Vietnam is set to subsidise electricity prices for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of its efforts to encourage battery EV (BEV) adoption and achieve its energy transition goals, according to a report by Reuters. The subsidy plan is expected to be submitted to the central government for approval by mid-September. The country, which is home to VinFast, has committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050. Currently, Vietnam has over 150,000 EV charging ports, most of which are owned

Shaun

Aug 13, 2024

Since Registrations of Interest (ROI) opened last month, it is now confirmed that certain dealers have already begun taking orders for the upcoming XPeng G6 BEV SUV, ahead of a tentative launch at the end of August 2024. According to our enquiries, two single-motor, rear-wheel drive (RWD) variants will be offered, with estimated prices starting from RM 175,000 for the Standard Range variant (435 km, WLTP cycle) and RM 195,000 for the Long Range variant (570 km, WLTP cycle). Also read: Bermaz Xpe

Arvind

Aug 13, 2024

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd (Geely), a major investor in the Automotive High-Tech Valley (AHTV) project in Tanjung Malim, Perak, has taken a significant step forward by presenting its master plan to the Perak state government, reports The Sun. Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad announced that the state government will review the plan and may approve it in a meeting this September. The AHTV megaproject, led by Geely in partnership with DRB-Hicom Bhd, is poised to transform Tan

Sanjay

Aug 13, 2024

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia announced that it successfully delivered 100 units of the GWM Tank 300 SUV to customers within its first month of sales. Managing Director of GWM Malaysia, Cui An Qi, asserted, “We are delighted for the overwhelming response from Malaysian customers. This achievement has significantly strengthened our customers’ confidence in our brand and reinforced their support for our top-quality products.” The Tank 300’s 100th customer in Malaysia is Professor Dr Steven Leow

CY Foong

Aug 13, 2024

At the outset, the title isn’t to be taken at face value. It is meant to question the definition of modern luxury in cars. To quote Coco Chanel, “People think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of vulgarity.” Today, the majority of luxury vehicles – especially from German manufacturers – define luxury through massive screens, virtual AI ‘concierge’ bots that you rarely use, and disco-like ambient lighting. This tech-beyond-everything approach has replaced what used

Arvind

Aug 13, 2024