After the much-buzzed SU7 sedan, Xiaomi has unveiled its second battery-electric vehicle (BEV), the YU7, in China. The new SUV builds on the sedan’s appeal, wrapped in an SUV format to cater to market demand. The Xiaomi YU7 is slated for a mid-2025 launch. The Xiaomi YU7’s styling draws heavily from the SU7, maintaining Xiaomi’s design language while adapting it to an SUV body. Key elements include tapered headlights, a trapezoidal air intake with body-coloured inserts, and a sleek roofline. At

Shaun

Dec 10, 2024

BYD is preparing to introduce its second-generation Blade battery in the first half of 2025, targeting an increase in energy density and a 15% reduction in production costs, according to exclusive insights from CarNewsChina. The second-generation Blade battery will be offered in two formats: short and long blades, each tailored for specific applications. Short Blade Format: Features an energy density of 160 Wh/kg, a maximum discharge rate of 16C, and an 8C charge rate, making it suitable for hig

Shaun

Dec 10, 2024

The new 2024 Mitsubishi Xpander, which is sold in Thailand with an additional 1.6-litre full-hybrid (HEV) variant that we don’t get here, is riding on the nation’s huge appetite for hybrids, to become the No.1 selling model in its segment. According to data compiled by Autolife Thailand, the electrified Xpander is so dominant that its nearest rival, the Toyota Veloz, doesn’t come close. The Xpander sells nearly three times as many units as the Veloz and controls 64% of the B-MPV segment. As of O

Hans

Dec 10, 2024

At the 2024 Thailand International Motor Expo (TIME), it was revealed that the BYD Seal has received a price reduction, ranging from THB 325,000 to THB 400,000 (approximately RM 42,000 to RM 52,000) depending on the variant. With the revised pricing, the entry-level Dynamic RWD variant of the BYD Seal now starts at approximately THB 999,900 (around RM 131k). The Premium RWD is priced at THB 1,099,900 (around RM 144k), while the top-spec AWD Performance variant costs THB 1,199,900 (around RM 157k

Shaun

Dec 9, 2024

The all-new 2025 Hyundai Palisade has been revealed in South Korea. Gone is the relatively tame design of the outgoing model. In its place is something altogether more striking, though technical details remain under wraps. Taking a page from the Santa Fe’s book, the new Palisade dials up the drama with a chunkier stance and sharper lines. There’s a new grille, massive and imposing, flanked by vertically stacked daytime running lights that also double as bookends to the bodywork. Somewhere within

Shaun

Dec 9, 2024