Paul Tan's Automotive News

30/11/2025

Perodua will be launching the new Perodua QV-E electric car at 930am tomorrow!

30/11/2025

One last hurrah for the Z4 before time is called on it next year.

Production of the third-generation BMW Z4, which was first revealed back in 2018, is set to come to an end with the introduction of the Final Edition in the United States. Developed alongside the…

30/11/2025

MITI has revealed that the national automaker has bought RM3.2 billion worth of parts and components from Malaysian vendors this year,

Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz revealed in his speech at last night’s 2026 Proton Saga MC3 launch that Proton has bought RM3.2 billion worth of parts and…

30/11/2025

Pricing for the Geely EX2, which is the eMas 5 for the Thai market, has been revealed.

30/11/2025

The refresh arrives just over a year from the electric SUV’s introduction, and months after the car made its way to global markets, including Malaysia.

Another debutant at Auto Guangzhou is the facelifted Zeekr 7X, which was launched in China late last month. This rather significant mechanical refresh arrives just over a year from the electric SUV’s…

30/11/2025

Twelve toll concessionaires in Malaysia ran at a loss last year.

Deputy works minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has said in the Dewan Rakyat that 12 toll concessionaires in Malaysia recorded losses in 2024, reports the New Straits Times. These include the Kuala…

30/11/2025

Kia Sales Malaysia is set to manage the brand’s sales, after-sales, training as well as all wholesale and retail operations in our market, effective January 1, 2026.

Kia Corporation has announced it is moving to a principal-led model in Malaysia, with Kia Sales Malaysia set to manage the brand’s sales, aftersales, training as well as all wholesale and retail…

30/11/2025

Being modular in nature, the AMA can be stretched or shortened to suit the vehicle to emerge from the platform, thus offering the potential for several new Saga body styles to emerge, including a hatchback, an MPV and an SUV. Full story here.

At today’s launch of the 2025 Proton Saga MC3, DRB-Hicom group managing director Tan Sri Syed Faisal Albar has announced that future models from the national carmaker will emerge from the Advanced…

30/11/2025

Shell has announced that Budi95 is now integrated into its Shell App. Eligible Budi95 users simply need to complete a one-time Touch ‘n Go (TnG) eWallet e-KYC verification and they're good to go.

Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) is now integrated into the Shell App. Users simply need to complete a one-time Touch ‘n Go (TnG) eWallet e-KYC verification. Once done, they can tap the Budi95 button to …

30/11/2025

Following consumer complaints, the domestic trade and cost of living ministry (KPDN) checked 2,282 RON 95 pumps at 584 petrol stations across all states and districts in Malaysia from November 3-9 for dispensing accuracy, and found no instances of non-compliance.

Following consumer complaints, the domestic trade and cost of living ministry (KPDN) has checked 2,282 RON 95 pumps at 584 petrol stations – including major brands, mini stations and unbranded mini…

30/11/2025

Here's a comprehensive look at the W223 Mercedes-Benz S 580e, which was updated in Malaysia in September.

The W223 Mercedes-Benz S580e was updated in Malaysia in September, and here we bring you a comprehensive gallery of the luxury PHEV sedan that’s yours for RM738,888, OTR before insurance. Still…

29/11/2025

The service will offer four trips daily between KL Sentral and JB Sentral to begin with, but more trips will be added as more new train sets are activated. Story here.

Transport minister Anthony Loke has said that Keretapi Tanah Melayu‘s (KTM) popular Electric Train Service (ETS) is expected to begin serving Johor Bahru from December 12, Bernama reports, with the…