The Geely Galaxy Light 2nd Generation Concept has made its world debut at the ongoing Auto China 2026 in Beijing. As its name suggests, it's a sequel to the first Galaxy Light concept from 2023, and it previews a flagship model from the brand. Something along Hongqi lines, perhaps? It's [] The post Geely Galaxy Light 2nd Generation Concept makes world debut in Beijing, previews flagship sedan - E9? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The locally assembled (CKD) MG S5 EV is now officially launched in Malaysia, and the made-in-Pegoh, Melaka electric crossover is sold in a sole Lux variant priced at RM117,528 on-the-road without insurance in Peninsular Malaysia. This is the SAIC brand's first model to be locally assembled in Malaysia, and first [] The post MG S5 EV CKD launched in Malaysia - more powerful 205 PS/350 Nm motor, 62 kWh, 446 km WLTP; RM117k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Selepas muncul hujung Mac lalu di BIMS 2026, GWM Ora 5 HEV sekali lagi dipamerkan di Auto China 2026 di Beijing yang mula berlangsung hari ini. Lebih menarik, model ini juga disahkan sudah berada dalam perancangan GWM Malaysia untuk di masuk sebagai model baru jenama itu yang akan diperkenalkan di [] The post GWM Ora 5 HEV di Beijing hibrid 1.5T 223 PS/476 Nm dengan jarak 1,100 km bakal masuk Malaysia appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Auto China 2026 yang berlangsung di Beijing tahun ini menyaksikan pelbagai pelancaran kenderaan elektrik, khususnya SUV besar dan mewah dengan penggerak elektrifikasi seperti PHEV dan REEV. Namun di sebalik lambakan model tersebut, sebuah model hatchback berprestasi tinggi berjaya mencuri perhatian peminat kereta. Leapmotor memperkenalkan Lafa 5 Ultra, sebuah hatchback elektrik [] The post Leapmotor Lafa 5 Ultra buat penampilan pertama di China - hot hatch gaya Eropah dengan 245 ..

The car pictured here on Geely's Auto China 2026 stand is a Geely Galaxy Starshine 6 EF (e-fuel; methanol-powered version) - but forget about its propulsion method for the purposes of this story, because you could be looking at the next-gen Proton S70 (in ICE Emgrand form, which looks very [] The post Geely Galaxy Starshine 6 in Beijing - PHEV version of Emgrand; next Proton S70, future Proton eMas sedan? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Zeekr 009 has received its second update after the previous one that came about in July 2024. The revised electric MPV is making its debut at this years Auto China (also known as Auto Beijing), with pre-sales starting today - three variants will be offered to customers, although pricing [] The post 2026 Zeekr 009 facelift debuts in Beijing new 900V system, swivel seats; up to 925 PS, 740 km CLTC appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Ni hao from Auto China 2026, which is hosted by Beijing this year. Expect to see plenty of huge and luxurious electrified SUVs (PHEVs and REEVs are the trend these days) from the show, but here's a rare treat for the car enthusiast. Yes, it's an EV, but of a [] The post Leapmotor Lafa 5 Ultra makes global debut in China - B05 Euro-style hot hatch, 'pure RWD fun', 0-100 5.9s appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Ni hao from Auto China 2026 in Beijing! Geely has just unveiled its Eva Cab, a robotaxi prototype that the company says is China's first purpose-built one. Unlike others converted from existing production cars, this was specifically engineered from the ground up for driverless commercial operation. The Eva Cab is [] The post Geely Eva Cab unveiled in Beijing - China's first purpose- built robotaxi prototype, Level 4 autonomy appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The P-P number plate series has drawn more than 6,000 bidders through the JPJ eBid online system since bidding for the series opened on Monday, the road transport department (JPJ) has announced. "Several top numbers have also seen intense competition, while popular numbers remain a firm favourite among bidders," JPJ [] The post P-P number plate series draws over 6,000 bidders: JPJ appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Meskipun baru berusia empat tahun sejak diperkenalkan kali pertama, BMW 7 Series generasi G70 dengan reka bentuknya yang radikal masih kelihatan segar hingga hari ini. Walaupun begitu, BMW tetap melakukan kemas kini terhadap sedan mewah itu, yang kini didedahkan di Beijing menjelang pameran Auto China, selari dengan hala tuju rekaan [] The post BMW 7 Series facelift 2026 - G70 LCI dapat Panoramic iDrive, jarak gerak WLTP varian i7 sehingga 708 km appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

Perodua bersama Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) semalam mengumumkan pemeteraian memorandum perjanjian bagi program kejuruteraan kenderaan elektrifikasi (xEV). Kerjasama ini memberi tumpuan kepada pembangunan teknologi EV generasi baru, merangkumi pembangunan modal insan serta aktiviti penyelidikan. Meskipun inisiatif ini merupakan kesinambungan kepada memorandum persefahaman yang dimeterai pada Januari 2025, perhatian tertumpu kepada [] The post Perodua Nexus EV UTM x NanoMalaysia ..

