Officially launched in Malaysia is the 2025 QJMotor SRV600V cruiser, priced at RM33,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are three colour options - Silver, Sky Black (Matte) and Night [] The post 2025 QJMotor SRV600V launched in Malaysia, RM33.8k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The roads surrounding the twin peaks of Doi Suthep and Doi Pui in Chiang Mai, Thailand are lovely to drive on, offering a mix of technical corners and elevation changes. With the right car, tackling [] The post 2025 Porsche 911 facelift sampled in Chiang Mai new GTS with hybrid tech, a step in the right direction? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Proton has announced it has delivered 999 units of the facelifted X50 to customers over a period of five working days since the refreshed SUV was launched on July 24 this year. To keep up [] The post Proton X50 facelift deliveries reach 999 units since launch - 2,000 units produced as of end of July 2025 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Revealed at Auto Shanghai in April, the Yangwang U8L has finally gone on sale in China, priced from a cool 1,300,000 yuan (RM771,400) a 202,000 yuan (RM119,900) premium over the U8. The ultra-luxurious version [] The post Yangwang U8L in China BYD's ultra-luxurious 6-seater REEV SUV rivals Rolls- Royce Cullinan; RM771k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

In what its being dubbed a global first, Proton has announced it has successfully integrated Bahasa Malaysia (BM) into the voice recognition system found in the new X50 facelift. The company first hinted at the [] The post Proton X50 facelift voice recognition system now supports Bahasa Malaysia - 7 months of development appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Legendary motorcycle maker BSA returns with the BSA Bantam 350, soliciting expressions of interest on its website. Coming as a 2026 model, the Bantam 350 takes aim directly at the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 (RM23,500) [] The post Legendary bike brand BSA returns with Bantam 350 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Racing fuel in all Grand Prix classes will be of 100% non-fossil origin from 2027, as confirmed by the Grand Prix Commission. The C14 test will be used to assess all fuel used in MotoGP [] The post MotoGP no longer using fossil fuels from 2027 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

In May this year, Nissan announced its Re:Nissan recovery plan which is meant to return the company to profitability and positive free cash flow by fiscal 2026. In addition to aligning product offerings with market [] The post Nissan posts operating loss of 79.1 billion yen in Q1 FY25 1.6 million vehicles delivered in 1H 2025 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

While we wait for the Citroen Basalt to arrive in Malaysia - it has been a year - the coupe-styled SUV has already been launched in Indonesia. Making its debut at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia [] The post Citroen Basalt launched in Indonesia CBU India; 1.2T, 6AT; Kia Seltos/Hyundai Creta rival; priced from RM93k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Brabus has worked its magic on the Mercedes-AMG GT63S E Performance to create this, the Brabus 1000. While the name isnt very imaginative, the enhanced coupe serves up some big numbers that you would expect [] The post Brabus 1000 debuts uprated Mercedes-AMG GT63S E Performance with 1,000 PS, 1,820 Nm; 0-100 in 2.6s appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Indonesia has welcomed the first-ever electrified Lexus LX with the launch of the LX 700h at this years Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Unveiled as a new variant of the LX that got updated last October, Indonesia gets the LX 700h in two variants. The first is the seven-seat [] The post Lexus LX 700h launched in Indonesia 3.5T V6 luxury hybrid SUV with 464 PS; 4 or 7 seats; from RM875k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Volvo Padel Open 2025 (June 21 to July 27) saw a record 416 players take part (including 160 newbies), and Sunday saw 12 champions crowned across Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced categories at Malaysia's biggest padel tournament. In the Beginner category, the men's champions were Omar Abd Aziz and Khairil [] The post Volvo Padel Open 2025: 12 victors, record participation appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Thinking about a new Zeekr as your next electric MPV? Here is your chance to experience the Zeekr 009 up close and personal at the Zeekr roadshow at Bangsar Shopping Centre from July 30 (Wednesday) [] The post Catch Zeekr at BSC roadshow this week - July 30-Aug 3 ahead of Zeekr Space Bangsar opening in Q3 2025 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

