Latest updates on the ECRL here.
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/ecrl-fares-to-be-announced-several-months-before-january-launch-determined-based-on-apad-study/
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ECRL fares to be announced several months before January launch, determined based on APAD study
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is on track for a January 2027 launch, with transport minister Anthony Loke saying that while system testing and inspections have yet to begin, the ministry views operational readiness, […]
LLM is expecting up to 3.27 million vehicles on Malaysian highways during CNY. Plan your journey and drive safe.
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/llm-expects-up-to-3-27-million-vehicles-on-highways-for-cny/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/llm-expects-up-to-3-27-million-vehicles-on-highways-for-cny/
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LLM: 3.27 mil vehicles expected on highways for CNY
The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) is expecting traffic flow to increase as early as this Friday (February 13, 2026) before this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations. In an official release, the works ministry agency noted […]
Produksi Mercedes-AMG C63 dengan enjin 2.0L 4-silinder PHEV akan dihentikan tak lama lagi, dan poisisi sedan C-Class paling berkuasa selepas ini akan disandang oleh Mercedes-AMG C 53 dengan enjin 6-silinder sebaris. Katanya ini sebab enjin 4-silinder susah nak lepas Euro 7 berbanding 6-silinder...hmmm...
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/mercedes-amg-c-63-dengan-enjin-4-silinder-phev-akan-dihentikan-produksi-ganti-c-53-6-silinder-sebaris/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/mercedes-amg-c-63-dengan-enjin-4-silinder-phev-akan-dihentikan-produksi-ganti-c-53-6-silinder-sebaris/
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Mercedes-AMG C 63 dengan enjin 4-silinder PHEV akan dihentikan produksi, ganti C 53 6-silinder sebaris
Mercedes-AMG C 63 paling kontroversi pernah dihasilkan iaitu model generasi W206 yang muncul pada 2022 dengan enjin empat-silinder 2.0 liter akhirnya sah akan ditamatkan pengeluarannya tidak lama lagi. Perkara ini diberitahu sendiri oleh CEO Mercedes-AMG…
The Genesis X Skorpio Concept is designed to be more luxurious take on high-speed off-roading, with propulsion by a 1,115 PS V8 engine. More details here.
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/genesis-x-skorpio-concept-1115-ps-1153-nm-v8-engine-carbon-bodied-tubular-framed-off-roader/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/genesis-x-skorpio-concept-1115-ps-1153-nm-v8-engine-carbon-bodied-tubular-framed-off-roader/
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Genesis X Skorpio Concept – 1,115 PS/1,153 Nm V8 engine; carbon-bodied, tubular framed off-roader
Taking on the off-roading sports car idea in the vein of the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato and the Porsche 911 Dakar, albeit with more extreme terrain in mind, the Genesis X Skorpio Concept emerged to show […]
中国最新一期工信部申报目录中出现了新款腾势Denza D9纯电动版的相关资料。这次升级重点在于动力系统的升级,同时新车也有望导入比亚迪最新的“天神之眼5.0”智驾系统……
https://paultan.org/cn/2026/02/09/china-miit-application-images-of-the-new-denza-d9-leaked/
https://paultan.org/cn/2026/02/09/china-miit-application-images-of-the-new-denza-d9-leaked/
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新款 Denza D9 EV 中国申报图曝光,有望搭载天神之眼5.0
图取自《汽车之家》 根据中国车媒《汽车之家》报道,中国最新一期工信部申报目录中出现了新款腾势Denza D9纯电动版的相关资料。此次改款重点集中在动力系统升级层面,同时新车也有望导入比亚迪最新的“天神之眼5.0”智能系统,进一步强化其在高端纯电MPV市场中的产品竞争力。 从申报信息来看,动力系统是本次更新的核心所在。升级后的Denza D9前驱版将换装最大输出功率达340kW(462PS)的电动马达;双电机四驱版则维持前后双马达布局,其中前置马达最大功率340kW,后置马达为70kW,综合输出提升至41…
The estimated price for the Jaecoo J5 has been dropped by RM10k ahead of its March launch; early bird buyers get an RM8,888 pack that includes a rebate and a karaoke mic.
