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The Bangkok International Motor Show is Thailand’s biggest and most important car sales event. Held between 29-March to 11-April, sales figures at the motor show are often used as an indicator of the pulse of Thai car buyers, thus setting expectations for the rest of the year. A total of 53,438 vehicles were sold (booked) during the two-week long event, according to figures released by the motor show organizer Grand Prix International. As expected, Toyota leads the sales chart, with 8,540 bookin

Tesla has reclaimed its position as the global leader in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales after BYD's first-quarter sales saw a significant drop of 43 percent in Q1 2024, versus the previous quarter, according to official filings. BYD reported sales of 300,114 BEVs in Q1 2024, a sharp decrease from its record quarterly high of 526,409 units in the previous quarter. Also read: Tesla again teases ASEAN region expansion plans to chase BYD's lead Tesla, on the other hand, delivered 386,810 units

Rever Automotive, the distributor of BYD cars in Thailand, has launched the updated 2024 BYD Atto 3, now with more variants and even lower prices. The entry Standard Range Dynamic variant now starts from 899,900 Baht, which is 18 percent cheaper than before, while the highest specifications Extended Range Premium variant is now 12 percent cheaper, at 1,049,900 Baht. New for 2024 is a third, mid-range variant called Standard Range Premium, at 949,900 Baht. Compared to the entry variant, Standard

Sime Darby Beyond Auto is offering RM 4,000 discount on limited units of 2023 manufacturing year BYD Dolphin. The new reduced price now starts from RM 96,530 for the entry Dynamic Standard variant, and RM 121,530 for the Premium Extended variant. Prices are on-the-road, excluding insurance. Alternatively, buyers can also choose to purchase the MY2023 BYD Dolphin at a lower RM 2k discount, but with a free wallbox charger. Checks with several dealers also show that pre-registered MY2023 units are

Rever Automotive, the authorized distributor of BYD cars in Thailand, has started accepting bookings for the BYD Seal U DM-i, a C-segment SUV powered by a 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid (PHEV). DM-i, short for Dual Motor–Intelligent is BYD’s name for plug-in hybrid models. DM-i plug-in hybrids are aimed at consumers who are not ready for a fully electric battery EV (BEV). The 5-seater Seal U DM-i measures 4,785 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,668 mm tall, with a 2,765 mm wheelbase. For comparison, a Honda C

There’s now an updated ‘Honor Edition’ of the 2024 BYD Seal in China. Honor Edition refers to BYD’s mid-lifecycle specifications update. It’s often accompanied by an adjustment in prices. If you’ve just bought or are going to buy a BYD Seal from a local BYD dealer in Malaysia, do not worry. This Chinese market 2024 BYD Seal Honor Edition has no meaningful updates to its specifications. Most of what’s new are related to financing and charging credits, which are not relevant to us Malaysians. Ther