The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) – powered by Petronas Primax – is happening from October 31 to November 1, 2026, and the sales-driven expo returns this year to the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) where you will find great deals on cars, under one roof.
Looking to get into electrified motoring, albeit with the backup of internal combustion power, packaged in a rugged SUV form? The Jetour T2 i-DM fits the bill, bringing plug-in hybrid electrification to the squared-up, tough off-roader shape of the T2.
Priced from RM162,000, the Jetour T2 i-DM can be purchased with a range of early bird privileges, for customers of the first 2,000 vehicle registrations.
Here, customers may select one of two available options, each worth RM3,000. The first, Option A, brings you a free V2L (vehicle-to-load) adapter cable and a free AC charger with complimentary home installation.
Not only will you get complimentary equipment and charging credit, you’ll also receive insurance benefits when you purchase your Jetour T2 i-DM including insurance coverage worth RM5,000 for your EV charger wall box, new driver personal liability coverage worth up to RM5,000, as well as special perils coverage.
There’s more. There will be RM300 shopping vouchers offered exclusively with bookings made at ACE 2026, and when you make your booking of the Jetour T2 i-DM by December 31, 2026, you’ll also stand a chance to win Jetour Life merchandise worth RM2,000.
Jetour is one of many brands at ACE 2026, including Audi, BMW, BMW Motorrad, Chery, Dongfeng, GWM, Hyundai, iCaur, Leapmotor, Lotus, Perodua, Mazda, MINI, Mitsubishi, Omoda | Jaecoo, Proton, Proton eMas, smart, Volkswagen and Zeekr, and more. In addition to Petronas Primax, ACE 2026 is co-sponsored by Jacar and Carro.
On top of the offers from each of the participating brands, customers for the first 200 confirmed bookings at ACE 2026 will enjoy RM2,500 worth of vouchers from us.
Each confirmed booking also enters you, the buyer into a lucky draw with prizes worth RM45,000, including a grand prize holiday package worth RM10,000, and five DK Schweizer Prestige Leather Upholstery upgrades worth RM4,000 each. Also up for grabs are goodie bags from V-Kool, Harman Kardon, DK Schweizer, Dodo and The Carage.
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) – powered by Petronas Primax – takes place from October 31 to November 1, at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC); find out more on the ACE 2026 microsite. See you there!
Just over three weeks to go before the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, returns to the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from October 31 to November 1. The event brings you the best deals on new and pre-owned cars as the year winds to a close, and this edition will see Zeekr offering the 7X with plenty of goodies.
The handsome premium electric SUV will come with a complimentary AC wallbox charger as well as a two-year/40,000 km free maintenance and service package. This sweetens the deal for a car that is already attractively priced at RM193,800 for the RWD Long Range model RM230,800 for the AWD Performance.
Don’t forget, the 7X is one of the most technologically-advanced EVs on sale. Built on an 800-volt electrical architecture, it supports up to 420 kW of DC fast charging, enabling it to be topped up from 10 to 80% in just 16 minutes. That’s despite the car having a large 100 kWh battery that delivers a range of up to 615 km on the WLTP cycle.
The AWD Performance variant is another highlight, producing 646 PS and 710 Nm of torque and flinging this family car from zero to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds. It also comes air suspension, powered doors and Zeekr’s trademark Stargate integrated smart light curtain.
Zeekr is one of many brands present at ACE 2026, including Audi, BMW, BMW Motorrad, Chery, Dongfeng, GWM, Hyundai, iCaur, Jetour, Leapmotor, Lotus, Mazda, MINI, Mitsubishi, Omoda & Jaecoo, Perodua, Proton, Proton eMas, smart and Volkswagen, among others. The show is also co-sponsored by Jacar and Carro, which will showcase their own products and services.
Each brand will have its own exciting promos lined up for the show, and on top of that, the first 200 confirmed bookings at ACE 2026 will enjoy RM2,500 worth of vouchers on us. Each confirmed booking also enters you into a lucky draw with prizes worth RM45,000. That includes a grand prize holiday package worth RM10,000, and five DK Schweizer Prestige Leather Upholstery upgrades worth RM4,000 each.
There are also goodie bags up for grabs, courtesy of V-Kool, Harman Kardon, DK Schweizer, Dodo and The Carage.
Again, the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE), powered by Petronas Primax, will be happening from October 31 to November 1 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). Mark your calendars, and find out more on the ACE 2026 microsite. We’ll see you there!
It’s Wednesday, which means that it’s time once again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance releasing the retail price of fuels for the coming week of October 8 to 14, 2026.
There is no change to the price of unsubsidised B10/B15 diesel this week, so the fuel stays at the RM5.27 per litre it was at last week. As such, Euro 5 B7 diesel, which costs 20 sen more per litre than B10/B15 diesel, stays at RM5.47 per litre in the coming week.
As for petrol, the price of unsubsidised RON 95 is RM4.67 per litre, 15 sen up from the RM4.52 per litre price it was at last week, while RON 97 is also up by 15 sen to RM5.15 per litre, from its RM5.00 per litre price of last week.
