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Proton EV in 2025 ??? all-new model being co-developed with Geely, not a .. - 27/03 11:37 pm

National carmaker Proton is expecting to release its electric vehicle model in 2025, and this will be an all-new model that is co-developed by Proton and Geely, and it will not be a rebadged version [] The post Proton EV in 2025 all-new model being co-developed with Geely, not a rebadge of existing car: Roslan appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





RON97 petrol price March 2024 week five update ??? premium fuel price .. - 27/03 6:42 pm

Its Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of 28 [] The post RON97 petrol price March 2024 week five update premium fuel price still unchanged; RM3.47 per litre appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





PLUS to activate 18 SmartLanes on NSE for Hari Raya Aidilfitri period ??? .. - 27/03 6:25 pm

PLUS Malaysia has announced that it will activate more SmartLanes to accommodate the increase in traffic during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays. The highway concessionaire said that it will have 18 SmartLanes in place [] The post PLUS to activate 18 SmartLanes on NSE for Hari Raya Aidilfitri period additional signage to denote them appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Mazda MX-30 R-EV showcased ??? rotary range extender EV; no .. - 27/03 6:14 pm

Mazda Thailand chose this year???s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) to showcase the MX-30 R-EV, which is a version of the brand???s first mass-production electric vehicle (EV) with a rotary range extender. Revealed globally in [] The post Bangkok 2024: Mazda MX-30 R-EV showcased ??? rotary range extender EV; no plans for Malaysia launch appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 ??? 250 PS/600 Nm 3.0L 6-cylinder .. - 27/03 4:27 pm

Amidst the dominating presence of Chinese electric vehicles at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show, the pick-up truck segment remains a staple of the industry in this region, and Fords representation here is with the [] The post Bangkok 2024: Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 250 PS/600 Nm 3.0L 6-cylinder turbodiesel; RM197k in Thailand appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Toyota fully acquires Primearth EV Energy from Panasonic, to rename .. - 27/03 3:54 pm

Earlier this month, Toyota announced that it had agreed with Panasonic to make affiliated company Primearth EV Energy (PEVE) a wholly-owned subsidiary in order to strengthen its capabilities in mass-producing automotive batteries. That acquisition has [] The post Toyota fully acquires Primearth EV Energy from Panasonic, to rename company as Toyota Battery appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Lotus Emeya EV ??? Taycan rival with 905 hp/985 Nm, 0-100 .. - 27/03 1:00 pm

Six months after its global debut in New York City, and just weeks after it completed its final validation testing, the Lotus Emeya has arrived in Southeast Asia, with the four-door grand tourer which [] The post Bangkok 2024: Lotus Emeya EV Taycan rival with 905 hp/985 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78 secs, priced fr. RM778k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: BYD Atto 3 EV shown ??? darker interior, bigger screen, .. - 27/03 12:56 am

Having received an update for the 2024 model year in Thailand, the BYD Atto 3 has been displayed at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show in the kingdom, where the electric crossover is sold in [] The post Bangkok 2024: BYD Atto 3 EV shown darker interior, bigger screen, better tyres, cheaper price! appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Triumph Trident Triple Tribute Special Edition unveiled - 27/03 12:25 am

Commemorating one of its famous racing motorcycles, the 2024 Triumph Trident Triple Tribute Special Edition is priced at 7,895 pounds sterling (RM47,096) in the UK. The Triple Tribute is based on the Triumph Trident 660 [] The post Triumph Trident Triple Tribute Special Edition unveiled appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





2024 MG ZS EV in Malaysia ??? bargain B-segment EV SUV to rival BYD Atto .. - 27/03 11:17 am

Aside from the MG4, SAIC Motor Malaysia has also launched the MG ZS EV, an electric B-segment SUV thats poised to provide a bargain-priced competitor to the BYD Atto 3. Its been a long time [] The post 2024 MG ZS EV in Malaysia ??? bargain B-segment EV SUV to rival BYD Atto 3, 176 PS, 320 km range, RM126k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





