Changan Automobile is set to open its first manufacturing plant in Southeast Asia within Q1 of 2025. The new plant will soon produce battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrids, and range-extended EVs (REEVs) for Thailand and other export markets, including Malaysia. "We expect to start producing battery BEVs in March 2025," said Shen Xinghua, Managing Director of Changan Auto Southeast Asia, a subsidiary of the Chongqing-based company, in a report by The Bangkok Post. Located in Rayong Pr

Arvind

Aug 27, 2024

Mazda has ceased production of the Mazda 6 in Japan earlier this year in April. However, recent trademark filings suggest that the Mazda 6 may not be completely out of the picture, hinting at a possible electric future under the name "Mazda 6e." Mazda has filed trademark and logo applications for the “6e” name in the European Union. These filings were made with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), and they refer specifically to “automobiles and their parts; electric cars and

Shaun

Aug 27, 2024

Bermaz XPeng Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of the XPeng brand in Malaysia, has officially launched the XPeng G6. This highly anticipated 5-seater, D-segment battery electric (BEV) SUV is now available for booking, with a starting price of RM 165,000 for the 580 Pro variant and RM 185,000 for the 755 Pro variant. These prices undercut its nearest rival, the Tesla Model Y by around 16%. The American contender starts from RM 191,000 for the base rear-wheel drive variant, excluding the RM 16,000 opt

Sanjay

Aug 27, 2024

Volkswagen Malaysia has announced a promotion in conjunction with the upcoming Malaysia Day celebrations, offering superb savings across all its models. Dubbed the "Gemilang Deals" campaign, this limited-time offer provides customers with savings of up to RM 38,000 on their chosen Volkswagen model, courtesy of exclusive financing deals and added value benefits. The promotion also offers all vehicles with the Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP) which includes a 5-year free maintenance programme, a

Arvind

Aug 26, 2024

TMT Motors, the distributor of the Wuling Mini EV in Vietnam, has announced a price reduction for the battery-electric vehicle (BEV). This decision comes after a difficult 2023, where the Wuling Mini EV managed to sell only 591 units – just 10.6% of the 5,525-unit sales target set for the year. To make the Wuling Mini EV more appealing to consumers, TMT Motors, in collaboration with SGMW (SAIC-GM-Wuling), has slashed the prices of two versions of the vehicle. The variant with a 9.6 kWh battery,

Shaun

Aug 26, 2024