Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) achieved a new milestone by setting a Malaysia Book of Records title for the largest gathering of Volkswagen Golf vehicles. The event, which took place on 24-August at the Sepang International Circuit, brought together a total of 370 Golfs. The gathering at the 2024 Golf Fan Fest saw Volkswagen owners and enthusiasts from across the country join forces to celebrate the Golf’s 50th anniversary. As part of the festivities, VPCM unveiled the limited Golf GT

Shaun

Aug 27, 2024

The fully electric Xpeng X9 MPV is set to launch in Thailand in October 2024. Taking its place as the flagship model of Xpeng’s lineup, the X9 is expected to be priced around THB 3 million (~RM383k) in Thailand according to local automotive source, Autolife Thailand. The Xpeng X9 will be the second model from the brand to launch in the Kingdom, after the XPeng G6, which priced between THB 1.439 million (~RM 183k) and THB 1.599 million (~RM 204k). The Xpeng X9 is a three-row, seven-seat luxury MP

Arvind

Aug 27, 2024

Smart has announced a new partnership with Sennheiser to enhance the in-car audio experience in the upcoming Smart #5. The collaboration will debut with the Smart #5’s world premiere on 28-August in Australia. The Smart #5 will be equipped with the Sennheiser Signature Sound System, which includes proprietary audio algorithms, Concerto with AMBEO technology, and Contrabass. The system features 20 speakers and a portable speaker, offering a peak output of over 2000 Watts and support for Dolby Atm

Shaun

Aug 27, 2024

Bermaz Xpeng, the distributor of Xpeng battery EVs (BEVs) in Malaysia, launched its first model, the Xpeng G6 today with a starting price of RM 165,000. The D-segment 5-seater electric SUV not only undercuts the Tesla Model Y (from RM 191,000) by a big margin, but it’s also cheaper than the now-discontinued Extended Range variant of the BYD Atto 3, which sits one segment lower and used to sell for RM 167,800. The C-segment 2024 BYD Atto 3 is currently only available in one Standard variant. Desp

Hans

Aug 27, 2024

VinFast will be delaying the launch of its dealership network in Thailand, attributing the postponement to a slowdown in passenger car sales within Southeast Asia's second-largest economy. The company stated it will “carefully evaluate” the timing of its EV sales in Thailand, according to an emailed statement to Bloomberg. This move comes as the global battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market faces a challenging year. Carmakers such as Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, and Tesla have recently scale

Shaun

Aug 27, 2024