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PACE 2025: GWM Wey 80 PHEV to go on display – be the first to view the upcoming 7-seat MPV at the show

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Just a couple more days more before the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) takes place, with the show, co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, set to run from July 19-20 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from 9am to 7pm on both…

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Malaysian auto industry to move from “Customised Incentives” to a fixed, fairer tax system in Oct – MAA

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According to Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain, who is the president of the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), the local automotive industry will shift from Customised Incentives (CI) to a fixed, more transparent and fairer tax system in October…

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Vehicle sales in Malaysia 1H 2025 – SUVs up 4.8%, sedans/hatchbacks down 7.3%, pick-ups drop 18.4%

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The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) yesterday revealed some stats on vehicle sales in Malaysia for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025) broken down by segments. A total of 347,084 passenger vehicles were sold in the country from January…

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Tesla Model Y L muncul dalam teaser di China – jarak roda lebih panjang, tiga baris tempat duduk?

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Tesla menyiarkan satu teaser model baru yang dinamakan sebagai Tesla Model Y L menerusi akaun rasmi Tesla China di platform Weibo. Imej teaser tersebut menunjukkan profil sisi Model Y dengan lencana “Y” di belakang yang direka sedikit…

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EV sales up 91.4% in H1 2025, but full electric vehicles only make up around 3.4% of new car sales in Malaysia

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Sales of xEVs in Malaysia increased in the first half of 2025 when compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). In 1H 2025, a total of 30,573 xEVs, which include both…

Wednesday, Jul 16

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Tesla Model Y L teased in China – 6-seater EV SUV with a longer wheelbase, launching soon?

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Tesla has released a teaser of an upcoming “Tesla Model Y L” via its Tesla China’s Weibo account. The teaser shows the side profile of a Model Y with a distinctly rounded “hunchback” rear roofline,

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CBU car prices in Malaysia going up due to new way of calculating tax and duties as of January 2025 – MAA

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Prices of fully imported (CBU) vehicles sold in Malaysia can be expected to increase as the Malaysian government is using a new method of calculating taxes imposed on each imported vehicle, the Malaysian Automotive Association has stated…

PACE 2025 this July 19-20 at SCCC – get incredible deals on premium cars, RM3,000 worth of vouchers

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Just a few more days before the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) kicks off, with the premier sales event, co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, happening this July 19-20 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), from 9am to 7pm on…

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National car brands hold 63% market share in Malaysia as non-national car sales down 7.9% in 1H 2025

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According to data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), national car brands commanded a market share of 63% in the first half of 2025. During that period, total industry volume (TIV) stood at 373,636 units, which is down 17,815…

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Price war in Malaysia not good for industry, owners in long term; value drops, early buyers lose out – MAA

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The early bird doesn’t always catch the worm, at least not anymore these days. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) opines that the car price war in Malaysia, which has seen price cuts of several models (predominantly EVs) in a bid…

Malaysian fuel prices July 2025 week three – diesel up 3 sen to RM2.91/litre, RON97 up 3 sen to RM3.21/litre

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Today is Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia. The finance ministry has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week, of July 17 to 23, 2025. The hikes for the retail prices…

Malaysia TIV 1H 2025 at 373,636, down 4.6% vs 2024; MAA maintains full-year forecast of 780k vehicles sold

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The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales and production data for the month of June 2025 as well as for the first half of this year. Focusing on June 2025 first, last month saw a total of 54,832 vehicles…

MAA pushing for more hybrid tax incentives – other countries offer 50-75% of EV tax breaks to HEVs

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While other countries are pushing buyers towards hybrids as a way to reduce carbon emissions – especially with rising fuel prices and as demand for full electric vehicles continues to shrink – Malaysia has been staying stagnant. It’s been…

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EV tax break should be extended to encourage wider adoption and for car brands to plan ahead – MAA

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The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is of the opinion that the government should extend electric vehicle (EV) incentives beyond the current established deadlines. At present, fully-imported (CBU) EVs are exempted from import duty…

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Trump’s tariffs may increase car prices in Malaysia via impacting parts both imported and exported – MAA

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US president Donald Trump’s tariffs may lead to car prices in Malaysia going up, indirectly through impacting automotive parts both imported and exported, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has said. “As far as [CBU] exports are…

Four new MV15 (B5 Ownership Transfer) inspection centres appointed by MoT to ease Puspakom backlog

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The Ministry of Transport has appointed four new Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres to carry out MV15 (previously known as B5) Ownership Transfer inspections, with an aim to reduce congestion at Puspakom branches, according to NST.

