BYD is forecasted to sell around 3.6 million battery EV (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars in 2024. Out of this, only 500,000 units (or 14%) will be sold outside of China. BYD is still heavily dependent on the Chinese domestic market, which is becoming increasingly difficult as consumers cut back on spending. BYD’s long-term goal is for exports (including the production of knocked down – KD – units in overseas plants) to contribute nearly 50% of BYD’s total sales. “Our overseas market will acc

The new road tax structure for battery EVs (BEVs) announced today will be enforced starting 1-January 2026. According to Transport Minister Anthony Loke, the new road tax structure is about 85% cheaper than the amount levied on an equivalent combustion engine model, outlier models aside. The new power output-based road tax structure will see the cheapest BYD Dolphin Standard Range (70 kW) paying just RM 40, while the more powerful 150 kW Extended Range variant will pay RM 160. Prior to this, the

According to a report by RHB Investment Bank, Perodua is expected to unveil its first hybrid (HEV) in 2024. Further details were not divulged, only that the electrified segment (HEV, PHEV, BEV) in Malaysia will continue to grow. Earlier this year, Perodua announced the Ativa Hybrid that comes fully-imported (CBU) from Japan and is a direct rebadge of the Daihatsu Rocky e:Smart Hybrid. The Perodua Ativa Hybrid is not for sale but instead leased to selected customers under its EZ MOBi arm. Also re

National car maker Proton today unveiled their new engine assembly line at Tanjung Malim at an exclusive event for invited media guests. Operational since April this year the facility produces the company’s 1.5 TGDI (Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection) engine, the first time it has been assembled outside of China and is one of the most advanced automotive engine assembly lines in the country. Located in Proton Tanjung Malim’s Engine and Powertrain facility, the assembly line covers an area of 18,00

W223 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580e priced at RM 698,744 Locally-assembled (CKD) at Pekan, Pahang Up to 100 km of electric driving range Two months after the all-new W223 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) made its Malaysian debut, price is now confirmed at RM 698,744. As before, the luxury sedan from Mercedes-Benz is locally-assembled (CKD) at their plant in Pekan, Pahang. Also Read: All-new (W223) 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class launched in Malaysia; PHEV only, 510 PS/750 Nm Motivation for th

It's finally here. Seeing that the debut of the highly-anticipated Perodua D55L is just around the corner, Perodua has just opened bookings for the new SUV. Prices are expected to start from RM 62,500 to RM73,400 (on-the-road, without insurance). Set to go on sale soon, the Perodua D55L is the company’s first-ever model to be developed on the DNGA platform – a derivative of Toyota’s TNGA platform but for budget compact cars. Depending on who you ask, the D55L is an A/B segment SUV that undercuts