GWM Haval H6 HEV reaches 1,000-unit CKD milestone
Local assembly of the Great Wall Motor (GWM) Haval H6 HEV - which was launched in October - has reached 1,000 units, with EP Manufacturing (EPMB) having announced that production of the …
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BAIC X55, BJ40 Plus to begin CKD assembly 1Q 2025
Pegoh, Melaka-based EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) has announced that its Peps-JV Melaka subsidiary will begin locally assembling (CKD) the BAIC X55 and BJ40 Plus models in the first quarter of 2025. Does …
Zeekr 7X in China – electric SUV rivals BYD Sealion 7, up to 646 PS, 780 km range, coming to Malaysia 2025
Last week, we were invited to Zeekr's first Global ZKers Day in Ningbo, China, celebrating its community of owners and enthusiasts. Among the cars on display at Geely's Meishan plant during our …
Chery Exeed Exlantix ET EREV launched in China
Chery's luxury Exeed brand has launched the range-extender version of the Exlantix ET EV SUV (called the Sterra ET in China). Chinese buyers can have Max (RMB240k, RM147k), Ultra (RMB270k, RM165k) or …
Nio surpasses 60 mil battery swaps globally – 2,785 stations in China; nearly 80,000 swaps performed daily
Nio officially announced on December 13 this year that 60 million battery swaps have been performed at its power swap stations. At present, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker has 2,785 battery …
Chery Omoda 5 H now with RM13k rebate; base C gets limited Bloodstone Red, Vanilla Blue colour options
It would be no exaggeration to deem the Omoda 5 the spearhead of Chery's Malaysian re-entry last year. Klang Valley roads are awash with the things, and JPJ data says that over …
Geely-Baidu JV brand Jiyue to scale down for survival
Jiyue, a Geely-Baidu joint-venture EV brand born in 2021 as Jidu Auto, will scale down its operations and puruse fresh capital amidst brutal competition in China, reports the South China Morning Post …
Omoda C9 by Jaecoo production begins, Jan delivery
The first unit of the Omoda C9 by Jaecoo has rolled off the assembly line at Jaecoo's Shah Alam plant (which also assembles the Jaecoo J7), with deliveries set to begin next …
Chery’s Great Year-End Lucky Draw – prizes worth over RM150k up for grabs, savings up to RM15k
Chery Malaysia has launched its 'Great Year-End Lucky Draw', which offers buyers who register their new vehicle within this month a chance to win prizes worth over RM150,000, including a brand-new Omoda …
GoCar, Yinson’s drivEV now offering EV car sharing in JB – GAC Aion Y Plus, GWM Ora Good Cat available
Having kicked off its GoEV electric car sharing programme in the Klang Valley in 2021, GoCar is now expanding its service way down south in Johor Bahru. The offering is part of …
Leapmotor C10, Zeekr X and Xpeng G6 evaluated by ANCAP – all 3 Chinese EVs receive 5-star safety rating
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has awarded a five-star safety rating to the Leapmotor C10, Zeekr X and Xpeng G6, all of which are electric vehicles (EVs) that are currently …
Leapmotor B10 specs revealed for China ahead of launch – up to 218 PS; five-seat SUV rivals BYD Atto 3
Specifications for the Leapmotor B10 have been revealed in China a few months after the all-electric SUV made its debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The B10 slots in below the …
BYD Dolphin facelift revealed in China – larger in size, updated design, new electric motor rated at 177 PS
New BYD Dolphin facelift (left), pre-facelift (right) The facelifted BYD Dolphin has been revealed by China's ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT), with changes made to the all-electric hatchback’s design, dimensions …
SAIC Motor Malaysia pledges to improve road safety in ASEAN region, collaborates with transport ministry
SAIC Motor Malaysia recently held a pledge ceremony in partnership with the ministry of transport to reaffirm its commitment to advancing road safety across the ASEAN region, with a particular focus on …
Sime Motors launches new BYD 3S centre in Sabah
Sime Motors, the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Malaysia, has announced the launch of the first-ever BYD 3S centre in East Malaysia. Located at Lot 33, Sedco Industrial Estate, Jalan Lintas, …
Zeekr 7X coming to Malaysia in 2025 – midsize SUV with up to 646 PS, 710 Nm, 780 km CLTC EV range
At today’s launch of the Zeekr X and 009, it was revealed that the next model coming our way will be the 7X in 2025. Officially launched in China in September this …
Zeekr X EV launched in Malaysia – Premium RWD, Flagship AWD; up to 440 km range; RM156k to RM173k
Finally, the Zeekr X is now officially launched in Malaysia. The Premium RWD is priced at RM155,800 on-the-road without insurance, while the Flagship AWD goes for RM172,800. Together with the 009 luxury …
Zeekr 009 launched in Malaysia – 6/7 seats; 582 km WLTP EV range; from RM310k, cheaper than Alphard
The Zeekr 009 has finally made its launch debut in Malaysia, two months after order taking started for the all-electric MPV that looks to draw buyers away from the Toyota Alphard and …
Omoda C9 by Jaecoo – D-segment coupé SUV launched in Malaysia, 2WD and AWD; fr RM169k OTR
Following the preview of the Omoda C9 SUV in September, it is now finally the official launch for the D-segment SUV under the Jaecoo brand, and this is priced at RM168,800 for …
Aion Hyper HT – ROI opened in Malaysia for electric SUV with Tesla Model X-styled falcon rear doors
Registrations of interest for the GAC Aion Hyper HT have opened in Malaysia, according to the brand's post on Instagram. This follows the Malaysian preview of the Hyper HT which took place …
