Geely seems to be reneging on a promise it made to turn Proton and essentially Malaysia as its hub for right-hand drive (RHD) markets following the launch of the Geely Galaxy E5 at the ongoing 2024 Thailand International Motor Expo. Fully imported (CBU) from China, the twin to the upcoming Proton e.Mas 7 battery electric vehicle (BEV) is called the Geely EX5 in Thailand and is offered in two variants: EX5 Pro – THB 899,000 (~RM 116k) EX5 Max – THB 989,000 (~RM 128k) The EX5’s launch in Thailand

CY Foong

Nov 29, 2024

There’s a saying among car enthusiasts: “If you don’t look back at your car after parking, you bought the wrong one.” While I agree, it’s even more important to look back and feel confident you’ve chosen the best one for your needs and budget. With over 240 SUV variants available in Malaysia, standing out requires a perfect balance of value, practicality, safety, and performance—plus that extra X-factor to win buyers over. The 2024 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TSI R Line certainly brings features and

Arvind

Nov 29, 2024

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has announced partnerships with top hotels and golf courses nationwide to enhance its EV charging network and improve charger accessibility for its corporate and private customers. Speaking at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with the partner hotels, held at the Saujana Golf & Country Club, Amanda Zhang, CEO and President of MBM said, “By seamlessly integrating electric mobility into luxury lifestyle experiences, we are redefining the essence of

Arvind

Nov 29, 2024

Rever Automotive, the authorized distributor of BYD vehicles in Thailand, is preparing to launch the BYD Shark, a petrol-powered plug-in hybrid that aims to rival the diesel-powered Toyota Hilux. Curiously, the model is now referred to as the BYD Shark 6. It appears that the Shark 6 name will be used for Southeast Asian markets, as Cambodia had recently launched the truck with the new name. The model on display at the ongoing Thailand International Motor Expo is a right-hand drive unit, indicati

Hans

Nov 28, 2024

Following the launch of the Xpeng G6, Xpeng Thailand has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of the Xpeng X9—a fully electric (BEV) sliding-door minivan. Only one front-wheel-drive, 7-seater variant is available, priced at THB 2.79 million (~RM 360k). This makes it nearly twice the price of the G6 SUV, which starts at THB 1.439 million. In Malaysia, the Xpeng G6 starts at RM 165,820. The Xpeng X9 in Thailand is equipped with a 101.5 kWh NMC battery and supports DC fast charging

Hans

Nov 28, 2024