Perodua and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) yesterday put out a joint- release to announce the signing of a memorandum of agreement for an xEV engineering programme. Essentially, both parties will collaborate on next-gen EV technology, involving human capital development and research. Not earth- shattering news, especially when it's a continuation of the [] The post Perodua Nexus EV by UTM, NanoMalaysia - can supercapacitors help reduce reliance on batteries? appeared first ..

Model elektrik terbaru, Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV kini didedahkan secara rasmi, sekaligus bakal bersaing secara langsung dengan seteru tradisinya, BMW i3 yang diperkenalkan bulan lalu. Varian sulung yang diperkenalkan ialah C400 4Matic Electric, menampilkan konfigurasi dua motor dengan pacuan semua roda. Ia menghasilkan kuasa setinggi 360 kW (489 PS) dan 800 [] The post Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV 2026 - W520 dengan binaan 800V, DC 330 kW, WLTP sehingga 800 km appeared first on Paul ..

Persatuan Automotif Malaysia (MAA) telah mengeluarkan data jualan kenderaan bagi bulan Mac 2026, dengan sejumlah 63,489 unit dilaporkan berjaya diserahkan kepada pembeli sepanjang tempoh tersebut. Angka ini menunjukkan peningkatan sebanyak 21.1%, bersamaan 11,075 unit, berbanding 52,414 unit yang dicatatkan pada Februari lalu. Menurut MAA, meskipun jumlah jualan pada bulan Mac [] The post Jualan kenderaan di Malaysia Mac 2026 naik 21% appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of March 2026, reporting that a total of 63,489 units units were delivered to buyers last month. This represents an increase of [] The post March 2026 Malaysian vehicle sales up by 21% - MAA appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A couple of weeks ago, Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM) introduced the eight-seater version of the facelifted KA4 Kia Carnival, finally providing a halfway house between the expensive top-of-the-line seven-seater and the much cheaper but bare-boned [] The post 2026 Kia Carnival 2.2D 8-Seater facelift in Malaysia gallery of new full-spec MPV with 2-3-3 seats appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

For the first time ever, a run will be held in the, erm, run-up to the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). The very-imaginatively-named KLIMS Run 2026 will take place on May 17 (during the [] The post KLIMS Run 2026 - May 17, Dataran DBKL, RM40 for 5 km, RM45 for 7 km, includes ticket to the motor show appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Now in Malaysia is the 2026 Morbidelli F252 naked sports, priced at RM14,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are two colours offered - Tundra White and Bulk Black. Like [] The post 2026 Morbidelli F252 now in Malaysia, RM14,888 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

There's a new number plate series under Penang - P-P, with numbers 1 to 9999 in between. Launched to celebrate the road transport department's (JPJ) 80th anniversary, the series will be open for bidding from [] The post P-P number plates open for bidding April 20-24 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) has announced it is now accepting bookings for the facelifted Land Rover Defender, which was revealed to the world last May. At present, the Defender comes in 90, 110 and [] The post 2026 Land Rover Defender facelift open for booking in Malaysia - mild design tweaks, 13.1-inch touchscreen appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Now in Malaysia is the 2026 Keeway RKR250 sports bike, priced at RM13,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are two colour options - Night Black and Flame Red - [] The post 2026 Keeway RKR250 in Malaysia, RM13,888 price appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Proton has officially launched the new X70 Sport Edition, a limited-run model that it announced just a few days ago. Based on the range-topping Premium variant, the X70 Sport Edition brings with it several aesthetic [] The post 2026 Proton X70 Sport Edition launched - RM6k worth of added value for extra RM2.5k, priced at RM115,300 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Fuel is really liquid gold now, which obviously fuels smuggling activities. From yesterday, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has begun deploying personnel at petrol stations near the country's borders identified as high risk for subsidised [] The post Police deployed at high-risk border petrol stations appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Ketegangan berterusan yang masih berlangsung di Asia Barat dijangka akan menjejaskan industri automotif Malaysia, dengan permintaan untuk kenderaan baharu menunjukkan sedikit penurunan sejak konflik bermula, jelas Persatuan Pengimport dan Peniaga Kenderaan Melayu Malaysia (Pekema). Presiden Pekema, Datuk Mohamed Nazari Noordin berkata, corak permintaan yang lebih perlahan mula kelihatan selepas tempoh [] The post Permintaan kereta baru menurun selepas Raya; konflik Asia Barat gugat ..