These prices take effect from midnight tonight until Wednesday, October 14. This is the 42nd edition of the weekly fuel pricing format for 2026, and the 405th in total since the format was introduced at the start of 2019.
“The high number of registrations shows that the public’s dependence on private vehicles is still high,” the ministry said in a written parliamentary reply, adding that the number of registered vehicles stood at 38.7 million as of end-2024 and there were 1.62 million new registrations last year, including about 847,000 cars and 703,000 motorbikes.
Zeekr Carro is bringing the complete Zeekr line-up to Bangsar this week. From today until Sunday, October 7 to 11, the Main Concourse of Bangsar Shopping Centre will host the full Zeekr model range, together with the flagship Zeekr 9X, from 10am to 10pm daily.
Seeing the cars up close is only part of it. There will be on-site test drives, so you can get a feel for the car you’re interested in on the road, along with freshly brewed artisanal coffee, interactive activities and exclusive gifts for visitors.
📅 October 7-11, 2026
🕒 10am – 10pm daily
📍 Main Concourse, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur
The headline act is the Zeekr 9X, the brand’s three-row flagship SUV that was previewed at KLIMS in June. It’s a plug-in hybrid built on a 900-volt platform, pairing a 2.0 litre turbo engine with electric motors – the car previewed here has two motors and 897 PS, while the range-topping three-motor version has 1,400 PS. Inside, you get Nappa leather, dual 16-inch OLED screens up front, a 17-inch rear entertainment display, a fridge and 32 speakers.
Order books for the 9X are already open at an estimated price from RM800,000, with the full launch due in late 2026 or early 2027. If you’d like to be among the first to know, you can register your interest in the 9X here.
The 009 is the car that put Zeekr on the map here. The MY2026 009 Executive is priced at RM304,800 and carries a 116 kWh battery for a claimed 604 km of WLTP range, with a 340 PS front motor and seven seats across three rows. The Luxury and Ultra Luxury variants step up to a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup with 603 hp.
The 7X is offered in three variants. The RWD Standard Range (RM182,800) has a 75 kWh battery and 480 km of WLTP range, the RWD Long Range (RM193,800) stretches that to 543 km with a 100 kWh pack, and the AWD Performance (RM230,800) adds a second motor for 646 PS, a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time and air suspension.
The updated 2026 Zeekr X comes with power doors and a centre-console fridge as standard, along with a 66 kWh battery and DC charging at up to 230 kW. The Premium RWD (RM158,800) is rated at 440 km of WLTP range, while the Flagship AWD (RM175,800) has 496 PS, a 3.7-second 0-100 km/h time and 445 km of range.
Get a personalised quotation
The Zeekr Carro team will be at the roadshow to take you through each model, arrange your test drive and prepare a personalised quotation that includes current offers. Prefer a showroom? Zeekr Space Bangsar at 79 Jalan Maarof is open daily from 9am to 7pm.
Seremban folks, here’s a chance to get acquainted with one of the newer EV brands in Malaysia without leaving town. Dongfeng Carro is holding a roadshow at Palm Mall Seremban from October 5 to 11, open daily from 10am to 10pm on the UG Floor, with discounts of up to RM8,888 on offer (terms and conditions apply).
On display are the Dongfeng Vigo electric SUV and the 007 electric fastback sedan, and the Dongfeng Carro team will be on hand to walk you through the cars, financing options and ownership details, as well as the latest offers.
Dongfeng Vigo – compact electric SUV with a split tailgate
The Vigo is powered by a front-mounted electric motor making 163 PS (120 kW) and 230 Nm, fed by a 51.87 kWh LFP battery that’s good for up to 380 km of WLTP-rated range. Equipment includes a 12.8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six airbags, Level 2 driver assistance systems and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Its signature feature is the two-piece split tailgate. The lower section folds out into a bench that supports up to 150 kg, so it doubles as a seat when you’re camping, tailgating or changing into your hiking boots, and behind it sits a 500-litre boot. The Vigo retails at RM108,888 on-the-road without insurance.
Dongfeng 007 – electric fastback with up to 544 PS
The 007 is the sleeker of the pair, an electric fastback sedan that goes up against the likes of the BYD Seal and Tesla Model 3. Both variants sold here use a 73.48 kWh LFP battery. The rear-wheel drive Premium makes 272 PS (200 kW) and 310 Nm for a 0-100 km/h time of 5.8 seconds and up to 530 km of WLTP-rated range, while the dual-motor all-wheel drive Prime has 544 PS (400 kW) and 620 Nm, and gets from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
The 007 retails at RM169,888 for the Premium and RM195,888 for the Prime.
Every Dongfeng sold here comes with a six-year, unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty, plus an eight-year, unlimited-mileage warranty for the powertrain, including the high-voltage battery.
Here’s another reason to drop by the iCaur Carro pop-up at IOI Mall Puchong this month. There is the Born to Play, Born to Win campaign, and every test drive you complete gets you a chance at some very desirable gadgets.
Take an iCaur for a test drive between October 1 and 31, 2026, and you’ll earn one entry into the nationwide lucky draw. The iCaur Carro sales advisor will guide you through submitting your entry with photo proof during your test drive.
