Author: Jonathan Lee

We’ve not received the Toyota Crown in at least several decades, but now that the 16th-generation model is a global model, we might just be on the cusp of getting one again. Yours truly spotted […]

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With the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix having just concluded early Sunday morning, motorsports fans may now be looking for something to fill their day today. Thankfully, the Malaysian racing season is also kicking off this […]

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This weekend marks the return of the annual BMW Premium Selection Showcase 2024, happening from March 1 to 3, 2024 at Stadium Bukit Jalil Carpark B. The event is said to be the biggest ever, […]

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Announced two weeks ago, the latest 2024 model year BMW iX xDrive50 Sport is now being showcased at the BMW Premium Selection Showcase 2024 at Stadium Bukit Jalil. With the entry-level xDrive40 dropped from the […]

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We’ve seen this one coming – Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAA) has announced it has ceased operations effective today, three months after it handed the distributorship of Peugeot back to the French brand’s parent company Stellantis. This marks the end of a process that started when BAA took over the reins […]

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While one Car of the Year award has been decided, another is in the final stages of deciding its winner. The World Car of the Year has announced its top three finalists, and for the […]

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The MG4 is now open for booking, finally putting to rest rumours of MG’s Malaysian entry that have been kicking around since at least early 2020. It’s coming with some attractive pricing too, pitting this […]

The post MG4 vs BYD Dolphin Malaysia comparison – Chinese entry-level EV hatchbacks go head-to-head appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced a comprehensive update for the C40 Recharge for the 2024 model year. No, it’s not called the EC40 (not yet, anyway), but Gothenburg’s refreshed coupé-style electric SUV still offers […]

The post 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge EV Malaysia: 550 km range, matrix headlights, 200 kW DC charging, still RM289k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

It looks like we’re finally getting the Peugeot e-2008, more than a year after we were supposed to get it. The French electric SUV was recently spotted undisguised – save for some taped-up badges – […]

The post 2024 Peugeot e-2008 EV spied in Malaysia – facelift GT spec with 156PS, 406 km range, coming soon? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.

It’s never a good look when your own parent is looking to disown you to save your skin, but that’s exactly what’s happening to Polestar. The electric vehicle specialist will cease to receive funding from […]

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