2024 MG4 EV launched in Malaysia ??? BYD Dolphin rival with up to 435 PS, .. - 27/03 11:14 am

Previewed last month, the MG4 has now been officially launched in Malaysia, marking the formal arrival of new principal SAIC Motor Malaysia. The new electric hatchback has its sights set on dominating the lower end [] The post 2024 MG4 EV launched in Malaysia ??? BYD Dolphin rival with up to 435 PS, 520 km range, RM104k to RM159k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





MOSTI exploring hydrogen tech in mobility sector - 27/03 10:10 am

The ministry of science, technology and innovation (MOSTI) is exploring the potential use of hydrogen technology, particularly in the mobility sector, the ministry has said in a statement. The ministry it will hold discussions with [] The post MOSTI exploring hydrogen tech in mobility sector appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Proactive steps being taken to ease traffic congestion during Hari Raya .. - 27/03 10:07 am

The works ministry says it has put in place proactive measures to minimise congestion on highways and smoothen traffic flow in preparation for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. According to works minister Datuk Seri [] The post Proactive steps being taken to ease traffic congestion during Hari Raya Aidilfitri period works minister appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Lexus LBX ??? 1.5L hybrid baby SUV is smaller than UX, Merc .. - 27/03 9:42 am

This tiny thing cant be a Lexus, can it? It even looks a bit like the Perodua Ativa! The Lexus LBX is the premium brands smallest car yet, and it is very, very compact. The [] The post Bangkok 2024: Lexus LBX 1.5L hybrid baby SUV is smaller than UX, Merc GLA, BMW X1; from RM290k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: BYD Seagull ??? Myvi-sized EV previewed - 26/03 8:55 pm

The BYD Seagull has been shown at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show that is ongoing right now, and this is positioned below the Dolphin in the Chinese manufacturers product line-up. Measuring 3,780 mm long, [] The post Bangkok 2024: BYD Seagull Myvi-sized EV previewed appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: MG Maxus 7 ??? three-row all-electric MPV with 245 PS and .. - 26/03 8:11 pm

This is the MG Maxus 7, which was introduced in China as the Maxus Dajia 7 last November. The battery-electric MPV has been announced for Thailand, and its one of MG Thailands display examples at [] The post Bangkok 2024: MG Maxus 7 three-row all-electric MPV with 245 PS and 350 Nm, 540 km EV range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: BYD Sea Lion 07 previewed ??? Tesla Model Y rival with Seal .. - 26/03 7:46 pm

We thought the sheer size of the BYD stand at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) was its only talking point, since the cars the company showed were already being sold in Malaysia. That [] The post Bangkok 2024: BYD Sea Lion 07 previewed ??? Tesla Model Y rival with Seal design, motors; coming soon? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Xpeng G6 bookings open in Thailand ??? up to 755 km EV .. - 26/03 6:35 pm

At this year???s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), Xpeng Thailand began accepting pre-bookings for the Xpeng G6 which will be offered in two variants. Finalised pricing isn???t available for now, although it???s been reported the [] The post Bangkok 2024: Xpeng G6 bookings open in Thailand ??? up to 755 km EV range; coming to Malaysia in Q3 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Perodua EV due at the end of 2025, Zafrul reiterates - 26/03 6:20 pm

Perodua ???MyEV??? rendered based on the 2023 EMO Concept Earlier this year, minister of international trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz revealed on X that Perodua was scheduled to begin mass production [] The post Perodua EV due at the end of 2025, Zafrul reiterates appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Licensing guidelines prepared by transport ministry for private, .. - 26/03 5:46 pm

The transport ministry of Malaysia has prepared licensing guidelines for the periodic inspections of private and commercial vehicles, following the end of Puspakoms monopoly on vehicle inspection services later this year, reported News Straits Times. [] The post Licensing guidelines prepared by transport ministry for private, commercial vehicle inspections appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Nissan Almera facelift ??? B-sedan gets bolder face, blue .. - 26/03 4:11 pm

