Chery completes first batch of PDI at Kulim CKD plant
Chery Malaysia has successfully completed the first batch of pre-delivery inspection (PDI) at its CKD plant in Kulim, Kedah, which assembles the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro SUVs. The company says …
MG plans to build an assembly plant in Indonesia
Thai-spec MG 4 Electric Chinese automaker SAIC Motor is reportedly planning to set up a MG assembly plant in Indonesia to accelerate its growth in the country. According to news reports, MG …
2023 Wuling Air EV review – not allowed in Malaysia; are we truly missing out on a viable Myvi-priced EV?
I know what some of you are thinking, but this is not a toy. In fact, the Wuling Air EV is perfectly usable as a daily car, despite the fact that it's …
BYD mulls setting up an EV plant in the Philippines
Chinese automaker BYD is reportedly exploring the possibility of setting up an EV assembly plant in the Philippines, but said that such a move would very much depend on the level of …
GWM Cannon Ultra double-cab pick-up truck – first 66 units now in Malaysia, open for booking; from RM128k
The GWM Cannon has reached its 500,000th units production milestone, and along with it comes news that the double-cab pick-up truck is now open for booking in Malaysia, with the first 66 …
GWM EV Convoy Tour saw 11 Ora Good Cat EVs pass through 15 cities from Bangkok-Malaysia-Singapore
Great Wall Motor (GWM) recently concluded the GWM EV Convoy Tour, which saw 11 units of the Ora Good Cat travel from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, passing through 15 cities …
Sime Darby Beyond Auto partners Scientex to promote EV adoption, install chargers in housing developments
Sime Darby Beyond Auto, the sole distributor of BYD cars in Malaysia, has announced a collaboration with property developer Scientex to promote the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across various housing …
MG MG4 EV XPower – 435 PS/600 Nm AWD, 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds; most powerful production MG yet
MG has unveiled the MG4 EV XPower, a high-performance version of the MG4 electric crossover and is based on the carmaker's Modular Scalable Platform (MSP). The MG4 EV XPower measures 4,287 mm …
GIIAS 2023: GWM Ora 03 debuts – Good Cat EV by another name to be launched in Indonesia in 2024
Great Wall Motor (GWM) chose this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) to showcase the Ora 03, which we know here as the Good Cat. According to Indonesian media outlets, the …
GIIAS 2023: DFSK Seres E1 launched – small city EV to fight Wuling Air; up to 41 PS, 220 km range; fr RM57k
The Seres E1 has made its launch debut at this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) and is priced at 189 million rupiah (RM57,067) for the Standard Range variant, while the …
Geely announces Ji Yue brand with Baidu; Ji Yue 01 EV crossover to enter production, on sale fr Q4 2023
Geely has announced its formation of Ji Yue, a "premium intelligent technology brand" that becomes the latest brand to join the Geely Holding brand portfolio that is the result of its collaboration …
Geely Galaxy E8 EV details revealed – 272 PS, 0.19 Cd, 25.6-inch HUD; to launch Q4 2023 fr RM141k in China
Details for the Geely E8 have been released by China's ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT), following its Geely's announcement of the car in February this year, according to 42How. The …
GIIAS 2023: Chery Omoda 5 EV now in RHD, open for booking in Indonesia – coming to Malaysia next year
Chery is aggressive not only in Malaysia, but in Indonesia too. In fact, the outward thinking Wuhu-based carmaker made its return to the Indonesia market before the brand was relaunched in Malaysia, …
BYD produces five millionth new energy vehicle, a Denza N7; pays tribute to Chinese automakers in film
Chinese manufacturer BYD has announced that it has achieved the production milestone of five million new energy vehicles (NEVs) - defined as plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles - this week, and …
2023 JMC Vigus Pro White Series 4×4 now in Malaysia – 2.0T workhorse with 141 PS, 340 Nm; from RM100k
Angka-Tan Motor, the official distributor of JMC vehicles in Malaysia, has introduced the new Vigus Pro White Series. Aimed at businesses looking for a workhorse pick-up truck, the White Series is locally …
2023 GWM Cannon Ultra – first batch of 66 units now in Malaysia, 163 PS/400 Nm 2.0L turbodiesel, RM128k
Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has announced an update for the 2023 GWM Cannon, with the company indicating the pick-up truck's arrival in the country via an Instagram post. It said that …
Geely supposedly cancels Thailand EV production plans, to switch its focus to Malaysia – report
At the end of May, a report by Reuters indicated that Geely was planning to enter the Thailand market with electric vehicles (EVs) and was considering models for import and local manufacturing. …
Chery Insurance Program for Omoda 5, Tiggo 8 Pro
Chery Malaysia has launched the Chery Insurance Program (CIP), which is described as an innovative insurance offering that provides customers with 'an unparalleled level of coverage and peace of mind' throughout their …
BAIC X55II and BJ40 Plus SUVs to be built in Malaysia – EPMB, BAIC sign MoU to explore local assembly
EP Manufacturing (EPMB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BAIC International Development to explore the possibility of working together on the local production of BAIC's BJ40 Plus and X55II SUVs. …
Volkswagen to invest RM3.17 bil in Xpeng, to jointly develop EVs for China – Audi to also work with SAIC
Volkswagen has announced that it is investing USD700 million (RM3.17 billion) in Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng to jointly develop new electrified models for the Chinese market. The deal will see the …