2024 Maserati GranTurismo Maserati is considering a limited-run of a flagship model that features the marque's V6 powertrain as well as a manual transmission, Autocar has reported. The upcoming flagship model is said to be [] The post Maserati planning new limited-edition flagship based on GranTurismo with Nettuno V6, manual gearbox appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Proton Holdings (Proton) has formed a new wholly owned subsidiary called Proton International Corporation (PICSB), which will be in charge of the carmakers overseas expansion, with the objective of providing more flexibility when dealing with [] The post Proton International established to handle export markets 6,000-unit target for 2025, 12,000 for 2026 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Revealed back in March, the facelifted Toyota bZ4X is now being previewed at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) ahead of a local launch at the end of the year. Another prohibitively expensive [] The post Toyota bZ4X facelift previewed in Indonesia: now CKD, FWD only, 224 PS, 573 km range, will be much cheaper appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Launched at the 2025 Art of Speed Malaysia are the 2025 Primavera, Primavera S, Sprint and Sprint S scooters, with prcicing starting at RM19,500. The 2025 Vespa Primavera is priced at RM19,500, while the Primavera [] The post 2025 Vespa Primavera, Primavera S, Sprint, Sprint S scooters launched in Malaysia, priced from RM19,500 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Following the public reveal exercise carried out by the transport ministry and road transport department (JPJ) on June 25, the 28 companies listed by the JPJ to have the highest number of outstanding summonses have [] The post Lorry, express bus operators with highest number of unpaid summonses pay up, RM6.2 mil collected - JPJ appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

New entry into the Malaysian scooter market is the 2025 Moda Shifter 400X, priced at RM23,888 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Two colour options are offered, Ninja Black and Ultra White, with stock available [] The post 2025 Moda Shifter 400X Malaysia launch, RM23,888 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Hyundai Stargazer Cartenz The Hyundai Stargazer MPV and its crossover alter ego, the Stargazer X, have been given a facelift in Indonesia to now become the Stargazer Cartenz and Stargazer Cartenz X. According to the [] The post 2025 Hyundai Stargazer Cartenz launched in Indonesia from RM70k, Cartenz X fr RM94k; 1.5L NA, IVT/6MT appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The sixth-generation Subaru Forester has been launched in Indonesia, where it is offered in a sole 2.5i-S EyeSight variant priced at 735.5 million rupiah (about RM190k). That makes the latest Forester, which was first revealed [] The post 2025 Suburu Forester launched in Indonesia sole 2.5L variant with 185 PS, EyeSight ADAS; from RM190k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The 2026 MotoGP race calendar has been revealed, and it looks like another packed year ahead for the racers. With 22 races across five continents, the race fixtures run from February all the way to [] The post 2026 MotoGP race calendar - 22 races, Brazil returns appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The sixth-generation Honda StepWGN e:HEV has made its launch debut at this years Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) following the start of order taking in June. The hybrid MPV was previously previewed at last [] The post 2025 Honda StepWGN e:HEV launched in Indonesia 3-row MPV with 2.0L hybrid system; from RM163k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The refreshed Xpeng X9 wasnt the only electric vehicle (EV) on display at the Chinese carmakers booth at this years Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), as the new G6 facelift was also launched alongside [] The post 2025 Xpeng G6 Pro launched in Indonesia facelifted EV with 296 PS, up to 535 km WLTP range; RM160k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The VinFast VF7 has made its launch debut at this years Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), with two variants being made available to customers in the country. First revealed at the 2022 Consumer Electronics [] The post 2025 VinFast VF7 launched in Indonesia C-segment EV SUV; up to 354 PS, 471 km range; from RM129k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Here's more info on i2C, Indonesia's latest national car. The 'Indonesian Indigenous Car' (that's what i2C stands for) is making its debut in 1:1 clay model form at the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show [] The post i2C, Indonesia's national car, developed with local IP, design - EV SUV below RM130k, production late-2027 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Cherys Lepas sub-brand has made its first overseas debut at this years Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), just a few months after its official unveiling in April. Three SUVs were presented at the event, [] The post Cherys Lepas sub-brand officially debuts in Indonesia L8 to be first launch model, L6 and L4 also shown appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Following its global reveal a few days ago, the Mitsubishi Destinator is now making its launch debut at this years Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). First previewed by 2024s DST Concept, the Destinator is [] The post 2025 Mitsubishi Destinator launched in Indonesia from RM105k; 3-row SUV with 1.5T, ADAS; CR-V size appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Here's a surprise from the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) - a new national car for Indonesia. Now, I'm not sure if the locals care so much about a 'national car' than we [] The post i2C is Indonesia's next national car - 'indigenous car' previewed at GIIAS 2025 by Italdesign SUV clay model appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Selamat siang! We're live at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), where the Chery C5 is making its first public debut since its launch last month. Confused? Chery has pulled the Omoda 5 out [] The post Chery C5 in Indonesia Omoda 5 facelift retains "Omoda" badging, gets DCT, multilink, fr RM83k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Lexus Japan has announced some minor updates for the LM, with the updated luxury MPV set to go on sale there from August 1 this year. Available only with the LM 500h powertrain, the model [] The post Lexus LM updated in Japan better NVH, four-seat Executive variant gets relocated rear door switches appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Proton eMas 7 continues to be Malaysia's best-selling electric vehicle, with Pro-Net announcing that cumulative deliveries of the SUV in the first half of the year reached 4,003 units. The company delivered 604 units [] The post Proton eMas 7 deliveries in 1H 2025 reach 4,003 units still Malaysia's best-selling EV, 250 units exported appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Geely Galaxy E5 is set to receive an update in China, with pre-sales of the revised electric SUV due to start on July 24 this year, according to CarNewsChina. First launched in China in [] The post 2026 Geely Galaxy E5 pre-sales in China on July 24 eMas 7 twin to get more EV range at 610 km CLTC appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

