Click to enlarge Johor folks, have you tried the new KTM Shuttle Selatan service? Launched on June 16, it connects Kulai, Kempas Baru, Pasir Gudang and JB Sentral. If you haven't, next week is a [] The post KTM Shuttle Selatan 50% off promo fares start June 28 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Omoda C9 will soon be given a facelift in its home market of China, where is it named the Exeed EX6. The car may have only been around in Malaysia for less than two [] The post 2027 Omoda C9 facelift revealed Exeed EX6 in China gets split headlights, mechanical door handles appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Ethnic Rohingyas are not eligible for Malaysian driving licenses due to their status as refugees. JPJ Kelantan director Mohd Misuari Abdullah said that the card issued by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR), [] The post Rohingya UNHCR cardholders not eligible for lesen appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Since its implementation, the work-from-home (WFH) policy for ministries, government agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies (GLCs) has generated savings of RM5.98 million in RON 95 petrol subsidies, equivalent to 3.13 million litres. As reported [] The post Government has saved RM5.98 million in RON95 subsidies since implementing WFH policy in April 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The ministry of finance (MoF) today held a media briefing to provide more details about the new Budi Madani Diesel scheme, which will see the price of subsidised diesel be lowered to RM2.10 per litre starting from July 1, 2026. This price will only apply to B10 or higher blends [] The post Budi Madani Diesel MyKad mechanism; RM2.10 per litre from July 1; 200 litre quota shared with Budi95 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Rapid KL has introduced a new monthly pass priced at RM150, offering commuters unlimited rides across its rail and bus networks. Named Rapid Bulanan, this monthly pass can be purchased via the Touch 'n Go eWallet mobile application on devices that support near-field communication (NFC). The Rapid Bulanan pass is [] The post Rapid KL introduces Rapid Bulanan RM150 monthly pass for citizens, non-citizens; purchase via eWallet appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

I know what you're thinking, because it was on my mind the entire day I was there - what in the blazes is an affordable little Chinese SUV, with not even 180 PS, doing on a track like Sepang, fast and wide enough as it is to make many sports [] The post GAC GS3 Emzoom taken out on Sepang - just how sporty is this eight-second, 177 PS/270 Nm B-SUV? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Leapmotor has announced it has delivered a total of 1.5 million vehicles worldwide. This comes just eight months after the Stellantis-backed automaker crossed the one-million-unit mark eight months ago in October 2025. Prior milestones include [] The post Leapmotor surpasses 1.5 million global deliveries appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Taking his maiden MotoGP Moto3 first place at Automotodrom Brno, Czech Republic, is Hakim Danish, standing proudly on the top step as Negaraku played. It was a hard fought victory for Hakim despite being fastest [] The post Hakim Danish wins Moto3 race in Brno, Czechia appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Getting a makeover is the 2026 Honda Vario 125, priced at RM7,268 in Malaysia. Following the launch of the Vario 125 Street (RM7,468) in April, the Vario 125 completes the Vario range in the local [] The post 2026 Honda Vario 125 Malaysia new design, RM7,268 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of May 2026, which saw a total of 61,250 units delivered to customers. This represents a decline of 15%, or 10,863 units, [] The post May 2026 Malaysian vehicle sales down by 15% MAA appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Previewed alongside the MHero II off-roader and the 008 SUV on the third-last day of the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026 is the Voyah Dream MPV. If you don't like any of the [] The post Dongfeng Voyah Dream previewed in Malaysia at KLIMS 2026 - 1.5T PHEV two-motor luxury MPV appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Yup, after Hyundai Motor Malaysia chose to debut the Stargazer on Day 4 of the ongoing Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026, Dongfeng has executed its own belated preview (on the show's third-last day, [] The post Dongfeng MHero II previewed in Malaysia at KLIMS 2026 - massive 1.5T REEV two- motor AWD off-roader appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Honda has announced a special edition of the Prelude called the 2027 Limited Edition, which will go on sale in Japan in August this year, less than a year after the revived model went on [] The post Honda Prelude gains 2027 Limited Edition in Japan red exterior and accents, same hybrid system; RM162k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Following its global debut in June 2024, the Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 has now been launched in Malaysia. Like the Mk8 model it replaces, the newer Mk8.5 continues to be a CKD offering, with Malaysia [] The post 2026 Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 launched in Malaysia CKD; 333 PS 2.0T, larger infotainment; from RM357k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Following a statement by the road transport department (JPJ) reported earlier today on the prohibition of removable window sunshades, transport minister Anthony Loke has clarified in a briefing today that rules against the use of [] The post JPJ ruling on removable window sunshades not enforced unless driver's view is obstructed - Loke appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A few years after their debuts, the Maserati Grecale, GranTurismo and GranCabrio have each been facelifted to keep them fresh in the market. According to the trident brand, all three receive powertrain upgrades in addition [] The post Maserati Grecale, GranTurismo, GranCabrio facelifts debut new face, revised interior, ICE/EV versions appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Perodua's first EV and its first fully homegrown product hasn't had the start that the company would've hoped. Launched late last year, the QV-E was saddled with not just a RM80,000 price tag [] The post Perodua QV-E vs Proton eMas 5 now with much lower pricing, can P2's EV finally properly compete? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Chery Auto Malaysia has announced the opening of a new Chery 3S centre in Kulai, Johor. Operated by dealer-partner Autohub Mobility, the facility is located at 4, Jalan SME 1, Kawasan Perindustrian SME. The 734 sq. metre 3S centre is the first facility in the southern region and the [] The post New Chery 3S centre opens in Kulai, Johor - new CI appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