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
Grand prize: iPhone Duo
Second prize: iPhone 18 Pro Max
Third prize: Ray-Ban Meta glasses
Fourth prize: Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
Fifth prize: Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Consolation prizes: Huawei Band 11 Pro, for five winners
Each completed test drive counts as one entry, and each customer can win a maximum of one prize. Terms and conditions apply.
What you’ll be driving
Headlining the pop-up is the iCaur V23, the retro-styled electric SUV inspired by 1980s off-roaders. It’s locally assembled and sold here as the dual-motor V23 iWD, priced at RM132,780 on-the-road without insurance. \
Its two motors put out 211 PS and 292 Nm through all four wheels for a 0-100 km/h time of 7.5 seconds, and an 81.76 kWh NMC battery provides up to 430 km of range on the NEDC cycle. A V2L cable and portable charger come as standard.
While you’re there, Carro’s iCaur sales advisors can also take you through the iCaur 03, current owner packages, financing options and trade-ins. If you have a car to sell, the team can assess it and roll its value into your new iCaur.
Test drive at the iCaur Carro pop-up
📅 Test drive period: October 1-31, 2026
📍 Ground Floor, South Wing (in front of EICHITOO), IOI Mall Puchong
Looking for your next premium vehicle? Auto Bavaria Penang is showcasing a range of attractive offers and financing packages across selected BMW and MINI models this weekend.
From 8 to 11 October, Auto Bavaria Penang brings a wide selection of BMW and MINI models to Gurney Plaza, Penang, in conjunction with the inaugural Sime Motors Collection 2026 roadshow. Discover event-exclusive deals that make owning a brand-new BMW or MINI even more attainable.
Selected BMW models are available with interest rates from as low as 1.68% through BMW Financial Services, along with attractive cash rebates. Beyond BMW’s signature driving dynamics, you’ll also enjoy greater peace of mind with a complimentary five-year BMW Service & Repair Inclusive package.
While you’re there, take a closer look at the BMW X4 and BMW 218 Gran Coupé M Sport, both distinguished by their sleek, sporty design and elegant coupé-inspired rooflines. Both models combine sporty design, premium features and everyday practicality, making them compelling choices for a wide range of drivers.
Prospective MINI owners can also take advantage of attractive savings and financing packages during the event. Enjoy exclusive cash rebates together with BMW Financial Services financing packages, including up to RM38,000 off the MINI Countryman. Selected models are also available with interest rates from as low as 0.88%.
In addition, customers who purchase a new MINI will receive a complimentary Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine, available on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last. Customers who complete their purchase during the event will also receive a complimentary MINI Advanced Car Eye dashcam.
If the classic MINI 3 Door feels a little too compact and the MINI Countryman a little too spacious, the MINI Aceman could be the perfect fit. Positioned between the MINI Cooper and MINI Countryman, the MINI Aceman combines compact dimensions, practical five-door versatility and MINI’s signature go-kart handling, offering a well-balanced option within the lineup.
Mark your calendar and visit Auto Bavaria Penang at The Sime Motors Collection 2026 roadshow, taking place at Gurney Plaza, Penang from 8 to 11 October. Visitors can explore the latest BMW and MINI models and take advantage of exclusive event promotions available throughout the four-day roadshow. More details on the Auto Bavaria website as well as Facebook and Instagram pages.
According to a report by CarNewsChina, Li Auto will launch in Thailand by the end of 2026 as one of the first right-hand drive markets for the Beijing-based brand alongside Hong Kong and Singapore.
While it wasn’t revealed which models will first go on sale in Thailand, the fully electric Mega MPV and i6 SUV are tipped to be the brand’s initial RHD offerings. The Mega is a large people carrier that measures 5,350 mm long, 1,965 mm wide, 1,850 mm tall and has a wheelbase that spans 3,300 mm.
It sits up to seven people in a 2-2-3 layout and features two electric motors for a total system output of 544 PS (536 hp or 400 kW). Powering the all-wheel drive setup is a 102.7-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery that is good for a WLTP-rated range of around 582 km (710 km CLTC). The MPV is said to support DC fast charging at a peak of up to 520 kW (400 kW nominal), with a 10-80% state of charge achieved in 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, the i6 is a mid-size SUV measuring 4,950 mm long, 1,935 mm wide, 1,655 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. The five-seater can be had with a single rear electric motor rated at 340 PS (335 hp or 250 kW) or a dual-motor configuration that adds a 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) electric motor at the front for the same total system output as the Mega.
The i6 features an 87.3-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that provides as much as 590 km of range following the WLTP standard (720 km CLTC) in RWD guise. With an expansion into RHD markets, could Malaysia also welcome Li Auto in the near future?
About 70% of vehicles being used by foreign nationals caught in Johor JPJ enforcement operations had been acquired through informal “hand-over” transactions without their ownership being legally transferred, says Johor JPJ director Zulkurnain Yasin. The finding highlights a potential enforcement problem, with the person using a motorcycle not necessarily being the person recorded as its owner in JPJ’s database.
