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You're looking at the first CKD BMW EV in Malaysia and in the Asia-Pac region - it's over RM30k cheaper than the CBU car. See what you get and don't get here.
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2026 BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro CKD launched - first locally-assembled BMW EV, from RM368,800 - paultan.org
Launched today is the first locally-assembled (CKD) BMW EV in Malaysia and in the Asia-Pacific region. The BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro goes for RM368,800 before the five-year warranty and service…
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January 21, 2026 at 5:17 PM
You're looking at the first CKD BMW EV in Malaysia and in the Asia-Pac region - it's over RM30k cheaper than the CBU car. See what you get and don't get here.
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"When I grow up, I want to be a Vellfire," said the Lexus LS460. "Your wish is my command," said the NATS genie.
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NATS Vellfire Sedan at 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon - Lexus LS460 with Vellfire face and tail lamps, air suspension - paultan.org
The Nihon Automotive Technology School (NATS) is known for some crazy wheeled creations, including a Camry-based ‘Toyota 86 sedan’, an Alphard pick-up, an ‘Urus 86’ and an MX-5-based ‘RX-3…
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January 21, 2026 at 12:28 PM
"When I grow up, I want to be a Vellfire," said the Lexus LS460. "Your wish is my command," said the NATS genie.
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Here's how well GWM Malaysia did last year and what to expect this year. PHEV MPV launching very soon.
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GWM Malaysia records 177% year-on-year growth, Wey G9 launch end-Jan, Hi4 hybrids next for Malaysia - paultan.org
You’ll know from our 2025 top 20 brands story that Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia sold 5,876 units last year to place 16th – the company has now announced that it has recorded a 177% …
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January 20, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Here's how well GWM Malaysia did last year and what to expect this year. PHEV MPV launching very soon.
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This is now the most affordable Xpeng you can buy in Malaysia. For RM20k less than the G6 RWD Long Range Pro, see what you get and don't get here.
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2026 Xpeng G6 gets new RWD Standard Range variant in Malaysia - RM159,948 for 252 PS, 480 km WLTP - paultan.org
The Xpeng G6 facelift has gained a new entry-level variant with today’s launch of the RWD Standard Range. This joins the existing RWD Long Range Pro, AWD Performance and AWD Black Edition that were…
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January 19, 2026 at 5:17 PM
This is now the most affordable Xpeng you can buy in Malaysia. For RM20k less than the G6 RWD Long Range Pro, see what you get and don't get here.
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Open for booking! The estimated price range is RM110k-130k - looks like the Proton eMas 7 PHEV is set to be Malaysia's cheapest PHEV when it launches in February. Full story here.
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Proton eMas 7 PHEV open for booking - 3 variants, 2 battery choices, up to 996 km WLTP, RM110k-130k est - paultan.org
You already know all there is to know about the Proton eMas 7 PHEV from a product and variant standpoint, and now, the first eMas with an engine and exhaust pipe (sorry, we don’t think …
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January 19, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Open for booking! The estimated price range is RM110k-130k - looks like the Proton eMas 7 PHEV is set to be Malaysia's cheapest PHEV when it launches in February. Full story here.
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Honda has unveiled a new 'H mark' logo that will debut on its next-gen EVs (including the 0 Series) and hybrids beginning 2027, as well as dealerships, communication initiatives and motorsports.
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Honda shows new 'H mark', to debut on 0 Series EVs - paultan.org
Honda has unveiled a new ‘H mark’ logo that will debut on its next-gen EVs (including the 0 Series) and hybrids beginning 2027, as well as dealerships, communication initiatives and motorsports. The…
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January 18, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Honda has unveiled a new 'H mark' logo that will debut on its next-gen EVs (including the 0 Series) and hybrids beginning 2027, as well as dealerships, communication initiatives and motorsports.
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Time to place your bookings for the most affordable new Jaecoo in Malaysia.
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Jaecoo J5 open for booking in Malaysia at RM120k est - sub-J7 B-segment SUV with 147 PS/210 Nm 1.5T, CVT - paultan.org
The Jaecoo J5 is now open for booking in Malaysia at an estimated RM120k. It’s set to be the new entry-level Jaecoo, sitting below the popular C-segment J7. While Thailand and Indonesia get it as …
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January 18, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Time to place your bookings for the most affordable new Jaecoo in Malaysia.
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Here are Malaysia's 20 best-selling car brands in 2025! See the movers and shakers here.
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Top 20 brands in 2025 - Perodua sold over double Proton, Toyota 3rd, Honda 4th, Jaecoo 5th, BYD 6th - paultan.org
The Malaysian road transport department’s (JPJ) latest figures are out, and we don’t need to tell you which brand sold the most vehicles in 2025. What you want to know is how many, and it’s …
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January 17, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Here are Malaysia's 20 best-selling car brands in 2025! See the movers and shakers here.
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16 MRT feeder bus routes and three regular Rapid KL bus routes will be converted to Rapid KL On-Demand services from January 16 - see the routes here.
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Rapid KL On-Demand to take over some bus routes - paultan.org
Rapid Bus has announced that beginning January 16, 16 MRT feeder routes and three standard Rapid KL routes (representing 7% of Rapid KL’s 281 bus routes) will be fully converted to the Rapid KL…
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January 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM
16 MRT feeder bus routes and three regular Rapid KL bus routes will be converted to Rapid KL On-Demand services from January 16 - see the routes here.
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Full specs of the upcoming Proton eMas 7 PHEV have been released! All you need to know here about the first eMas with an engine.
