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GWM Malaysia has announced that the order books for the Haval H6 Hybrid have opened, and the estimated pricing for the SUV has also been indicated.

GWM Haval H6 Hybrid open for booking in Malaysia - SUV due to be launched in Q3, RM145k estimated price - paultan.org Last month, Great Wall Motor Malaysia announced that the Haval H6 Hybrid was set to make its way into the market in the third quarter, reiterating what it said about the SUV’s arrival back in May.…

Continuing its highly-successful bloodline, the new Audi Q5 sure isn't pretty, but it does come with plenty of tech and a mild hybrid-only powertrains. Full details here.

2025 Audi Q5, SQ5 revealed – 3rd-gen rides on PPC platform, gets mild hybrid engines with up to 367 PS - paultan.org After 15 years in production, the Audi Q5 moves into its third generation. Like the new A5 – itself replacing the dearly-departed A4 – this latest model rides on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC)…

Jaecoo says that deliveries of the J7 AWD are taking place ahead of schedule. Over 500 units have been handed over to customers, following the first 500 units delivered to dealers. Next is the 2WD. They've also set up the J-Club for owners - details on the benefits here

Jaecoo Malaysia creates J-Club for owners - over 500 units of J7 AWD handed over to customers, 2WD next - paultan.org Jaecoo Malaysia says that customer deliveries of the J7 AWD are taking place ahead of schedule. Over 500 units of the SUV have been handed over to customers to date, following the first 500 units…

There's a new G60 5 Series variant in town, with the 520i going the M Sport route. Details here.

2024 G60 BMW 520i M Sport now in Malaysia, RM350k - paultan.org Three months after introducing the BMW 520i at the Malaysia Autoshow, BMW Malaysia has announced a M Sport version of the entry-level G60, with the BMW 520i M Sport rolling in at a base price of…

The Chery 4S centre in Seremban is now officially launched. Held over the weekend, the opening ceremony was attended by its customers and the 'With Chery, With Love' owners’ group members, which convoyed around the city. Details, hours and pics here

Chery Seremban 4S centre in Rahang officially opens - paultan.org The Chery 4S centre in Seremban is now officially launched. Held over the weekend, the opening ceremony was attended by its customers and WCWL (With Chery, With Love) owners’ group members, which…

A new Peugeot showroom has opened in Subang Jaya.

Stellantis Malaysia launches Peugeot Subang Jaya 2S - service centre to be operational by the end of Q3 - paultan.org Peugeot Malaysia has announced the launch of a new Peugeot showroom in the Klang Valley. Peugeot Subang Jaya, which is operated by Allure Auto, is the first dealership launch since Stellantis…

The E350 features the most powerful version of the 2.0 litre turbo engine - it churns out 299 hp at 5,800 rpm and 400 Nm of torque!

You can get one from RM2,255 a month.

Certified Pre-Owned 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E350 AMG LINE 2.0L - RM205,800 Certified Pre-Owned 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E350 AMG LINE 2.0L comes with a 5-day money back guarantee, a 12 month warranty for engine and gearbox. Worry-free thanks to 160-point inspection.

The Volvo EX30 EV will be launching this month - the dates and venue are plastered on this camo teaser unit running around KV. Here's what we know so far, the possible variants, estimated prices and review of this 'lifestyle' EV. What do you think?

Volvo EX30 EV with teaser camo spotted on-the-road - customer launch event at KL Base, September 26-29 - paultan.org The Volvo EX30 will be launched later this month, and it looks like Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) is embarking on some form of guerrilla marketing with this camouflaged car, which is registered. Over the…

From today, September 2 to December 2, the public will be able to review and provide feedback on the proposed alignment, site and context plans of the rail project at 35 designated locations across the Klang Valley. Details here.

MRT3 Circle Line - public invited to review rail project via Public Inspection exercise from Sept 2 to Dec 2 - paultan.org Click to enlarge. As part of the planning and development process for the Mass Rapid Transit Circle Line (MRT3) project, MRT Corp has announced that it is conducting a three-month long Public…

The BYD Seal is finally getting an entry-level Dynamic variant in Malaysia, which will almost certainly lower the starting price considerably. Could we see a nett price of under RM160,000? Read more here.

