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  2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N revealed – new 10-stage N Drift Optimiser, improved “gearshifts”, more standard kit

  26 September 2024 / 0 comments

  The facelifted Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been around since March, so an update to the acclaimed Ioniq 5 N was bound to come about sooner rather than later. And here it is – equipped with […]

   

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  2025 Chery Tiggo 9 launched in China – 3-row SUV; 2.0T, 1.5L PHEV; coming to Malaysia as the Jaecoo J8

  26 September 2024 / 12 comments

  2025 Chery Tiggo 9 The Chery Tiggo 9 has received a mild facelift in China for the 2025 model year and is being introduced alongside a plug-in hybrid variant known as the Tiggo 9 C-DM. […]

   

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  Supacat Medium Utility Vehicle revealed – affordable military vehicle based on Toyota Hilux pick-up truck

  26 September 2024 / 6 comments

  Supacat, a manufacturer of military equipment, has revealed a new military vehicle based on the Toyota Hilux which it is simply calling the Medium Utility Vehicle (MUV). According to Australia’s Drive, the MUV is manufactured […]

   

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  Leapmotor B10 teased ahead of Oct 14 debut in Paris

  26 September 2024 / 2 comments

  The Leapmotor B10 has been teased ahead of its official debut on October 14, 2024 at this year’s Paris Motor Show. Set to go on sale in China before making its way to global markets, […]

   

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  BYD has produced its nine millionth new energy vehicle, a Yangwang U9 EV supercar with 1,306 PS

  26 September 2024 / 1 comment

  BYD has announced that on September 2, 2024, it celebrated the production of its nine millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), a Yangwang U9. The achievement comes just over two months after the company’s eight millionth […]

   

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  European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association calls for revised EU emissions targets as EV sales drop

  25 September 2024 / 0 comments

  The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has called for a revision of the European Union’s emissions targets for combustion engine-powered cars as the sales of battery-electric vehicles in the region has continued to drop as […]

   

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  US Commerce Department proposes banning Chinese vehicles, connected car technology from US roads

  24 September 2024 / 13 comments

  The United States Commerce Department has proposed the prohibiting of key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads for national security concerns, as well as those containing components from Russia. This proposed […]

   

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  Singapore announces extension of EV incentives until December 31, 2025 – rebates cut for hybrid cars

  24 September 2024 / 1 comment

  Singapore has announced it will extend incentives meant to promote the adoption of clean energy vehicles until December 31, 2025. The move serves to support the country’s goal of phasing out sales of pure internal […]

   

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  Volkswagen Polo production ends in Europe after 40 years – South Africa is sole manufacturer worldwide

  24 September 2024 / 3 comments

  Volkswagen has ended production of the Polo in Europe after 40 years as the company shifts its focus to electric vehicles (EVs). As reported by Automotive News Europe, the Polo had been built at the […]

   

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  In return for incentives granted, EV makers are now required to build key components in Thailand by 2026

  24 September 2024 / 3 comments

  No free lunch. In return for the EV promotion measures granted by Thailand, vehicle manufacturers supported by the programme will have to invest in producing certain key EV components domestically by 2026, in line with […]

   

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  smart #5 pre-sales start in China – from RM145k; RWD and AWD; up to 646 PS, 740 km CLTC EV range

  24 September 2024 / 1 comment

  The smart #5 is now open for pre-orders in China with an introductory staring price of 245,000 yuan (about RM145k). The revitalised brand’s largest model to date will officially be launched at the end of […]

   

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  Survey shows that car owners in Thailand are looking to keep their cars for longer due to slowing economy

  24 September 2024 / 1 comment

  In a sluggish economy, big ticket items are inevitably the first to go off the shopping list, and so it is with new cars. Unless there is a pressing need to replace it, car owners […]

   

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  Jetour SUVs launched in South Africa – 1.5T petrol engines; Dashing from RM106k, 7-seater from RM110k

  23 September 2024 / 2 comments

  Chinese carmaker Jetour has launched the Dashing and a 7-seat SUV in South Africa. In Malaysia, these models have been previewed in May this year, and the duo is set to enter the Malaysian market […]

   

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  2024 Zeekr 009 launched in Thailand – 612 PS, 582 km EV range; RM395k, less than Toyota Alphard/Vellfire

  23 September 2024 / 10 comments

  The Zeekr 009 has been launched in Thailand, several months after the smaller X went on sale back in July this year – both electric vehicles (EVs) were made available for pre-orders since March. Thailand […]

   

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  2024 Zeekr 7X launched in China – Tesla Model Y rival; up to 646 PS, 780 km CLTC EV range; from RM137k

  23 September 2024 / 5 comments

  After making its debut at the recent Chengdu Motor Show, the Zeekr 7X has now been officially launched in China. Deliveries of the brand’s first electric midsize SUV will start this month, with global markets […]

   

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