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/jaecoo-j5-in-malaysia-b-segment-suv-now-rm110k-est-rm8888-early-bird-package-launch-in-march/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/jaecoo-j5-in-malaysia-b-segment-suv-now-rm110k-est-rm8888-early-bird-package-launch-in-march/
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Jaecoo J5 in Malaysia – B-segment SUV now RM110k est, RM8,888 early bird package, launch in March
The Jaecoo J5 is set to be launched very soon, with Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia confirming that its debut is just “a few weeks away” in March. While no exact date has been revealed, the […]
The 2026 X-Wedge cruisers are in Malaysia, with pricing starting at RM68,888 for the Ranger RX2000.
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/2026-x-wedge-rover-rl2000-rl2000s-ranger-rx2000-in-malaysia-pricing-starts-at-rm68888/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/2026-x-wedge-rover-rl2000-rl2000s-ranger-rx2000-in-malaysia-pricing-starts-at-rm68888/
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2026 X-Wedge Rover RL2000 & RL2000S, Ranger RX2000 in Malaysia – pricing starts at RM68,888
Now in Malaysia is the 2026 X-Wedge Rover RL2000, RL2000S and Ranger RX2000 cruisers, priced at RM98,888, RM95,888 and RM68,888, respectively. These are the first in a range of big V-twin cruisers from China brought […]
The Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport has been updated for 2026. Many small but effective sporty touches, in the cabin too. Unchanged RM149k price. Details, pics here
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/2026-toyota-corolla-cross-hev-gr-sport-new-grille-extra-gr-logos-sportier-cabin-same-rm149k-price/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/2026-toyota-corolla-cross-hev-gr-sport-new-grille-extra-gr-logos-sportier-cabin-same-rm149k-price/
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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport – new grille, extra GR logos, sportier cabin, same RM149k price
Click to enlarge Say hello to the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport, which gains small but effective visual updates over the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport that debut in late 2024 […]
Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport 2026 telah pun berada di pasaran tempatan dengan sedikit kemaskini yang lebih segar termasuk gril baharu dan kabin yang lebih sporty.
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/toyota-corolla-cross-hev-gr-sport-2026-gril-baharu-tambah-logo-gr-kabin-sporty-harga-kekal-rm149k/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/toyota-corolla-cross-hev-gr-sport-2026-gril-baharu-tambah-logo-gr-kabin-sporty-harga-kekal-rm149k/
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Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport 2026 – gril baharu, tambah logo GR, kabin sporty, harga kekal RM149k
Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport 2026 telah pun berada di pasaran tempatan dengan sedikit kemaskini yang lebih segar. Tiada perubahan besar dilakukan, namun ia lebih sporty dengan ciri GR Sport yang ditambah. Ciri paling […]
Menjelang Tahun Baharu Cina ini, dijangkakan 3.27 juta kenderaan bakal berada di lebuhraya utama di seluruh negara. Sila rancang perjalanan anda sebaik mungkin.
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/3-27-juta-kenderaan-dijangka-berada-di-lebuhraya-utama-menjelang-tahun-baharu-cina-2026-llm/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/3-27-juta-kenderaan-dijangka-berada-di-lebuhraya-utama-menjelang-tahun-baharu-cina-2026-llm/
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3.27 juta kenderaan dijangka berada di lebuhraya utama menjelang Tahun Baharu Cina 2026 – LLM
Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) menjangkakan akan berlaku peningkatan jumlah trafik di lebuhraya utama seawal hari Jumaat, 13 Februari 2026 bagi pengguna lebuhraya yang menuju ke arah Utara, Selatan dan Pantai Timur. Di mana dijangkakan jumlah […]
Sejak 2011, sebanyak 5 juta Mazda CX-5 telah dihasilkan dan dijual di seluruh dunia. Unit-unit yang dipasang di Kulim, Kedah turut menyumbang kepada angka luar biasa ini.
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/mazda-cx-5-produksi-dan-jualan-cecah-5-juta-unit-di-seluruh-dunia-malaysia-antara-penyumbang-produksi/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/mazda-cx-5-produksi-dan-jualan-cecah-5-juta-unit-di-seluruh-dunia-malaysia-antara-penyumbang-produksi/
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Mazda CX-5 – produksi dan jualan cecah 5 juta unit di seluruh dunia, Malaysia antara penyumbang produksi
Mazda mengumumkan bahawa SUV segmen-C Mazda CX-5 kini sudahpun mencapai produksi dan juga jualan melebihi lima juta unit di seluruh dunia pada penghujung 2025 sejak model generasi pertamanya diperkenalkan pada 2011. Ini menjadikan CX-5 sebagai […]
车坛消息传出,Lexus LC预计将在今年8月正式停产,随之谢幕的还有经典的5.0L V8自然进气引擎,至于后继车型要等到2030年才会登场,届时新车将基于下一代的GR Supra开发!