First previewed in Malaysia in 2023, the 2025 WMoto Bobbie VII sidecar combination gets its official Malaysian launch, priced at RM48,888, with a further RM2,000 discount offered for a limited time. The Bobbie VII sidecar [] The post 2025 WMoto Bobbie V11 sidecar combination official Malaysian launch, JPJ road legal, RM48,888 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Lexus Malaysia has silently introduced the new RX 500h F Sport Special Edition, which is a new, limited-run variant priced at RM512,888 on-the-road without insurance. That amount is RM4,000 more than the existing RX 500h [] The post Lexus RX 500h F Sport Special Edition in Malaysia RM512,888; 50 units only; exclusive design touches appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

First revealed globally in January this year, the facelifted BMW iX has now been launched in Malaysia. The brands first electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), as part of its refresh, gets upgraded powertrains, with two [] The post 2025 BMW iX facelift launched in Malaysia - xDrive45 fr RM426k, xDrive60 RM488k; up to 701 km EV range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

As you'd know by now, it's not just wheels at the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2025, July 19-20, Setia City Convention Centre - there's also the wider ecosystem to think about. A big [] The post PACE 2025: Explore KINETA's holistic EV charging solutions - 7.4-kW Wallbox Pulsar Plus from RM3,299 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

After being made aware of the update made to the Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift, we checked Tesla Malaysias website to see if any changes have been made to the Model 3 Highland facelift. The [] The post Tesla Model 3 Highland updated in Malaysia RWD now with 520 km WLTP, Stealth Grey is standard colour appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

2025 Yamaha 135LC Fi Yamaha Team ASEAN Blue For Malaysian riders, Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) has released a special edition cover set for the Yamaha LC135 Fi, with a recommended retail price of RM480. [] The post HLYM releases special Yamaha LC135 Fi cover set appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift has been given an update in Malaysia, just a few months after the electric SUV made its way to our shores. The biggest change affects the top-spec Long Range [] The post Tesla Model Y Juniper updated in Malaysia LR AWD now with 600 km WLTP, new Diamond Black hue for EV appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .