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  2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid confirmed for the US – likely to get Crosstrek Hybrid’s series-parallel system

  27 December 2024 / 0 comments

  The hybrid version of the sixth-generation Subaru Forester will arrive for the 2025 model year in the United States instead of 2026 as previously believed. This will join the existing non-hybrid model that was revealed […]

   

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  2025 Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition in Japan – 1,000 units; special design touches; from RM106k

  27 December 2024 / 5 comments

  Since the debut of the Mazda MX-5 (also known as the Miata or Roadster) in 1989, over 1.2 million units of the convertible have been sold across four generations. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of […]

   

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  Tesla to source battery cells from Eve Energy, Kedah?

  26 December 2024 / 12 comments

  Apparently a Malaysian factory will soon supply batteries for Tesla cars, if reports today turn out to be accurate. Listed Chinese battery company Eve Energy announced that it signed a deal to supply an American […]

   

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  2025 Toyota Camry Glorious Edition launched in China – enhanced interior and kit; hybrid; from RM124k

  26 December 2024 / 14 comments

  GAC Toyota, the joint venture between GAC Group and Toyota, has unveiled a special edition of the ninth-generation Camry in China. Called the Glorious Edition, it retails from 202,800 yuan (about RM124k) and comes with […]

   

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  Tesla’s Megafactory in Shanghai set for completion

  26 December 2024 / 0 comments

  Tesla China has announced that the US electric vehicle maker is slated to complete the build of its new Megafactory in Shanghai by the end of this year. The facility, which began construction in late […]

   

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  2025 Chery Tiggo 5X – Omoda 5 twin launched with 156 hp/230 Nm 1.5L turbo; from RM42k in China

  26 December 2024 / 10 comments

  The Chery Tiggo 5X High Energy Edition has been launched in China, and the B-segment SUV goes to the Chinese market at prices ranging from 69,900 yuan (RM42,807) to 83,900 yuan (RM51,388), reported Bit Auto. […]

   

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  Lynk & Co L946 teased – flagship SUV undergoes winter testing; PHEV expected; China launch in 2025

  26 December 2024 / 0 comments

  Lynk & Co has teased its upcoming flagship SUV currently codenamed L946, which will make its official debut in 2025 to take on rivals like Huawei’s Aito M9, Li Auto’s Li L9 and the upcoming […]

   

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  Thailand vehicle production and sales hit a slump in 2024, down by 20.14% and 26.69% in first 11 months

  26 December 2024 / 1 comment

  Things aren’t rosy for the automotive sector in Thailand this year. Vehicle manufacturing and sales numbers in Thailand have declined significantly in the first 11 months of 2024, dropping by 20.14% and 26.69% respectively, year-on-year, […]

   

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  Radar King Kong launched in China – EV pick-up truck cheaper than RD6; up to 381 PS, 605 km CLTC range

  26 December 2024 / 5 comments

  Geely has launched the new Radar King Kong in China, where it is priced from 99,800 to 159,800 yuan (about RM61k to RM98k) and available in seven trim levels. According to CarNewsChina, the King Kong […]

   

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  Renault mulling “all options” re: Nissan-Honda merger

  26 December 2024 / 3 comments

  Renault has cautiously weighed in on the Nissan-Honda merger announcement, saying it “will consider all options based on the best interest of the Group and its stakeholders.” The French carmaker said in a December 23 […]

   

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  CATL announces new EV skateboard platform capable of withstanding 120 km/h impact without catching fire

  24 December 2024 / 6 comments

  CATL CIIC skateboard platform from 2023 Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s biggest EV battery maker, has launched a new electric vehicle chassis that has safety as its key selling point. According to the company, […]

   

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  2025 Nio ET9 launched in China – world’s first 900V EV; 707 PS flagship sedan, up to 650 km CLTC range

  24 December 2024 / 4 comments

  One year after revealing the ET9, Nio has officially launched the flagship sedan that retails for 788,000 yuan (about RM485k) before options. The Chinese carmaker is also offering the ET9 First Edition, which is priced […]

   

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  Toyota set to build its own EV plant in China – report

  24 December 2024 / 3 comments

  Toyota is said to be preparing to build a new factory in China to produce electric vehicles, with the facility to be set up in Shanghai, the Nikkei has reported. Sources familiar with the matter […]

   

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  Nissan, Honda merger a “desperate move” – Ghosn

  24 December 2024 / 21 comments

  Nissan and Honda may have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a merger, but former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn isn’t so optimistic about the deal, telling Bloomberg in an interview that “it’s […]

   

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  Honda, Nissan sign MoU to explore merger – decision by June 2025; Mitsubishi considering joining alliance

  24 December 2024 / 8 comments

  It’s now official. Honda and Nissan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of a merger (worded as “business integration” in the joint press release), which will see the establishment of […]

   

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