In some ways, the Porsche 911 is kind of like nasi kandar. Loved by many and available in numerous configurations to fit a variety of tastes, the 911 range is as diverse as the lauk available at your favourite haunt. Whether you want a Carrera with a hardtop or soft [] The post Porsche 911 GT3 S/C debuts - first-ever GT model with auto-folding roof; 510 PS NA, six-speed manual only appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Integrasi antara pas perjalanan Rapid KL dan sistem Komuter Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) sukar untuk dilaksanakan buat masa ini berikutan perbezaan pengendali, sistem dan kos operasi antara kedua-dua perkhidmatan tersebut, laporan Bernama. Menurut Menteri Pengangkutan, Anthony Loke, perkara mengenai integrasi kedua-dua sistem ini telah lama dibincangkan, namun pelaksanaannya berdepan [] The post Sistem LRT, MRT, Monorel Rapid KL dan KTMB Komuter sukar untuk diintegrasikan Loke ..

The official Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) Facebook page has posted a video revealing 16 car brands that have so far confirmed their participation - in alphabetical order, they are Dongfeng, GWM, Honda, Hyundai, Jetour, Kia, Mazda, MG, Nissan, Perodua, Proton (and Proton eMas), smart, Toyota, Weststar Maxus, Xpeng [] The post KLIMS 2026 exhibitor list - 16 car brands so far appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Satu jenama baru dari China, yang mengejutkan dunia apabila menang dalam kategori SSP World Superbike Championship (WSBK) di Portugal Mac lalu iaitu ZXMoto bakal tiba di Malaysia tidak lama lagi apabila MForce Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd kini dilantik sebagai pengedar eksklusifnya. Dalam siaran akhbar yang dikeluarkan, MForce diberitahu sudah memulakan [] The post MForce dilantik sebagai pengedar ZXMoto di Malaysia appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Amidst all the fuel-related uncertainties going on, it wouldn't be unreasonable to deem hybrids a prudent choice. If, for you, a full-blown EV is a lifestyle change too far, this is the middle ground; the [] The post Buy a Honda hybrid, chance to drive All-New Prelude for a week*, existing owners can win 1-yr free service*! appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

You're looking at the third-gen Nissan Juke and not a piece of crumpled paper. This Sunderland, UK-built EV, based on the CMF-EV platform, is earmarked for a spring 2027 launch. Unveiled at Nissan's Vision Event [] The post 2027 Nissan Juke is out - UK-built EV based on Leaf appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Pic from Car News China Geely has launched a hybrid system called i-HEV that will make its way to models such as the Preface (Xingrui), Monjaro (Xingyue L), Emgrand (the previous gen of which we [] The post Geely i-HEV hybrid system launched - as low as 2.22 l/100 km, 48.4% thermal efficiency; 1.5, 1.5TD or 2.0TD appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Mercedes-Benz EQS has received another facelift, two years after the brands flagship sedan/rolling test lab got revised back in April 2024. This time, the design changes are a lot more noticeable and the tech [] The post 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS facelift debuts new 800V, steer-by-wire system; up to 926 km WLTP EV range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The global fuel crisis is still ongoing, and the road transport department (JPJ) is urging the public to use its online services instead of physically coming to its counters, Bernama reports. "A total of 33 [] The post Go digital instead of visiting counters, save fuel - JPJ appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

We have finally been given the rest of the details on the Honda Super-One the little tyke of an EV is set to be open for pre-orders in Japan starting this Thursday, April 16, [] The post Honda Super-One full details revealed 64 PS but with 95 PS Boost mode, 205 km WLTP range, just 1,090 kg appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Those who use the LDP and Serdang interchange, good news. MBSJ is finalising the budget for an RM80 million U-turn ramp on the highway, around the Serdang interchange. The ramp will allow motorists coming from [] The post MBSJ finalising budget for RM80m U-turn ramp on LDP Serdang interchange - developers sharing costs appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A Proton X70 of a particularly darkened aesthetic has been sighted via the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook. However, this would seem closer in appearance to the X50 Sport Edition with its red highlights [] The post Proton X70 Sport Edition seen - C-segment SUV with bodykit, black wheels, red highlights; launch soon? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Not long after BYD announced its megawatt Flash Charging technology in China, the Chinese conglomerate confirmed that it would be bringing its innovation to the global market. Autocar has now provided us with the first [] The post BYD details global 1,500 kW Flash Charging network 6,000 stations outside China by 2027, BESS support appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Hyundai has announced the official launch of its all-electric Ioniq brand in China as it looks to have more of a presence in the worlds biggest electric vehicle (EV) market. At present, the South Korean [] The post Hyundai officially launches its Ioniq brand in China Venus sedan and Earth SUV concepts revealed appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Nearly two years after bringing the electric D9 to export markets, Denza has now taken the plug-in hybrid version of the luxury MPV global, featuring the Dual Mode Intelligent (DM-i) powertrain. This time, the car [] The post Denza D9 DM-i goes global PHEV luxury MPV, 353 PS, 210 km WLTP EV range, 559 kW Flash Charging appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Perak domestic trade and cost of living ministry (KPDN) has seized 5,070 litres of subsidised diesel after raiding a timber and hardware premises at Kampung Raja Hitam near Ayer Tawar today, following several days [] The post Perak KPDN seizes 5,070 litres of subsidised diesel appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .