A team from Xpeng’s headquarters in Guangzhou will be visiting Malaysia to conduct feasibility studies to locally assemble Xpeng battery EV (BEV) models here. This was confirmed by Datuk Francis Lee, Group CEO of Bermaz Auto, the parent company of Xpeng distributor Bermaz Xpeng, during the launch of the Xpeng G6 last Thursday. However, Lee cautioned that it is still too early to commit to locally assembling Xpeng models in Malaysia, be it in completely knocked down (CKD) or semi-knocked down (SK

Hans

Sep 3, 2024

The latest generation of the Audi Q5, one of Europe’s most popular midsize SUVs is now built on a new platform, with electrified powertrains as standard. At the start, all versions will feature MHEV Plus technology, which can add up to 24 PS and 230 Nm of extra power for short bursts. The car's MHEV Plus system runs off a lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery with 1.7 kWh capacity; a battery this size isn't quite common for mild hybrids. It can also be recharged by the aforementined electric moto

Sanjay

Sep 3, 2024

The BYD Xia has been revealed, the brand’s latest MPV in the lineup. And no, it’s not electric, it’s using BYD’s fifth-generation DM plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system. The BYD Xia’s front end features a massive trapezoidal grille that has become norm now. The Dragon Face design language makes a return, complete with elongated headlights. Side-on, the Xia bears more than a passing resemblance to the Denza D9, another MPV from the BYD stable. Measuring 5,145 mm long, 1,970 mm wide, and 1,805 mm high wi

Shaun

Sep 2, 2024

After several showings, at long last the 2024 Haval H6 is finally open for booking in Malaysia, with estimated prices for the Proton X70-class SUV to begin at RM 145,000. It will also be locally assembled (CKD), a first for a GWM product in Malaysia. Preliminary specs have not been shared just yet, by brand custodians Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia have shown what will early pre-launch booking customers get: RM 3,000 deal with RM 1,000 booking fee 10 years or 1,000,000 km engine warranty (which

Sanjay

Sep 2, 2024

The ageing Volvo XC90 is due for a major update in 2025. First launched in Malaysia in 2016, the ageing XC90 struggles to compete with the newer BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, and Lexus RX, all of which have been refreshed with new generation models. Volvo is no longer paying as much attention to the XC90 as it had in the past because the company’s focus is now on the fully electric EX90. However, the EX90 is facing delays due to software glitches, and the BEV model will be delivered to customers wi

Hans

Sep 2, 2024