On the other end of the spectrum from the Insteroid concept and facelifted Ioniq 6, the wider Hyundai group is also showcasing two show cars from its flagship Genesis brand, aimed at expressing the latter's [] The post Genesis X Gran Coup, Convertible Concepts revealed 2-door show cars based on G90 luxury sedan appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Banking on its reputation for reliability, Honda Motor Europe is introducing a new six-year service-activated warranty (SAWA) programme. Effective April 2025, the warranty applies to all new motorcycles sold by Honda Motor Europe dealers, from [] The post Honda Europe offers six-year motorcycle warranty appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

In addition to the facelifted Ioniq 6, Hyundai also revealed the second- generation Nexo at this years Seoul Mobility Show. Previewed by the Initium concept from 2024, the brands latest fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) replaces [] The post 2025 Hyundai Nexo debuts 2nd-gen FCEV with 204 PS; 700 km range recoverable with five-minute fuel up appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has been given an update for the 2026 model year, bringing updates to the streamliner electric vehicle that first made its debut in July 2022. Hyundai has retained its curvaceous silhouette, [] The post 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 facelift debuts - revised styling, sportier N Line variant; Ioniq 6 N set for debut in July appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Ahead of this weekends Japanese Grand Prix, a prototype of the Honda 0 SUV made its global public debut at the Red Bull Showrun x Powered by Honda event in Tokyo. The all-electric SUV was [] The post Honda 0 SUV prototype debuts in Japan EV to launch in North America in 2026, global markets to follow appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Launched earlier this year, the Jaecoo J7 PHEV augments the surprisingly successful petrol J7, giving the car some serious efficiency credentials. For just RM10,000 more than the AWD model (RM158,800 on-the-road), you get a large [] The post Jaecoo J7 PHEV Malaysian review cheapest plug-in hybrid on sale with super efficient powertrain appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Prasarana is providing door-to-door van services to victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire, between the temporary shelter at Dewan Masjid Putra Heights and the surrounding residential areas, the company has announced. Throrugh the [] The post Prasarana provides six Rapid KL On-Demand vans in FOC service for Putra Heights gas pipeline fire victims appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has issued a statement saying that insurance providers will work to expedite claims for vehicles and property covered by insurance, and has advised those affected by the fire [] The post Insurance industry expediting claims process for Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion, fire victims - PIAM appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

This is the Hyundai Insteroid concept, which the company says serves "to challenge conventions, create emotions and redefine what a sporty EV can be." Based on the Inster that is in the running to win [] The post Hyundai Insteroid revealed gaming-inspired EV concept with Drift Mode; previews budget hot hatch? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has revealed Pleos, a new end-to-end software platform that integrates chips and controllers, vehicle operating system, infotainment system, cloud infrastructure, fleet management as well as mobility and logistics solutions. According to the South Korean company, the name combines the Greek word pleo, meaning more, and OS [] The post Hyundai reveals Pleos Connect next-generation infotainment system based on AAOS; Q2 2026 launch appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

Sebagai makluman terkini kepada pengguna, PLUS memaklumkan yang Lebuhraya Elite kini dibuka sepenuhnya susulan kejadian kebakaran akibat kebocoran gas berdekatan Putra Heights semalam. Semalam, PLUS mengumumkan penutupan laluan Lebuhraya Elite antara Seafield dan Bandar Saujana Putra di kedua-dua arah untuk semua kenderaan sebagai langkah berjaga-jaga, kerana kebakaran berkenaan hanya bersebelahan [] The post Lebuhraya Elite dibuka semula sepenuhnya kepada lalu lintas susulan kebakaran ..

Lembaga pengarah Volvo Cars telah melantik semula Hkan Samuelsson sebagai CEO dan juga Presiden bagi jenama automotif Sweden berkenaan. Ini bermakna Hkan akan mengambil semula tugasnya dari Jim Rowan yang menggalas tugas tersebut sejak 2022. Hkan sebelum ini merupakan ahli lembaga Volvo Cars bermula 2010 dan kemudian dilantik sebagai CEO [] The post Bekas CEO Dyson Jim Rowan kini bukan lagi CEO Volvo, diganti semula dengan Hkan Samuelsson appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Dalam acara Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2025 yang sedang berlangsung, MG turut mempamerkan sedan segmen-B MG5 yang dikemaskini untuk pasaran tersebut. Model yang digelar sebagai MG5 Pro ini menampilkan muka berlainan berbanding versi sebelumnya, dan ia bukan model generasi baharu seperti yang diterima pasaran China pada Oktober tahun lalu. [] The post Bangkok 2025: MG5 Pro dipamerkan - rupa lebih garang, masih enjin 1.5L NA 114 PS/250 Nm, CVT appeared first on Paul ..

