Malaysia is the first right-hand drive (RHD) market to preview the Dongfeng Box which is sold in China as the Dongfeng Nammi 01. Dongfeng is one of the Big Four Chinese state-owned carmakers. It will be distributed in Malaysia by Central Auto Distributors Bhd (CADB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association of Malay Importers and Traders of Motor Vehicles Malaysia (PEKEMA). The units shown to the media are pre-production RHD units for internal testing and evaluation and CADB mentioned the pr

CY Foong

Aug 21, 2024

BYD is projected to reach a total of 10,000 units in Malaysia within the next two months. This estimate is based on registration data from the Road Transport Department (JPJ), which indicates that as of July 2024, BYD has registered 8,873 units. While BYD's initial presence in Malaysia was through bus registrations, the number of these vehicles is not significant enough to impact the projection. The bulk of registrations have come from passenger cars, with deliveries beginning in early 2023 foll

Shaun

Aug 21, 2024

While the Geely Jiaji was among the three Geely models to be officially licensed by Proton following the Malaysian carmaker’s new Chinese ownership in 2017, P1 has since scrapped the idea for an all-new MPV model. However, it seems that the Jiaji could be making its Southeast Asian debut without Proton’s help. A brand-new company called Aletra Cars Indonesia recently posted a teaser via social media as well as job postings on LinkedIn. The company’s bio on its Instagram page mentioned that it is

CY Foong

Aug 21, 2024

The Denza Z9 GT from BYD is now available for pre-sale in China, priced between CNY 339,800 to CNY 419,800 (around RM 208k to RM 257k). The Z9 GT comes in both plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) variants. Denza was originally a 50-50 joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz. However, since the German automaker distanced itself in 2021, BYD now holds a 90% stake, positioning Denza as its upmarket brand. The Denza Z9 GT joins a lineup that includes the D9, N7 and N8. Designed by A

Shaun

Aug 21, 2024

After months of testing and teasers, MG Thailand has launched the all-new 2024 MG3 Hybrid+. This B-segment hatchback is a key product in the company's strategic shift towards phasing out internal combustion vehicles in favor of hybrids in the Kingdom. Prices are attractive too, the MG3 Hybrid+ is offered in two variants: the Hybrid+ D, priced at THB 559,900 (~RM 71,755), and the Hybrid+ X, at THB 599,900 (~RM 76,881). In comparison, its closest rival, the Honda City Hatchback e:HEV starts at THB

Arvind

Aug 21, 2024