Since June 1, Johor JPJ has issued 3,072 notices to 1,346 foreign nationals during Ops PeWA, while 10,580 vehicles were inspected. The operation resulted in the seizure of 347 motorcycles, 69 cars and 24 other private vehicles, according to news reports.
Zulkurnain said the situation can become more complicated when foreign buyers leave Malaysia and sell the vehicles to other individuals. Vehicles can change hands several times while the registered ownership remains unchanged, making it difficult for JPJ to trace the ownership history.
The remaining vehicles involved in the 70% figure were either still registered under their original owners or rented, according to JPJ. JPJ’s ownership-transfer process requires the registered owner and new owner to complete the necessary procedures, with transfers also available through the mySIKAP online system. For motorcycles, the government lists the transfer fee at RM3.
For enforcement agencies, an outdated ownership record can make it harder to establish who was using or responsible for a vehicle at a particular time. The issue is not necessarily limited to foreign riders, as any motorcycle sold without its ownership record being updated creates the same disconnect between the registered owner and actual user.
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) – powered by Petronas Primax – is back for 2026 and will be happening this month, bringing great deals to Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from October 31 to November 1. The cars and the deals are all under one roof, so there’s no better place to shop for your next ride.
If you’re considering a new EV, why not include the Perodua QV-E in your shortlist? Malaysia’s first homegrown EV might not be an obvious choice, but it boasts sharp, sporty styling and surprisingly competitive figures for its price, which we’ll get to later.
The QV-E’s front-mounted motor puts out a healthy 204 PS (150 kW) and 285 Nm of torque, which gets it from 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. Juice for the motor comes from a 52.5 kWh LFP battery from CATL, and claimed range is 370 km on the WLTP cycle.
The QV-E is now being offered with a RM10,000 cash rebate, effectively bringing the price down to RM53,499 under Perodua’s battery-as-a-service (BaaS) subscription package, or RM77,499 for the full purchase of the car. Opt for the battery lease – which leaves battery ownership and liabilities to P2 – and you’ll pay an all-inclusive RM215 a month on top of the car’s monthly instalment. Compare the figures and do the math, it might surprise you.
Perodua is one of many brands present at ACE 2026, including Audi, BMW, BMW Motorrad, Chery, Dongfeng, GWM, Hyundai, iCaur, Jetour, Leapmotor, Lotus, Mazda, MINI, Mitsubishi, Omoda | Jaecoo, Proton, Proton eMas, smart, Volkswagen and Zeekr, among others. Joining Petronas Primax in backing the show are co-sponsors Jacar and Carro.
Each brand will have its own exciting promos lined up for the show, but on top of brand offers, the first 200 confirmed bookings at ACE 2026 will enjoy RM2,500 worth of vouchers from us. Each confirmed booking also enters you into a lucky draw with prizes worth RM45,000. That includes a grand prize holiday package worth RM10,000, and five DK Schweizer Prestige Leather Upholstery upgrades worth RM4,000 each.
There are also goodie bags up for grabs, courtesy of V-Kool, Harman Kardon, DK Schweizer, Dodo and The Carage.
Again, the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) – powered by Petronas Primax – will be happening from October 31 to November 1 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). Mark your calendars, and find out more on the ACE 2026 microsite. We’ll see you there!
The works ministry has requested that it receives sufficient allocation under the upcoming Budget 2027 in order to cover overall maintenance needs of federal roads nationwide, reported Bernama.
The ministry requires an allocation of between RM5 billion to RM6 billion to ensure that road quality and safety remained at an optimum level, said deputy works minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.
However, the works ministry had received just RM3.18 billion in allocation this year, of which RM2.08 billion was for Peninsular Malaysia, with RM640 million allocated for Sabah and RM461 million for Sarawak, he said.
“Therefore, we have requested that the ministry of finance provide sufficient allocation in the upcoming budget,” he the deputy works minister said during the question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat.
In terms of allocation for road maintenance project procurements, RM700 million had been specifically allocated to benefit small contractors in the G1 to G4 classes through a ballot, and the ballot draw method was implemented to ensure that the procurement process for maintenance works at the ministry level remained transparent.
Of the RM700 million budget allocated for G1 to G4-class contractors, RM300 million is allocated to Peninsular Malaysia, while Sabah and Sarawak received RM200 million each.
The Freelander brand is confirmed for launch in the United Kingdom, reports Autocar, and the brand’s arrival into the UK will be part of its “third wave” of market expansion.
The brand will first enter the Middle Eastern and North African markets, followed by right-hand-drive markets Australia and New Zealand; the UK and European markets will follow suit. According to the publication, the exact year of the Freelander brand’s arrival in the UK has yet to be confirmed.
Previously a Land Rover nameplate for the carmaker’s entry-level SUV, the Freelander name was licenced to Chery in 2024 for the development of EV models under its own brand, destined for export markets.
Just weeks after showing the Concept 97, the Chery group unveiled the Freelander 8 in April this year, a productionised three-row SUV with two powertrain types; battery-electric, and range-extended EV.
The model destined for the United Kingdom market would not be adapted versions of Chinese-market models, but rather will be new versions tailored to each market, Freelander CEO Wen Fei was previously quoted as saying.