BYD Seal Dynamic coming to Malaysia September 6 – 204 PS, 310 Nm, 460 km range, under RM160k? - paultan.org Remember the entry-level BYD Seal that got pulled at the last minute? Well, distributor Sime Darby Beyond Auto is finally introducing that model – the Dynamic Standard Range – on September 6,…

Now that number plates are sold online in a free-for-all style, Sabah and Sarawak plates are a more common sight in Pen Malaysia. Check before you confront an 'Sxx' plated car for pumping RON95! JPJ eBid DIY bidding guide here

JPJ eBid: QDB and SJH number plates up for bidding - paultan.org JPJ has announced that QDB and SJH are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Sarawak’s latest running number series is ‘QDB’, and it opened for…

Hyundai won't start production of EVs in Thailand until 2026, but it's already reaping the benefits now in the form of government incentives, with the Ioniq 5 being a beneficiary. Read more here.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 receives RM9k price drop in Thailand thanks to CKD plant incentives; now priced at RM233k - paultan.org Malaysian-spec Hyundai Ioniq 5 Lite Hyundai may have only just received approval to assemble electric vehicles and associated batteries in Thailand, but the company is already reaping the benefits in…

Here’s an incredibly easy way to save money on fuel, it’s almost effortless! The GOyang-GOyang Merdeka campaign by Caltex Rewards and TnG eWallet is offering RM8 cashback when you spend a minimum of RM31. Details and steps here

GOyang-GOyang Merdeka with Caltex Rewards and TnG eWallet for RM8 cashback - effortless savings! - paultan.org Here’s an incredibly easy way to save RM8 on fuel, it’s almost effortless – read on! The GOyang-GOyang Merdeka campaign by Caltex Rewards and Touch ‘n Go eWallet is offering RM8 Touch ‘n Go eWallet…

Will the fully-electric SUV go the local assembly route?

Bermaz Xpeng mulls CKD project in Malaysia but apprehensive about sales volume, localisation content - paultan.org Xpeng’s debut in Malaysia is led by the G6, which is an all-electric SUV priced from RM165,820 to compete against the Tesla Model Y. Both electric vehicles (EVs) mentioned come fully imported (CBU)…

Two years after it was first mentioned as inbound, the BYD e6 is now in Malaysia,. Will the electric MPV go on sale here, or will the newer M6 arrive instead?

BYD e6 spotted in Malaysian showroom - only internal use for now; will the EV MPV go on sale here? - paultan.org The BYD e6 has finally been sighted in Malaysia, almost two years after it was first announced as destined for our market. The white example seen in these photos was spotted parked outside the…

The new Camry makes its ASEAN debut in Singapore. Will it come here soon?

2024 Toyota Camry now in Singapore – first debut of ninth-gen in Southeast Asia; 231 PS 2.5L hybrid only - paultan.org The ninth-generation (XV80) Toyota Camry has made its first Southeast Asian debut in Singapore, several months after the redesigned sedan made its global debut last November. Singapore gets the…

At 0.194, the all-electric Mona M03 has the lowest drag coefficient for a production car. Full story here.

Xpeng Mona M03 EV debuts – world's lowest drag coefficient, 620 km CLTC range, fr RM73k in China - paultan.org Xpeng may have only just launched the G6 in Malaysia, but back in China, the company has already moved on to its next big thing. The prominent EV maker has introduced the new Mona M03 in the Middle…

Another section of the WCE is now operational. If you want to try out the route, you can do so for free until September 29.

West Coast Expressway (WCE) Section 1 Banting to SKVE launched, opens tonight - toll free till Sept 29 - paultan.org Another section of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) is now operational. Section 1 of the WCE that connects the Banting interchange to the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) interchange was…

The ZS moves on to its second-gen. Full details, here.

2025 MG ZS revealed – 2nd-gen B-segment SUV with 196 PS hybrid; petrol, EV models to follow - paultan.org While MG is only now starting to sell the ZS in places like Malaysia, the company is pushing ahead with a new second-generation model. The recently-revealed B-segment SUV promises to move the game on…

While time is called on the free bus service, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, children and school students will still have access to free bus rides via myBAS.

