In a report by the Bangkok Post, Thailand’s Finance Ministry is mulling a proposal to adjust excise tax conditions for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) to support automotive manufacturers. An anonymous source from the ministry told the Thai daily that the Excise Department is drafting amendments to the conditions. The current requirement is 80 km or more per charge while the fuel tank capacity is capped at 45 litres. Vehicles that meet these conditions are subject to a 5% excise tax rate. If the

CY Foong

Feb 3, 2025

Lexus ended 2024 by setting its best sales record ever, with 851,214 units sold, up 3.3% from the year before. Compared to the dominant German marques like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi – which sell around 2 million cars annual, Lexus’ sub-1 million units volume makes it minority player in the upper echelons of the automotive world. Lexus might be a small player, but the Germans best start learning from Lexus, especially when it comes to listening to customers. The Germans spent a good part of la

Hans

Jan 31, 2025

The new 2025 BYD Dolphin will have a 130 mm longer body, according to Chinese automotive publication AutoHome. However, it’s important to note that the current outgoing Chinese-market BYD Dolphin is 165 mm shorter than the export-market Dolphin sold in Malaysia. The outgoing Chinese-market BYD Dolphin measures 4,125 mm in length, while the export-market model—including the version sold in Malaysia—measures 4,290 mm. Despite this difference, the wheelbase (2,700 mm), width (1,770 mm), and height

Hans

Jan 31, 2025

Continental’s tire plant in Petaling Jaya has launched a major solar energy project, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. The first phase includes 2,500 solar panels covering 10,000 square meters, generating 2 million kWh of renewable energy annually. This will meet 13% of the plant’s daytime electricity needs and cut CO2 emissions by 1,400 tons each year. “This project highlights our dedication to reducing carbon emissions and supporting renewable energy solutions,” said Andrea Somorov

Sanjay

Jan 31, 2025

Having established itself as the leading EV brand in Indonesia, BYD is set to introduce new models in the country in 2025, and Indra Fathan through his Instagram page reports that it could be the BYD Atto 2 alongside the Sealion 7. It was also previously confirmed to come to right-hand drive markets within the ASEAN trade bloc. The report uncovers new listings in the Jakarta Samsat NKJB (Taxable Vehicle Value) database, as below: SC3E-STD-1 (4x2) AT – IDR 245 million (~RM 67k) SC3E-ETD-1 (4x2) A

Sanjay

Jan 31, 2025