A throwback to the days of the first "real" dual-purpose adventure-touring motorcycle is the BMW Motorrad R12 G/S. Following on the road oriented BMW Motorrad R12 (priced at RM123,000 in Malaysia), the R12 G/S carries [] The post BMW Motorrad launches R12 G/S dual-purpose appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The updated MG5 is currently on display at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). This is still the second-generation model we got in October 2024 but with a new face that was introduced in [] The post Bangkok 2025: MG5 Pro on display same 114 PS 1.5L NA with CVT, styling tweaks; from RM77k in Thailand appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

This is the Isuzu Dragon Max, a new concept vehicle that has made its debut at this years Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). According to the Japanese automaker, the Dragon Max is a restomod based [] The post Bangkok 2025: Isuzu Dragon Max concept debuts as TFR-based restomod with 220 PS 2.2L Ddi MaxForce appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Japanese coachbuilder Mitsuoka has a habit of transforming modern cars into something that looks retro. In November last year, the company introduced the M55 Zero Edition that is heavily inspired by the fourth-generation (C110) Nissan Skyline (some also claim to see hints of the Dodge Challenger) but is actually a [] The post Mitsuoka M55 1st Edition revealed in Japan only 250 units; from RM223k; its a Honda Civic underneath! appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Selain dari model-model SUV biasa, sub jenama EV Geely iaitu Zeekr turut ada membawa model 'halo' jenama tersebut iaitu 001 FR untuk dipamerkan di Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2025 yang kini sedang berlangsung. Model ini sebenarnya diasaskan model pertama yang dihasilkan untuk lencana Zeekr iaitu EV Shooting Brake Zeekr [] The post Bangkok 2025: Zeekr 001 FR dipamerkan - 4 motor elektrik berkuasa 1,265 PS, 0-100 km/j hanya 2.37 saat! appeared first on Paul ..

Seperti yang pernah dilaporkan sebelum ini, pelaksanaan subsidi bersasar petrol RON 95 akan diumumkan pada separuh kedua tahun ini. Sekali lagi, Menteri Kewangan II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan mengesahkan mekanisme subsidi baharu tersebut akan dilaksanakan menggunakan sistem MyKad. Di mana pelaksanaan rasionalisasi subsidi RON5 itu akan menggunakan mekanisme yang [] The post Subsidi bersasar RON95 bakal dilaksana guna sistem MyKad, dimanfaatkan kepada 5.4j rakyat M'sia - ..

Menteri Kewangan II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, mengumumkan bahawa kerajaan telah memperuntukkan RM1.9 bilion kepada Prasarana Malaysia Bhd untuk membeli 1,660 bas diesel dan elektrik baharu secara berperingkat dalam tempoh tiga tahun. Katanya lagi, daripada jumlah tersebut, sebanyak 310 bas baharu dari unit enjin diesel yang dibeli akan menjadi [] The post Kerajaan beri Prasarana dana RM1.9 bilion untuk beli bas baharu - 310 bas diesel, 1,350 bas elektrik appeared first on ..

The Royal Malaysian police (PDRM) has received two units of the Peugeot 408 that have been loaned out by Peugeot Malaysia for evaluation purposes to see if it is suitable to become an addition to [] The post Peugeot 408 sent for patrol car evaluation with PDRM appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

One of the rare new Japanese vehicles on display at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) is the 2025 Isuzu D-Max. Okay, it's not new per se, having been launched back in November, but [] The post Bangkok 2025: Isuzu D-Max, MU-X get 2.2L Ddi MaxForce 163 PS/400 Nm, lower FC, 8-speed AT appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Denza N7 has been previewed in Thailand again, this time at this years Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). This is the facelifted version of the mid-size fastback crossover that was first introduced in 2024 and recently got updated in China for the 2025 model year with BYDs Gods Eye [] The post Bangkok 2025: Denza N7 previewed EV fastback crossover with up to 530 PS, 702 km CLTC EV range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Great Wall Motor has introduced the Haval H6 facelift at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show, marking the vehicle's first appearance in right-hand drive guise. Assembled at the automaker's Rayong plant, the CKD SUV will be available in three variant forms for the Thai market, these being a hybrid and [] The post Bangkok 2025: GWM Haval H6 facelift debuts - new face, revised interior, PHEV gets new LFP battery appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Model yang anda lihat dalam gambar ini dipanggil sebagai Hyundai Creta N Line facelift, tetapi perubahan yang dibuat agak besar, dengan keseluruhan bahagian hadapan dan belakang ditukar, sementara di dalam pula papan pemuka adalah serba baru. Diperkenalkan di India awal tahun 2024, model ini sebenarnya memperbaharui Creta yang sebenarnya sudah [] The post Bangkok 2025: Hyundai Creta N Line facelift - penampilan berubah sepenuhnya, papan pemuka baru appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

