Rever Automotive, the authorized distributor of BYD vehicles in Thailand, is preparing to launch the BYD Shark, a petrol-powered plug-in hybrid that aims to rival the diesel-powered Toyota Hilux. Curiously, the model is now referred to as the BYD Shark 6. It appears that the Shark 6 name will be used for Southeast Asian markets, as Cambodia had recently launched the truck with the new name. The model on display at the ongoing Thailand International Motor Expo is a right-hand drive unit, indicati

Hans

Nov 28, 2024

Following the launch of the Xpeng G6, Xpeng Thailand has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of the Xpeng X9—a fully electric (BEV) sliding-door minivan. Only one front-wheel-drive, 7-seater variant is available, priced at THB 2.79 million (~RM 360k). This makes it nearly twice the price of the G6 SUV, which starts at THB 1.439 million. In Malaysia, the Xpeng G6 starts at RM 165,820. The Xpeng X9 in Thailand is equipped with a 101.5 kWh NMC battery and supports DC fast charging

Hans

Nov 28, 2024

Tan Chong Motor Holdings (TCMH) has secured a significant win for Malaysia’s automotive manufacturing sector by exporting the Malaysia-assembled Nissan Serena S-Hybrid to Thailand. The model was launched in Thailand earlier today and is the only sliding-door minivan in its class, priced from THB 1.469 million (~RM 189.5k). The same model is available in Malaysia, priced from RM 149,888. The powertrain and key safety features of the export-market Serena are similar to the domestic units. The 2.0-

Hans

Nov 28, 2024

BMW Group Malaysia celebrated 20th aniversary of its Regional Parts Distribution Centre with a landmark expansion of the state-of-the-art facility in Johor Bahru’s Free Industrial Zone, near Senai International Airport. Originally established at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Gelang Patah in 2004, the centre relocated to its new location in 2016. Now, with its expansion complete, the facility spans an impressive 65,000 square metres—an increase from its initial 45,000 square metres. The re

Sanjay

Nov 28, 2024

Besides the Honda Prelude Concept, Honda Malaysia will also be bringing in the Honda Motocompacto to the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), happening from 5 to 11 December 2024 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). The foldable electric scooter is the modern successor to the Honda Motocompo from the 1980s. Designed to fit into the rear boot of the first-gen Honda City (no, not the “Type Z” one, the boxy one), the original Motocompo was powered by

CY Foong

Nov 28, 2024