To that end, the Freelander 8 set for the UK will reportedly feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain comprised of a 2.0 litre petrol engine with two electric motors, producing a combined output of 626 PS while a 34 kWh battery offers up to 109 km of EV range, and be able to receive up to 350 kW charging.
For comparison, Chinese news sources reported in July this year that the Freelander 8 for the Chinese market in the aforementioned REEV form will get a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. In this Chinese-market configuration, the Freelander 8 gets a 60.331 kWh battery that offers up to 221 km of EV range on the WLTP standard.
The Freelander 8 is the first of six new models from the brand, which will be launched over the next five years. The Freelander brand will eventually be sold in 90 countries worldwide, and the company has said that it will conduct the testing of prototypes in Southeast Asia as well as other markets; the Freelander 8 is expected to score a five-star Asean NCAP rating, according to the company.
The Malaysian market has yet to be confirmed for the Freelander brand. Should the Freelander 8 arrive in this market, would you have one?
The MINI Countryman has been ruggedised to become the Untamed Edition, a new adventure-focused variant that can be ordered with a variety of powertrains, be it petrol, diesel or pure electric depending on the market.
According to the carmaker, the Untamed Edition comes with a 15 mm suspension lift for an increased ground clearance of up to 19 mm, which improves the SUV’s approach and breakover angles. To go along with the lift, there are exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels that are paired with Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyres.
Other additions include textured protective film for the wheel arches, side sills and ‘Power Dome’ on the bonnet, while the underbody receives protection elements finished in Dark Steel. Completing the outdoorsy look is the edition-specific Untamed logo on C-pillar as well as a roof tent developed in partnership with Italian specialist Autohome, the latter featuring integrated gas struts for quick deployment.
MINI also teamed up with outdoor equipment specialist Helinox for a collection of camping gear, including folding chairs and tables. Customers can also order an optional tow bar with a towing capacity of up to 2,000 kg, while the roof load capacity is 75 kg while driving and up to 300 kg when stationary.
To ensure one can spot the Untamed Edition with ease, it gets a new front grille with a vertically oriented geometry. The side sills are also new, as is the sculpted rear diffuser, with many of the design elements and accents finished in Dark Steel. Natural, earthy and mineral tones serve as inspiration for the exterior colours, of which there are Hideaway Grey, Nomad Blue, Nanuq White and Midnight Black to choose from.
There’s also Frozen Nomad Blue, the first matte finish to be introduced into MINI series production, while the roof can be had in either Glazed White or Jet Black. As for the interior, it is styled with inspiration from modern outdoor equipment, natural textures and highly functional products.
As such, the Nightshade Blue sports seats are trimmed in perforated Vescin vegan leather upholstery with knitted surfaces in the shoulder and headrest areas, as well as piping and decorative stitching in Cornflower Blue. Knitted surfaces on the dashboard and door panels in a Millennial Melange colour tone are also part of the package, while Dark Steel accents replace the Vibrant Silver ones.
Meanwhile, Cornflower Blue accents are applied on the steering wheel fabric strap, steering wheel spoke and selected interior elements. The centre console storage also gets redesigned for a more robust geometry and integrates elastic retaining straps. Patterned rubber floor mats and boot tray add to the rugged nature. The Untamed Edition will roll off the assembly line at BMW Group Plant Leipzig in November 2026, with a market launch scheduled for early 2027.
At long last, Jaguar has revealed the car it has sacrificed everything for – its entire extant lineup, its brand heritage, even its raison d’être. This is the Type 01, the production version of the rectilinear luxury grand tourer that practically broke the Internet.
Built on a new, dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA), the Type 01 is first and foremost an EV, drawing on Jaguar’s experience racing in Formula E. It’s equipped with triple motors to deliver torque-vectoring all-wheel drive and a 30:70 torque split front to rear.
The entire setup punches out 1,030 PS (900 PS on the rear axle alone) and 1,365 Nm of torque, getting this massive four-door from zero to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. The carmaker is particularly proud of rolling acceleration even at higher speeds – the climb from 100 to 180 km/h takes just four seconds flat.
The company may have fumbled its strong start to EVs, but the Type 01 is at least at the sharp end, with an 850-volt electrical architecture and a massive 118 kWh NMC battery, the latter delivering a range of 720 km on the WLTP cycle (not quite the 770 km promised back in late 2024). This translates to up to 515 km of highway range, at a constant speed of 120 km/h.
Plus, with support for up to 320 kW of DC fast charging, the Type 00 can recover up to 321 km of range with just 13 minutes of charging; a split charging function also enables it charge at a 400-volt charger at up to 250 kW, rare for over-800-volt vehicles. The car will accept up to 22 kW of AC charging as standard.
As this is a modern Jaguar, the Type 01 is also mostly made out of aluminium, incorporating 73% of the stuff in its construction. With torsional rigidity of 51.7 kN per degree, the car is claimed to have the strongest underpinnings of any of the brand’s models, with features such as a high-voltage junction box that doubles as a front strut brace. It’s suspended on air springs and twin-valve adaptive dampers and supported by rear-wheel steering at up to six degrees.
