According to the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) registration data, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have outsold hybrid models in four of the last six months in 2024. This trend is largely due to the variety of new BEV models entering the Malaysian market primarily from China such as BYD and GWM, in addition to premium brands such as Tesla and BMW. In contrast, hybrid models are mainly represented by a few established models mainly from Toyota and Honda. BEV vs Hybrid sales in H1 2024 Month B

Arvind

Jul 11, 2024

Zeekr has released its first uncamouflaged image of the rear of the upcoming 7X SUV on its social media channel, along with its measurements. The 7X will measure 4,825 mm in length, 1,930 mm in width, and 1,656 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,925 mm. For comparison, the Tesla Model Y is 4,750 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 1,623 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,891 mm. The 7X is built on the PMA2+ platform that runs on an 800V architecture. The exterior design of the Zeekr 7X aligns with the brand’s

Shaun

Jul 11, 2024

The Honda HR-V has pulled ahead of the Toyota Yaris Cross and Toyota Raize (twin of our local Perodua Ativa) to become Japan’s No.1 selling SUV model in the first half of 2024. In the first half of 2024, Honda delivered 44,164 units of the HR-V, which is sold in Japan as the Honda Vezel. The HR-V’s H1 2024 sales figure is 94% higher than in the same 6-month period last year. Overall, the Honda HR-V is Japan’s fifth best-selling model for H1 2024, behind three Toyotas: Corolla (85,201 units), Yar

Hans

Jul 11, 2024

A week after teasing its fully electric (BEV) lifestyle pick-up truck, the Riddara RD6, for the Thailand market, Geely announced the establishment of Riddara’s first overseas subsidiary in the Kingdom. The company that is known in China under the Radar brand has been actively interested in the Thai market. Riddara’s CEO, Ling Shiquan met with the Thai Deputy Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, in March. Riddara also announced it would be showcasing key products at the 41st Thailand International Mot

CY Foong

Jul 11, 2024

With 87 percent of all new car sales being battery electric vehicles (BEVs), Norway has the highest number of plugged-in car ownership per capita compared to anywhere else in the world. BEV brands do well here, but June 2024's numbers see this trend upended as Toyota records its best sales month ever. The brand clocked 3,777 registrations (including commercial vehicles like vans and pick-up trucks), accounting for 18.4 percent of all new car sales for the month in the tiny European nation. It's

Sanjay

Jul 11, 2024