Proton has officially launched its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e.Mas 7, which comes fully-imported (CBU) from China, priced at RM 109,800 for the Prime variant and RM 123,800 for the Premium variant. Prices are on-the-road, without insurance. The e.Mas 7 is the debut model of Proton’s electrified-only sub-brand, e.Mas, which is managed by Pro-Net. Pro-Net also oversees the distribution of Smart vehicles in Malaysia. The electric SUV is based on the Geely Galaxy E5, which launched i

Shaun

Dec 16, 2024

At the pre-launch presentation of the Proton e.Mas 7, the carmaker has shared another significant development - the 'Hi, Proton' voice command will soon be available in Bahasa Melayu. However, it is unclear which model this feature will debut in, though we think this won't take too long to become a reality in the next upcoming launch. This follows the news that there are over 60 Proton engineers in Hangzhou, working together with Geely in their Research & Development (R&D) centre. The e.Mas 7 is

Sanjay

Dec 16, 2024

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has announced that 67,532 vehicles were sold in November 2024, marking a 3.3% decrease compared to 69,859 units in October 2024. Despite the dip, the year-to-date (YTD) total industry volume (TIV) for 2024 reached 731,534 units, representing a 1.4% increase over the same period in 2023, when 721,392 units were sold. According to MAA, the decline in November’s sales is attributed to a “wait-and-see” approach by consumers, as many anticipated further pric

Arvind

Dec 16, 2024

A total of 54,513 vehicles were booked during the 2024 Thailand International Motor Expo, the largest car sales event in the country. The figure is 0.6% higher than last year’s total and represents a new high for the annual event. The 12-day-long event ended on 11 December. According to the organizer, Inter-Media Consultant, 41.3% of the total bookings were for battery EVs (BEVs), up 2.9% from last year. BYD captured the lion’s share with 6,917 bookings, up 22.5% from last year’s total, but this

Hans

Dec 16, 2024

EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) produced its 1,000th car at its Vehicle Assembly Plant in Pegoh, Melaka. The vehicle is a Haval H6, marking a key moment in the company’s partnership with Great Wall Motor (GWM). Following this, EPMB announced in a press statement that the plant is currently in preparatory works to assemble more CKD GWM and BAIC models in the coming years. Hamidon Abdullah, EPMB's Executive Chairman, shared the following: "This momentum continues as we prepare to assemble the smaller

Sanjay

Dec 16, 2024