AC Mobility, the distributor of BYD passenger cars in the Philippines, has confirmed that it will be launching the BYD Seal 5 DM-i on 21st November. Unlike the larger electric-only BYD Seal, this Seal 5 is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), powered by a 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor. Battery capacity has yet to be confirmed but in China, where the Seal 5 DM-i is sold as the Destroyer 05, with 8.3 kWh or 18.3 kWh battery capacity. The pure electric driving range is 46 km

Hans

Nov 18, 2024

The upcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA Class will debut a new generation of electric and hybrid powertrains, paving the way for the brand's enhanced attention to electrification; even if their BEV goals have shifted somewhat. Stuttgart has released a deep dive of the upcoming platform and powertrains, and here's what we know so far. New platform for the entry-level models This new CLA will also serve as the foundation for an entry-level lineup that includes two SUVs, all built on the upcoming Mercedes-B

Sanjay

Nov 18, 2024

Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd (BHPetrol) held a prize presentation today for its ‘Peraduan Pam & Beli, Syoknya Menang!’ contest at BHPetrol Bandar Seri Botani, Ipoh, Perak. The contest, which ran from 1-July to 31-August 31 2024, at participating BHPetrol service stations, rewarded 40 winners from across Peninsular Malaysia. Ten grand prize winners received RM 5,000 in cash and an RM 4,800 petrol card each, while ten second-prize winners took home RM 3,000 in cash and an RM 4,800 petrol c

Arvind

Nov 18, 2024

As the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift readies for its Malaysian launch, new information by the marque's dealers has shed more light on the model's updated line-up, as well as its all-important pricing. Variant updates Per the estimated price list we sighted (dated 15-November 2024), it seems to confirm that the Corolla Cross 1.8G will be dropped. The new starting point will then be the Corolla Cross 1.8V, which also makes it the sole non-hybrid option in the range. Above the 1.8V will be the

Sanjay

Nov 18, 2024

Blame Tesla. The company sparked the acceleration of battery electric vehicle (BEV) development and its widespread acceptance by consumers, but it also turned cars into 4-wheeled gadgets. Step inside any modern car, especially one powered by electric motors and those coming from China, and you will be greeted by screens. Some might think this is all for the sake of modern minimalism, but having reviewed many recent models, it is more of an irritant in usability. Tesla introduced and somehow, con

CY Foong

Nov 18, 2024