BYD Seal official teaser released, EV launching soon
The BYD Seal is launching soon in Malaysia, as promised. This teaser appeared on the BYD Cars Malaysia Facebook page and it reads 'Faster than your morning coffee - coming soon'. The …
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BYD pick-up truck spied testing – to debut as 496 PS 1.5L plug-in hybrid; full EV version to launch later
The upcoming pick-up truck by Chinese manufacturer BYD has been sighted on test once again, and this time it has been sighted without its camouflage foil by Korean site Autospy, offering the …
Geely Galaxy E8 launched in China – up to 665 km EV range, 646 PS, 710 Nm; 45-inch display; fr RM114k
Geely has launched the Galaxy E8 in China, where it is offered in five variants and priced between 175,800 and 228,800 yuan (RM114,225 and RM148,661). The E8 is the third model in …
2024 Jaecoo J8 previewed in Malaysia – 249 PS 2.0T, 7DCT; up to 7 seats; expected Q4 launch; RM200k est
The Jaecoo J7 wasn’t the only car to be previewed by Jaecoo Malaysia today, as the company also brought out a unit of the Jaecoo J8. Also referred to as the Chery …
2024 Jaecoo J7 previewed in Malaysia – 197 PS 1.6T, 7DCT; CKD from start; Q2 launch; around RM160k est
Jaecoo Malaysia today officially previewed the Jaecoo J7, which will be its first model to be launched in Malaysia sometime in the second quarter of 2024. Positioned as a premium off-roader, the …
EPMB gets eight-year contract to assemble Great Wall Motor vehicles in Hicom Pegoh Industrial Park, Melaka
EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) has announced that its subsidiary, PEPS-JV Melaka (PJVM) has been appointed as contract vehicle assembler for Great Wall Motor in Malaysia for a period of eight years, The …
2024 Ora 07 EV launched in Thailand – sporty fastback sedan; up to 640 km range; fr RM175k; Malaysia next?
The Great Wall Motor (GWM) Ora 07 was launched in Thailand during last year’s Thailand International Auto Expo. Also known as the Lightning Cat or Grand Cat, the 07 is a fully …
2023 global EV sales – Tesla still top, but BYD growing much faster, sold more vehicles in fourth quarter
Sales of electric vehicles globally saw American EV maker Tesla retain its market lead for 2023, having sold delivered 1,808,591 vehicles last year, while Chinese manufacturer BYD sold 1,574,822 electric vehicles - …
Geely sold 1.68 million units in 2023, up 18% YoY – sets aggressive target of 1.9 million units for 2024
Geely sold a total of 1,686,516 vehicles in 2023, which represents a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 18% while also exceeding its original sales target of 1.65 million units for the year. For …
BYD sold 1.57 million EVs in 2023, up 73% from 2022
BYD has officially announced its sales numbers for the whole of 2023 and it reads as such: 3,024,417 units sold, including 1,574,822 EVs. Total sales have jumped 61.9% compared to 2022 (1,863,494 …
Zeekr X and 009 to enter Singapore – Geely’s premium EV brand to rival BMW and Mercedes; Malaysia next?
Zeekr, Geely's premium EV brand, will officially enter Singapore in 2024. Sales will commence in the first half of the year, with deliveries targeted for Q3 onwards. This will make Singapore among …
Chery Omoda E5 set for March 2024 launch – EV SUV is lead car for the Chery Eco Run event this Sunday
We know that the Chery Omoda E5 is launching in Malaysia soon, but so far, the official line has been first quarter of 2024, which we are now in. Chery Malaysia has …
BYD to build its first European EV factory in Hungary – three new models to be launched over next 12 months
BYD has announced it will open its first European electric vehicle (EV) production factory in Szeged, Hungary, which would make it the first Chinese carmaker to manufacture passenger cars in the region. …
Perak state gov’t says it will provide location in Tg Malim for Geely to build its research university
The Perak state government says it will provide a location for the construction of a university in Proton City, Tanjung Malim, as proposed by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. According to Perak MB …
2025 Nio ET9 – brand’s new flagship EV sedan; 707 PS, 900V architecture, 600 kW charging, active suspension
Nio Day 2023 was recently held on December 23, 2023, and during the event, the company unveiled its new executive flagship model, the ET9. Currently open for pre-orders in China ahead of …
Wuling Bingo EV launched in Indonesia – 68 PS; 333 and 410 km EV range options; priced from RM107k
The Wuling Bingo EV has been launched in Indonesia as the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) after the Air EV. First introduced in China earlier this year, the Bingo is offered in …
2024 Chery Omoda E5 – ROI now open in Malaysia; 204 PS, 61 kWh, 430 km EV range; Q1 2024 launch
Chery Malaysia has begun accepting registrations of interest for the Omoda E5, which is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2024. The fully electric version of the Omoda 5 …
Nio CEO William Li personally tests ET7 EV with 150 kWh semi-solid state battery – 1,044 km on one charge
In an effort to demonstrate the real-world performance of the Nio ET7’s 150-kWh semi-solid state battery pack, company founder and CEO William Li took the fully electric sedan on an endurance test …
Jaecoo J7 SUV to be launched in Malaysia in 2024 – brand to be marketed as separate entity from Chery
Jaecoo’s entry into Malaysia will be led by the J7, which is expected to be launched next year. The new premium urban off-road SUV brand will be introduced as an independent entity …
LEVC L380 EV unveiled – eight-seater MPV to launch in China next year; six-seater version to follow
The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has unveiled the L380 electric MPV, the first of a range of models to come from LEVC which will be built on the Geely group's Space …
