Paul Tan's Automotive News

A cult sports car owned by a Formula 1 legend is bound to attract a high price at auction. https://paultan.org/2026/08/26/honda-nsx-personally-owned-by-ayrton-senna-comes-up-for-auction/

NKVE users, take note. An accident involving a lorry between Subang and Shah Alam is blocking 3 lanes and traffic is backed up for 5km. Looks like there's quite a lot to clear up there. Details here https://paultan.org/2026/08/26/lorry-accident-at-nkve-subang-to-shah-alam-southbound-3-lanes-blocked-traffic-backed-up-5km/

Mungkin Proton Saga Cross yang dilihat dengan rim dan spoiler lebih besar sebelum ini bakal menerima unit rangkaian kuasa hibrid HEV Proton yang ditunjukkan ni? https://paultan.org/bm/2026/08/26/proton-tunjuk-sekali-lagi-sistem-hibrid-hev-di-gate-2026-bakal-muncul-pada-model-ama02-saga-cross/

PLUS memaklumkan kemalangan berlaku di KM8.8 (arah selatan) antara Subang ke Shah Alam berhampiran MSU di Lebuhraya NKVE tengahari tadi, yang mengakibatkan lorong kecemasan, kiri dan tengah terhalang. Akbat kemalangan terbabit, papan tanda iklan turut terjatuh ke laluan bawah. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/08/26/papan-tanda-iklan-terjatuh-dari-jejambat-antara-subang-shah-alam-di-nkve-akibat-kemalangan-membabitkan-lori/

为配合今年10月2日至4日在雪邦国际赛道承办的2026年世界一级方程式（F1）巴林大奖赛，雪邦县将获得总额1,750万令吉拨款，用于提升多条主要道路及相关基础设施…… https://paultan.org/cn/2026/08/26/sepang-district-to-get-rm17-5-million-for-road-upgrades-completion-mid-september-before-formula-1-grand-prix/

届时，现场也将开放给公众试驾，具体时间是下午2时至晚上7时。对这款纯电SUV感兴趣的朋友们不要错过咯！ https://paultan.org/cn/2026/08/26/jaecoo-j5-ev-launch-date-confirmed-sept-2-at-parc-sj/

截至2028年，西马半岛的南北大道（NSE）及东海岸大道第二阶段（ECE2）沿线预计将设有多达350个电动车（EV）充电站点，以应付持续增长的电动车充电需求，这对开电动车的游子们来说应该是好消息吧？ https://paultan.org/cn/2026/08/26/plus-to-have-350-ev-charging-points-across-north-south-expressway-and-east-coast-expressway-2-by-2028/

September 1 is a special holiday for Selangor, but all Puspakom branches in the state will operate as normal and all appointments are valid. Details here https://paultan.org/2026/08/26/puspakom-selangor-branches-will-remain-open-on-sept-1/

The road upgrading works are expected to be completed by mid-September to ensure smooth traffic flow before the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, said the Sepang member of parliament. https://paultan.org/2026/08/26/sepang-district-to-get-rm17-5-million-for-road-upgrades-completion-mid-september-before-formula-1-grand-prix

Sepang International Circuit will be closed for upgrading works from September 7, ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix on October 2 to 4. https://paultan.org/2026/08/26/temporary-closure-of-sepang-circuit-from-sept-7/

Sumber pembiayaan katanya boleh mengambil contoh daripada skim geran padanan bagi penggantian kenderaan lama. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/08/26/kerajaan-pertimbang-program-subsidi-tukar-beli-untuk-motosikal-lama-dana-sedang-dicari-anthony-loke/

Mitsubishi’s updated Momentum 2030 plan for the US includes re-entering the pick-up segment with Nissan’s help, a new EV and other models. https://paultan.org/2026/08/26/mitsubishi-momentum-2030-us-plan-update/

Proton has shown again its upcoming HEV hybrid system at the ongoing GATE 2026 with a few new details. Explore here. https://paultan.org/2026/08/26/proton-hev-hybrid-system-shown-again-at-gate-2026-futuremotion-branding-dropped-to-debut-in-ama02/

Suzuki perkenal k-car EV pertama mereka, yang akan bersaing dengan model seperti Honda N-One e:, Nissan Sakura, Mitsubishi eK X EV dan BYD Racco di Jepun. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/08/26/suzuki-esky-ev-kei-baru-pesaing-honda-n-one-e-byd-racco-jarak-gerak-310-km-akan-dieksport-ke-uk-eropah/

Litar Antarabangsa Sepang akan ditutup sepenuhnya mulai 7 Sept ini bagi kelancaran kerja baik pulih dan penambahbaikan sebagai persiapan menghadapi penganjuran F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 pada 2-4 Okt ini. https://paultan.org/bm/2026/08/26/litar-antarabangsa-sepang-ditutup-sementara-mulai-7-sept-untuk-kerja-baik-pulih-dan-penambahbaikan-kbs/

The transport ministry says that it is considering expanding the vehicle trade-in subsidy scheme to motorcycles, where bike owners get a subsidy for trading in their old motorcycle for the purchase of a new one. https://paultan.org/2026/08/26/govt-considering-a-trade-in-subsidy-programme-for-old-motorcycles-will-explore-funding-options-for-it-loke/

Several major roads in Putrajaya will be closed for rehearsals ahead of Merdeka Day celebrations this year. https://paultan.org/2026/08/26/road-closures-in-putrajaya-in-effect-from-august-26-to-31-for-2026-merdeka-celebrations-rehearsals/

PLUS users, take note. There will be road diversions and traffic stoppage from Senai Utara to Kulai in Johor tonight. It’s for rock blasting works as part of the extra lane project. Details here https://paultan.org/2026/08/26/plus-johor-extra-lane-project-rock-blasting-works-road-diversion-temp-stop-from-senai-utara-to-kulai-tonight/

Several major roads in Putrajaya will be closed for rehearsals ahead of Merdeka Day celebrations this year. https://paultan.org/2026/08/26/road-closures-in-putrajaya-in-effect-from-august-26-to-31-for-2026-merdeka-celebrations-rehearsals/

The new Suzuki eSky EV is set to be one of the few kei cars to be exported, following in the footsteps of the Honda Super-One. But don't hold your breath for it to come to Malaysia. https://paultan.org/2026/08/26/suzuki-esky-new-kei-ev-to-rival-honda-n-one-e-byd-racco-310-km-range-to-be-exported-to-uk-and-europe/