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2026 Mazda CX-5 launched in Malaysia – RM171,510 OTR for new, 3rd-gen SUV; larger, CBU Japan, 2.5L NA, ADAS

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Nearly four months after being previewed at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), the third-generation (KM) Mazda CX-5 is now officially launched in Malaysia. As previously reported, the SUV arrives as a fully…

Wednesday, Oct 7

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ACE 2026: Buy the Jetour T2 i-DM PHEV SUV at SCCC, get an early bird package worth RM3,000, and more

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The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) – powered by Petronas Primax – is happening from October 31 to November 1, 2026, and the sales-driven expo returns this year to the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC)

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ACE 2026: Get the Zeekr 7X from only RM193,800 and enjoy a free wallbox and 2 years’ free service!

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Just over three weeks to go before the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, returns to the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from October 31 to November 1. The event brings you the best deals on new and pre-owned…

Malaysian fuel prices Oct 8-14, 2026 – petrol up, RON95 to RM4.67, RON97 to RM5.15; diesel unchanged, RM5.27

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It’s Wednesday, which means that it’s time once again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance releasing the retail price of fuels for the coming week of October 8 to 14, 2026. There is no change to the price of…

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Zeekr Carro roadshow at BSC, Oct 7-11 – full line-up plus the upcoming flagship Zeekr 9X SUV, on-site test drives

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Zeekr Carro is bringing the complete Zeekr line-up to Bangsar this week. From today until Sunday, October 7 to 11, the Main Concourse of Bangsar Shopping Centre will host the full Zeekr model range, together with the flagship Zeekr 9X,…

Dongfeng Carro roadshow at Palm Mall Seremban, Oct 5-11 – check out the Vigo EV SUV and 007 sedan!

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Seremban folks, here’s a chance to get acquainted with one of the newer EV brands in Malaysia without leaving town. Dongfeng Carro is holding a roadshow at Palm Mall Seremban from October 5 to 11, open daily from 10am to 10pm on the UG…

Test drive an iCaur at iCaur Carro IOI Mall Puchong, stand a chance to win iPhone Duo or iPhone 18 Pro Max

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Here’s another reason to drop by the iCaur Carro pop-up at IOI Mall Puchong this month. There is the Born to Play, Born to Win campaign, and every test drive you complete gets you a chance at some very desirable gadgets. Take an iCaur for…

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65% of Malaysia’s 40.77m registered vehicles are active

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According to the Malaysian transport ministry, 26.6 million vehicles (including almost 16 million cars and 9.57 million motorbikes) out of the 40.77 million vehicles registered in the country as of end-September (65.3%) are active, The…

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Auto Bavaria Penang offers up to RM38,000 rebates at The Sime Motors Collection 2026, Oct 8-11, Gurney Plaza

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Looking for your next premium vehicle? Auto Bavaria Penang is showcasing a range of attractive offers and financing packages across selected BMW and MINI models this weekend. From 8 to 11 October, Auto Bavaria Penang brings a wide…

Li Auto to enter Thai market by end-2026 – joins Hong Kong, Singapore in RHD expansion; Malaysia next?

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According to a report by CarNewsChina, Li Auto will launch in Thailand by the end of 2026 as one of the first right-hand drive markets for the Beijing-based brand alongside Hong Kong and Singapore. While it wasn’t revealed which models…

Motorcycle ownership changing hands, no JPJ records

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About 70% of vehicles being used by foreign nationals caught in Johor JPJ enforcement operations had been acquired through informal “hand-over” transactions without their ownership being legally transferred, says Johor JPJ director…

ACE 2026: Perodua QV-E gets extra RM10k rebate, now priced from RM53k with BaaS, plus RM2.5k of vouchers

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The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) – powered by Petronas Primax – is back for 2026 and will be happening this month, bringing great deals to Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from October 31 to November 1. The cars and the deals are all…

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Works ministry requests allocation of RM5-6 billion for federal road maintenance under Budget 2027

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The works ministry has requested that it receives sufficient allocation under the upcoming Budget 2027 in order to cover overall maintenance needs of federal roads nationwide, reported Bernama. The ministry requires an allocation of between

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Freelander brand to launch in United Kingdom and Europe, after RHD markets Australia and New Zealand

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Freelander 8 debut in China The Freelander brand is confirmed for launch in the United Kingdom, reports Autocar, and the brand’s arrival into the UK will be part of its “third wave” of market expansion. The brand will first enter the…

2027 MINI Countryman Untamed Edition debuts – rugged styling cues, higher ground clearance, all-terrain tyres

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The MINI Countryman has been ruggedised to become the Untamed Edition, a new adventure-focused variant that can be ordered with a variety of powertrains, be it petrol, diesel or pure electric depending on the market. According to the…