But really, it’s the design that defines the Type 01, and even though we’ve had nearly two years to digest Jaguar’s, shall we say, bold new design direction, that imposingly bluff front end and almost total lack of curves still takes getting used to.
Virtually unchanged from the Type 00 concept that presaged it, the front fascia retains the ribbed “strikethrough” graphic, the new Jaguar script (in lieu of the “growler” roundel) and slim headlights – the thinnest ever on a Jaguar at only 84 mm thick, still with matrix LED functionality with 17,000 pixels on each side.
Along the side, one can spot the long bonnet and dash-to-axle ratio, which Jaguar says is akin to that of the iconic E-type. That vast bonnet does not hide a conventional front boot; instead, a “service stowage” allows emergency kit to be housed inside, which seems like a bit of a missed opportunity. A laser-etched brass-effect strip is the sole remaining appearance of the brand’s “leaper” graphic, sitting below the charging port.
Further back, the tapering low-slung glasshouse terminates far back to give the Type 01 somewhat of a fastback profile. The car measures a generous 5,235 mm long but only 1,403 mm tall, an impression enhanced by the huge standard-fit 23-inch wheels (21s optional, presumably for the benefit of ride comfort) and the crisp shoulder line that sits just above, a feature enabled by an elliptical wheel arch opening that maximises suspension travel.
Meanwhile, the rear quarter panel is deceptively complex, creased in multiple directions that converge at a single point. This three metre aluminium body side is what Jaguar calls the “Impossible” Panel (ugh), pressed in six stages with 2,500 tonnes of pressure using a four-storey-high machine, with engineers spending more than 1,500 hours to perfect the technique.
As previewed by the Type 00, there is no rear windscreen, with the driver instead getting their rear view through a camera and a display at the top of the dashboard, directly in their line of sight. The “strikethrough” graphic is again found at the rear in a full-width louvred panel that houses the twin taillight strips.
The whole look is finished by an anodised silver band that runs along the entire lower edge of the car. An active grille shutter, flush pop-out door handles (which can apparently punch through ice four millimetres thick) and a three-stage active rear spoiler combine to achieve a drag coefficient of just 0.23.
The minimalist design direction continues on the inside with a horizontal layered dashboard, a slim centre console and a distinct lack of physical controls. Instead, the driver is faced by a 24-inch display that stretches to the centre of the car, combining instrumentation and infotainment functions. A second seven-inch touchscreen controls the climate and audio functions.
Once again, a “strikethrough” pattern on the top of the dash continues that on the trailing edge of the bonnet, blurring the line between inside and out. Above it sits the industry’s first full-width, full-range sound bar that combines with hidden speakers (including those built into the front headrests) to provide audio, while cupholders and storage are all concealed and have to be pulled out for use.
Despite the battery’s sizeable capacity, the Type 01’s long wheelbase allows it to be split, providing a lower floor for the occupants’ feet and enabling a lower yet more natural seating position. The cabin itself is split into four zones, separated by a brass-like anodised aluminium strip that houses a second seven-inch screen for the rear passengers. The four seats are heated and cooled; the rear pews are foldable to boost luggage space from 450 litres to 1,000.
The Type 01 is a crucial new model for Jaguar, as it aims to rise above premium segment mediocrity and challenge brands like Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Time will tell whether Coventry will achieve its lofty goal with such a polarising car – orders are only expected to open next year, with deliveries set to kick off in the second half. Are you a fan of the company’s new direction? Let us know in the comments.
The Chery Tiggo Cross Sport Edition, which first image we saw last week, is now officially launched in Malaysia.
The Sport Edition (SE) is based on the Turbo version of the Tiggo Cross (there’s a Hybrid too), which is CKD locally assembled at Inokom in Kulim, Kedah. The SE is priced at RM91,800 on-the-road without insurance, which is RM3,000 higher than the Turbo – however, a ‘running promo’ puts the RRP at RM83,800, which is RM5,000 lower than the standard car.
The SE’s main exterior feature is its bodykit, which consists of a front lip with two centre ‘holes’ that extend from the original bumper’s lower intakes. There are also side ‘winglets’ for the lip, but the gloss black bodykit does not include side skirts or a more elaborate rear wing – this isn’t a five-piece kit.
If you thought the front lip is prominent, wait till you see the rear extension. The diffuser-style piece not only has vertical lines but horizontal ones as well, giving it a grille look. The regular Tiggo Cross doesn’t come with visible tail pipes, so they added two rectangular ones in silver here, but they’re not functional.
Again, there’s no SE spoiler, but the stock one looks pretty good – it protrudes a fair bit and there’s a central cutout. Likewise, the Turbo’s 18-inch wheels have been carried over. By the way, the wheels here – wrapped with 215/55 Giti tyres – are an inch larger than the rims on the Hybrid and looks appropriate. Finally, there are ‘Sport’ badges on both the grille and tailgate. No changes to the interior.
The Tiggo Cross Turbo is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-four making 147 PS and 210 Nm of torque. Drive goes to the front wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch transmission for a 0-100 km/h time of 10.3 seconds in Sport mode. Chery claims fuel consumption of 6.3L per 100 km (15.9 km/l) from a 51-litre tank.