As you doomscroll Facebook on your phone for the thousandth time today, you may have been fed a sponsored post by Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia showing the Omoda C4 and inviting you to fill in [] The post Omoda C4 survey launched in Malaysia - more garang -looking Tiggo Cross alternative coming soon? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Cermat Madani is built around a mechanism called RAPC, short for Risk Adjusted Premium Computation. In plain terms, RAPC is a data-driven model that prices your car insurance premium according to how risky you actually [] The post Cermat Madani risk-based motor insurance pricing via RAPC, where your premium can go down or up appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Earlier this month, it was revealed that the first locally-assembled (CKD) Xpeng G6 rolled off the line at EP Manufacturing Berhads (EPMB) Melaka plant. This comes several months after the Chinese automaker picked EPMB as [] The post Xpeng G6 CKD gallery in Malaysia assembled by EPMB Melaka; cheaper than the CBU it replaces? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Introducing CIMB's First Car Solution, a programme that helps you own your first car with peace of mind. Check this out - up to two years of your road tax* is covered (up to RM120 [] The post CIMB's First Car Solution covers up to 2 yrs road tax, up to RM1,200 of pet

It's go time. Carro's MV15 (B5) Private Vehicle Ownership Transfer inspection service goes live today. If you're transferring ownership of a used car, you now have an alternative to Puspakom for the mandatory inspection. Four [] The post MV15 (B5) Inspection bookings at Carro now available appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Perodua has announced that following a major localisation shift, which has resulted in better efficiency, it has revised the price of its QV-E electric vehicle. When it was introduced in December last year, the QV-E [] The post Perodua QV-E gets new lower pricing - RM63,499 with BaaS battery leasing, RM87,499 for outright purchase appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

