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Sime Motors and Ingress Corporation have announced a joint venture to operate and manage two BMW and one MINI dealerships under a newly established company called Performance Motors Malaysia (PMM). The three outlets are BMW Damansara (Sg Penchala), BMW Bandar Puteri Puchong and MINI Bangsar, and all are current Ingress

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paultan.org > research > compare > bmw-ix2-vs-renault-meganers

BMW iX2 vs Renault Megane RS: Price, Specs & Which to Buy

14+ hour, 7+ min ago   (151+ words) Pick the BMW iX2 if you want EV running, 417 km quoted range, a 525-litre boot and substantially more driver-assistance equipment for RM85,088 less. Pick the Renault Megane RS if you specifically want a 260-km/h turbocharged hot hatch with Cup Suspension, rear-wheel…...

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paultan.org > 09/11/2026 > byd-tg-malim-plant-cancelled-to-go-with-local-ckd-partner-instead-we-are-here-to-stay-byd-malaysia-md

BYD Tg Malim plant cancelled, to go with local CKD partner instead; "we are here to stay" - BYD Malaysia MD - paultan.org

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (397+ words) In BYD, Local News / by Anthony Lim / 11 September 2026 10:50 am Last week, it was reported that BYD planned to reveal its EV development plan for Malaysia this week, answering the long-awaited question of whether local assembly was going to proceed and…...

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paultan.org > 09/10/2026 > 2026-dacia-spring-debuts

2026 Dacia Spring debuts – larger 2nd-gen EV; 82 PS, 250 km WLTP; base trim uses phone app for infotainment - paultan.org

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (472+ words) In Cars, Dacia, International News / by Gerard Lye / 10 September 2026 5:42 pm Dacia, a brand under Renault, has introduced the second-generation Spring, an A-segment electric vehicle built on the RG-EV platform that is priced from EUR17,900 (about RM85k) in Europe. Compared to its predecessor,…...

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paultan.org > 09/10/2026 > proton-emas-5-outsells-every-other-ev-in-malaysia-combined-one-model-54-of-the-market

Proton eMas 5 outsells every other EV in Malaysia combined in August - one model, 54% of the market! - paultan.org

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (303+ words) In Cars, Local News / by Harvinder Sidhu / 10 September 2026 7:51 pm Malaysia’s EV market had its biggest month ever in August 2026, with 8,833 battery-electric cars registered, and a remarkable share of them wore the same badge. The Proton e.MAS 5 alone accounted for…...

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paultan.org > 09/10/2026 > volvo-ex30-cross-country-spied-again-in-malaysia-raised-off-road-styled-crossover-launching-soon

Volvo EX30 Cross Country spied again in Malaysia - raised off-road styled crossover launching soon? - paultan.org

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (362+ words) In Cars, Spyshots, Volvo / by Mick Chan / 10 September 2026 6:28 pm The Volvo EX30 Cross Country has been sighted in Malaysia once again, with this image courtesy of paultan.org reader Henry Au. This time, the compact electric crossover has been sighted on…...

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paultan.org > 09/10/2026 > malaysias-mka-group-invests-in-italian-suspension-maker-bitubo-rcb-owner-targets-global-expansion

Malaysia's MKA Group invests in Italian suspension maker Bitubo, RCB owner targets global expansion - paultan.org

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (376+ words) In Bike Parts and Accessories, Bikes, Local Bike News / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 10 September 2026 3:09 pm Malaysian performance motorcycle parts maker and mobility syndicate MKA Group, the company behind the RCB motorcycle brand, has announced a strategic investment in Italian suspension…...

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paultan.org > research > compare > audi-tt > type-8j-vs-mk3

Audi TT: Type 8J vs Mk3 — Old vs New Compared (2026)

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (82+ words) Paul Tan's Automotive News Audi TT: Type 8J vs Mk3 Audi TT Type 8J The Mk3 is about 24% cheaper, the Mk3 uses 11% less fuel, while the Mk3 is 8% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below. Specs shown for…...

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paultan.org > 09/09/2026 > thailand-designing-new-ev-tax-policy-around-investment-export-production-and-higher-value-local-content

Thailand designing new EV tax policy around investment, export production and higher-value local content - paultan.org

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (470+ words) In International News / by Anthony Lim / 9 September 2026 4:30 pm The specific tax measures have not yet been finalised, with the director-general of the excise department, Pornchai Thiraveja, saying that work on the policy remained at the level of setting broad principles,…...

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paultan.org > 09/06/2026 > byd-to-announce-malaysia-ev-development-plan-within-a-week-own-tanjong-malim-plant-or-inokom-ckd

BYD to announce Malaysia EV development plan within a week – own Tanjong Malim plant, or Inokom CKD? - paultan.org

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (318+ words) In BYD, Local News / by Paul Tan / 6 September 2026 8:59 pm The long-running question of how BYD will put down manufacturing roots in Malaysia is about to be answered. The company will reveal its EV development plan for Malaysia within a week,…...

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paultan.org > 09/03/2026 > chery-q-ev-spied-in-malaysia-again-proton-emas-5-rival-with-122-ps-400-km-nedc-range-launching-soon

Chery Q EV spied in Malaysia again – Proton eMas 5 rival with 122 PS, 400 km NEDC range launching soon? - paultan.org

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (302+ words) In Cars, Chery, Spyshots / by Jonathan Lee / 3 September 2026 12:04 pm The Chery Q appears to be nearing its Malaysian launch, with a prototype being spotted on local roads again, this time by Threads user ezzuanaz_. The electric B-segment hatchback looks ready to…...