The Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, acknowledged that while the spotlight often shines on battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrids – both plug-in (PHEV) and conventional (HEV) – play a crucial role in Malaysia's transition to greener mobility, as reported by Bernama. Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat, Tengku Zafrul highlighted that, as of 30-September 2024, the number of electrified vehicles (xEV) in Malaysia reached 33,319 units, comprising ar

Shaun

Oct 24, 2024

Following its initial preview in August, SAIC Motor Malaysia is now accepting bookings for the 2024 MG Cyberster, the brand's first all-electric (BEV) 2-seater roadster. The fully imported (CBU, China) 2024 Cyberster will soon be offered in one variant, with an estimated price below RM 350,000. The MG Cyberster is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel drive (4WD) system, delivering a gutsy 503 PS and 725 Nm of torque. The 2024 Cyberster features a 77 kWh battery, and offers a driving range of 446 km

Arvind

Oct 24, 2024

Five months after its global debut in Mexico, the BYD Shark plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pick-up truck has been launched in Brazil. Prices for the pick-up truck start from BRL 379,800 (~RM 290k) which is significantly higher than its core rivals, the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger which start from around BRL 220,000 (~RM 168k). However, BYD claimed that it received around 1,500 orders since pre-sales began on 3 October. Henrique Antunes, commercial director of BYD Brazil, projected sales of between 10,00

CY Foong

Oct 24, 2024

Korean carmaker Ssangyong, now known as KG Mobility (KGM), announced that it signed a strategic partnership and platform license agreement with Chery Automobile. The agreement will see KGM collaborating in areas including design and development of vehicles as well as car manufacturing and distribution. The deal also includes sharing the intellectual property of the T2X platform, Chery’s second-generation modular architecture that supports plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). According to regulatory

CY Foong

Oct 24, 2024

Hyundai Motors Indonesia announced bookings are open for the all-new fifth-generation (MX) Hyundai Santa Fe in the country. The 3-row D-segment SUV will be offered with two variants, namely Prime and Calligraphy which are powered by a 2.5-litre petrol and 1.6-litre hybrid powertrains respectively. The 2.5-litre petrol variant is powered by a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder unit that makes 194 PS and 246 Nm. Power is sent to the front wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the hy

CY Foong

Oct 24, 2024