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Jaguar Type 01 – all-new GT EV with sharp styling, triple motors, 1,030 PS, 0-100 km/h in 3.2 secs, 720 km WLTP

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At long last, Jaguar has revealed the car it has sacrificed everything for – its entire extant lineup, its brand heritage, even its raison d’être. This is the Type 01, the production version of the rectilinear luxury grand tourer that…

Chery Tiggo Cross Sport Edition launched – front/rear bodykit on the 1.5L Turbo variant, RM83,800

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The Chery Tiggo Cross Sport Edition, which first image we saw last week, is now officially launched in Malaysia. The Sport Edition (SE) is based on the Turbo version of the Tiggo Cross (there’s a

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Motorcycle owners renting to foreigners to face action; some used for excessive loads, posing danger – JPJ

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The road transport department (JPJ) has detected a growing trend of motorcycle owners renting their vehicles to foreigners, and some of these vehicles are used to transport excessive loads, reported New Straits Times. “We have identified a…

2027 MotoGP: Rider/Team line-up for next year, Acosta to Ducati, Bagnaia joins Aprilia, Quartararo to Honda

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Ahead of the Indonesian round at Mandalika, the last Philip Island MotoGP and the Malaysian Grand Prix, the 2027 MotoGP rider line-up is now taking shape, with some of the biggest names in the premier class set for major team changes. Next…

Audi Glenmarie service reception temporarily moves to EON B&P Hub next door – sales, after-sales as usual

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Audi owners who service their cars at Audi Centre Glenmarie, take note. The dealership, which is operated by Euromobil Sdn Bhd and is part of the EON dealership network, has announced that its service reception has been temporarily…

ECRL at 98.16% completion, could even begin operations earlier than scheduled – fares will be affordable

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At 98.16% complete, phase one of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is well on track for its launch, and it may even begin operations earlier than its scheduled start in January, Under the original plan, phase one of the ECRL was supposed to…

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2026 Mazda CX-5 priced at RM171,510 OTR in Malaysia – third-generation SUV with 2.5L engine; launching Oct 8

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It looks like Bermaz Motor has revealed pricing for the all-new Mazda CX-5 ahead of the SUV’s launch tomorrow on October 8, 2026. On Mazda Malaysia’s official website, there’s an updated price list that seemingly includes both the third- …

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2027 Triumph Bonneville T40, T40 Black – Hinckley’s new 400 cc retro bikes coming in 2027

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Triumph is taking its 400 cc motorcycle and giving it one of its most iconic names, unveiling the new 2027 Triumph Bonneville T40 and T40 Black as smaller-capacity variant of its legendary retro roadster. In

Tuesday, Oct 6

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Triumph reveals 2027 motorcycle models – Bonneville T40/T40 Black, Tiger 1200/900, Street Triple 798

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Triumph Motorcycles has confirmed four major new motorcycle launches between October 6 and December 15, starting with today’s reveal of the new Bonneville T40 and T40 Black, followed by the Tiger 1200 on October 27, Street Triple 798 on…

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ECRL cable theft: 200 auxiliary police personnel to be stationed at hotspots from November – MRL CEO

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A total of 200 auxiliary police personnel will be stationed at East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) cable theft hotspots from November as part of enhanced security measures against cable theft, as well as to ensure smooth rail operations, Bernama…

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JPJ eBid: DFT and QEA number plates up for bidding

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JPJ has announced that DFT and QEA are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Kelantan’s latest running number series is ‘DFT’, and it will open for tender on October 11. The bidding…

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Citroen 2CV to be revived as an EV – Paris debut, Oct 11

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The Citroen 2CV was one of the French brand’s most memorable models. First introduced in 1948, the economy car served the motorise the large number of farmers still using horses and carts in rural France and was developed with several…

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ACE 2026: Pre-owned Lotus models from just RM399k! Hyper EVs or mid-engine sports car – what’s your pick?

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The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) – powered by Petronas Primax – is back for 2026 and will be happening this month, bringing great deals to Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from October 31 to November 1. The cars and the deals are all…

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Sabah Pan Borneo Highway: only 4 of 35 work packages complete, costs increased by RM1 billion – A-G report

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Phase 1 of the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway project remains incomplete and prolonged delays have inflated costs by more than RM1 billion, according to the auditor-general’s report that was tabled in Parliament, reported The Star. As of March…

Malaysia’s middleweight motorcycle market between RM25k to RM35k might be your sweet spot, price-wise

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If you’re looking for a middleweight motorcycle in Malaysia, the sweet spot may not be 650 cc or 700 cc. A little down the range in engine capacity, you will find a plethora of choices from 390 cc to 500 cc, and, from market data Malaysian…