Peugeot Malaysia has announced the opening of a new dealership, Peugeot Subang Jaya, operated by Allure Auto Sdn Bhd, located in Taipan USJ. This marks the first dealership launch since Stellantis Malaysia took over as the principal entity managing Peugeot's distribution, marketing, sales, and aftersales in the country. Currently operating as a 1S dealership, Allure Auto plans to expand its services with a 2S service centre, which is 70 percent complete and expected to be operational by the end

Arvind

Sep 2, 2024

With BYD's plant in Rayong, Thailand now operational, the first model to come out of this investment is the locally-assembled BYD Dolphin. To celebrate its launch, BYD does BYD things by introducing massive discounts for the little battery-electric (BEV) hatchback. Prices for the Thailand-assembled Dolphin now start from THB 569,900 (~RM 72k) for the Standard Range, and THB 709,900 (~RM 90k) for the Extended Range. It's quite a big cut, considering it was priced at THB 699,999 (~RM 93k) and THB

Sanjay

Sep 2, 2024

BMW Malaysia has introduced the new locally-assembled (CKD) 2024 BMW 520i M Sport, expanding its 5 Series lineup. This launch follows the introduction of the G60-generation BMW 520i, unveiled in May 2024. The new M Sport variant enhances the G60 520i with sportier design elements and additional features. Under the hood, things are identical to the non-M Sport 520i, powered by the turbocharged (B48) 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, aided by a 48V mild-hybrid system. Power is rated at 208 PS with 3

Arvind

Sep 2, 2024

BYD distributor Sime Darby Beyond Auto will be adding a third variant to the BYD Seal in Malaysia. The company’s official Facebook page said the BYD Seal Dynamic variant will be launched this Friday 6 September. The Dynamic variant will join the existing Premium (from RM 179,800) and Performance (from RM 199,800, all-wheel drive) variants. The Dynamic variant is a lower priced, lower specifications variant to plug the gap between the Atto 3 Standard (RM 150,430) and the Seal Premium (from RM 179

Hans

Sep 2, 2024

Grab, the Singapore-based e-hailing giant, is set to add over 1,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to its Indonesia fleet by year's end, with a significant portion of it being the BYD M6, reports Nikkei Asia. Grab’s Indonesia Managing Director, Neneng Goenadi, emphasised the company's commitment to eco-friendly transportation, noting that the new EVs will join an existing fleet of more than 10,000 electric two- and four-wheelers. The company targets carbon neutrality by 2040. Anyway, the BYD M

Sanjay

Sep 2, 2024