Alongside the Zeekr 009, Zeekr Malaysia, under the distribution of Sentinel Automotive Sdn Bhd, also previewed the Zeekr X at Sunway Pinnacle. The compact crossover battery electric vehicle (BEV) has an estimated starting price of below RM 180,000 with a booking fee of RM 2,000. Zeekr is the flagship luxury brand of the Geely Group which also owns Smart, Volvo, and Proton. Two variants of the Zeekr X will be offered in Malaysia, Premium RWD and Flagship AWD with the latter shown at the preview.

CY Foong

Oct 11, 2024

When it arrives in Malaysia, the Zeekr 009 will not only cast its presence in the luxury MPV market, but it will also become the most powerful MPV available. That is thanks to its dual-motor set-up that produces a combined output of 603 PS and 693 Nm. Sentinel Automotive Sdn Bhd is distributing Geely’s luxury marque in Malaysia. Last week, it announced that bookings are open for the Zeekr 009, which has an indicative pricing of RM 370,000 and below. The booking fee is set at RM 4,000. At Sunway

CY Foong

Oct 11, 2024

Top management members of China's BYD met with Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry earlier this week, in what could be clues pointing towards the carmaker's further investments into the country. Among others, the meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister of MITI, Liew Chin Tong; Sime Darby Motors' Executive Director, Jeffrey Gan; BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division's General Manager, Liu Xueling; BYD Malaysia's Managing Director, Eagle Zhao. Though not announced by BYD thems

Sanjay

Oct 11, 2024

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. recently hosted its “Honda 0 Tech Meeting 2024,” showcasing key innovations set to define the future of the company's battery electric vehicle (EV) lineup. The event highlighted several groundbreaking developments, particularly those aimed at enhancing battery longevity and overall vehicle efficiency for the upcoming Honda 0 Series, a new generation of BEVs slated for a global rollout starting in 2026. Improving battery lifecycles, using practical experience The centerpiece

Sanjay

Oct 11, 2024

Let’s face it – driving in Malaysia often means spending a lot of time in traffic. Whether you’re inching through the daily grind of rush hour or cruising along the highways, your car becomes more than just a mode of transport; it’s your mobile haven. And for many of us, the primary source of solace during those long drives is music. Given how much time we spend in our vehicles, you’d think more manufacturers would put serious thought into the audio systems that define our driving experience. Ye

Shaun

Oct 11, 2024