https://paultan.org/cn/2026/02/09/lexus-lc-to-be-officially-discontinued-in-august-successor-expected-around-2030/
https://paultan.org/cn/2026/02/09/lexus-lc-to-be-officially-discontinued-in-august-successor-expected-around-2030/
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传 Lexus LC 今年8月正式停产,5.0L V8经典引擎随之落幕;继任者2030年登场,基于下一代 GR Supra 平台开发
日前有消息指出,Lexus LC预计将在今年8月正式停产,随之谢幕的还有其标志性的5.0L V8自然进气引擎(代号2UR-GSE)。随着LC退出市场,未来GT定位的空缺将暂由Toyota GR GT以及新一代LFA接手,而真正意义上的后继车型预计要到2030年前后才会登场,并有望基于下一代GR Supra平台开发。 回顾这款车型的发展历程,Lexus早在2012年底特律车展上发布LF-LC概念车,为LC的诞生奠定基础;量产版本随后于2016年正式亮相,并在2017年开始投入生产,同年7月也来到大马市售,当时定价为RM940…
Good news for Rawang folks. The KTM Rawang station’s Park & Ride facility is finally open, and you have free parking till Feb 15. Parking rates from Feb 16 here
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/ktm-rawang-park-rm3-18-for-3-hours-rm5-30-max/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/ktm-rawang-park-rm3-18-for-3-hours-rm5-30-max/
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KTM Rawang Park & Ride now open – one week free parking from today; RM3.18 for 3 hours, RM5.30 max
Click to enlarge Good news for Rawang folks. The KTM Rawang station’s Park & Ride facility is finally open. You’ve seen the multi-storey carpark completed and lit up for some time now – finally, you’ll […]
Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia has finally released estimated pricing for the Omoda C9 PHEV, set to be its first model to cross the RM200k mark. It too will have a RM4,618 early bird pack including a rebate and a V2L cable.
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/omoda-c9-phev-in-malaysia-rm220k-estimated-rm4618-early-bird-pack-more-models-in-2h-2026
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/omoda-c9-phev-in-malaysia-rm220k-estimated-rm4618-early-bird-pack-more-models-in-2h-2026
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Omoda C9 PHEV in Malaysia – RM220k estimated, RM4,618 early bird pack; more models in 2H 2026
Aside from the Jaecoo J5, Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia has also finally provided estimated pricing for the Omoda C9 PHEV. Previewed in October, the flagship petrol-electric SUV is set to be priced at RM220,000, which […]
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 will be the first of five electrified models the carmaker will introduce to Europe in the next 18 months.
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/hyundai-ioniq-3-to-debut-in-april-at-milan-design-week-updated-tucson-i30-hybrid-bayon-crossover-to-follow/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/hyundai-ioniq-3-to-debut-in-april-at-milan-design-week-updated-tucson-i30-hybrid-bayon-crossover-to-follow/
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Hyundai Ioniq 3 to debut in April at Milan Design Week; updated Tucson, i30 hybrid, Bayon crossover to follow
Hyundai has confirmed that the Ioniq 3 is set to debut in two months’ time at the Milan Design Week, and the electric hatchback will be the first in a queue of five electrified models […]
The all-new Toyo Proxes Comfort improves over the previous CF2 and is an EV-ready tyre available in 16-19 inch sizes
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/toyo-proxes-comfort-launched-in-malaysia/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/toyo-proxes-comfort-launched-in-malaysia/
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Toyo Proxes Comfort launched in Malaysia – EV-ready tyre; improved braking distance; 16-19 inch sizes
Toyo Tires Malaysia has launched the all-new Proxes Comfort that is engineered to meet the requirements of drivers here. Developed in Japan, the Proxes Comfort delivers strong wet grip to handle frequent rain, stable handling […]
Them's fighting words?
