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The Xpeng G6 launched in Malaysia in two variants, both of which are rear-wheel drive but with differing outputs and battery capacities. This may disappoint buyers who were expecting the Tesla Model Y rival to […]

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The Mercedes-AMG GLA45S 4Matic+ facelift was launched in Malaysia early last month, and we’re now bringing you a full gallery of the performance crossover that is the flagship variant of the refreshed H247. For the […]

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Here’s a full gallery of the Kia EV9, a fully electric SUV that was launched in Malaysia back in June this year. Arriving as a fully-imported (CBU) model, the EV9 is offered in two versions, […]

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For some of us, the trio of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are what got us interested in cars. For over two decades, the group has introduced some of the world’s most exciting […]

The post <em>The Grand Tour</em> finale to air on Sept 13 – Clarkson, May and Hammond’s last adventure together appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

The road transport department (JPJ) will take enforcement action against Singaporean motorists with outstanding traffic fines in Malaysia from January 1, 2025. According to a report by The Straits Times, Singaporeans racked up over 35,000 […]

The post Singaporean motorists with unpaid traffic <em>saman</em> to face action from Jan 1, 2025 after VEP implementation appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

According to data from analytics firm JATO Dynamics, BMW electric vehicles (EVs) outsold those from Tesla in Europe for first time in July 2024. The German carmaker delivered a total of 14,869 EVs last month, […]

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At yesterday’s preview of the MG5 and MG HS, SAIC Motor Malaysia also revealed that it will be expanding its dealership network through 2025. According to the company, there are currently 14 MG dealerships in […]

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In addition to the MG5, MG Malaysia also previewed its competitor in the C-segment SUV space where it aims to draw buyers away from the Proton X70, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. The new-to-us MG […]

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After launching two MG electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia earlier this year, SAIC Motor Malaysia is now expanding its line-up to include internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. One of them is this, the MG5, a […]

The post 2024 MG5 sedan previewed in Malaysia – Civic size, City price; 1.5L NA, CVT; estimated from under RM100k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

Indonesia is set to welcome another Chinese electric MPV from Geely that will be sold under the new Aletra brand, which is a part of PT Sinar Armada Globalindo (PT SAG). Referring to Aletra Cars […]

The post Aletra MPV based on Geely/Livan Maple 80V L to be launched in Indonesia – EV with up to 515 km range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.