BYD Malaysia teases ‘new take’ on Atto 3 for 2025
BYD Cars Malaysia has posted this teaser on Facebook, captioned "An electrifying new take is on the way for our best seller SUV. Stay tuned." Atto 3, then - but those are …
2025 Jaecoo J7 PHEV launched in Malaysia – 106 km EV range, 1,300 km total, 10k more than ICE, RM159k
Jaecoo Malaysia promised that it will launch the Jaecoo J7 PHEV in February, and it has delivered on the final day of the month. Now, those considering the hot-selling J7 can choose …
Chery Smart Auto Industrial Park to be built in Hulu Selangor; completion in 2026, to output 100k cars/year
Chery Corporate Malaysia (Chery Malaysia) has held its ground breaking ceremony for the upcoming Chery Smart Auto Industrial Park, which will be situated in the Beringin High-Tech Auto Valley in Hulu Selangor, …
Dongfeng Nammi 06 EV – 184 PS, bigger than Box
The Dongfeng Nammi 01 is already on sale in Malaysia as the circa-RM100k Dongfeng Box; now here's something bigger - the Nammi 06. It's actually the second vehicle Nammi has developed. According …
2025 BYD Atto 3 facelift – official exterior photos out
You're looking at official photos of the 2025 BYD Atto 3 facelift, posted by Car News China - as seen before via government filings, the updated EV SUV (which China calls the …
Chinese EVs are three to five years ahead of those from competitors – BYD founder Wang Chuanfu
Electric vehicles from Chinese manufacturers are approximately three to five years ahead of those from foreign competitors, BYD founder Wang Chuanfu was quoted as saying during an interview with Chinese broadcaster CCTV, …
New GAC, Aion 3S centre in Bayan Lepas, Penang
Malaysian GAC and Aion distributor WTC Automotif (WTCA) has opened a new 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre in Bayan Lepas, Penang, located just five minutes away from the airport. Operated …
Geely EX5 to get specific suspension, ADAS tuning for Australia – not using Proton-tuned suspension setup?
As Geely prepares to launch the EX5 (we know it as the Proton eMas 7) in Australia later this year, GoAuto reports that the EV SUV will get an Aussie-specific suspension setup …
Chery begins exporting Jaecoo SUVs from Malaysia – Vietnam first; Philippines, Thailand, Brunei, SG next
Chery Corporate Malaysia (Chery) has announced it will begin exporting vehicles from Malaysia to markets in Southeast Asia this year. Vietnam - a left-hand drive market - is the company’s first export …
Zeekr 7X EV launching in Malaysia in Q3 2025 – local preview soon; up to 646 PS, 780 km CLTC range
The Zeekr 7X will be launched in Malaysia in Q3 this year, with an official preview set to take place soon. This was revealed by Alex Bao, head of Zeekr Southeast Asia …
Zeekr Space Petaling Jaya launched – brand’s first showroom in Malaysia; five more to open this year
The first Zeekr showroom in Malaysia has been launched in Petaling Jaya. Operated by Sentinel Automotive, Zeekr Space Petaling Jaya is open every day (10am to 6pm from Monday to Saturday; 10am …
Zeekr takes control of Lynk & Co as merger completes
As indicated last November, Geely has finally re-organised its electric vehicle brands with the consolidation of Zeekr and Lynk & Co. In a statement, Zeekr - which now holds a controlling 51% …
Geely EX5 in Indonesia – Proton eMas 7 twin, up to 495 km NEDC range, CKD in Q3 2025, from RM127k
Having been launched last month, the Geely EX5 has finally received its official pricing at the ongoing Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). The electric SUV, a twin of the Proton eMas 7, …
Chery Tiggo Cross launched in Indonesia – renamed Tiggo 4 Pro with 1.5L NA; Ativa, WR-V rival fr. RM65k
The Chery Tiggo Cross has been launched in Indonesia. Also known as the Tiggo 4 Pro in some markets, it's a small SUV that sits below the B-segment Omoda 5, which means …
Stellantis’ regional parts hub in Malaysia gets first shipment of stock; operational Q1 2025
Stellantis' new regional parts hub in Malaysia, which will serve India and Asia-Pacific, has received its first shipment of stock, the automotive conglomerate announced today. The milestone marks the initial phase of …
Geely outlines Philippines strategy after taking over distributorship – lower prices, better after-sales
Having taken over the Philippine distributorship under a direct subsidiary model last month, Geely has outlined its strategy for the archipelago. According to CarGuide, Geely Motor Philippines intends to offer more competitive …
BYD unveils “God’s Eye” DiPilot ADAS suite; to roll out in all BYD, Denza, Yangwang models sold in China
BYD has announced its DiPilot suite of driving assistance systems, also known as "God's Eye" (天神之眼), which will be deployed in all new BYD models in China across three tiers, free of …
Jaecoo J7 PHEV CKD production begins, launch Feb
The first unit of the Jaecoo J7 PHEV has rolled off the assembly line at Jaecoo's Shah Alam plant (which also assembles the non-PHEV Jaecoo J7 and Omoda C9) ahead of its …
Omoda C9 PHEV sighted in Malaysia – petrol-electric version of D-segment SUV to be launched soon?
Launched in Malaysia last December with a 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol powertrain, the Omoda C9 has been sighted in Malaysia as a plug-in hybrid variant, courtesy of an image shared to the …
Jaecoo J7 fire in Sarawak caused by improper aftermarket dashcam installation – dealer statement
Click to enlarge Following a publicised case of a Jaecoo J7 having caught fire, an internal dealer circular issued by Jaecoo Malaysia has been sighted, and which states that the incident was …
