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It's the full five ASEAN NCAP stars for the Mitsubishi Destinator under the outgoing 2021-2025 protocol. More on the results and the car here.

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Mitsubishi Destinator gets 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating - paultan.org
It’s the full five ASEAN NCAP stars for the Mitsubishi Destinator, the seven-seat Xforce-based SUV you saw at Indonesia’s GIIAS 2025. This comes as the 2021-2025 assessment protocol is drawing to a…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The war against overloaded commercial vehicles goes on.

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KL JPJ seizes five overloaded commercial vehicles - paultan.org
The KL road transport department (KL JPJ) seized five overloaded commercial vehicles from midnight to 9 am on Friday around the capital, Bernama reports, with director Hamidi Adam saying offences…
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November 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Preliminary specs of the cute little TQ Wuling Bingo are up on the official website ahead of launch - two variants, CLTC ranges of 333 km and 410 km. More details here, but what do you think the price is gonna be?

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TQ Wuling Bingo preliminary specs on website - 31.9 kWh Pro, 37.9 kWh Max variants, six airbags standard - paultan.org
Go to TQ Wuling’s website and you’ll find preliminary specs of the upcoming TQ Wuling Bingo, said to be gearing up for a December launch in Malaysia. There’ll be Pro (31.9 kWh LFP battery, 333 …
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November 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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This cute little thing is coming soon - it'll have six airbags (Indonesia and Thailand get only two) and there'll be more Wuling models after it. Price? All we know now is that it'll be under RM100k. How much do you think is fair?

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TQ Wuling Bingo to have six airbags in Malaysia; more Wuling models in pipeline - Cortez MPV among them? - paultan.org
We recently attended SAIC-GM-Wuling’s (SGMW) inaugural media day for Malaysian media, held in the company’s home city of Liuzhou, Guangxi. Quite a bit to unpack, as you can imagine, so we’re going to…
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November 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Finally - if you can believe it.

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Tesla working to have Apple CarPlay in its cars: report - paultan.org
Yup, according to Reuters citing Bloomberg, Tesla is – finally, if you can believe it – working on having Apple CarPlay in its cars. No mention of Android Auto (yet?), so it seems Tesla owners …
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November 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Quite cool-looking, this van - no B-pillars, stacked headlamps, two-tone dash, column gear selector, not a bad-sized touch-screen, rear-wheel drive and a traditional handbrake. Jen-who? You know now.

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Jenhoo CAM EV48 electric panel van launching in Malaysia early 2026 - 390 km CLTC, RWD, RM150k est - paultan.org
Look at what we chanced upon at the ongoing Global Automotive Technology Expo (GATE) 2025 – the face kind of reminds one of Lalamove’s Duola Bafang van with those stacked headlamps, no? This is the …
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November 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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The little Wuling Bingo EV has had its price slashed by 30k-40k baht (RM4k-5k) to 369k-389k baht (RM47k-50k) in Thailand. It's coming to Malaysia soon - you know the next question...

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Wuling Bingo EV now priced from RM47k in Thailand - CKD, 31.9 kWh LFP, 333 km NEDC; Malaysia soon - paultan.org
Pics from AutolifeThailand The little Wuling Bingo EV has had its price slashed by 30k-40k baht (RM4k-5k) to 369k-389k baht (RM47k-50k) in Thailand, according to AutolifeThailand. It first launched…
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November 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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It's clear that the government sees CKD EVs as the way forward, and there'll soon be an essential list and localisation incentives to support local vendors. Read more here.

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Essential list, localisation incentives to support local auto vendors soon, spur CKD EV ecosystem - Zafrul - paultan.org
The government will introduce the essential list and localisation incentives to strengthen the domestic automotive supply chain and expand export opportunities to support local vendors, investment,…
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November 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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RM26.47 billion in import and excise duties on motor vehicles and motor vehicle spare parts, plus RM9.83 billion in road tax, have been collected from 2022-2024. Wanna know how much the government expects to collect this year and next year? Read on.

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Over RM26b in import, excise duties on vehicles, parts, nearly RM10b in road tax, collected from 2022-2024 - paultan.org
The finance ministry has revealed that RM26.47 billion in import and excise duties on motor vehicles and motor vehicle spare parts (RM25.15 billion and RM1.32 billion respectively), and RM9.83…
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November 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Since resale value remains one of the biggest arguments against EV ownership, do you think EV brands in Malaysia should do the same?

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VinFast Philippines offers EV RV guarantee of 70% after 3 years - should EV brands in M'sia do the same? - paultan.org
VinFast has announced a Residual Value Guarantee (RVG) Programme in the Philippines that protects up to 90% of the vehicle’s original price after six months, 86% after one year, 78% after two years…
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November 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Selangor JPJ continues to crack down on various heavy vehicle-related offences.

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Selangor JPJ acts against 1,926 individuals without GDL, PSV, road tax under overloaded vehicle ops - paultan.org
The Selangor road transport department (JPJ) has taken action against 1,926 individuals without vocational driving licences, goods driving licences (GDL) or public service vehicle (PSV) licences…
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November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The RM1.7-billion NPE2 highway will connect the Pantai Dalam toll plaza to Jalan Istana via Jalan Syed Putra, where there'll be an MLFF gateless gantry. More details here.

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NPE2 breaks ground - RM1.7b elevated highway, Pantai Dalam toll-Jln Istana, ready 2029, MLFF tolling - paultan.org
The New Pantai Expressway Extension (NPE2) broke ground this morning, marking the start of construction following cabinet approval in May and formalisation of the Supplemental Concession Agreement…
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November 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Eyeing a hybrid, PHEV or EV? RHB Green Financing offers attractive rates and up to RM500,000 in financing. Learn more here.

