Bermaz Xpeng, the distributor of Xpeng battery EVs (BEVs) in Malaysia, launched its first model, the Xpeng G6 today with a starting price of RM 165,000. The D-segment 5-seater electric SUV not only undercuts the Tesla Model Y (from RM 191,000) by a big margin, but it’s also cheaper than the now-discontinued Extended Range variant of the BYD Atto 3, which sits one segment lower and used to sell for RM 167,800. The C-segment 2024 BYD Atto 3 is currently only available in one Standard variant. Desp

Hans

Aug 27, 2024

VinFast will be delaying the launch of its dealership network in Thailand, attributing the postponement to a slowdown in passenger car sales within Southeast Asia's second-largest economy. The company stated it will “carefully evaluate” the timing of its EV sales in Thailand, according to an emailed statement to Bloomberg. This move comes as the global battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market faces a challenging year. Carmakers such as Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, and Tesla have recently scale

Shaun

Aug 27, 2024

Toyota's Gazoo Racing division has announced the introduction of Circuit Mode on the Toyota GR Yaris and the upcoming Lexus LBX Morizo RR. The feature is designed to optimize vehicle settings specifically for track use, offering a more engaging and responsive driving experience. Circuit Mode is activated through a smartphone application that utilizes GPS technology to detect when the vehicle is on a racetrack. This functionality ensures that the enhanced performance settings are only activated i

Shaun

Aug 27, 2024

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