure compliance and roadworthiness appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A new V-twin engine for Indian Motorcycles, the PowerPlus 112. Designated for its bagger and touring motorcycles, the PowerPlus 112 V-twin produces 126 hp and 181.4 Nm of torque. The new 1,834 cc mill will [] The post Indian Motorcycle announces PowerPlus 112 engine appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The flip-flop over the decision on ending free toll during festive periods has been amusing, to say the least, but some quarters are saying that the government should have stuck to its guns on the [] The post End free toll for festive seasons economic experts appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Its high time for a new Toyota RAV4, given that its been about seven years since the fifth-generation XA50 was revealed to the world. Right on cue, a leaked image of the next model has [] The post 2025 Toyota RAV4 allegedly leaked, showing boxy design ??? EV variant, PHEV with 130 km EV range? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Around 2.4 million vehicles are estimated to enter Penang during the Chinese New Year holiday season this year, Bernama has reported. An average of 200,000 vehicles are expected to enter and exit the state daily, [] The post 2025 Chinese New Year 2.4 million vehicles expected to enter Penang; 200,000 vehicles to enter, exit daily appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is going to invest ??65 million (RM354 million) to expand its luxury paint services in the UK and Slovakia to meet higher demand for personalised cars from high-end clients, Reuters reports. [] The post JLR investing ??65 million to expand custom colours appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

If youre wondering why you have yet to see the Proton eMas 7 (stylised as e.MAS 7) on the road despite the EV being launched over a month ago, thats because its normal for cars [] The post Proton eMas 7 bookings close to 4k, majority going for range-topping Premium 1k delivery target by end-Feb appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .