In a land where RON 95 fuel is roughly RM 4.80, cars that can save the driver some money will always have an advantage – even it is perceived to have glaring weaknesses. Case in point is the Mitsubishi Xpander in Thailand, by far the nation's most popular MPV by a mile, so points out Autolife Thailand's data. Sales of the Xpander up till November 2024 totals 10,275 units, 64% of the total MPV market volume of 15,938 vehicles of its kind. It has throughly overshadowed just about every other compe

Sanjay

Dec 30, 2024

Stellantis’ Leapmotor has added a hybrid variant of the export-market Leapmotor C10, which was previously only available as a battery EV (BEV). The new hybrid variant is a REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle), also known in China as EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle), and it comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine. The Leapmotor C10 REEV will make its European debut at the Brussels Motor Show in January. The REEV variant is essentially a plug-in hybrid that operates primarily as an electric v

Hans

Dec 30, 2024

Geely has announced its commitment to investing in Indonesia, reports our sister site, Autofun.co.id. The investment plans were revealed during a meeting with the Indonesian government. The announcement came during a visit by Rosan Roeslani, Indonesia’s Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM, to Geely Holding Group's headquarters on 18-December 2024. This visit was part of the Indonesian government's broader effort to attract investments in the battery electric vehicle (BEV) secto

Sanjay

Dec 30, 2024

Osamu Suzuki, senior advisor and former chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, at the age of 94. According to a statement from Suzuki, the cause of death was malignant lymphoma. Although he stepped down as chairman in 2021 after more than four decades of service, Osamu Suzuki continued to serve as a senior advisor, refusing to fully retire. He was well known for his candid replies to questions about retirement, famously declaring, “I will die on th

Hans

Dec 27, 2024

Pick-up trucks have evolved into mainstream lifestyle vehicles, appreciated for their size, go-anywhere capability, and increasingly premium features that rival similarly priced SUVs. However, the priorities for a business owner or tradesperson choosing a pick-up truck are often vastly different. At its core, a business-oriented pick-up truck must prioritise affordability, low running costs, excellent fuel economy, ample cargo capacity, and—most critically—uncompromising reliability to minimise

Arvind

Dec 27, 2024