Malaysians would recognise the BYD Seal but over in China, the name is used on two other completely different plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. Aside from sharing the same name, they look almost identical. One is the BYD Seal DM-i and the other is the newly introduced Seal 06 DM-i with the three acronyms standing for Dual Motor - Intelligent, BYD's term for its PHEV line-up. The Seal 06 DM-i shares the same overall design as the Seal BEV aside from an exposed front grille needed to cool the engine u

CY Foong

Jun 27, 2024

WTC Automotif Sdn. Bhd. (WTCA) marked a milestone by hosting the first GAC GS3 Emzoom owners event at Tentent Cafe, Genting Sempah recently. This event showed WTCA's appreciation for its customers and highlighted a key moment for both WTCA and GAC Motor Malaysia. The gathering brought together GAC GS3 Emzoom owners with WTCA and GAC Motor China representatives. Owners shared their experiences and gave feedback directly to the GAC Malaysia management team. This event also allowed the GAC Motor te

Arvind

Jun 27, 2024

Trivia quizmasters better update their answers on “What’s the world’s best-selling car of 2023?” because it is NOT the Toyota Corolla. According to JATO Dynamics data, 2023’s most popular car is the Tesla Model Y with 1,223,000 units sold globally. The automotive data analyst company noted that sales of the Model Y rose 64% last year which is a result achieved by no other manufacturer before. The Model Y’s rise to the top was already anticipated earlier this year and marks the first time a batte

CY Foong

Jun 27, 2024

The Volvo EX30, the newest entry point into the electric Volvo family, will be launched within this year. This is according to a presentation to investors by Sime Darby Motors, which owns Volvo dealer Sime Darby Swedish Auto. The EX30 is listed as among the models Sime Darby Motors’ dealers will be launching in 2024. The other models listed are not relevant to us, as it refers to Sime Darby Motors’ dealerships in other countries. Although the confirmation came from a dealer instead of the nation

Hans

Jun 27, 2024

Toyota has deployed a hydrogen-powered truck on the streets of Paris to transport battery electric Accessible People Movers (APMs) for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games. This initiative aligns with the Games' ambitious goal of reducing carbon emissions by 50% compared to previous events. The truck, retrofitted by French startup Hyliko, features two Toyota fuel cell modules, allowing it to achieve zero tailpipe emissions. It can carry up to three APMs at a time, demonstrating performance

Sanjay

Jun 27, 2024