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  BYD Dolphin launched in Thailand – Standard Range and Extended Range, up to 490 km NEDC; fr RM92,750

  7 July 2023 / 12 comments

  BYD Dolphin previewed at BIMS 2023 BDY has officially launched the Dolphin EV in Thailand, following its prior showing in the country at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show. Two variants are on offer in […]

   

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  Thailand tipped to be among leading EV markets in ASEAN region with Indonesia following closely behind

  7 July 2023 / 20 comments

  According to research agency BloombergNEF, Thailand and Indonesia are tipped to be key markets for electric vehicles (EVs) within the ASEAN region, Bangkok Post reports. This is thanks to the nations’ support for the EV […]

   

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  BYD Dolphin EV launched in Singapore; 94 hp/180 Nm, 44.9 kWh battery for 340 km range – RM541k w/ COE

  6 July 2023 / 12 comments

  BYD Dolphin at BIMS 2023 The BYD Dolphin has been launched in Singapore at a price of S$159,888 (RM541,065) in the city-state, including COE, reports SG Car Mart. We’ve seen it earlier this year at […]

   

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  Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV launched in Singapore – RM896k including COE for 77.4 kWh battery, dual-motor AWD

  6 July 2023 / 11 comments

  The Hyundai Ioniq 6 fully electric vehicle has been launched in Singapore, priced at S$259,888 (RM896,255) including COE, according to SG Car Mart. The Ioniq 6 is the second E-GMP platform-based EV from Hyundai to […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz CLE debuts – replaces C-Class and E-Class coupes and cabriolets; 2.0T or 3.0T hybrids

  6 July 2023 / 6 comments

  The Mercedes-Benz CLE has been unveiled in both coupé and cabriolet forms, and this two-door model bearing the new nameplate will serve as the successor to both C-Class and E-Class two-door models, including for the […]

   

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  2023 Kia Picanto facelift debuts with bolder exterior styling – 1.0L,1.2L engines; 5MT, 5AMT, 4AT; new kit

  6 July 2023 / 15 comments

  The third-generation Kia Picanto (also known as the Morning in South Korea) has received its second facelift which brings a bold new look that follows the carmaker’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. The refreshed Picanto is […]

   

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  2023 Honda City facelift launched in Thailand – visual, kit changes; Honda Sensing for all variants; fr RM84k

  5 July 2023 / 12 comments

  The Honda City facelift has made its official launch debut in Thailand, where it continues to be offered in five variants. However, the line-up has been revised, with the previous S variant being dropped in […]

   

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  2023 Wuling Air EV launched in Thailand – RM52k for 200 km range, RM62k for 300 km; Malaysia next?

  4 July 2023 / 34 comments

  The Wuling Air EV has been launched in Thailand as one of the cheapest new electric vehicles available for purchase in the country. The Air EV comes fully imported from Indonesia and will be offered […]

   

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  Foxconn to invest RM1.2 billion in EV parts production in Vietnam; production to start in 2025 with 1,200 staff

  4 July 2023 / 5 comments

  Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn will be investing around US$250 million (RM1.2 billion) into two new projects in Vietnam for the production of components for electric vehicles, the company said according to Reuters. The world’s largest […]

   

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  Next-gen Mitsubishi Triton Group T1 for AXCR 2023 – rally racer prepped ahead of production model debut

  4 July 2023 / 0 comments

  After emerging as champions at last year’s Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR), Team Mitsubishi Ralliart has announced it will return for the 2023 edition of the competition with the aim of securing a second consecutive […]

   

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  GAC Aion to enter Thailand market – Chinese EV brand to start selling cars in Q3; local assembly planned

  4 July 2023 / 4 comments

  GAC Aion LX Plus Chinese EV brand Aion, which is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gold Integrate, its first overseas distributor based in Thailand, Bangkok […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz CLE announced to replace C-Class and E-Class coupé models; to premiere July 5

  4 July 2023 / 5 comments

  The unveiling of the Mercedes-Benz CLE coupé is just a day away, and the upcoming new model that is announced will be taking the place of the C-Class and E-Class coupé models. Mercedes-Benz confirms that […]

   

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  New Mitsubishi SUV for ASEAN debuts Aug 10 – Wet drive mode, Yamaha audio; to be badged Destinator?

  3 July 2023 / 6 comments

  Mitsubishi has announced its all-new compact SUV will make its official world debut at this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) on August 10. The model was first previewed by the XFC Concept last […]

   

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  Volvo, Lotus, Geely, Proton X70 designer Peter Horbury dies aged 73; 50 years of automotive design

  3 July 2023 / 4 comments

  Renowned British designer Peter Horbury has died aged 73, while on a business visit to the Geely group headquarters in China. Best known for his work at Volvo, Horbury began his design career at Chrysler […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz G500 Final Edition – last V8, non-AMG G-Class, only 1,500 units; AMG G63 gets Grand Edition

  30 June 2023 / 2 comments

  Mercedes-Benz is waving goodbye to the V8 inside the G500 by presenting this, the new G500 Final Edition. Limited to just 1,500 units, the Final Edition is being introduced 30 years after the German carmaker […]

   

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