The Tiggo Cross is viewed by many as a Perodua Ativa/Honda WR-V sort of car, but its dimensions isn’t far off from the Proton X50, which is considered as a true B-segment SUV.
At 4,318 mm long and 1,830 mm wide, the Cross is 62 mm shorter than the X50 but 35 mm wider. The Chery’s 2,610 mm wheelbase is 10 mm longer too, and even the reduced boot space of the Hybrid (350L, Turbo is 380L) is larger than the X50. So this is a proper B-segment SUV.
Bodykit aside, equipment is as per the Turbo, which includes LED headlamps, vertical LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, red brake calipers, functional roof rails, faux leather upholstery, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control with rear vent (there’s only one), 15W wireless charging pad, keyless entry/push start and a powered driver’s seat.
Those two screens are each 10.25-inch wide, and there’s also wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a ‘540-degree’ camera and six speakers. Safety wise, you get six airbags plus an ADAS suite that includes lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, auto high beam, lane departure prevention, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking.
The SE is available in three colours – Carbon Black, Khaki White and Phantom Grey as seen here. This excludes Blood Stone Red, a hue that is exclusive to the Turbo (not offered on the Hybrid). There’s also a dressed-up unit in matte black with orange stripes – you can see this show car at Chery’s roadshow at IOI City Mall till October 11.
The Tiggo Cross comes with a seven-year 150,000-km factory warranty, and Chery is throwing in free labour for six scheduled services.
All the differences between the Turbo and Hybrid variants are detailed here. Also check out our full review of the Tiggo Cross. Price wise, the Tiggo Cross Turbo was already on par with the base Proton X50 Executive, but this SE promo makes it cheaper. Better equipped and full ADAS as standard too. What do you think of the SE’s bodykit and price?
The road transport department (JPJ) has detected a growing trend of motorcycle owners renting their vehicles to foreigners, and some of these vehicles are used to transport excessive loads, reported New Straits Times.
“We have identified a new trend involving Malaysians renting motorcycles to foreigners for between RM50 and RM200 a month, depending on the motorcycle’s condition. Three-wheeled motorcycles are most common in the East Coast and are usually used to collect discarded or recyclable materials, with many operated by members of the Rohingya community,” said JPJ senior enforcement director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan.
Action could be taken by the JPJ against both foreign drivers and the Malaysian motorcycle owners when the offences are committed, Kifli said. The road transport department had found that among these, one motorcycle owner was found to have more than 100 motorcycles rented to foreigners, each reportedly generating income of around RM100 a month, he said.
Owners of these motorcycles are considered complicit with foreign drivers, and action can be taken against them under Section 26 (2) of the Road Transport Act 1987, Kifli said.
This section of Road Transport Act 1987 states that “Except as otherwise provided in this Act, no person shall drive a motor vehicle of any class or description, on a road unless he is the holder of a driving licence authorizing him to drive a motor vehicle of that class or description, and no person shall employ or permit another person to drive a motor vehicle on the road unless the person so employed or permitted is the holder of such a driving license.”
“This trend is increasing, so we have taken drastic action. Both the driver and owner will be brought to court. I have directed state RTD directors to meet the deputy public prosecutor and recommend higher penalties for repeat offenders,” the JPJ senior enforcement director said.
Kifli added that vehicle owners must also be held accountable, as renting out vehicles to foreigners could facilitate offences and endanger other road users.
Ahead of the Indonesian round at Mandalika, the last Philip Island MotoGP and the Malaysian Grand Prix, the 2027 MotoGP rider line-up is now taking shape, with some of the biggest names in the premier class set for major team changes. Next also sees a new technical era for MotoGP as teams move to a new 850 cc race bike engine configuration.
The 2027 season brings a major shake-up, headlined by Pedro Acosta replacing Francesco Bagnaia alongside Marc Marquez at Ducati, with Bagnaia moving to Aprilia and Fabio Quartararo switching from Yamaha to Honda. The 22 seats across the 11 MotoGP teams are now confirmed, with the grid also featuring several riders making the jump between manufacturers and, in the case of Nicolo Bulega, from WorldSBK to MotoGP.
Reigning world champion Marc Marquez remains with Ducati Lenovo Team through 2028, but gets a new teammate in Pedro Acosta. Acosta leaves KTM after three MotoGP seasons to join the factory Ducati team, replacing two-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia.
Aprilia Racing will field Marco Bezzecchi alongside Bagnaia, with the latter signing a four-year deal with the Noale, Italy manufacturer. It represents one of the biggest moves of the 2027 rider market, with the two-time world champion leaving Ducati after four seasons with the factory team.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP has completely revamped its factory line-up as 2024 world champion Jorge Martin joins from Aprilia, while Ai Ogura steps up from Trackhouse with both contracted through 2028. That means Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins leave the factory Yamaha squad at the end of 2026.
