GWM Malaysia has announced that the order books have now opened for the GWM Ora 5 HEV in Malaysia, with an estimated price of RM115,000. First previewed in Malaysia at KLIMS 2026 in June and [] The post GWM Ora 5 HEV - bookings open in Malaysia for B-SUV; RM115,000 estimated price, launch in November 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Malaysian plantation and commodities (KPK) minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad has said that B15 biodiesel has saved an average of 23.62 million litres of diesel monthly from its June implementation to August, Bernama reports. [] The post B15 biodiesel saves 23.62m litres of diesel/month - KPK appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Puspakom has announced the opening of its newest and largest inspection centre located in Bandar Teknologi Kajang. This comes following the closure of its Pandan Mewah branch which ceased operations at the end of September [] The post Puspakom opens new Kajang inspection centre largest in Malaysia; 800 vehicles daily; full services by end-Nov appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Yamaha has opened its first Blu Universe outlet in Malaysia, with Yamaha Blu Universe Serdang now serving as a dedicated destination for the brands Big Bike range. Officially opened in September, the Yamaha Blu showroom [] The post First Yamaha Blu Universe in Malaysia opens in Serdang appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Launched in Malaysia in March, the Nissan Serena e-Power is the latest iteration of an MPV that has graced Malaysian roads for nearly three decades. So the nameplate may need little introduction, but this new [] The post Nissan Serena e-Power Premium Highway Star - 163 PS/315 Nm series-hybrid, RM175k, ideal family MPV? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

If you've been eyeing a pre-owned or nearly new Volvo, you'll want to mark your calendars for this. The Volvo Executive Car Sales returns for 2026 and the event will be happening next weekend, October [] The post Volvo Executive Car Sales returns - Oct 10-11, fr RM148k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

BMW Motorrad has introduced the new 2027 BMW Motorrad F 450 R, a 48 hp naked sports bike powered by a 420 cc parallel-twin and developed specifically for road use. Joining the F 450 GS [] The post BMW Motorrad launches F 450 R naked sports appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

