Jaecoo J5 EV teased for Malaysia – to launch soon?
The Jaecoo J5 EV is set for its Malaysian arrival soon, as shown by a teaser from the Chery brand. Launched in Indonesia and Thailand last year, the battery-electric version of the …
BYD Atto 3 facelift launching in Malaysia June 5 – basic updates or full-blown Evo 800V RWD revamp?
Big news from BYD Malaysia – the facelifted Atto 3 will be launched this coming week on June 5. While we do know the C-segment SUV is set to receive some updates …
2027 Geely Xingyuan/EX2 in China – Proton eMas 5 twin gets 47.14 kWh battery, 480 km CLTC range
Entering its third year on the Chinese market, the Geely Xingyuan (known as the EX2 globally) has been refreshed once again for its home market. The twin to the Proton eMas 5 …
2026 Geely Okavango, Coolray facelifts launching in Vietnam soon; rebadged X50 to still come fr Tg Malim?
Geely will be launching the 2026 Okavango and Coolray facelifts in Vietnam soon, with the date June 5, 2026 written on the company's social media post. This iteration of the Okavango will …
Chery to enter Japan market via EMT joint venture – first model is a kei car from new Emta brand, due 2027
Chery has announced it will enter the Japanese market via Electric Mobility Technologies (EMT), a Singapore-based joint venture involving the Chinese automaker, Jiangsu Yueda Group, Autobacs Seven, Gotion and Anest. According to …
Omoda C7 teased for 2026 Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week – to launch in Malaysia soon as petrol variant?
The Omoda C7 has been teased in a reel for the upcoming 2026 Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week, with the latest appearance of the C-segment SUV coming after prior on-road sightings in November …
BYD Dolphin G DM-i targets European superminis with a plug-in hybrid hatchback – will it work in Malaysia?
Somehow BYD has managed to design all of its electric car platforms to be able to be converted to a plug-in hybrid easily and the results are a multitude of new versions …
Xpeng to roll out self-driving software for Malaysia in two years; 3 SUV models for RHD markets this year
Xpeng vice president of finance James Wu has stated that the brand aims to bring its self-driving software to Malaysia within two years, in addition to stating that its local assembly plans …
Volt Auto to grow Dongfeng’s presence in Malaysia – CKD this year, network expansion, hybrids coming
Dongfeng is set to expand its presence in Malaysia, with new Singapore-based distributor Volt Auto looking to increase the brand’s traction in the local market through a wider range of offerings, improved …
MG4X in China – facelifted MG S5 gets semi-solid-state battery option, up to 204 PS, 610 km CLTC range
Revealed in March, the MG4X is now available to order in China, ahead of its launch on May 27. Contrary to what we previously reported, this is not a new entry-level SUV, …
Test drive an Omoda Jaecoo at Carro, win a coaching slot with Sam Basford at Pickle Social Club
Calling all pickleball players! You have the opportunity to win an exclusive Coaching Slot with professional pickleball coach Sam Basford at Pickle Social Club. All you have to do is complete an …
Chery hopes to enter US at a “suitable time” – report
Chery, China's No 1 car exporter for 23 consecutive years, hopes to enter the US at a "suitable time", Chery International president Zhang Guibing has told reporters, according to a Reuters report. …
Zeekr 9X becomes first Chinese car to get the Mansory treatment – suicide doors, plenty of carbon-fibre
The Zeekr 9X is the first Chinese car to be modified by Mansory as the German company expands its product portfolio. Presented at this year’s Auto China (also known as Auto Beijing), …
BYD Ti7 for global markets – rebadged Fangchengbao Tai 7 is a 7-seat 1.5T PHEV SUV with 127 km EV range
It's been confirmed that the BYD group's next global model is the Fangchengbao Tai (or Titanium) 7, the larger seven-seater sibling to the Tai 3. But unlike the latter, which is set …
Chery Tiggo 9 previewed in Malaysia – flagship 7-seat D-SUV, 2.0T AWD with 256 PS/390 Nm, below RM189k
The Chery Tiggo 9 has been officially previewed by Chery Malaysia. If you've noticed, '9' is always reserved for flagships in China (see all those luxury MPVs) and the same applies here …
2027 Geely Xingyuan/EX2 to get bigger batteries – up to 400 km WLTP range for Proton eMas 5 twin?
Spyshots from Autohome Sina has reported, citing Chinese industry and information technology ministry (MIIT) documents, that the next iteration of the Geely Xingyuan/EX2 (known to us as the Proton eMas 5) could …
BYD Malaysia teases new model – Atto 3 facelift with more power and higher range coming soon?
Go to BYD Cars Malaysia's Facebook page and you'll see this. Now, out of all the models BYD currently sells in Malaysia, it's the Atto 3 that has soldiered on for the …
GWM Wey G9 vs Toyota Alphard/Vellfire vs Denza D9 vs Zeekr 009 vs Xpeng X9 vs GAC M8 – MPV battle
Launched in late January, the GWM Wey G9 completes a septet of seven-seater luxury MPVs on the market, all vying for the same clientele of towkays and well-to-do families. The list of …
GWM Tank 300 HEV launched in Malaysia: 2.0T hybrid, 346 PS/648 Nm, auto parking, app support, RM260k
The GWM Tank 300 HEV has been launched in Malaysia for RM259,800, which means the RM250k ICE car (over 1,000 buyers to date) that was launched here in July 2024 now has …
Chery appoints football icon Robert Lewandowski as brand ambassador to expand brand’s global presence
Chery has announced Robert Lewandowski as its new brand ambassador as the Chinese carmaker looks to strengthen its global presence amid weakening car sales in China. The partnership was revealed at Chery’s …
