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At today’s Omoda Day event that saw the introduction of the Omoda 3/C3, Shawn Xu, CEO of Omoda & Jaecoo International, teased the next-generation C9. Internally known as the T29, the SUV will not only […]
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Omoda 3 revealed – new sporty compact crossover; global launch in October 2025; coming to Malaysia?
Chery today unveiled the Omoda 3, a new crossover that is meant to slot in below the Omoda 5 and 7. Alternatively known as the C3 depending on the market it is sold in (the […]
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iCaur to debut in Malaysia in May 2025 – Chery’s iCar sub-brand renamed; V23 and 03 EVs launching soon?
iCaur V23 The iCar brand is coming to Malaysia and will make its debut at next month’s Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025). However, the Chinese brand, which under Chery’s umbrella, will not be known as […]
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iCar V23 in Shanghai – compact EV off-roader with up to 211 PS, 550 km CLTC range; Malaysia-bound?
This is the iCar V23, an electric vehicle (EV) that was jointly developed by Chery and Xiaomi’s subsidiary Zhimi Technology (also known as Smartmi Tech). In China, the V23, which is present at this year’s […]
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Mercedes-Benz teases Vision V concept – Shanghai debut; previews new VLE and VLS luxury EV vans
Mercedes-Benz has announced it will unveil a new concept vehicle called the Vision V on April 22, 2025 at the upcoming Shanghai Auto Show. This will serve as a preview for the brand’s future portfolio […]
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Cycle & Carriage launches new 3S centre in George Town, Penang – caters to both Leapmotor and Peugeot
Cycle & Carriage has launched a new 3S dealership located in George Town, Penang that represents both Leapmotor and Peugeot, brands under the Stellantis portfolio. Set within a UNESCO heritage building, the showroom portion of […]
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Chery Lepas 8 SUV rolls off assembly line – 1st model from new brand; Tiggo 8 Plus size; coming to SEA?
In October last year, Chery introduced its new sub-brand called ‘Lepas’ which it says it aimed at the “next-generation urban elites focusing on family.” Fast forward a few months, the Chinese company has now announced […]
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Proton eMas 7 bookings exceed 5,500 units – over 1.8k units delivered; Malaysia’s best-selling EV this year
Proton has announced it has received over 5,500 bookings for the eMas 7 since order taking for the electric vehicle (EV) began in October last year – the launch took place in December 2025. It […]
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2025 Porsche 911 GT3 with manual gearbox, Weissach package sets new Nurburgring record – 6:56.294 min
Porsche has set another lap record at the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife, this time with a facelifted (992.2) 911 GT3 equipped with a manual transmission and the Weissach package. With Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister at […]
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Honda to shift production of Civic Hybrid hatchback from Japan to the US in response to Trump tariffs
According to reports by Bloomberg and CBS News, Honda has said it will move production of its Civic Hybrid hatchback from Japan to the United States in response to president Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on […]
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GWM Ora Good Cat GT launching in Malaysia soon – EV with sportier design; more powerful 171 PS motor?
During yesterday’s preview of the Tank 500 HEV, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia revealed that it will also add the Ora Good Cat GT to its local line-up soon. The Good Cat GT is essentially […]
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2025 Volvo S90 facelift debuts with heavily revised looks – mild hybrid or PHEV with up to 80 km EV range
Nearly a decade after its debut at the North American International Auto Show in 2016, the Volvo S90 has now received its second facelift. Unlike the first facelift announced in 2020, the latest one is […]
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2026 Subaru Outback debuts – 7th-gen looks more rugged; Wilderness variant returns; 2.5L NA or 2.4T
2026 Subaru Outback The Subaru Outback has always been known as a lifted station wagon, but this is no longer the case with the seventh-generation model that has made its debut at this year’s New […]
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2026 Subaru Solterra facelift debuts – new look, XT variant added; now with up to 338 hp, 459 km EV range
The Subaru Solterra, which is the twin to the Toyota bZ4X, has been given a facelift for the 2026 model year in the United States. Making its debut at this year’s New York International Auto […]
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White House says tariffs of up to 245% on China isn’t an increase from 145% – previous tariffs factored in
Shortly after the White House said in a statement that “China faces up to a 245% tariff on imports to the United States as a result of its retaliatory actions,” it has now clarified that […]