A week after teasing its fully electric (BEV) lifestyle pick-up truck, the Riddara RD6, for the Thailand market, Geely announced the establishment of Riddara’s first overseas subsidiary in the Kingdom. The company that is known in China under the Radar brand has been actively interested in the Thai market. Riddara’s CEO, Ling Shiquan met with the Thai Deputy Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, in March. Riddara also announced it would be showcasing key products at the 41st Thailand International Mot

CY Foong

Jul 11, 2024

With 87 percent of all new car sales being battery electric vehicles (BEVs), Norway has the highest number of plugged-in car ownership per capita compared to anywhere else in the world. BEV brands do well here, but June 2024's numbers see this trend upended as Toyota records its best sales month ever. The brand clocked 3,777 registrations (including commercial vehicles like vans and pick-up trucks), accounting for 18.4 percent of all new car sales for the month in the tiny European nation. It's

Sanjay

Jul 11, 2024

Fuel price movements in Malaysia from 10- to 17-July 2024 are as follows: Fuel Price Update 10- to 17-July 2024 RON 95 RM 2.05 RON 97 RM 3.47 RON 100 RM 5.00 Shell V-Power RM 6.20 Diesel EURO 5 B10 RM 3.35 Diesel EURO 5 B7 RM 3.55 Follow fuel price live updates: Petrol Price Malaysia

Sanjay

Jul 10, 2024

Pro-Net (Smart Malaysia) has launched the Smart #3, offering three variants with starting prices at RM 175,000 for the Pro variant, RM 215,000 for the Premium variant, and RM 255,000 for the Brabus variant. The Smart #3 shares several aspects with the Smart #1, including the power outputs of the three variants and the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform developed by Geely. However, the Smart #3 is designed to be sportier, featuring a sloping rear roof design. The Smart #3 Pro vari

Shaun

Jul 10, 2024

Johor could become a significant electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub, following reports that certain Chinese companies have expressed interest in establishing factories within in the state. According The Star, the Johor Import and Export Industry Association (Jimex) are currently in talks with a 13-member Chinese delegation from Wenzhou, China regarding the plant which could serve export markets. Jimex Deputy President Datuk Seri Farid Ibrahim said, “Johor was chosen by the Chinese companies

Arvind

Jul 10, 2024