Negeri Sembilan terminates its free bus service for Seremban, Nilai and Jempol due to poor response - paultan.org The Negeri Sembilan state government’s free bus service for the Seremban, Jempol and Nilai routes has been terminated. According to state MB Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, the service was discontinued…

smart's third production EV is its largest model, and by quite a bit. Details of the SUV here..

smart #5 revealed – larger C-segment SUV with up to 400 kW DC fast charging, 740 km CLTC range - paultan.org Four months after it was first teased as a concept, the smart #5 has finally been given its world premiere in Australia. The brand’s third production SUV is by far its largest model yet, dwarfing its…

The all-electric hatchback will be positioned between the Seal sedan and Dolphin. Like what you see?

2024 BYD Seal 06 GT revealed ahead of official debut this month - electric hot hatch with up to 421 PS - paultan.org BYD has released the first official images of its upcoming electric hot hatch call the Seal 06 GT, which is slated to make its full debut later this month at the Chengdu Motor Show. The model was…

Would you take this over a Tesla, if you were in the market for an EV in this price segment?

2024 Xpeng G6 launched in Malaysia - cheaper than Tesla Model Y; up to 570 km EV range; from RM166k - paultan.org The Xpeng G6 is now officially launched in Malaysia, just over five months after Bermaz Auto announced it would be the sole distributor of the Chinese brand here. First revealed globally at last…

Out before it had a chance to even start, that's the story with this one.

VinFast reportedly set to exit Thailand market - EV maker said earlier it was delaying opening dealerships - paultan.org At the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) in April this year, VinFast announced its entry into the Thailand market, and the Vietnamese carmaker – having inked partnership agreements with 15…

Aside from featuring a new logo and branding, the Modenas Kriss 110 Fi is now Euro 4 emissions compliant for 2024. Details here.

2024 Modenas Kriss 110 Fi Malaysia launch, priced at RM4,599 from drum brake, RM4,998 for disc - paultan.org Getting its “re-launch” with new branding and logo in Malaysia is the 2024 Modenas Kriss 110. There are two model variants, the Kriss 110 with drum brakes at RM4,599 and the front disc brake equipped…

We take a closer, detailed look at the seven-seat version of the all-electric EV9.

2024 Kia EV9 in Malaysia full gallery – 6 or 7 seats; GT-Line, 385 PS AWD; 505 km EV range; from RM370k - paultan.org Here’s a full gallery of the Kia EV9, a fully electric SUV that was launched in Malaysia back in June this year. Arriving as a fully-imported (CBU) model, the EV9 is offered in two versions, both…

Not long to go before the EX30 makes its local debut. Details here.

Volvo EX30 EV to launch in Malaysia September 25 - paultan.org Following the opening of registrations of interest for the Volvo EX30 in Malaysia, and the sighting of several units on a transporter trailer locally in July, it appears that the brand’s compact EV…

Don't simply take their word for it. Ask them for documentation - no papers saying so, no tow, that's how it goes.

Vehicle repossession scam - PDRM advises motorists to be cautious about fraudulent tow truck activities - paultan.org Don’t allow someone to tow your car away until you have ascertained that everything is proper and they have a legal right to do so. This advice comes from the police following a recent incident where…

Cool looking thing, this off-road styled kapchai, don't you think?

2024 Yamaha PG-1 in Malaysia, RM6,998 retail price - paultan.org Launched in conjunction with the Yamaha GenBlu Carnival in Johor Bahru, the 2024 Yamaha PG-1 is now in Malaysia, priced at RM6,998. Pricing is recommended retail and does not include road tax,…

Cannot, period. “Marshals” escorting vehicle convoys have no power to stop, divert or direct traffic unless given official permission and are accompanied by police personnel.

Marshal stops traffic for motorcycle convoy - this is not allowed, says police - paultan.org A video on social media from user shows a dash cam view of rider on a motorcycle stopping traffic to allow a convoy of motorcycles through. To add insult to injury, the convoy is later…