The Nissan Almera received a facelift in Thailand in May last year and its a pretty obvious one, giving the B-segment sedan some new features and a bolder face. For better or worse? Heres the [] The post Bangkok 2024: Nissan Almera facelift B-sedan gets bolder face, blue trim, bodykit with twin central pipes appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Kia EV5 launched ??? four variants; up to 313 PS, 480 Nm, .. - 26/03 2:51 pm

The Kia EV5 made its global debut back in August 2023 and was previewed during the launch of the EV9 in Thailand earlier this month. At this year???s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), Kia Thailand [] The post Bangkok 2024: Kia EV5 launched ??? four variants; up to 313 PS, 480 Nm, 665 km EV range; priced fr RM162k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Kia EV9 ??? three-row SUV; up to 384 PS, 700 Nm, 680 km EV .. - 26/03 2:47 pm

Earlier in January this year, Kia announced its entry into Thailand with the establishment of Kia Thailand. The move represents the South Korean carmaker???s commitment to expanding its presence in Asia Pacific, which has also [] The post Bangkok 2024: Kia EV9 ??? three-row SUV; up to 384 PS, 700 Nm, 680 km EV range; launching in Malaysia soon appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: MG Cyberster EV ??? 544 PS/725 Nm roadster, 0-100 km/h in .. - 26/03 2:10 pm

SAIC Motor Malaysia is set to launch the MG brand in the country tomorrow with the official debut of the MG4 and ZS EV, but sports car aficionados can look forward to a flashier all-electric [] The post Bangkok 2024: MG Cyberster EV 544 PS/725 Nm roadster, 0-100 km/h in 3.2 secs, coming to Malaysia appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Changan Lumin launched ??? cute 2-door city EV, 28 kWh, 301 .. - 26/03 12:58 am

As mentioned in our 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show opening post, Chinese carmakers are dominating the annual show at Impact Muang Thong Thani, and Changan is making a big splash here with its sub-brands Deepal, [] The post Bangkok 2024: Changan Lumin launched cute 2-door city EV, 28 kWh, 301 km range, DC optional, fr. RM62k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Volvo EX30 ??? small SUV, big EV deal? From RM206k in .. - 26/03 12:16 am

Of course, 1.59 million baht has long ceased to be RM160k. Instead, the starting price of the Volvo EX30 in Thailand is equivalent to RM206,132 at todays exchange rate. Weak ringgit aside, 1.59m baht is [] The post Bangkok 2024: Volvo EX30 small SUV, big EV deal? From RM206k in Thailand, confirmed for Malaysia appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Mitsubishi Xpander HEV facelift ??? Honda e:HEV-style hybrid .. - 26/03 11:54 am

Mitsubishi Xpander Cross HEV The Mitsubishi Xpander has been around for a while, but in February, the MPV received a new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) option in Thailand. This version made its first public debut [] The post Bangkok 2024: Mitsubishi Xpander HEV facelift ??? Honda e:HEV-style hybrid with 116 PS, 255 Nm e-motor appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





ECRL progress now at 62.4% ??? Kota Bharu-Gombak alignment to be completed .. - 26/03 10:52 am

Construction of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has now progressed to the 62.4% completion mark, according to Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) CEO Darwis Abdul Razak. He said that construction is proceeding smoothly, with the [] The post ECRL progress now at 62.4% ??? Kota Bharu-Gombak alignment to be completed by Dec 2026 as scheduled appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Isuzu D-Max EV Concept shown; production version of electric .. - 26/03 10:50 am

The Isuzu D-Max EV Concept has been shown at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show, following its unveiling last week. This is to preface a production version of the battery-electric D-Max pick-up truck that will [] The post Bangkok 2024: Isuzu D-Max EV Concept shown; production version of electric pick-up on sale 2025 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Chery Tiggo 7 Pro previewed in Malaysia ??? Proton X70 rival, 197 PS 1.6L .. - 25/03 9:04 pm

