BYD Dolphin awarded 2023 Japan EV of the Year
The BYD Dolphin and Atto 3 EVs have scored recognition at the 2023 Japan EV of the Year awards, with the Dolphin taking top honours with first place while the Atto 3 takes third place, […]
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2024 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ revealed – W214 PHEV with up to 612 PS, 101 km electric range
It’s been nearly a full year since the W214 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was revealed, but Stuttgart has finally pulled the covers off the first AMG-badged model. This is the Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+, a plug-in hybrid […]
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Mercedes A-Class to continue into 2026; EV, PHEV sales predicted to be half of global volume by 2030
Following earlier plans for the discontinuation of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class model line as soon as this year, the German manufacturer has cancelled plans to retire its compact model, which is now set to be produced […]
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Neta to start EV assembly in Indonesia in May 2024
PT Neta Auto Indonesia has announced it well begin local assembly (CKD) of Neta vehicles in May this year. In a release, the Indonesian arm of Hozon Auto’s Neta said the CKD project is being […]
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2024 Kia EV9 launched in Thailand – RWD and AWD variants; up to 384 PS, 680 km EV range; from RM462k
While we wait and hope for the Kia EV9 to be launched in Malaysia, the South Korean carmaker’s fully electric flagship SUV recently went on sale in Thailand – it was also launched in Singapore […]
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Lotus Emeya EV completes final validation testing
The Lotus Emeya has completed its test and development programme that has spanned a period of three years, having wrapped up cold- and hot-weather testing, with validation work for the former conducted in Ivalo, Finland […]
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Rivian R3, R3X revealed – smaller EV SUV than the R2; Hyundai Ioniq 5 rival; up to three motors, 483 km range
Rivian has revealed the new R3, an electric SUV that will slot in below the R2 that it shared the stage with during the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s recent reveal event. The R3 will also […]
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Rivian R2 revealed – smaller EV SUV to rival Tesla Model Y, coming 1H 2026, priced from RM211k in US
It’s been three years since Rivian wowed the world with its R1T electric pick-up truck, and the company is now making the first step to expand its portfolio with the R2. This is a smaller […]
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Tesla Model 3 Performance Highland – leaks reveal more powerful rear motor, more than 600 hp total?
We’re still waiting on the range-topping Performance version of the Tesla Model 3 Highland, but leaked videos suggest that it’s coming sooner rather than later. It appears that Tesla is putting more effort into its […]
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Carro acquires HK-based Beyond Cars used car platform – consignment, financing, insurance services
myTukar parent company Carro has announced its acquisition of Hong Kong-based used car platform Beyond Cars, and thus Carro has expanded its reach to a total of seven markets, comprised of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, […]
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Audi Q6 e-tron to debut on March 18 – brand’s first EV built on PPE platform; coming to Malaysia in 2024
The Audi Q6 e-tron will make its debut on March 18 this year, the company announced recently. Presented in prototype form last March, the Q6 e-tron will be the brand’s first electric vehicle (EV) to […]
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Polestar secures RM4.5 billion in external funding
Polestar has secured US$950 million (RM4.5 billion) in external funding, the company has announced, a month after Volvo announced that it will stop providing funds to Polestar and transfer responsibility of the EV brand to […]
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Kia reportedly in talks with Thailand to build EV plant
Given the news popping up this week, both firmed up and speculated, it sounds like every carmaker dabbling in electrification is wanting in on Thailand. The next name to come into the picture is Kia, […]
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2024 Wuling Bingo Plus launched in China – 102 PS, up to 510 km EV range; from RM59k; BYD Dolphin rival
Wuling has launched the Bingo Plus in China for customers who want something a little larger than the regular Bingo. Pricing starts at 89,800 yuan (RM59,012) for the base variant with 401 km of range […]
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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona debuts – brand’s first EV muscle car with up to 670 hp, 850 Nm, 510 km range
The eighth-generation Dodge Charger has been revealed and marks a new era in the company’s muscle car history. For the first time, the Charger is available as an electric vehicle (EV), but the company will […]
