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  Toyota fully acquires Primearth EV Energy from Panasonic, to rename company as Toyota Battery

  27 March 2024 / 4 comments

  Earlier this month, Toyota announced that it had agreed with Panasonic to make affiliated company Primearth EV Energy (PEVE) a wholly-owned subsidiary in order to strengthen its capabilities in mass-producing automotive batteries. That acquisition has […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Lotus Emeya EV – Taycan rival with 905 hp/985 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78 secs, priced fr. RM778k

  27 March 2024 / 3 comments

  Six months after its global debut in New York City, and just weeks after it completed its final validation testing, the Lotus Emeya has arrived in Southeast Asia, with the four-door grand tourer – which […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: BYD Atto 3 EV shown – darker interior, bigger screen, better tyres, cheaper price!

  27 March 2024 / 9 comments

  Having received an update for the 2024 model year in Thailand, the BYD Atto 3 has been displayed at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show in the kingdom, where the electric crossover is sold in […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Lexus LBX – 1.5L hybrid baby SUV is smaller than UX, Merc GLA, BMW X1; from RM290k

  27 March 2024 / 11 comments

  This tiny thing can’t be a Lexus, can it? It even looks a bit like the Perodua Ativa! The Lexus LBX is the premium brand’s smallest car yet, and it is very, very compact. The […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: BYD Seagull – Myvi-sized EV previewed

  26 March 2024 / 10 comments

  The BYD Seagull has been shown at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show that is ongoing right now, and this is positioned below the Dolphin in the Chinese manufacturer’s product line-up. Measuring 3,780 mm long, […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: MG Maxus 7 – three-row all-electric MPV with 245 PS and 350 Nm, 540 km EV range

  26 March 2024 / 1 comment

  This is the MG Maxus 7, which was introduced in China as the Maxus Dajia 7 last November. The battery-electric MPV has been announced for Thailand, and it’s one of MG Thailand’s display examples at […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: BYD Sea Lion 07 previewed – Tesla Model Y rival with Seal design, motors; coming soon?

  26 March 2024 / 9 comments

  We thought the sheer size of the BYD stand at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) was its only talking point, since the cars the company showed were already being sold in Malaysia. That […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Xpeng G6 bookings open in Thailand – up to 755 km EV range; coming to Malaysia in Q3

  26 March 2024 / 13 comments

  At this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), Xpeng Thailand began accepting pre-bookings for the Xpeng G6 which will be offered in two variants. Finalised pricing isn’t available for now, although it’s been reported the […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Nissan Almera facelift – B-sedan gets bolder face, blue trim, bodykit with twin central pipes

  26 March 2024 / 4 comments

  The Nissan Almera received a facelift in Thailand in May last year and it’s a pretty obvious one, giving the B-segment sedan some new features and a bolder face. For better or worse? Here’s the […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Kia EV5 launched – four variants; up to 313 PS, 480 Nm, 665 km EV range; priced fr RM162k

  26 March 2024 / 7 comments

  The Kia EV5 made its global debut back in August 2023 and was previewed during the launch of the EV9 in Thailand earlier this month. At this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), Kia Thailand […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Kia EV9 – three-row SUV; up to 384 PS, 700 Nm, 680 km EV range; launching in Malaysia soon

  26 March 2024 / 4 comments

  Earlier in January this year, Kia announced its entry into Thailand with the establishment of Kia Thailand. The move represents the South Korean carmaker’s commitment to expanding its presence in Asia Pacific, which has also […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: MG Cyberster EV – 544 PS/725 Nm roadster, 0-100 km/h in 3.2 secs, coming to Malaysia

  26 March 2024 / 7 comments

  SAIC Motor Malaysia is set to launch the MG brand in the country tomorrow with the official debut of the MG4 and ZS EV, but sports car aficionados can look forward to a flashier all-electric […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Changan Lumin launched – cute 2-door city EV, 28 kWh, 301 km range, DC optional, fr. RM62k

  26 March 2024 / 5 comments

  As mentioned in our 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show opening post, Chinese carmakers are dominating the annual show at Impact Muang Thong Thani, and Changan is making a big splash here with its sub-brands Deepal, […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Volvo EX30 – small SUV, big EV deal? From RM206k in Thailand, confirmed for Malaysia

  26 March 2024 / 4 comments

  Of course, 1.59 million baht has long ceased to be RM160k. Instead, the starting price of the Volvo EX30 in Thailand is equivalent to RM206,132 at today’s exchange rate. Weak ringgit aside, 1.59m baht is […]

   

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  Bangkok 2024: Mitsubishi Xpander HEV facelift – Honda e:HEV-style hybrid with 116 PS, 255 Nm e-motor

  26 March 2024 / 1 comment

  Mitsubishi Xpander Cross HEV The Mitsubishi Xpander has been around for a while, but in February, the MPV received a new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) option in Thailand. This version made its first public debut […]

   

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