At the ongoing Auto China 2024 held in Beijing, Honda launched its second set of Honda e:N Series battery electric vehicles (BEV) for the Chinese market. The Honda e:NP2 produced by GAC Honda goes on sale with a CNY 159,800 (~RM 105k) price tag. Meanwhile, its twin produced by Dongfeng Honda, the Honda e:NS2 will begin sales in June. Honda has two joint ventures in China with both brands offering twin models of each other like the Honda CR-V/Breeze and the Honda Civic/Integra. The Big H is targe
Apr 29, 2024
Adding one more model to its expanding list, China's Neta Auto have unveiled the Neta L at the ongoing Beijing International Auto Show. Two powertrains are planned for it – it's launched as a range-extender electric vehicle (REEV), battery-electric (BEV) variants to come later – and it has its own generative AI software. The REEV variant promises a range of up to 1,070 km, combining a 1.5-litre engine with a 30.06 kWh battery, good for a combined power output of 231 PS and 310 Nm. Neta says it b
Apr 29, 2024
Much has been said about the longevity of batteries in battery electric vehicles (BEVs), understandably causing concern among potential buyers about future replacement costs. However, the GWM Ora 07 offers reassurance in this regard. To begin with, the Ora 07 is covered by a 6-year/150,000 km warranty for the vehicle, extending to 8-year/180,000 km solely for the battery and motor, whichever comes first. There’s also a one-to-one battery replacement is available should the battery's health dip b
Apr 29, 2024
Neta Auto, Qualcomm, and AutoLink have unveiled the Snapdragon Ride Flex (SA8775P) cockpit-to-drive fusion platform globally, ahead of the carmaker's plans to produce vehicles with the platform within the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. Compared to existing cockpit fusion systems, the Snapdragon Ride Flex uniquely supports both digital cockpits and intelligent driving functions through a single system-on-a-chip (SoC). Meaning ADAS and autonomous driving can exist on a single chip; theoratically thi
Apr 29, 2024
At the ongoing Auto China 2024 in Beijing, Geely’s premium all-electric (BEV) brand, Zeekr, unveiled its latest and fifth model, the Zeekr Mix. The Mix is the first model in the Geely Group to be built on the SEA-M architecture, a derivative of the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform. It supports a wide range of mobility products from passenger vehicles like robotaxis and MPVs to commercial vehicles used for logistics. The Mix shown at the automotive exhibition features what Zeekr
Apr 29, 2024
Toyota Motor Thailand has presented 12 units of the battery-electric 2024 Toyota Hilux Revo-e to Pattaya as part of the city's 'Decarbonised Sustainable City Project' that has sustainable mobility as one of its key pillars. Running from April 2024 to December 2025, this project will see the Hilux BEV serve as songthaews, or fixed-route share-taxis. They can fit more people than sedan taxis, and are a popular alternative for those looking at cheaper ways to move around the coastal city. In fact,
Apr 27, 2024
These are the Toyota bZ3C and Toyota bZ3X battery electric vehicle (BEV) concepts that have just made their debut at the ongoing Beijing International Auto Show, previewing the Japanese carmaker's upcoming selection of fully-electrified vehicles. Launching in China next year, both these models were built in conjunction with Chinese partners familiar to Malaysians. The bZ3C sedan is jointly developed by Toyota, BYD, and local partners FAW. On the other hand, the bZ3X crossover is a result of shar
Apr 26, 2024
Tesla Malaysia has cut prices for its Model 3 and Model Y. All models / variants except for the recently announced Model 3 Performance have been slashed by RM 8k. The latest prices for Tesla Malaysia models are as below: Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive: RM 181,000 Tesla Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive: RM 210,000 Tesla Model 3 Performance All-Wheel Drive: RM 242,000 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive: RM 191,000 Tesla Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive: RM 238,000 Tesla Model Y Performance All-Whe
Apr 26, 2024
The latest EV Index from the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) unveils a notable shift in Australians' vehicle preferences, which despite showing a decline in traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) models, sees a continued increase in hybrid vehicle (HEV) sales, reports news portal Go Auto. In the first quarter of 2024, both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and HEV new vehicle sales surged, achieving record market shares. Petrol-electric HEV models notably retained their popularity amo
Apr 26, 2024
In Malaysia, the gap between the Mazda CX-3 and Mazda CX-5 is filled by the Mazda CX-30. Why isn’t there a Mazda CX-4? There exists a Mazda CX-4, but it’s a China-only model. The Mazda CX-4 was first introduced in 2016 but it was discontinued late last year. The Mazda CX-30 is also sold in China but it’s uncompetitive the salvo of Chinese battery EV (BEV) models coming onto the market. This Mazda Arata concept is developed in partnership with Mazda’s local partner Changan, and if its sloping roo
Apr 25, 2024