Announced by Geely Auto Group CEO Gan Jiayue at the 2024 World New Energy Vehicles Congress, the company's new hybrid system is set to launch later this year, reports Gasgoo. Boasting a 46% thermal efficiency – the highest globally for a hybrid powertrain – Geely’s latest innovation promises to deliver a significant leap forward in terms of fuel economy and range, with a claimed full tank and full battery range exceeding 2,000 km. Fuel consumption? One of the big talking points - an estimated 2-

Shaun

Sep 30, 2024

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia announced via its official social media channels that the first locally assembled (CKD) unit of the Haval H6 Hybrid (HEV) had rolled off the production line in Melaka. The Malaysian-spec H6 HEV is being assembled at EP Manufacturing Berhad’s (EPMB) new plant in Pegoh. According to GWM Malaysia, the C-segment SUV will undergo a series of rigorous quality checks and on-track safety tests before deliveries begin in October. The Haval H6 HEV is GWM Malaysia’s first CK

CY Foong

Sep 30, 2024

Car ownership comes with various costs—downpayments, instalments, maintenance, and running expenses like fuel, tolls, and parking. Among these, monthly instalments usually play the biggest role in determining which vehicle you buy. For most, car loans range from 5 to 9 years, making it one of the largest financial commitments you'll make each month. That’s why it’s essential to budget for your car instalments and ongoing costs before searching for your next ride. But what if you could have your

Arvind

Sep 27, 2024

The China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has submitted an emergency report to relevant government authorities, to draw their attention mounting losses of their businesses, which they warn, could trigger a systemic collapse of the automotive retail and distribution business. Between January to August this year, CADA members have lost 138 billion Yuan (~RM 80.5 billion). The losses were due to heavy discounting and frequent price cuts by manufacturers. The report submitted by CADA, titled ‘

Hans

Sep 27, 2024

Leapmotor recently revealed official camouflage photos of its upcoming Leapmotor B10. Sitting below the C10, the B10 will be the Stellantis-backed Chinese carmaker’s second global-oriented model. Though dimensions and other figures have not been revealed, many speculate that the B10 would be categorized as a compact SUV. As Leapmotor focuses on a range of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) globally, it seems likely that the B10 would be all-electric as well. Sitting on the new B platform, the Leap

CY Foong

Sep 27, 2024