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If you were asked to name a two-door coupe that has a perfectly balanced 50:50 front:rear weight distribution, sporty looking frameless doors, with greater torsional rigidity than a Porsche 718, and suspension that allows it to chase a BMW 4 Series through a slalom course, what would be your answer? Hozon Auto is not a name many are familiar with. The manufacturer of Neta branded cars want to change that, fast. Yes, Neta is not a name that Malaysians would want to mention alongside Tesla or BYD,

Hans

Apr 30, 2024

Smartphone maker, Xiaomi, has pulled off what Apple gave up on, it launched its first-ever car, the Xiaomi SU7 battery electric vehicle (BEV). Launched last month, the SU7 – pronounced “Soo-7” (I see a Cristiano Ronaldo connection there), is one of the biggest draws at Auto China 2024 with long queues snaking outside its booth. As announced by Xiaomi in its Weibo profile earlier this month, 88,888 ‘firm orders’ of the SU7 have been made across the country, essentially selling out all 2024 units.

CY Foong

Apr 30, 2024

Governments in the US and the Europe Union claim that China is subsidizing the production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the point that there is no production excess capacity, leading to ‘dumping’ of Chinese BEVs in export markets. There is some truth in that claim, but like many complex subjects, a bit more nuances is required to give an honest answer. Despite accusations of dumping cheap BEVs overseas, world No.1 BEV and PHEV manufacturer BYD is selling its cars in export markets at fa

Hans

Apr 30, 2024

With Honda announcing its aim to offer only battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in China by 2035, the Big H introduced the Ye Series of BEVs which are exclusive to the world’s largest consumer of cars for now. Named after the Chinese character “烨” which means “shine brilliantly”, Honda displayed three of its upcoming models at the ongoing Auto China 2024 in Beijing. The three models consist of two SUVs and a sedan with the former two expected for launch at the end of 2024. The Ye P7 and Ye S7 are t

CY Foong

Apr 30, 2024

Elon Musk has snubbed India, postponing his earlier scheduled visit to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, before flying to China to meet Premier Li Qiang. Musk was originally scheduled to meet Modi from 21 to 22 April 2024. When Musk posted on X “Looking forward to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India!” it elicited a same-day response from China’s state-owned propaganda mouthpiece Global Times, which poured cold water on India’s ability to attract investments from Tesla. Global Times sa

Hans

Apr 30, 2024

At the ongoing Auto China 2024 held in Beijing, Honda launched its second set of Honda e:N Series battery electric vehicles (BEV) for the Chinese market. The Honda e:NP2 produced by GAC Honda goes on sale with a CNY 159,800 (~RM 105k) price tag. Meanwhile, its twin produced by Dongfeng Honda, the Honda e:NS2 will begin sales in June. Honda has two joint ventures in China with both brands offering twin models of each other like the Honda CR-V/Breeze and the Honda Civic/Integra. The Big H is targe

CY Foong

Apr 29, 2024

Adding one more model to its expanding list, China's Neta Auto have unveiled the Neta L at the ongoing Beijing International Auto Show. Two powertrains are planned for it – it's launched as a range-extender electric vehicle (REEV), battery-electric (BEV) variants to come later – and it has its own generative AI software. The REEV variant promises a range of up to 1,070 km, combining a 1.5-litre engine with a 30.06 kWh battery, good for a combined power output of 231 PS and 310 Nm. Neta says it b

Sanjay

Apr 29, 2024

Much has been said about the longevity of batteries in battery electric vehicles (BEVs), understandably causing concern among potential buyers about future replacement costs. However, the GWM Ora 07 offers reassurance in this regard. To begin with, the Ora 07 is covered by a 6-year/150,000 km warranty for the vehicle, extending to 8-year/180,000 km solely for the battery and motor, whichever comes first. There’s also a one-to-one battery replacement is available should the battery's health dip b

Shaun

Apr 29, 2024

Neta Auto, Qualcomm, and AutoLink have unveiled the Snapdragon Ride Flex (SA8775P) cockpit-to-drive fusion platform globally, ahead of the carmaker's plans to produce vehicles with the platform within the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. Compared to existing cockpit fusion systems, the Snapdragon Ride Flex uniquely supports both digital cockpits and intelligent driving functions through a single system-on-a-chip (SoC). Meaning ADAS and autonomous driving can exist on a single chip; theoratically thi

Sanjay

Apr 29, 2024

At the ongoing Auto China 2024 in Beijing, Geely’s premium all-electric (BEV) brand, Zeekr, unveiled its latest and fifth model, the Zeekr Mix. The Mix is the first model in the Geely Group to be built on the SEA-M architecture, a derivative of the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform. It supports a wide range of mobility products from passenger vehicles like robotaxis and MPVs to commercial vehicles used for logistics. The Mix shown at the automotive exhibition features what Zeekr

CY Foong

Apr 29, 2024