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Proton eMas 7 PHEV full specifications revealed - 262 PS/262 Nm, two LFP battery sizes, up to 996 km WLTP - paultan.org
A month after it was first shown at the Proton Tech Showcase at the Centre of Excellence, the Proton eMas 7 PHEV has gone on show again, this time at a dedicated media preview held …
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January 15, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Full specs of the upcoming Proton eMas 7 PHEV have been released! All you need to know here about the first eMas with an engine.
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Five-star ASEAN NCAP cars are nothing new, but this report has some details about the yet-to-be-launched Jetour T2 to reveal.
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Jetour T2 secures five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating, report says CKD, two variants, ADAS top variant only? - paultan.org
It’s not even launched yet, but the Jetour T2 already has five ASEAN NCAP stars in the bag. The crash test took place at the China Automotive Engineering Research Institute (CAERI) in Chongqing on…
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January 15, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Five-star ASEAN NCAP cars are nothing new, but this report has some details about the yet-to-be-launched Jetour T2 to reveal.
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All you need to know and see here about the entry-level Jaecoo before it launches.
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Jaecoo J5 full showroom gallery in Malaysia - 147 PS/210 Nm 1.5T, CVT, 'pet friendly', under RM120k est - paultan.org
Would you like a full showroom gallery of the soon-to-be-launched-in-Malaysia Jaecoo J5 – the new entry-level Jaecoo? Of course you would, and here’s the sub-Jaecoo J7 B-segment SUV in all its glory.…
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January 14, 2026 at 12:28 PM
All you need to know and see here about the entry-level Jaecoo before it launches.
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Also, 310 new diesel buses are being delivered in stages up to next month.
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Prasarana to press 250 EV buses into service by 2027 - paultan.org
Prasarana is stepping up efforts to modernise its buses – 250 EV buses are set to enter service from March 2027, in addition to 310 new diesel buses that are being delivered in stages up …
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January 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Also, 310 new diesel buses are being delivered in stages up to next month.
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Open daily from 10am to 10pm, the showroom is Leapmotor's first in a Malaysian shopping mall, located at Lot 3.116.00 on Level 3 of Pavilion Bukit Jalil.
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Cycle & Carriage Leapmotor Pavilion Bukit Jalil opens - paultan.org
Cycle & Carriage (C&C) has launched its first stand-alone Leapmotor showroom at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. The 1,539-square feet showroom is also Leapmotor’s first in a Malaysian shopping mall, located at…
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January 13, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Open daily from 10am to 10pm, the showroom is Leapmotor's first in a Malaysian shopping mall, located at Lot 3.116.00 on Level 3 of Pavilion Bukit Jalil.
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Companies that hold a scheduled controlled goods permit may legally store no more than 2,000 litres of diesel.
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Transport company owner fined RM15k for storing 5,940 litres of diesel - that's 3,940 litres over legal limit - paultan.org
A transport company owner has pleaded guilty to storing 5,940 litres of diesel at his Batu Gajah premises. He has been fined RM15,000 by the Ipoh Sessions Court, according to Bernama. As a scheduled…
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January 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Companies that hold a scheduled controlled goods permit may legally store no more than 2,000 litres of diesel.
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Finally, an early-bird rebate from Proton that's really an early-bird rebate.
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2026 Proton Saga MC3 RM1,000 launch rebate now expired, replaced with RM500 + RM300 January offer - paultan.org
The 2026 Proton Saga MC3 was launched in November with a RM1,000 early-bird rebate (making the prices RM37,990, RM43,990 and RM48,990), but this has now given way to January rebates of up to RM500…
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January 12, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Finally, an early-bird rebate from Proton that's really an early-bird rebate.
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The trial, reportedly set to be completed by end-2026, involves buses with an average age of 11 years. If successful, it could extend the service life of older vehicles by up to seven years. Full story here.
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Rapid Bus to convert 4 diesel buses to EVs - report - paultan.org
Rapid Bus has launched a proof-of-concept project to convert four diesel buses into electric vehicles (EV) in collaboration with two local firms, The Star reports, in an attempt to see if…
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January 11, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The trial, reportedly set to be completed by end-2026, involves buses with an average age of 11 years. If successful, it could extend the service life of older vehicles by up to seven years. Full story here.
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Still China's No 1, but challenges lie ahead - find out what they are here.
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BYD still China's best-selling carmaker, shifts 4,602,436 vehicles globally in 2025 - exports up 151% - paultan.org
BYD is China’s best-selling carmaker for the third year in a row, shifting 4,602,436 vehicles around the world in 2025 (+7.73% over 2024), including 2,256,714 EVs (+27.86%). These figures include…
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January 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Still China's No 1, but challenges lie ahead - find out what they are here.
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Last year, 420,097 units found homes outside China (+4% over 2024) as Geely entered 13 new markets including the UK, Italy, Brazil and South Africa, while a record 1.69 million were new-energy vehicles (+90% over 2024).
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Geely sells 3.02m cars globally in 2025, 14% exports - paultan.org
Geely Auto sold over 3.02 million cars globally last year (+39% over 2024), made up of 2.45 million Geelys, 350,495 Lynk & Cos and 224,133 Zeekrs. 420,097 units found homes outside China (+4% over…
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January 10, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Last year, 420,097 units found homes outside China (+4% over 2024) as Geely entered 13 new markets including the UK, Italy, Brazil and South Africa, while a record 1.69 million were new-energy vehicles (+90% over 2024).
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