The Chery group has brought an armada of cars to the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) and probably the most intriguing is this the Jaecoo J5 EV. The entry-level SUV was revealed back in October but this electric version is hot off the press, having been revealed to [] The post Bangkok 2025: Jaecoo J5 EV shown with 211 PS, 288 Nm, 470 km NEDC range; coming to Malaysia Q4 2025? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Diperkenalkan pertama kali kepada dunia bulan Mac tahun lalu, Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift kini membuat penampilan di Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2025. Bukan setakat itu, model yang dipamerkan ini juga merupakan versi N Line (bukan pakej prestasi penuh N), yang menjadikan penampilannya lebih agresif dengan bampar yang lebih sporty, [] The post Bangkok 2025: Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift versi N Line appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Following its launch debut in November last year, the Deepal E07 is now on display at this years Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). The electric SUV that doubles as a pick-up truck is offered in two variants in Thailand, namely the Plus that retails for 1.699 million baht (about RM222k) [] The post Bangkok 2025: Deepal E07 SUV that doubles as pick-up truck; up to 589 PS, 640 km EV range; from RM222k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Perang harga antara kenderaan elektrik (EV) telah pun bermula. Selepas seminggu BYD Atto 3 umum menerima potongan harga sebanyak RM26,000, kini giliran Chery pula menguar-uarkan perkara yang sama untuk model Omoda E5 yang menerima rebat besar sebagai sebahagian daripada promosi Raya. Dilancarkan setahun yang lalu, SUV ini menerima rebat sebanyak [] The post Chery Omoda E5 2024 dapat rebat RM27k, kini RM119,818 - wallbox percuma, kredit cas RM1k appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

First unveiled globally in March 2024, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift is being shown at the ongoing 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) in the new N Line guise (not the full-fat N), which makes the EV look more aggressive through sportier bumpers, side skirts and 20-inch N Line alloys. [] The post Bangkok 2025: Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV facelift, new N Line appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Well, the electric vehicle price war has well and truly begun. Just weeks after the BYD Atto 3 received a whopping RM26,000 price cut, Chery has given its Omoda E5 an even bigger rebate as part of its Raya promotion. The SUV, launched just over a year ago, is now [] The post 2024 Chery Omoda E5 gets massive RM27,000 rebate, now RM119,818 free wallbox, RM1k charging credits appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

With the Hari Raya exodus beginning in a week, police will deploy 6,957 personnel throughout Malaysia. Op Selamat 24, in conjunction with this year's Hari Raya Aidilfitri, will run from March 29 to April 3, [] The post 7,000 police personnel deployed for 2025 Ops Selamat appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Entering the scooter market in Malaysia is the 2025 Honda NSS 250, priced remaining unchanged from 2024 at RM25,888. Main competition for the NSS 250 in Malaysia is the Yamaha XMax 250, priced at RM23,998 [] The post 2025 Honda NSS 250 scooter in Malaysia, RM25,888 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Proton eMas 7 has been launched in Nepal following the start of exports of the electric vehicle (EV) earlier this month. The brands authorised distributor in Nepal is Jagdamba Motors, which currently operates three [] The post 2025 Proton eMas 7 launched in Nepal 2 variants, up to 410 km WLTP EV range, ADAS standard; fr RM183k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Malaysian fire and rescue department (Bomba) says that the public need not be concerned about the risk of electric vehicle (EV) fires, as these are rare and the country has yet to record any [] The post Risk of EV fires remains low in Malaysia, says Bomba appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

All road maintenance work that requires lane closures on highways will be halted from March 24 to April 7 this year for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi has said, according [] The post Road maintenance involving lane closures halted during Hari Raya, except for emergencies - Nanta appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Colour update for the 2025 Honda CBR150R sportsbike in Malaysia, with pricing now RM13,399, up RM100 from the 2023 price of RM13,299.Pricing is recommended retail and does not include road tax, insurance or registration while [] The post 2025 Honda CBR150R updated for Malaysia, RM13.4k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Getting its official launch in Malaysia is the 2025 Benda Chinchilla 500 cruiser, priced at RM27,888. Three colours are offered - Black, Blue and Grey - and pricing does not include road tax, insurance and [] The post 2025 Benda Chinchilla 500 Malaysia launch, RM27.8k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A driver of a BMW 3 Series sideswiped a motorcyclist after overtaking other cars in a dangerous manner, with the entire incident being captured in a dashcam video that has gone viral on social media. [] The post BMW 3 Series driver seen in viral video sideswiping motorcyclist after overtaking in a dangerous manner appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

According to a report by Financial Times, the European Commission (EC) is investigating whether China provided unfair subsidies for a BYD electric vehicle (EV) plant in Hungary. In December last year, the Chinese automaker announced [] The post BYD EV plant in Hungary being investigated by EU over potentially unfair Chinese subsidies, reports FT appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .