Chinese carmaker BYD has moved into the hybrid vehicle space in ASEAN, beginning with this BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Super Hybrid (previously known as the Seal U) that's just been launched in Thailand. This plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is the fourth model to join the local line-up, after the Atto 3, Seal, and Dolphin battery electric vehicles (BEV), and the first in its category. Like the other models, the Sealion 6 is also bound to be locally assembled in the company's newly opened Rayong plant, which ha

Sanjay

Aug 9, 2024

The latest and largest member of the Geely-Mercedes-Benz joint venture brand Smart will make its official debut on 28 August. Dubbed the Smart #5, the new model will introduce an array of new technologies and emphasize that Smart is no longer just about small cars. First unveiled as the Smart Concept #5 in April this year, the Smart #5 will boast advanced technology not seen on the earlier Smart #1 and #3 models, including an 800V electrical architecture for faster charging and a battery size of

Arvind

Aug 8, 2024

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) announced that aggregate sales for July 2024 across its brands – Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Proton, Lotus, Smart, Radar/Riddara, LEVC, and Farizon reached 245,752 vehicles, a 10% increase compared to the same month last year. The first seven months of 2024 saw a cumulative sales total of 1,739,467 units which is a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 23%. Electrified vehicles (xEVs) accounted for more than half the cumulative total

CY Foong

Aug 8, 2024

JAECOO, positioned as a premium off-road experience provider, aims to capture the hearts of Malaysia's "fashion elite." With the introduction of the JAECOO J7, priced from RM 138,800 for the 2WD variant and RM 148,800 for the AWD variant, Malaysians now have a vehicle that not only offers luxury but also fits into their adventurous lifestyles. The JAECOO J7, with its 1.6-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine delivering 197 PS and 290 Nm of torque, paired with a Getrag 7-speed dual-clutch transmis

Shaun

Aug 8, 2024

Geely is expected to launch its latest battery electric vehicle (BEV), the Geely Xingyuan sometime this month which will be competing directly with the BYD Dolphin. According to information obtained by Chinese media, the Xingyuan might also be called the ‘Paipai’ or ‘Totoro’. Perhaps these names are the trim levels to be offered in China with the latter probably a tie-in with the famous Studio Ghibli character. The Xingyuan has already been declared by China’s Ministry of Industry and Informatio

CY Foong

Aug 8, 2024