In addition to announcing an acceleration upgrade for the Model Y L, Tesla Malaysia also provided an update on its electric vehicle (EV) charging network. According to the company, there are currently 21 Supercharger stations operational nationwide with a total of 92 Superchargers available - these can be used by [] The post Tesla Malaysia EV charging network 92 Superchargers, 78 Destination Chargers; six more sites by end-2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Just a month after the Range Rover Electric made its debut, it is now the turn of the L461 Range Rover Sport to emerge with a battery-electric version, the Range Rover Sport Electric. Specified with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain with 260 kW (354 PS) motors producing a combined 550 PS [] The post Range Rover Sport Electric debuts - dual-motor, up to 550 PS/850 Nm; 609 km range WLTP fr 118 kWh battery appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The BMW i3 is gaining a lower-end variant, the 40 xDrive, joining the 50 xDrive that was announced when the electric sedan was unveiled back in March. Debuting alongside the eighth-generation petrol-powered 3 Series, this [] The post 2026 BMW i3 40 xDrive cheaper 374 PS variant, 82.8 kWh battery, 710 km WLTP range, 300 kW DC charging appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The 2027 Yamaha YZF-R9 is now on sale in Japan, priced at 1.54 million yen (RM39,900), with a new colour lineup for the coming model year. On sale from September 30, the 2027 R9 offered [] The post 2027 Yamaha YZF-R9 Japan launch, new colours, RM40k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Vespa is marking its 80th anniversary with a limited-edition Primavera 80th, priced at RM16,400 in Japan. The Primavera 80th is the third and final model in Vespas 80th anniversary collection, following the GTS 80th and [] The post Vespa Primavera 80th launched in special Verde colour appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has expanded its network with the launch of a new 2S centre in Kuching, Sarawak. Operating under the Sebangga Group, the facility will initially be dedicated entirely to aftersales service and [] The post Volvo Car Malaysia launches new 2S centre in Kuching appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Deliveries of Proton eMas vehicles has surpassed the 40,000-unit mark in 21 months, since the Proton eMas 7 was first launched in December 2024. The 40,000th customer of the national car brand's electrified model range [] The post Proton eMas deliveries exceed 40k units in 21 months; eMas-branded DC charging hubs by end of 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Ducati has given the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak a racing-inspired makeover for 2027, with a new livery based on the factory Desmosedici GP MotoGP and Panigale V4 R WorldSBK machines. Created by Ducati Centro Stile [] The post 2027 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak gets MotoGP-inspired makeover appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The iCaur V27 Long Range Edition will launch in China at the end of this month on September 30, bringing a variant of the V27 range-extended EV SUV with even longer EV range, reported Car [] The post iCaur V27 Long Range Edition - 51.2 kWh battery, 246 km EV range WLTP; China market launch on September 30 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Honda Indonesias 160 cc retro-styled scooter, the 2026 Honda Style 160 now comes in new colours and is priced from Rp29.695 million (RM6,760) for the CBS version. The range also includes the Style 160 ABS [] The post 2026 Honda Stylo 160 new colours for Indonesia, RM6.7k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Renault has brought the Renault 8 Gordini into the present day with its modern interpretation as the Renault 8 Gordini Concept, a 270 hp rear-wheel-drive battery-electric concept car. While the original 1964 Renault 8 emerged [] The post Renault 8 Gordini Concept - one-off, 270 hp rear-wheel-drive electric coup with caf racer design elements appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Police detained 57 people and seized 43 motorcycles in a major crackdown on illegal racing and reckless street behaviour at the Lima Kedai Toll Plaza on the Second Link Highway in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The [] The post 57 detained, 43 motorcycles seized in Iskandar Puteri appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Save the date because BMW will finally reveal the eighth-generation (G50) 3 Series on September 30, 2026. This was revealed in a teaser trailer posted by the German carmaker on its official YouTube page where [] The post 2027 BMW 3 Series all-new G50 debuts September 30; M350 xDrive with 3.0T straight-six, 443 PS, drift mode appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Puspakom has announced that its branch in Pandan Mewah will close permanently on September 30, which is next Wednesday. For customers who already have appointment slots at Puspakom Pandan Mewah on October 1-2, you can reschedule on GiCheck. Aside from the branch that's closing soon, one can reschedule at any [] The post Puspakom Pandan Mewah branch will close permanently on Sept 30 - new outlet in Kajang opening soon appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Nissan has released a new concept car at this years ZCon, an annual event where enthusiasts of the brands Z cars gather and celebrate the famed nameplate. Called the Z Kaze (translates to wind in Japanese), the passion project is based on the seventh-generation Z car, which is simply called [] The post Nissan Z Kaze revealed at ZCon concept with 90s tuner vibes, custom T-top roof, GReddy and Nismo parts appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Several motorcyclists lost control and crashed on the Klang-bound Federal Highway motorcycle lane yesterday near Subang Jaya, prompting JKR to investigate the cause and begin remedial works. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said JKR immediately installed SLOW DOWN signs and conducted skid-resistance tests under dry and wet conditions. [] The post Federal Highway bike lane crashes spark JKR probe appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) received a donation of five BMW Motorrad R 1300 RT motorcycles for use during the 2026 Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL). The motorcycles were handed over by Auto Bavaria Motorrad head Mohd Faisal Muhd Mustafa to JSPT director CP Datuk [] The post PDRM receives BMW Motorrad R1300RT for LTdL duties appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The naturally-aspirated version of the Proton S70 was launched earlier this week with prices significantly less than the turbocharged model. Starting from RM56,800 (inclusive of a RM3,000 rebate), the S70 NA is RM23,000 less than [] The post 2026 Proton S70 NA maintenance cost RM4k over five years vs RM4.5k for turbo; more than Saga and Myvi appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

If youre heading to the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia next month and loathe at the thought of driving to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and paying for parking, KLIA Ekspres [] The post KLIA Ekspres offers RM200 pass for F1 Bahrain GP in Sepang - KL Sentral-KLIA T2-SIC three-day return trips appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

At the launch of the facelifted City today, Honda Malaysia (HMSB) announced that it has upgraded its warranty coverage to eight years with unlimited mileage. This applies to all petrol and hybrid models effective September 1, 2026. The new offer is a sizeable upgrade over the five-year warranty (also with [] The post Honda Malaysia introduces 8-year, unlimited-mileage warranty effective Sept 1, 2026; 10-year hybrid battery appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

