China is no longer just the world’s factory, but it’s now also the world’s capital for technology and innovation. BYD, the world’s leading maker of electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrids) has an insatiable hunger for technical talent. To fuel its growth ambition, it needs top class engineering talent. Chinese publication Autohome reports that BYD had, on 30-December, donated 3 billion Yuan (~RM 1.8 billion) to 35 universities, including China’s top ranking Peking University and Tsinghua Un

Hans

Jan 2, 2025

The current eighth-generation Toyota Hilux has been soldiering on for close to a decade since it was first launched in May 2015. With that said, the evergreen default pickup truck for Malaysians might be seeing an all-new replacement this year and Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) offers a clue in the name. As picked up by Headlightmag, Toyota filed a trademark for the Hilux Travo name in the Kingdom’s DIP on 23 December 2024. Unlike the Toyota Innova Zenix though, this new su

CY Foong

Jan 2, 2025

Mazda USA is poised for record-breaking sales in 2024, with projections indicating over 420,000 units sold in the last 12 months, according to a Bloomberg report. This represents a remarkable 16% growth compared to 2023 and surpasses the company’s previous record set in 1986—all achieved without a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) in its lineup following the discontinuation of the Mazda MX-30. Looking ahead, Mazda USA aims to further build on this momentum, targeting sales of 450,000 units in 2025.

Arvind

Jan 2, 2025

On 30 December 2024, Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker, Deepal held a grand ceremony to celebrate its 400,000th production unit. This milestone was made in only 29 months since the brand’s formation and Deepal is aiming to double that figure in 2025. Sales began in 2022 with the Deepal SL03 electric sedan but it was the company’s second model that truly kicked things off for the young BEV sub-brand of Changan Automobile. The launch of the Deepal S7 electric SUV saw the brand rolling o

CY Foong

Jan 2, 2025

The success of Tesla has attracted a lot of attention from investors, all hoping to strike gold by funding the next Tesla in China, currently the world’s largest market for Internet-connected cars, robotaxis, and electric vehicles. The success of Pony AI, Nio, and Xpeng in raising funds from capital markets despite having no proven profit-generating product has drawn even smartphone makers like Xiaomi and Huawei (Aito) to join the party. That party, however, will soon end this year, warns Geely

Hans

Jan 2, 2025