The 1990s sports car that kept up with Ferraris for a fraction of the price

When it comes to supercars, Ferrari has long set the gold standard, producing some of the fastest and most stunning machines in automotive history. The iconic prancing horse emblem is universally recognized and admired by car enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike. With such widespread acclaim, it’s easy to think that Ferraris are untouchable, and that they […]

The government has saved RM800 million since the start of Budi95, which is being channeled back to the people through initiatives – Anwar – paultan.org

The government has saved RM800 million since the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) program started on September 30. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was to ensure that only Malaysians could benefit from fuel subsidies, with the program effectively reducing leakages that previously also benefited more than 3.5 million foreigners from fuel smuggling. […]

Fully imported electric vehicles arriving in Malaysia before December 28 are eligible for duty and import duty exemptions: MAA – paultan.org

Fully Imported (CBU) electric vehicles brought into Malaysia before December 28 this year will still be eligible for import and excise duty exemptions even though tax exemptions will end and prices will increase from January 1, 2026, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has said. Main Bulletin. The delivery period for CBU EVs could be extended […]

Jetour T1 spotted again in Malaysia, cheaper than T2? – paultan.org

The Jetour T1 has been spotted again in Malaysia, this time in PJ’s bustling SS2 Square, as posted on the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group by Michael Wong Boon Kim. What this is is a less rugged-looking (or more urban-flavored, if you prefer) and slightly smaller version of the T2, which we recently showed you in […]

Zeekr Malaysia reaches 2,000 units milestone – Siti Nurhaliza’s 7X in Forest Green is the milestone car – paultan.org

Zeekr Intelligent Technology Malaysia held an event this weekend to mark its 2,000th vehicle delivery, achieved in just a year since the EV brand’s official launch in December 2024. The signature car is a 7X in Forest Green, handed over to music legend Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza in Sentul Depot, KL. The event brought together […]

Toyota GR MR2, GR MR-S trademark applications filed in Japan and Australia for mid-engine AWD sports car – paultan.org

2023 Toyota FT-Se concept The next generation Toyota MR2 seems to be getting even closer to reality, as the Japanese manufacturer has filed trademark applications in its native Japan, as well as abroad. This is reported by a Japanese news source Dear car webToyota has filed a trademark application for “GR MR2”, while the Japanese […]

Nov 2025 Malaysian car sales down 4.6% – MAA – paultan.org

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of November 2025, reporting that a total of 72,509 units were delivered to buyers last month. This represents a decrease of 4.6%, or 3,482 units, from the 75,991 units (originally reported as 75,992 units) sold in October. According to the association, despite […]

Volkswagen warns that small petrol cars are doomed: ‘The future… is electric’

Car manufacturers are breathing a sigh of relief now that the European Commission is proposing to reverse the 2035 sales ban on new vehicles with combustion engines. However, companies will still need to reduce their fleet emissions by 90 percent compared to 2021 levels. Even before the middle of the next decade, manufacturers must meet […]