BYD is projected to reach a total of 10,000 units in Malaysia within the next two months. This estimate is based on registration data from the Road Transport Department (JPJ), which indicates that as of June 2024, BYD has registered 8,873 units. While BYD's initial presence in Malaysia was through bus registrations, the number of these vehicles is not significant enough to impact the projection. The bulk of registrations have come from passenger cars, with deliveries beginning in early 2023 foll

The 2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-door will likely be launched in Malaysia come the third quarter of this year (Q3 2024), says Naza Auto group chief executive officer Mohd. Rizal Jailan. Speaking in an interview with New Straits Times, Rizal commented that the group is "planning to launch several new models this year, especially for Suzuki", adding that a "totally new Jimny" will be introduced by Q3 2024. Leaving out special versions – of which the Rainforest Edition and Black Edition were most recently i

Following BYD’s official announcement of the Chinese EV giant’s arrival in Indonesia, a minister in the archipelago’s government confirms the company plans to set up a plant there. In a video message, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto revealed that BYD plans to invest USD 1.3 billion (RM 6.14 bil) to build a manufacturing plant in Indonesia with a capacity of 150,000 units. “I appreciate BYD’s commitment to launching battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the country,”

We have already completed a comprehensive review of the BYD Atto 3 and we're excited to share that we're impressed with this vehicle. However, most of our tests were conducted within the city limits, which we believe is the most common use case for this electric car. BYD Atto 3 Extended EV Specs in Malaysia Price RM 167,800 Powertrain Single-motor FWD Battery Capacity 60.48 kWh Charging 6.6 kW AC, 80 kW DC Power & Torque 204 PS / 310 Nm 0-100 km/h 7.3 seconds, as tested Origin CBU, China Fortuna

Come this Thursday and Chinese automotive brand BYD will be launching its range of electric vehicles (EVs) here in Malaysia. The Shenzhen-based automotive brand has already stepped foot in our northern and southern neighbours, namely Thailand and Singapore, respectively. The first model earmarked for the Malaysian market is the BYD Atto 3. Said model is an EV SUV that has dimensions that puts it between the Honda HR-V and Honda CR-V. In China, the Atto 3 is known as the Yuan Plus. BYD launched t

If you’re looking for a small SUV with some French flair, then turn your attention to the 2022 Peugeot 2008. The SUV is currently holding a party at the WapCar Auto Show Exhibition happening this weekend at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. Launched earlier this year, the B-segment SUV goes up against rivals like the Proton X50, Honda HR-V, Toyota Corolla Cross, Subaru XV, and Mazda CX-30. Also read: All-new 2022 Peugeot 2008 CKD launched in Malaysia - RM 126k, 1.2L 3-cyl turbo, 6AT The 2008 definitely stan