Paul Tan's Automotive News

05/01/2025

UMWT has launched the 2025 Toyota Corolla GR Sport. '10-speed CVT', tuned suspension/steering, fiercer looks, RM150k

05/01/2025

2025 Toyota GR Corolla facelift also launched today, 8-speed auto also coming later, RM367k

05/01/2025

The 2025 Toyota GR Yaris facelift is now launched in Msia. The new 8AT is not here yet, so it's the 6MT for RM315,600

05/01/2025

There's much talk about electric cars, but there are battery-powered bikes too, such as this Zeeho AE8 S+. See what RM18,888 gets you here

Entering the ranks of electric scooters in Malaysia is the 2024 Zeeho AE8 S+, priced at RM18,888, join the Zeeho AE4, priced at RM6,999. Pricing does not include insurance and a two-year or 20,000 km…

04/01/2025

Goodbye Hilux Revo, hello Hilux Travo? The next-gen of Toyota's popular pick-up truck could very well debut this year in Thailand. Full story here

According to Headlightmag, Toyota has filed a trademark for the name ‘Hilux Travo’ with Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP). This is expected to be used for the next generation of…

04/01/2025

City parkers, take note. DBKL is no longer accepting payments for street parking via the JomParking app. Details here

Those who work and play in KL, take note. DBKL has announced the discontinuation of the JomParking app as a payment method for public parking lots. This is effective January 1, 2025 in Wilayah…

04/01/2025

The price of the Volkswagen Touareg R-Line, launched in March 2024, is now down by up to RM70k. What do you get for your RM400k? Big engine and big specs - details and pics here

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has revised the pricing for the Volkswagen Touareg R-Line, which was first launched here in March last year. The new asking price is RM384,972 on-the-road…

04/01/2025

BYD sold a record 4.27 million cars in 2024, which is a whopping 41.3% more than the previous year. Curiously though, the EV giant sold 40% more PHEVs than full electric cars - are the tables turning? Full story here

By selling 514,809 units across the planet last month, BYD has wrapped up 2024 with worldwide sales of 4,272,145 units (+41.3% over 2023’s 3,024,417 units). It’s a new annual sales record for the…

04/01/2025

The Tesla Model Y 'Juniper' facelift has been spotted testing in the US. Here's what we know so far

We have here another spyshot of the upcoming Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ facelift, testing in Palo Alto, California, courtesy of Canada-based Drive Tesla’s X account. Peeking through a cut-out…

04/01/2025

The Zontes 368G adventure scooter is now in Malaysia, priced at RM28,800 and available in low and tall seat versions. Details and pics here

2025 Zontes 368G tall seat with optional top box and 46 watt fog lights Landing on Malaysian shores is the 2025 Zontes 368G is now on sale, priced at RM28,800 with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty…

04/01/2025

Should you push the E-Stop button on the petrol pump if you see a foreign-registered car using subsidised RON 95 petrol? Maybe not, and here's why

Singaporean…dengar ni…😂 Nampak no plat kereta luar isi minyak kuning? Tekan butang emergency. pic.twitter.com/t0KozdM396 — MYNEWSHUB () January 1, 2025 The above video is going viral on X,…

04/01/2025

Puspakom has monopolised vehicle inspection in Malaysia for three decades, but that iron grip is now over, and more than 10 companies have applied to be its first-ever competitors. Full story here

Puspakom’s three-decade vehicle inspection monopoly is over, and more than 10 companies have applied to become its first-ever competitors, a report by The Star says. The English-language daily quoted…

04/01/2025

JPJ is offering a special flat rate of RM150 for 3 traffic offences, and this 'offer period' is for 6 months. Good opportunity to clean the saman slate - details here

Transport minister Anthony Loke has said vehicle owners have six months to settle their traffic summonses at a special flat rate of RM150. This offer will cover three traffic offences, including…

04/01/2025

It is said that lorry owners rent good tyres from 'cosmetic agents' so that they can pass Puspakom inspection, instead of actually replacing worn tyres. Full story here

Increased enforcement activity against commercial vehicles of late has unearthed enough cases of non-compliance, with poor condition tyres one of the recurring issues. Given that such vehicles need…

03/01/2025

Torn between the BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y? Here’s a comparison of both electric SUVs before you place a booking.

03/01/2025

Sime Motors AutoArena will be the first car event inside Stadium Bukit Jalil, happening January 10 to 12

03/01/2025

Ford Raptor Rev event postponed to February 22-23 due to huge demand, 40 additional spots - register by January 22

03/01/2025

Chery Group sells record 2,603,916 units in 2024, including 1,144,588 units outside China - is it still export champion?