Paul Tan's Automotive News

An almost 50% increase in dangerous driving cases compared to last year, 1,278 versus 852, and Malaysian Traffic police are very concerned. https://paultan.org/2026/07/04/dangerous-reckless-driving-cases-up-50-for-2026/

Six riders were detained and seven motorcycles seized by KL traffic police, with enforcement operations continuing on a daily basis. https://paultan.org/2026/07/04/six-detained-seven-motorcycles-seized-by-kl-police/

Teksi Madani akan guna JPJePlate seperti EV — huruf GET dengan latar putih, tulisan merah dan tag kelabu. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/07/03/teksi-madani-akan-guna-jpjeplate-seperti-ev/

Geran ini tersedia untuk 5,000 orang sahaja. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/07/03/geran-padanan-baru-rm10-juta-untuk-pemandu-teksi-potongan-hingga-rm4k-untuk-proton-s70-teksi-madani/

An updated version of the Jaecoo J5 Hybrid has been sighted in China, said to pack a larger battery, and as shown, new hardware for ADAS. https://paultan.org/2026/07/03/jaecoo-j5-hybrid-to-get-larger-5-1-kwh-battery-for-more-ev-range-v2l-upgrade-354-ps-1-5t-powertrain/

The national automaker says its participation in the programme is aimed at helping the country modernise its taxi service through a new generation of vehicles that deliver higher standards of comfort, safety and reliability for both operators and passengers. https://paultan.org/2026/07/03/proton-says-its-participation-in-teksi-madani-is-aimed-at-helping-modernise-the-countrys-taxi-service/

PM Anwar earlier today announced a new RM10 million matching grant to encourage owners of old taxis to trade in for the new Proton S70 taxi - more details here. https://paultan.org/2026/07/03/new-rm10-million-matching-grant-for-taxi-drivers-up-to-rm4k-off-to-upgrade-to-proton-s70-teksi-madani/

Updates for the 2027 BMW Motorrad line-up, including a new, lighter frame for the M 1000 RR. https://paultan.org/2026/07/03/2027-model-year-update-for-bmw-motorrad-m-1000-rr-gets-new-lighter-frame-track-package-for-m-bikes/

Baru je Tesla dapat pintas BYD pada suku pertama 2026, habis suku kedua Tesla dah kena tapau balik dengan BYD. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/07/03/byd-jual-557090-unit-ev-secara-global-pada-suku-ke-2-2026-kembali-atasi-jualan-tesla-dengan-480126-unit/

Sistem pembayaran tol terbuka JustGO berasaskan teknologi Pengecaman Nombor Plat Automatik (ANPR) akan diperluaskan secara berperingkat ke sekitar Lembah Klang dan seluruh jajaran Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan bermula Ogos ini. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/07/03/sistem-pembayaran-tol-justgo-diperluas-ke-lembah-klang-seluruh-jajaran-lebuhraya-plus-mulai-ogos-ini/

日后如果看到路上有悬挂白底红字车牌的汽车趴趴走，千万别大惊小怪，因为那是政府特地针对Teksi Madani计划推出的德士专用车牌。 https://paultan.org/cn/2026/07/03/teksi-madani-gets-new-ev-style-jpjeplate-get-series-with-white-plate-red-lettering-and-grey-tag/

Versi kemaskini 2026 untuk Honda Civic hibrid e:HEV pasaran Thailand bakal diperkenalkan bulan ini, dan ia akan menerima mod 'gear palsu' S+ Shift seperti Prelude dan Civic RS JDM. Rasanya Malaysia pun akan terima versi yang sama tahun ini. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/07/03/honda-civic-ehev-2026-dilancar-di-thailand-bulan-ini-ada-gear-palsu-s-shift-prelude-malaysia-menyusul/

The new Teksi Madani will feature an EV-style white JPJePlate with red lettering, twinned with the GET number series. Is full number plate standardisation on the horizon? https://paultan.org/2026/07/03/teksi-madani-gets-new-ev-style-jpjeplate-get-series-with-white-plate-red-lettering-and-grey-tag/

For Malaysia, the 2026 Honda CBR650R and CB650R get a colour update, with pricing unchanged at RM49,999 and RM47,999. https://paultan.org/2026/07/03/2026-honda-cbr650r-and-cb650r-e-clutch-colour-update-for-malaysia-priced-at-rm49999-and-rm47999/

JPJ will be operating on weekends this month to cater to those applying for the Budi Diesel subsidy programme. 8am to 5pm at state HQs, branches and UTCs. Details here https://paultan.org/2026/07/03/jpj-to-open-on-weekends-this-month-for-budi-diesel-applications-fri-sat-for-kelantan-tganu-kedah/

Terma yang dipersetujui nanti akan dibentangkan kepada Jemaah Menteri terlebih dahulu untuk pertimbangan. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/07/03/kerajaan-persekutuan-sedia-dana-untuk-e-art-johor/

传闻中的Proton Saga Cross在云顶山路上进行测试时被网友拍到照片，它看起来好像比Perodua Ativa更大一些？ https://paultan.org/cn/2026/07/03/proton-saga-cross-spied-again-ama02-perodua-ativa-rival-tested-in-genting-shows-lifted-hatch-look/

Nampak macam Tayron, tapi enjin apa agaknya? https://paultan.org/bm/2026/07/03/volkswagen-tayron-dalam-teaser-untuk-pasaran-msia/

The updated 2026 Honda Civic e:HEV is set to launch in Thailand this month with the Prelude's S+ Shift simulated gearbox. Could we be getting this feature soon? https://paultan.org/2026/07/03/2026-honda-civic-ehev-in-thailand-in-july-s-shift-simulated-gearshifts-coming-to-malaysia-soon/

https://paultan.org/bm/2026/07/03/proton-saga-cross-dijumpai-sedang-panjat-genting-ama02-lebih-nampak-seperti-hatchbback-berbanding-suv/ Proton Saga Cross sekali lagi dijumpai sedang di uji, kali ini sedang 'panjat' Genting Highland. Dari belakang Saga Cross ni lebih nampak macam hatchback berbanding SUV kan?