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RHB Green Financing offers attractive rates on hybrids, PHEVs and EVs, up to RM500,000 in financing - paultan.org
If you’re eyeing a hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or battery-electric vehicle (EV), you’d do well to check out RHB Green Financing. Between July 11 and December 31, score rates as low as 1.19% per…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The recently-launched Proton eMas 5 has collected over 10,000 bookings to date, while as of end-October, 7,413 Proton eMas 7s have found homes both locally and abroad.

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Proton eMas 5 amasses over 10,000 bookings, 7,413 Proton eMas 7 sold as of end-Oct; Malaysia's No 1 EV - paultan.org
Pro-Net has announced that the October 30-launched Proton eMas 5 has amassed over 10,000 bookings to date, while as of end-October, 7,413 Proton eMas 7s have been sold (6,954 locally, 459 abroad),…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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STDC's automotive technical trainers will undergo hands-on training under the BMW Technician Qualification Framework before passing the knowledge on to qualified vocational students enrolled in the BMW NextGT programme.

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BMW Group Malaysia partners Selangor Technical Development Centre for EV vocational education - paultan.org
BMW Group Malaysia has joined hands with the Selangor Technical Development Centre (STDC) to bring Malaysia’s EV technical and vocational education to the next level through the BMW Next Generation…
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November 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The Proton eMas 7 PHEV has been spotted in Malaysia! Here's what to expect from Proton eMas' first PHEV - or first non-BEV.

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Proton eMas 7 PHEV first spyshots - 1.5 BHE15PFI + e-motor, 943 km range, launch in Malaysia next year? - paultan.org
Why would a Proton eMas 7, launched in Malaysia for nearly a year now, need to be camouflaged? Only one possible reason – this has got to be the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version. Those alloys …
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November 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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The station will integrate KTM, ETS and commuter services with the Penang ferry, as well as the upcoming Mutiara Line LRT at Penang Sentral.

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Butterworth station to get RM30m upgrade, turn Penang Sentral into Seberang Perai's transport hub - paultan.org
Butterworth station, served by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM), is set to get a RM30 million upgrade in an effort to turn Penang Sentral into Seberang Perai’s main transport hub, Bernama reports.…
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November 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Own a 2022/2023-model year Volvo? Your four years of free data have been upped to five. More details here.

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Free Volvo Car Connect Plus data extended by a year for MY22-23 cars - now five years of free data in total - paultan.org
The free Volvo Car Connect Plus data package (previously called Digital Services) has been extended by one year for 2022- and 2023-model year vehicles, whose subscriptions will end soon, having…
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November 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Spotted again - the Omoda C7, this time in Penang. Those sharp eyes, parametric grille, C-pillar kink and zig-zag tail lamps break through all the heavy camo. More details here.

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Omoda C7 spotted in Penang - 1.6T + AWD from Jaecoo J7, ICE version to launch in Malaysia first? - paultan.org
It was previewed at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (already in right-hand drive form) before getting papped on the PLUS Highway and in Subang Jaya’s SS15. We now thank reader Aaron Ong for these spyshots…
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November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Selangor JPJ concludes its third and final vehicle public auction of the year.

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Selangor JPJ auctions 200 vehicles for over RM277k - paultan.org
The Selangor road transport department (JPJ) has auctioned off 175 motorcycles, eight cars, seven panel vans, nine rigid lorries and one prime mover under its third and final vehicle public auction…
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November 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Omoda | Jaecoo has an impressive booth at ACE 2025 - last day today to check it out as well as the many things on offer!

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Omoda | Jaecoo shines at ACE 2025 - 5-7 yrs free service, maintenance on J7, J7 PHEV, J8, C9, and more - paultan.org
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2025, co-sponsored by Carro and Kärcher, is in full swing at the Setia City Convention Centre! Some serious deals on wheels are to be had here over the November …
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November 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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You've got to come and see the right-hand drive Jetour T2 at ACE 2025 - nice deals on the Dashing and VT9, too. Last day today - more details here.

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Jetour T2, VT9, Dashing at ACE 2025 - 3% off for gov't employees, RM2k petrol voucher, 1-year free insurance - paultan.org
What’s Jetour got to offer at the ongoing paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2025, co-sponsored by Carro and Kärcher? Well, first of all, it has previewed the boxy T2 SUV in right-hand drive form. This …
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November 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Malaysia's best-selling carmaker is also at ACE 2025 - check out the cute P-Charge Mobile and what Perodua has to offer here.

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Perodua at ACE 2025 - rebates up to RM4.8k, fresh graduates get RM1k off Axia/Myvi, RM500 for Ativa - paultan.org
Malaysia’s best-selling carmaker is of course present at the ongoing paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2025, co-sponsored by Carro and Kärcher. On its stand you’ll see the Ativa, Myvi and updated Aruz,…
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November 9, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Ford's at ACE 2025 as well, pick-up truck fans! Come on over to the Setia City Convention Centre and see what's on offer - last day today!

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Ford Ranger XLT Plus, WildTrak 3.0 TD, Raptor petrol displayed at ACE 2025 - up to RM16,000 in savings - paultan.org
Pick-up truck fans, we’ve not forgotten you – Ford is displaying no fewer than three Rangers at the ongoing paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2025, co-sponsored by Carro and Kärcher. Setia City…
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November 9, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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All four Hyundai Staria variants are now CKD with no price change. There are four new colours - the one you see here is the rather fetching Stormy Sea. Come to ACE 2025 to take a closer look!

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Hyundai Staria CKD in new Stormy Sea colour on show at ACE 2025 - RM180k-268k, same as CBU prices - paultan.org
On the Hyundai stand at the ongoing paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2025, co-sponsored by Carro and Kärcher, sits the locally-assembled Hyundai Staria in Stormy Sea, one of the four new colours (the…
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November 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM