Geely MPV Concept revealed before Shanghai show
The 2017 Auto Shanghai show doesn't officially open its doors until tomorrow, but photos and information of the debutants have already surfaced. One of the show cars set to star is the …
Geely teases new MPV concept for Shanghai show
For the upcoming Auto Shanghai, Geely will unveil a concept car that previews a future MPV model, a welcome addition to its vehicle range that currently doesn’t include one. To go along …
NextEV Nio Eve concept – ground-up driverless design
Most recently known for its Nio EP9 electric hypercar, which clocked a Nurburgring Nordschleife lap time of just over seven minutes, NextEV has followed up that act with an autonomous, fully-electric vehicle …
DRB-Hicom announces that all of Proton’s FSP bidders remain in the running – is Geely still in the picture?
Ah, the tangled tango continues to twirl. It seems that every automaker that submitted a bid to become Proton's foreign strategic partner (FSP) is still very much in the picture, which means …
Geely was keenly eyeing Lotus, looking at building Lynk & Co 01 SUV in Tanjung Malim with Proton deal
Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely, reported to have withdrawn its bid to acquire a controlling stake in Proton, was said to be looking at the national carmaker's Tanjung Malim plant as a base …
Geely pulls out of its bid for a partnership with Proton
Looks like it's down to one. According to the South China Morning Post, Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely has withdrawn from its bid to acquire a controlling stake in Proton. Geely president An …
Luxing iStar – RM14k Mercedes-Benz clone for China
It's an SUV, electric-driven, and looks like a Mercedes-Benz, but no, it isn't the Mercedes-Benz EQ C. Meet the Luxing iStar, a compact, battery-powered SUV manufactured by the Dezhou Luxing Vehicle Company …
SPYSHOTS: Next London Taxi spotted winter testing
Following a deal inked for the supply of London Cabs to overseas markets, the London Taxi Company has appeared to have sent a development mule to Sweden for cold weather testing, as …
If a Proton-Geely partnership happens, here’s what Proton may get to share tech with – Geely’s line-up
Yesterday, it was reported that Zhejiang Geely is expected to bid for a tie-up with Proton, supposedly as early as this week. The national carmaker is currently in the midst of securing …
Geely to make bid for Proton – Chinese automaker to offer latest vehicle tech as part of deal, report says
More on Proton's search for a foreign strategic partner (FSP). Reuters reports that Zhejiang Geely is expected to bid - as early as this week - for a strategic partnership with the …
DRB-Hicom shares up on possible Proton-Geely deal
Nothing like conjecture to get the share prices moving. Last week, it was reported that shares of Geely Automobile soared to record levels following the report that the Chinese automaker was leading …
Geely shares soar following possible Proton purchase
Shares of Geely Automobile soared to record levels last week following the report that the Chinese automaker was leading the race to become Proton's foreign partner, the South China Morning Post reports. …
China’s Geely leads PSA in bid to partner Proton, both want majority stake in Tg Malim plant – report
With Proton aiming to announce its foreign partner in April, interested parties are currently on location and ramping up the groundwork for a proposal. The Star reports a two horse race between …
BYD hires Leonardo DiCaprio as brand ambassador
Academy Award-winning actor (finally) and renown environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio has added another title to his list – he has been appointed as brand ambassador for Chinese electric vehicle brand BYD. The …
NextEV Nio EP9 unveiled – 1,341 hp, 0-200 km/h in 7.1 seconds, 3G cornering, claims fastest EV ‘Ring time
China-based company, NextEV was reported to be working on an all-electric, 1,000+ hp supercar, and here it is - the Nio EP9. It brings a formidable Nurburgring lap time with it: 7:05.12. …
BAIC D20 debuts in Malaysia – 1.3L and 1.5L petrol engines, CKD in Gurun, EEV status, on sale next year
In addition to the EV200, BAIC has also introduced a petrol-powered version called the BAIC D20. Despite all the hoopla surrounding its electric cousin, this is actually closer to hitting showroom floors …
BAIC EV200 makes its debut – Malaysia’s first locally-assembled electric vehicle? Three variants offered
Beijing Auto International Corporation or BAIC (pronounced as baik) has officially introduced what is claimed to be Malaysia’s first locally-assembled electric vehicle (EV) – the EV200. To be built either in Gurun …
Malaysia’s first CKD EV teased ahead of unveiling
Malaysia's first locally-assembled electric vehicle (EV) will be unveiled this week, and ahead of that, the teaser image above has been released on social media. To recap, the as-yet unnamed EV will …
SAIC building second plant for MG cars in Thailand
Chinese-Thai joint venture SAIC Motor-CP, which produces and markets MG cars in Thailand, has broken ground on its second assembly plant in the Kingdom, the Bangkok Post reports. The factory is located …
New Malaysian brand SAF to launch early next year – Striker pick-up, Landfort SUV below RM130k, EEV
Earlier this year, we reported that a new national carmaker by the name of SAF will join the market in April this year, bringing with it two models – the Landfort SUV …