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/dreame-announces-three-suvs-under-new-star-motor-ev-brand-ceo-says-tesla-will-exit-in-20-years-report/
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Dreame announces three SUVs under new Star Motor EV brand; CEO says Tesla will exit in 20 years – report
Pic by Car News China from Mydrivers In case you’ve not heard of Dreame, it’s a Suzhou-based robot vacuum maker that’s going into cars, and instead of dipping its toes in the water, is diving […]
Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia宣布调整Jaecoo J5的预估价,从原本的12万令吉调低到11万令吉,这款B-Segment SUV预计会在3月份正式发布上市!
https://paultan.org/cn/2026/02/09/jaecoo-j5-in-malaysia-b-segment-suv-now-rm110k-est-rm8888-early-bird-package-launch-in-march/
https://paultan.org/cn/2026/02/09/jaecoo-j5-in-malaysia-b-segment-suv-now-rm110k-est-rm8888-early-bird-package-launch-in-march/
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Jaecoo J5 调整新车预估价, 从12万降至11万令吉, 搭载1.5T涡轮引擎的B-Segment SUV, 预计将在3月份正式上市
Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia再次对外放出了即将来马的Jaecoo J5的新车预告,这次原厂修改并调低了它的预估价,从原本的12万令吉降低到11万令吉,也就是说它的正式售价将比之前所预估的更为便宜,而且原厂也表示将在“数周之后”就正式发表Jaecoo J5! 除了宣布调低Jaecoo J5的新车预估价外,原厂也宣布订购Jaecoo J5的首批客户将享有价值高达RM8,888的“超级早鸟优惠”,包括RM3,888的“红包回馈”、免费的首年新车保险(价值RM3,000),以及价值RM2,00…
Harga jangkaan rasmi Omoda C9 PHEV kini didedah, sekitar RM220k.
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/omoda-c9-phev-harga-jangkaan-didedah-sekitar-rm220k-pelanggan-terawal-dapat-pakej-bernilai-rm4-6k/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/omoda-c9-phev-harga-jangkaan-didedah-sekitar-rm220k-pelanggan-terawal-dapat-pakej-bernilai-rm4-6k/
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Omoda C9 PHEV – harga jangkaan didedah sekitar RM220k, pembeli terawal dapat pakej bernilai RM4,618
Selain Jaecoo J5, Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia akhirnya mendedahkan harga anggaran bagi satu lagi model penting mereka, iaitu Omoda C9 PHEV. SUV petrol-elektrik flagship ini pernah dipertontonkan pada bulan Oktober dan dijangka ditawarkan pada harga […]
Cadangan penyediaan perkhidmatan kenderaan Transit Aliran Automatik (ART) di Putrajaya dibatalkan susulan kos pelaksanaan yang terlalu tinggi.
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/cadangan-perkhidmatan-kenderaan-transit-aliran-automatik-di-putrajaya-dibatal-susulan-kos-tinggi/
https://paultan.org/2026/02/09/cadangan-perkhidmatan-kenderaan-transit-aliran-automatik-di-putrajaya-dibatal-susulan-kos-tinggi/
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Cadangan perkhidmatan kenderaan Transit Aliran Automatik di Putrajaya dibatal susulan kos tinggi
Perbadanan Putrajaya (PPj) tidak meneruskan cadangan penyediaan perkhidmatan trem tanpa landasan atau kenderaan Transit Aliran Automatik (ART) di Putrajaya susulan kos pelaksanaan yang terlalu tinggi. Menurut Timbalan Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah…
Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia宣布即将来马的Omoda C9 PHEV预估价为22万令吉,首批订车的客户可享有价值RM4,618的折扣优惠,新车预计在今年第二季正式发布!
https://paultan.org/cn/2026/02/09/omoda-c9-phev-in-malaysia-rm220k-estimated-rm4618-early-bird-pack-more-models-in-2h-2026/
https://paultan.org/cn/2026/02/09/omoda-c9-phev-in-malaysia-rm220k-estimated-rm4618-early-bird-pack-more-models-in-2h-2026/
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Omoda C9 PHEV 预估价22万令吉, 首批订车客户可享RM4,618优惠, 搭载1.5T PHEV混动系统, 或第二季正式发布
在近日的一场媒体活动上,Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia原厂再次预告了油电混动版的Omoda C9 PHEV即将正式来马,并且给出它的预估售价为22万令吉,且将作为本地Omoda C9车系里的旗舰定位车型,我们预计它将在今年第二季正式发布! 和Jaecoo J5一样,即将来马的Omoda C9 PHEV一样可享有“超级早鸟优惠”配套,原厂表示首批订购C9 PHEV的客户将可获得总值RM4,618的早鸟优惠配套,包含价值RM3,888的红包回扣,以及价值RM730的V2L反向供电线,即可利用车上电池反向一些家用电器供电。…