There is a long and slightly tedious tradition of carmakers rolling out a "concept" that everyone already knows is a production car wearing a party dress. BMW has just done exactly that at the 24 [] The post Electric BMW M3 ZA0 previewed with BMW M Concept Neue Klasse - over 800 hp, 800V 100 kWh+ battery? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026 opens its doors to the public today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), and it runs for 10 days until June 21. Themed 'Beyond [] The post KLIMS 2026 visitor guide - ticket prices, free days, where to park, free shuttle buses, opening hours appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Toyota Corolla Concept from last year's Japan Mobility Show takes pride of place at Toyota's Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026 stand. Yes, not new, but it's still refreshing to clap eyes on [] The post Toyota Corolla Concept turns up at KLIMS 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Besides the T2 i-DM PHEV (which is now open for booking at an estimated RM168,888), you'll see the big Jetour G700 on Jetour Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026 stand. The press release [] The post Jetour G700 makes Malaysian debut at KLIMS 2026 - 2.0T PHEV SUV, 904 PS/1,135 Nm, 0-100 km/h 4.6 secs! appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM) is showing off the Kia K4 at this years Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), although the company isnt saying if the Honda Civic rival will be launched here anytime soon. The K4 is the successor to the Forte and Cerato, both previously also known as [] The post Kia K4 previewed in Malaysia Forte/Cerato successor shown at KLIMS in GT-Line spec with 193 PS 1.6T appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Parked alongside the Zeekr 9X at this years Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) is the 009 Grand, which is a four-seat version of the brands electric MPV. Like its ultra-lux SUV stablemate, the 009 Grand is currently being previewed ahead of an eventual launch in 2026, with order books [] The post Zeekr 009 Grand open for booking in Malaysia four-seat luxury MPV with 43-inch TV; from RM600k est appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Always liked the looks of the Ora Good Cat but wished it was a bit bigger? GWM Malaysia has previewed the Ora 5 HEV at the ongoing Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026. What [] The post GWM Ora 5 HEV previewed in Malaysia at KLIMS 2026 - 1.5T hybrid 'Good Cat SUV', over 1,100 km WLTP appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

TQ Wuling clearly has intentions of moving upmarket beyond the little Bingo, as the TQ Wuling Huajing S has been unveiled at the ongoing Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026 - not only is [] The post TQ Wuling Huajing S makes Malaysian debut at KLIMS six-seat 1.5T PHEV SUV co-developed with Huawei appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Proton eMas 7 Premium Plus is now the range-topping variant for the eMas 7 EV line-up and it has been launched in Malaysia, packing a larger, 68.39 kWh battery and taking after its overseas [] The post 2026 Proton eMas 7 Premium Plus launched with 68.39 kWh battery, 115 kW DC, 450 km WLTP; RM119k OTR appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

As planned, Zeekr Malaysia has revealed the Zeekr 9X at this years Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) as part of a preview before a launch takes place in late 2026 or early 2027. Order taking for the brands flagship SUV starts today as well, with estimated pricing from RM800,000. [] The post Zeekr 9X now open for booking in Malaysia flagship PHEV SUV previewed at KLIMS; est price from RM800k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

SAIC Motor Malaysia has unveiled local specifications of the MG ZS at the KL International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026, which opens for the media today at MITEC (public days are from June 12-21). Now open [] The post MG ZS Hybrid+ B-SUV open for booking in Malaysia - early birds get RM3k rebate, 3-year free service appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The third-generation Mazda CX-5 has arrived in Malaysia for its first official preview at this years Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), almost a year after the SUV made its global debut last June. If [] The post 2026 Mazda CX-5 previewed in Malaysia RM170k est, third-generation SUV open for booking from June 12 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

New car registration data from the road transport department (JPJ) is out, showing the bestselling cars for the month of May 2026. After months of Perodua dominance at the very top, it is the Proton [] The post Top 20 cars in May 2026 - Saga retakes top spot from Bezza, Proton eMas 7 PHEV outsells the EV appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A free, interactive tool to explore every new car registered in Malaysia since 2000 by brand, model, body type and fuel built on official JPJ data and now refreshed with May 2026 figures. The post paultan.org Car Sales Data is live - explore every new car registered in Malaysia, now with May 2026 figures appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Heres a gallery of the BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport which was launched in April this year as the new range-topper in the fourth-generation (G45) X5 line-up in Malaysia, sitting above the X3 20 [] The post 2026 BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport gallery in Malaysia from RM359k, RM33k more than X3 20; more kit, power appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .