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Rapid KL has announced that the LRT, MRT, Monorail and BRT Sunway Line will operate for 24 hours from August 30-31. Also included will be selected bus and Rapid KL On-Demand van routes. Of course, […] The post LRT, MRT, Monorail, BRT Sunway will operate 24h for National Day – some bus, on-demand van routes too appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .
The Leapmotor Cycle & Carriage Johor Bahru 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre has opened today in Kempas, Johor Bahru, and the new facility is now the sixth Cycle & Carriage outlet for Leapmotor […] The post Leapmotor Johor Bahru 3S centre by Cycle & Carriage – Kempas, Johor Bahru outlet to serve southern region appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .
In July this year, it was reported that NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB) would begin small-scale production of homegrown graphene-enhanced lithium-ion batteries for use in electric vehicles (EVs). This will be carried out by its subsidiary, Gigafactory […] The post Gigafactory Malaysia EV battery plant in Sepang – initial capacity 1 MWh/year, exports expected to start in 2027 appeared first on Paul Tan's…
Jardine Cycle & Carriage (JC&C) plans to sell its Cycle & Carriage business in Malaysia and Singapore to Indonesia’s PT Chandra Asri Pacific for S$265 million (RM844 million), reports The Edge Singapore. These businesses, which […] The post Cycle & Carriage to be sold to Indonesia’s Chandra Asri appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .
Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis (TCEAS) and TNG Digital have collaborated to offer a new customer touchpoint on the Touch ‘n Go eWallet that enables customers to schedule vehicle service appointments and make payments through […] The post Touch ‘n Go eWallet now with car service booking, payment functions for Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .
Alongside the Cyclone RT2S, the Cyclone RT5 is officially gone on sale in Malaysia, priced at RM16,888, excluding road tax, registration and insurance. Distributed by Cyclone Malaysia under MForce Bike Holdings, the RT5 is the […] The post 2026 Cyclone RT5 scooter in Malaysia, RM16,888 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .
Click to enlarge It will be a busy morning in KL this Sunday, August 23, as two running events will be happening in the city centre. They are the Merdeka Half Marathon 2026 and the […] The post KL city centre road closures this Sunday for Merdeka Half Marathon 2026 and LLG Fun Run 6.0 events appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .
We’ve waited pretty patiently for this, but the new Neue Klasse BMW iX3 L has finally been launched in China at the ongoing Chengdu Motor Show. The long-wheelbase electric SUV’s belated arrival in the Middle […] The post 2026 BMW iX3 L in China – new 30L with LFP battery joins 40L and 50L; up to 919 km CLTC, from RM162k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .
Tesla Malaysia has opened a new Supercharger site in Ipoh, located at Aeon Kinta City. The site has four Supercharger stalls delivering up to 250 kW, and is available 24 hours a day. This is […] The post Tesla Supercharger open in Ipoh at Aeon Kinta City – four 250 kW stalls; free charging August 21-23 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .
To celebrate Malaysia turning 69 this Merdeka, Jetour Malaysia has introduced the new T2 Dark Warrior Limited Edition, which will be limited to just 69 units. Priced at RM167,600, the special edition is RM10,800 more […] The post Jetour T2 Dark Warrior Limited Edition launched – just 69 units; celebrates Malaysia’s 69th Merdeka; from RM168k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .
The KL-Karak Highway widening project is expected to be completed in 2029, or one year ahead of schedule, works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has said, reported New Straits Times. Originally scheduled for completion in 2030 under its four-year construction contract, AFA Prime assured that the highway widening works […] The post KL-Karak Highway widening to be completed one year ahead…
Bermaz Xpeng has announced a recall campaign for the Xpeng X9 for a potential issue involving the electric MPV’s front air springs. According to the company, this follows a similar recall made in China for certain X9 vehicles produced before August 11, 2025. A Reuters report from July this year […] The post Xpeng X9 recalled in Malaysia for air suspension issue – owners to get eight-year warranty…
Click to enlarge Those who take the Causeway Link bus between Singapore and Johor Bahru, take note. Drivers of the yellow smiley buses will no longer accept cash payments at Newton and Queen Street in Singapore from today, August 20. It’s fully cashless payments from now, and passengers can pay […] The post SG-JB Causeway Link bus going cashless from Aug 20 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive…
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) will launch a new Honda Racing School & Scholarship programme in 2027, aimed at developing young motorcycle racers capable of climbing the international racing ladder towards MotoGP. The overseas, race-based programme will focus primarily on competition in Europe, giving riders international racing experience from a young […] The post Honda Racing School, Scholarship…
Like other legacy carmakers, Toyota has had to adapt to the ever-changing Chinese car market, and this is most evident in the latest Camry. The updated D-segment sedan, launched ahead of tomorrow’s Chengdu Motor Show, looks practically unchanged from the current model, but its interior has been completely redesigned to […] The post 2026 Toyota Camry in China – refreshed interior, big 15.6-inch…
Zeekr Malaysia has announced a collaboration between its fast charging network, Zeekr Power, and charge point operator, JomCharge. The partnership gives Zeekr owners complimentary JomCharge Platinum membership till December 31, 2026. This means that the local Zeekr community, which has over 5,000 owners now, can benefit from 25% off charging […] The post Zeekr owners get free JomCharge Platinum…
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 has gone on sale in the Philippines, which gets the SUV in a sole 2.5L AT AWD HEV Premium Plus variant priced at PHP2.495 million (about RM164k). This variant features Mazda’s e-Skyactiv G powertrain that consists of a 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine running on […] The post 2026 Mazda CX-5 launched in the Philippines – third-gen SUV with 2.5L…
Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) has announced the opening of a new 4S centre in Juru, Penang. The new outlet continues HMY’s nationwide network expansion strategy as it works towards its goal of establishing 25 outlets nationwide by the end of 2026. Operated by dealer principal Goh Brothers Motor, Hyundai Juru […] The post Hyundai Juru GBM opens – brand continues network expansion with new 4S centre…
Deputy investment, trade and industry minister (MITI) Sim Tze Tzin has revealed that some Chinese companies have approached the ministry about using Malaysia as a testing ground for urban air mobility technologies, including flying cars, reports The Sun. “Some Chinese companies have already engaged with MITI, and they want to […] The post Chinese firms engaging MITI for flying car testing – Sim…
Zeekr Intelligent Technology Malaysia (Zeekr Malaysia) has announced its collaboration with charge point operator JomCharge, which grants Zeekr vehicle owners complimentary JomCharge Platinum membership until December 31 this year. This provides JomCharge Platinum members a 25% discount on charging at over 1,000 JomCharge-owned charging points nationwide, Zeekr Malaysia said in […] The post Zeekr…