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PACE 2025: Mercedes-Benz StarFest offers amazing deals throughout July 18-20, from RM2,558 monthly

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Just around the corner is the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank. If you’re not allergic to stunning deals on stunning wheels, make sure your family, friends and yourself are at the Setia City…

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Geely to take Zeekr private following finalised merger

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Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) has announced that its subsidiaries, Geely Automobile Holdings (Geely Auto) and Zeekr Intelligent Technology (Zeekr), have officially signed a merger agreement. With this, Geely Auto will acquire all…

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Perodua Genuine Oil keeps your Perodua in tip-top condition – don’t be lured by counterfeit lubricants

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So, it’s time for an oil change. Your mechanic or service centre gives you a quote which you don’t really like the look of, so you trawl through e-commerce platforms and social media pages listed

VinFast VF7 to debut in Indonesia at 2025 Gaikindo show – C-seg EV SUV with up to 354 PS, 496 km range

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Vinfast VF 7 at 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show VinFast has announced it will be at this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), which takes place from July 4 to August 3. The Vietnamese carmaker has chosen the…

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Set pertama bagi perkhidmatan ECRL dijangka tiba hujung tahun ini; dua set tren EMU, dua unit E-Loco

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Laluan Rel Pantai Timur (ECRL) bakal menerima dua set pertama tren pelbagai gerabak (EMU) dan dua unit lokomotif elektrik (E-Loco) yang dijangka tiba hujung tahun ini, laporan Bernama Menurut Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Malaysia Rail Link (MRL…

Nissan to stop production at historic Oppama plant by March 2028 as part of its Re:Nissan restructuring plan

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Nissan has announced that it will stop producing vehicles at its Oppama plant in Japan at the end of fiscal year 2027, which is March 2028, as part of its Re:Nissan restructuring plan. According to the automaker, both current and future…

Tuesday, Jul 15

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PACE 2025: Get up to RM10,000 off Carro Certified pre-owned cars, plus win more than RM100,000 in prizes!

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The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, is happening this weekend at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) on July 19 and 20, from 9am to 7pm. This is

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Rapid Penang free bus service for Minggu Perpaduan 2025 Peringkat Kebangsaan at Batu Kawan, July 17-20

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Click to enlarge The Minggu Perpaduan 2025 Peringkat Kebangsaan event will be happening in Penang from July 17-20, which is this Thursday till Sunday at Stadium Negeri Pulau Pinang, Batu Kawan. As usual for large scale government events,…

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Range Rover Electric preliminary details – 118 kWh battery, up to 483 km EV range, dual-motor 542 hp

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The Range Rover Electric will be the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) after the I-Pace and is expected to make its debut later this year. Before that, media outlets in the United Kingdom such as

Monday, Jul 14

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PACE 2025: BYD Sealion 7 on offer with rebate up to RM10k, limited to 200 units at SCCC; July 19 and 20

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There is less than a week to go before the start of the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2025, co-sponsored by Carro and RHB Bank, and it’s happening July 19 and 20 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), from 9am to 7pm. The…

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ZF Aftermarket increases its APAC presence with new ASEAN hub in Singapore, operations hub in Malaysia

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Automotive supplier ZF Aftermarket has expanded its presence in the region with the opening of a new ASEAN hub in Singapore and a state-of-the-art ASEAN operations hub at the port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia. The company said the…

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UMW Toyota sold 7,773 units in June – year-to-date sales for 1H 2025 at 44,286 units, down by 5.77%

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UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced that it sold 7,773 units in June 2025, bringing its year-to-date (YTD) sales total for the first half of the year to 44,286 units. While no sales figures were previously given for May, subtracting…

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20 model EV terlaris bagi Jun 2025 — Proton eMas 7 pendahulu, BYD Atto 3 dan Tesla Model Y tiga teratas

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Selepas turun ke tempat kedua pada Mei 2025, Proton eMas7 kini kembali ke tangga teraras bagi EV paling laris di Malaysia bagi bulan Jun 2025. Berdasarkan data terkini Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ), sebanyak 604 unite eMas 7 telah…

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New Cycle & Carriage Peugeot service centre at Batu Caves, special promo for appointments made in July

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Cycle & Carriage has announced the launch of its Peugeot service centre at Batu Caves, cementing its partnership with Stellantis Malaysia. The new 8,005 sq.ft. Peugeot service centre has five service and repair work bays, plus five body…