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Yesterday, it was announced that Sime Darby Motors (SDM) had signed a distributorship agreement with China’s BYD to sell the latter’s electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia. In an official release, SDM confirmed two models that […]
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Geely acquires 7.6% stake in Aston Martin Lagonda
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has announced that it has acquired a 7.6% stake in British carmaker Aston Martin. In a statement, Geely Holding Group CEO Daniel Donghui Li said that Geely’s well-established track record and […]
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BYD officially coming to Malaysia with Sime Darby Motors as distributor – Atto 3 SUV, e6 MPV EVs first
It’s now official. Sime Darby Motors (SDM) will sell BYD electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia after it was announced today that both parties have signed a distributorship agreement. This comes after it was reported earlier […]
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TeksiKu EV taxi programme – MG5 to be first model; EVs cheaper to run compared to ICE, says Mysuri Biz
Further details have emerged about the Mysuri Biz Technologies programme to deploy 1,000 electric vehicles (EVs) as taxis in the country. As reported last month, the service – which will be offered by the company […]
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Xpeng G9 – large electric SUV from RM200k in China
This is the Xpeng G9, the Alibaba-backed Chinese automaker’s fourth EV in its line-up. It’s also Xpeng’s second SUV, a larger model than the compact G3i that it previously launched. Like a lot of premium […]
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GAC Aion Hyper SSR – Chinese EV supercar revealed with up to 1,225 hp; 0-100 km/h in 1.9s; from RM828k
Aion is an electric vehicle (EV) sub-brand under China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) that currently sells fully electric sedans and crossovers. Recently, the company announced that it was entering the electric supercar segment by revealing […]
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Wuling delivers first 100 units of Air EV to customers in Jakarta; pricing from RM70k-RM94k in Indonesia
Chinese carmaker Wuling has handed over the first 100 units of the Air EV to their owners in Jakarta, Indonesia. This followed the brand’s opening of its order books for the compact electric vehicle in […]
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Geely reveals 600 kW EV charging technology – 20% faster, 30% more range, 300km range in 5 minutes
Geely has unveiled its new 600 kW charging technology developed by its subsidiary company Viridi E-mobility Technology (VREMT). The new fast charger is said to be capable of providing up to 300 km of electric […]
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China’s GAC Motor to produce proprietary EV batteries
GAC will produce lithium iron phosphate batteries for its own Aion EV brand Almost anyone can come up with an electric vehicle (EV) these days, but producing EV batteries is another thing altogether – there […]
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MG MG4 Mulan – new Golf-sized EV hatchback with up to 452km WLTP range from RM136k in UK
We are familiar with the MG ZS electric SUV from the SAIC-owned British brand, but now MG has added something new to its range of electric cars. This is the new MG MG4, which is […]
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Chery to adopt its global user-centric service concept for Malaysia, to offer competitive service policies
It’s already firmly established that Chery is coming back to Malaysia, although exactly when this will happen still remains unknown. Having indicated its return a number of times, the last of which was in August, […]
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Sime Darby Motors confirms ongoing talks with BYD to be Chinese EV specialist’s Malaysian distributor
Sime Darby Motors (SDM) is in talks with China’s BYD to be the latter’s official distributor in Malaysia. The auto division of conglomerate Sime Darby told The Edge that it is currently in “initial discussions” […]
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BYD buys Rayong land for Thai EV plant, ASEAN hub
BYD has purchased a 96 hectare piece of land in Rayong, Thailand’s auto hub that’s south of Pattaya. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) specialist will set up an EV factory in the eastern province, and […]
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BYD Atto 3 EV launching in Thailand next month – 420 km Extended Range to kick things off, RM147k est
BYD’s new Thailand distributor Rever Automotive is set to launch its first model on October 10. The Chinese EV specialist‘s first model in the kingdom will be the BYD Atto 3, and Headlightmag says that […]
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BYD Atto 3 – first units of EV delivered in Australia; up to 60.48 kWh battery, 420 km range; 204 PS; fr RM137k
EVDirect, the local distributor of BYD vehicles in Australia, has begun delivering the Atto 3 to customers, with the first located in the city of Robina, Queensland. Order taking for the all-electric crossover, which is […]