McLaren has revealed a new brand identity, and for the first time in the company's 63-year history, it references the founder rather than a sponsor. The centrepiece is a new wordmark drawn from the sign [] The post McLaren reveals new logo based on wordmark from Bruce McLaren's family garage sign appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Hyundai Stargazer is now officially launched in Malaysia. The affordable MPV rival to the Mitsubishi Xpander, Toyota Veloz (and by extension, the Perodua Alza) is a CBU import from Indonesia, and is priced at [] The post Hyundai Stargazer MPV launched in Malaysia - 1.5L NA CVT; Style, Prime, 6-seater X; RV guarantee; fr RM99k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The works ministry says that upgrading work for the redline sections of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway (short stretch) is expected to be completed by early 2028. Redline sections are old roads that existed before [] The post Upgrading of 17.1 km of 'redline' roads of Pan-Borneo highway in Sarawak scheduled for completion in 2028 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Its official. Theres a new record for the highest amount paid for a vehicle registration plate in Malaysia, and that figure is RM10,777,777, which was paid to secure the H 1 plate, easily eclipsing the previous record of RM1.75 million for the FFF1 plate in the FFF series plate launched [] The post H series plate earns RM91.2 million in revenue - H 1 number plate sets new bidding record, RM10,777,777 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Puspakom says that its newly-introduced GiCheck Early Access Reservation (GEAR) service has received overwhelming market response, recording a slot uptake rate of over 90% since its soft launch. The vehicle inspection company says that GEAR [] The post Puspakom GEAR 'digital fast lane' gets overwhelming market response, strong backing from used car sector appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Jaecoo J7 PHEV was the first in a new generation of plug-in hybrids, one which prioritised fuel efficiency over performance. It was a slow start, but buyers appear to have warmed up to it, [] The post Jaecoo J7 PHEV is now outselling petrol version in Malaysia - 57% chose plug-in hybrid in 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of August 2026, reporting that a total of 71,428 units units were delivered to buyers last month. This represents a drop of [] The post August 2026 Malaysian vehicle sales down 3.2% MAA appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

TQ Wuling has announced on Facebook that SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) and the Tan Chong Motor Group have signed an agreement for local assembly of EV batteries in Malaysia, without revealing further details. However, The Edge has [] The post TQ Wuling to CKD EV batteries in M'sia, exports possible appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Royal Enfields Flying Flea C6 electric motorcycle has officially gone global, with bookings now open in Europe and the UK ahead of deliveries starting in October. The retro-styled C6 is priced from 5,990 Euros (RM28,126) [] The post Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 e-bike debuts in Europe appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

2027 Volvo XC60 facelift Volvo Cars has revealed its plans to launch 13 new cars between now and 2030, which the carmaker calls the "largest and most ambitious" product expansion plan in its history. This [] The post Volvo plans 13 new models by 2030 - seven models for United States, European markets; six models for China appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

BYD Cars Malaysia has introduced a limited-run exterior colour, Hibiscus Red for the Sealion 7 Performance as a Malaysia Day special edition that is inspired by Malaysia's national flower, the bunga raya or hibiscus. Limited to 16 units of the Sealion 7 Performance variant, the model in this limited-run exterior [] The post BYD Sealion 7 in Hibiscus Red - Malaysia Day limited edition based on Performance variant, 16 units; RM198k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Last week, we brought you a gallery of the naturally-aspirated version of the Proton S70 in its base Lite variant, which is expected to retail for between RM55,000 and RM59,000. Now, here are photos of [] The post 2026 Proton S70 Prime MC2 in Malaysia top NA variant with LED lights, 17 wheels, leatherette; under RM70k? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Kia has unveiled the second model in its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) line- up, the PV7. This joins the PV5 that was revealed last year, with both being built on the brands dedicated E-GMP.S platform, although [] The post 2027 Kia PV7 debuts 800V EV van; 272 PS, up to 460 km WLTP; cargo and passenger versions, up to 11 seats appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .