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  • 3 stars in Europe, 1 star in Australia: Spec differences see 2024 Suzuki Swift get dismal results in ANCAP

    This will be controversial: the 2024 Suzuki Swift has scored a dismal 1-star rating in the Australian NCAP crash tests, despite getting 3 stars in the stricter Euro NCAP tests conducted earlier. Suzuki Australia previously advised that the Australian and New Zealand market Swift have different safety specification compared to those sold in Europe, and therein stems the problem, according to ANCAP's report. ANCAP testing of locally-sold vehicles has highlighted some concerns, particularly with th

    SanjaySanjay

    Dec 31, 2024

  • Review: The Leapmotor C10 is an unfamiliar name in Malaysia but it hides plenty of potential

    Building a brand is like growing a tree—strong and valuable ones require more than a decade of patience to grow. In the automotive world, brand equity is a powerful currency that buys trust. For newcomers like Leapmotor, the challenge is huge: how does the little-known brand earn trust in a market saturated by so many “me-too” Chinese electric vehicle brands. Few know that Leapmotor is one of the most successful electric vehicle start-ups in China (BYD is not considered a start-up), often compar

    HansHans

    Dec 31, 2024

  • Better features, lower price, same class-leading comfort - Here are 5 questions to ask before you test drive the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Electric

    Malaysia’s burgeoning car market has seen its C-SUV segment become the most tightly-contested slice of the pie right now. What used to be the domain of Japanese stalwarts now include local and Chinese upstarts, all vying for victory in the crowded arena. All of this has caused a shift alright, one that sees the market-leading Toyota Corolla Cross to regroup its pieces and play defense—a position it hasn’t been in for quite some time. While Chinese brands storm into the market with attractive pri

    SanjaySanjay

    Dec 30, 2024

  • Chery to fight Geely's challenge in Indonesia with 4 new models in 2025; more hybrids, PHEVs, ICE, and BEVs to come

    Chery Indonesia is keen to diversify its lineup in the country, announcing plans for four new models in 2025, two of which will be hybrids, reports our sister site Autofun Indonesia. This was directly confirmed by Rifkie Setiawan, Head of Brand Department at PT Chery Sales Indonesia. He revealed that the upcoming range would include both hybrids (HEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV), all stemming from the Tiggo series. “Next year, we expect to introduce approximately 4-5 new models, including Hybrid

    SanjaySanjay

    Dec 30, 2024

  • Hybrid advantage: Mitsubishi Xpander shows how its done as it leads the Toyota Veloz over 3x in Thailand's MPV sales

    In a land where RON 95 fuel is roughly RM 4.80, cars that can save the driver some money will always have an advantage – even it is perceived to have glaring weaknesses. Case in point is the Mitsubishi Xpander in Thailand, by far the nation's most popular MPV by a mile, so points out Autolife Thailand's data. Sales of the Xpander up till November 2024 totals 10,275 units, 64% of the total MPV market volume of 15,938 vehicles of its kind. It has throughly overshadowed just about every other compe

    SanjaySanjay

    Dec 30, 2024

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