During a recent visit to Malaysia, Zhang Guibing, President of Chery International, confirmed the company’s intentions to make Malaysia its right-hand drive (RHD) export hub. “While China operates with left-hand drive vehicles, Malaysia offers a unique opportunity to serve RHD markets. We are very interested in expanding our business here and Malaysia could be our RHD hub,” he said following the launch of Chery’s newest assembly (CKD) plant in Shah Alam. Leveraging Malaysia’s strategic location

CY Foong

Jul 4, 2024

Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) giant BYD is opening its first Southeast Asian factory in Rayong, Thailand, a $486 million (~RM 2.3 billion) facility, reports Nikkei Asia. To celebrate, BYD is cutting prices on its Atto 3 and Dolphin models, highlighting the intense competition in Thailand's EV market amid economic challenges and a rise in loan rejections is dampening car sales. The discount is across the board, but 2023 model year cars see the biggest price cuts. A 2023 Atto 3 Extended R

Sanjay

Jul 4, 2024

As BYD gets ready to officially open its Thai assembly (CKD) plant this week, the Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker is offering massive discounts for most of its models. Looking at BYD Thailand’s social media, many users expressed frustration over these price reductions. One of the biggest discounts offered is for the 2023 Atto 3 models which saw a 28% reduction. Prices for the updated 2024 Atto 3 were already reduced in Thailand by 18% but it too saw up to a further THB 100,000 (~RM

CY Foong

Jul 4, 2024

The annual Borneo Safari Expedition is an off-road challenge unlike any other. The event attracts off-road enthusiasts from around the world, offering a unique adventure that combines thrilling 4x4 action amidst Borneo's vast and diverse jungles. The 8-day long expedition is both a test of human resolve as well as the performance and sheer mettle of the machines that have to survive some of the harshest terrains to get you out. One pick-up truck has been synonymous with the Borneo Safari Expedit

Arvind

Jul 4, 2024

This is the new 2024 Land Rover Defender Octa, the most powerful and dynamically capable Defender model ever, unveiled ahead of its world debut. Based on the Defender 110 model, the Defender Octa takes it up a notch with tech and design updates that push the boundaries of off-road performance and luxury. Starting with the engine, the Defender Octa is powered by a 4.4-litre Twin Turbo mild-hybrid (MHEV) V8 engine. This powertrain delivers an impressive 635 PS and up to 750 Nm of torque. The engin

Arvind

Jul 4, 2024