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP will also have an all-new pairing, with 2020 MotoGP world champion Joan Mir joining from Honda. He will be partnered by Daniel Holgado, who steps up to MotoGP as a rookie, with both riders switching to Ducati machinery.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing loses Acosta but brings in two familiar faces from Ducati satellite teams. Alex Marquez moves across from Gresini, while Fabio Di Giannantonio steps up from VR46 to form KTM’s new factory pairing for 2027.
Fabio Quartararo will spearhead Honda HRC Castrol’s factory effort from 2027, returning the 2021 world champion to a new manufacturer as MotoGP enters its 850 cc era. His teammate remains the only unresolved seat in the factory squad, with Diogo Moreira and David Alonso both in contention.
Johann Zarco remains locked in with Castrol Honda LCR for 2027, but LCR’s second rider is still to be decided. Honda’s multi-year signing of David Alonso and existing contract with Moreira leave the second seat as one of the remaining questions around the Honda camp.
Raul Fernandez stays with SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP through the end of 2028, while Enea Bastianini joins him for 2027. The American team therefore retains continuity on one side of the garage while adding a race-winning MotoGP rider on the other.
Red Bull KTM Tech3 will continue with KTM machinery and has a completely new rider pairing for 2027. Luca Marini joins from Honda, with Moto2 star Senna Agius stepping up to MotoGP alongside him. The KTM-Tech3 partnership has also been extended on a multi-year basis.
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team will have Fermin Aldeguer and Nicolò Bulega in 2027. Aldeguer remains with Ducati after moving across from Gresini, while WorldSBK championship leader Bulega makes the jump into MotoGP for his first premier-class season.
Toprak Razgatlioglu stays with Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP for his second MotoGP season, while Izan Guevara joins him after four seasons in Moto2. Razgatlioglu has already sampled Yamaha’s new 850 cc prototype during testing, giving the former WorldSBK champion an early taste of the machinery that will define the 2027 regulations.
The 2027 grid shows a substantial reshuffle of the established order, with Marquez-Acosta at Ducati, Bagnaia-Bezzecchi at Aprilia, Martin-Ogura at Yamaha and Quartararo leading Honda among the headline pairings. It also marks the arrival of a new generation, with Holgado, Agius, Bulega and Guevara all adding fresh faces to the premier class as MotoGP prepares for its major 2027 regulation change.
Audi owners who service their cars at Audi Centre Glenmarie, take note. The dealership, which is operated by Euromobil Sdn Bhd and is part of the EON dealership network, has announced that its service reception has been temporarily relocated to the EON Body & Paint Hub, located next to Audi Centre Glenmarie, effective today (October 7).
In a relocation notice posted on Facebook, the dealership said that its Audi sales and after-sales operations will continue as usual, and all existing service appointments will proceed as scheduled. It did not say how long the temporary arrangement will last.
For service assistance, owners can contact Audi Glenmarie Service at +60 11 1177 2551, while sales enquiries can be directed to Audi Glenmarie at +60 16 699 9366. Both lines are open from 8.30am to 5.45pm.
At 98.16% complete, phase one of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is well on track for its launch, and it may even begin operations earlier than its scheduled start in January, Under the original plan, phase one of the ECRL was supposed to open then.
However, in August, the transport ministry made a request to Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) and its main contractor, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), to expedite things with a view of making commercial operations possible in time for the upcoming holidays in December.
As The Star reports, MRL says that the rail service could be possibly ready to roll by mid-December, subject to final preparations and approval. According to MRL CEO Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak, indication of the actual service commencement date could come as early as this Friday, when Budget 2027 is tabled.
Should that happen, ECRL will follow up shortly by revealing its proposed service schedule and fare structure, which has been presented for Cabinet approval. While no details of the the fare structure have been revealed, Darwis provided a ballpark figure of what to expect.
He said that ECRL fares cannot be lower than KTMB’s ETS services, and will definitely be higher than bus fares. It is however unlikely to be as high as airfares, even when dynamic pricing – which is an automated mechanism that adjusts fares according to demand – is factored in. “It is an extremely fine balancing act when we try to juggle between affordability with service sustainability and the ability to service the loan taken for the project,” he said.
In terms of speed, preliminary testing has indicated that the journey from Gombak to Kota Baru can take just four hours, with the express service expected to take one hour and 35 minutes from Gombak to Kuantan’s KotaSAS station, another one hour and 25 minutes to Kuala Terengganu and about an hour more to Kota Baru.
Meanwhile, Darwis said that a journey using a transit-like service that stops at all the 16 stations is expected to take up to five hours. The express train will travel at speeds of up to 160 km/h, making it the fastest land-based passenger service along the route, which crosses Selangor, Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan.
He added that ECRL’s 10 passenger train sets is enough to also provide commuter-like services from Kuantan to Kota Baru, as well as from Kuantan to Gombak, to meet various travel requirements.
He said the service had the capacity to run a total of 24 trips a day, but at the moment, ECRL plans to run six trips each day in both directions from Gombak to Kota Baru from Mondays to Thursdays, while Fridays to Sundays will see seven daily services in both directions, with services starting as early as 6.30 am, and ending close to midnight. With each train capable of carrying 435 passengers, it is expected that more than 5,000 journeys could be completed daily.
