Smart has announced a new partnership with Sennheiser to enhance the in-car audio experience in the upcoming Smart #5. The collaboration will debut with the Smart #5’s world premiere on 28-August in Australia. The Smart #5 will be equipped with the Sennheiser Signature Sound System, which includes proprietary audio algorithms, Concerto with AMBEO technology, and Contrabass. The system features 20 speakers and a portable speaker, offering a peak output of over 2000 Watts and support for Dolby Atm

Shaun

Aug 27, 2024

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