The Honda e:N1 battery electric vehicle (BEV) made its first appearance in Indonesia at the ongoing 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The HR-V-looking BEV made its ASEAN debut in Thailand where it is currently being assembled. The e:N1 also goes by e:Ny1 (Anyone) in Europe and the e:NS1/e:NP1 in China where it made its global debut. Despite looking like the HR-V, the e:N1 is built on the e:N Architecture F platform specially developed for front-motor-driven BEVs. It is pow

CY Foong

Jul 19, 2024

There's a hybrid stigma among Malaysian buyers due to concerns like "poor resale value" and "battery replacement cost." On our Cars for Sale site, a used F30-generation BMW 330e is listed as low as RM 56k. Introduced in Malaysia in August 2016 at RM 248k, the 330e has lost nearly 80% of its value in 8 years. Should you fear the hybrid, or have prices dropped enough to justify the potential risk? Here’s a quick rundown. Overview At its launch in August 2016, the F30 BMW 330e came in the Sport Lin

Shaun

Jul 19, 2024

Kia’s Indonesian distributor, PT Kreta Indo Artha launched three new models at the ongoing 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Alongside the launch of the new Kia Seltos facelift and the Kia EV9 Earth variant, the Kia Carnival Hybrid also made its Indonesian premiere. The Carnival Hybrid’s Indonesian launch comes around a month after the facelifted Carnival was introduced there. Only one variant of the Korean-built (CBU) Carnival Hybrid is offered in the archipelago which is

CY Foong

Jul 19, 2024

VinFast's first factory outside of Vietnam has begun construction, and it is set to be built at West Java, Indonesia. The plant is to begin operations in the first quarter of 2025, reports Otobisnis.id. With an investment of USD 200 million (~RM 935 million), the VinFast Auto Subang assembly facility covers 170 hectares, with 30% of the area dedicated to buildings for body production, general assembly, painting, and inspection areas. It is estimated that 50,000 models, including the VF 3, VF 5,

Sanjay

Jul 19, 2024

Mercedes-Benz first introduced the EQ branding in 2016, marking the beginning of their commitment to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). What does EQ stand for? The company says it’s “Electric Intelligence”. The EQ lineup starts with the EQA, an SUV based on the GLA. Next is the EQB, a rare 7-seater EV SUV based on the GLB. The EQC, which is actually the first member of the EQ family, is modelled on the GLC SUV. At the higher end of the EQ spectrum are the EQE and EQS, both built on the dedicated

Shaun

Jul 19, 2024