Having launched three vehicles over the past year, Chery Malaysia has previewed its next model to be introduced here. Sitting between the Omoda 5/E5 and the Tiggo 8 Pro, this C-segment SUV has the Proton [] The post Chery Tiggo 7 Pro previewed in Malaysia ??? Proton X70 rival, 197 PS 1.6L turbo, 7-speed DCT, under RM130k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Toyota Hilux Revo facelift, GR Sport Wide Tread; single cab .. - 25/03 6:28 pm

Following the Thailand market launch of the Toyota Hilux Revo GR Sport Wide Tread last week, we can now bring you live images of the extra-rugged, even more aggressive version of the venerable pick-up truck [] The post Bangkok 2024: Toyota Hilux Revo facelift, GR Sport Wide Tread; single cab from RM76k in Thailand appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Give your car that extra shine for Hari Raya with Carro Care exterior car .. - 25/03 6:27 pm

One of the main benefits of a polish is its shiny, new and well-maintained appearance. With a professional polish, your car will look as if it just rolled off the factory floor. Even an old [] The post Give your car that extra shine for Hari Raya with Carro Care exterior car polish service from just RM130 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: GWM Poer Sahar HEV, the first hybrid pick-up truck in .. - 25/03 4:45 pm

Great Wall Motor (GWM) has unveiled the Poer Sahar HEV at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Also known as the Cannon in other markets including Malaysia, this latest Poer has something special under [] The post Bangkok 2024: GWM Poer Sahar HEV, the first hybrid pick-up truck in Thailand 2.0T petrol, 351 PS/615 Nm appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Honda e:N1 EV ??? 204 PS/310 Nm all-electric HR-V, 68.8 kWh .. - 25/03 3:34 pm

In December last year, Honda announced that it had begun production of the Honda e:N1 in Thailand, making the automaker the first major Japanese car brand to build an EV car in the Kingdom. The [] The post Bangkok 2024: Honda e:N1 EV 204 PS/310 Nm all-electric HR-V, 68.8 kWh battery, 500 km NEDC range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Toyota Corolla Cross facelift ??? HEV Premium, GR Sport; new .. - 25/03 3:12 pm

For all the talk of Chinese brands invading the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), the lynchpin of the event is still the Japanese contingent, headed by Toyota and its facelifted Corolla Cross. The revised [] The post Bangkok 2024: Toyota Corolla Cross facelift ??? HEV Premium, GR Sport; new front face, interior updates appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Bangkok 2024: Honda City Hatchback facelift ??? minor styling changes, .. - 25/03 2:31 pm

Having just made its debut in Thailand in early February, the Honda City Hatchback facelift is unsurprisingly one of the exhibits Honda Thailand has on display at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show 2024, which [] The post Bangkok 2024: Honda City Hatchback facelift minor styling changes, turbo and e:HEV, improved Sensing appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Carro Raya 2024 promo offers RM100,000 of prizes! - 25/03 2:23 pm

Carro (formerly known as myTukar) is celebrating its first Raya in Malaysia under the new branding by offering RM100,000 of prizes up for grabs as part of its Raya promo for Carro Certified cars. To [] The post Carro Raya 2024 promo offers RM100,000 of prizes! appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





2024 Bangkok International Motor Show ??? Chinese carmakers and their EV .. - 25/03 1:35 pm

Sawadeekap. We???re reporting live from the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) and it feels a bit different at Impact Muang Thong Thani this year. The location of the media room where Im stationed at, [] The post 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show Chinese carmakers and their EV sub-brands dominate BIMS appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





Highway operators to complete maintenance works one week before 2024 Hari .. - 25/03 12:47 am

The ministry of works (KKR) has held discussions with highway concession companies in Malaysia, and has asked the companies and operators of federal roads to complete all maintenance and repair works at least two weeks [] The post Highway operators to complete maintenance works one week before 2024 Hari Raya festive holidays appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .





2025 Nissan Kicks revealed ??? Honda HR-V rival gains new style, more .. - 25/03 11:39 am

Eight years after the original Kicks was first shown, Nissan has pulled the covers off the new second-generation version ahead of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Room




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