Euro NCAP has announced the Leapmotor C10 battery electric vehicle (BEV) SUV has received a full 5-star rating in its safety assessment test. In the Adult Occupant test, the C10 received a score of 89%. Euro NCAP remarked that its passenger compartment remained stable in the front offset test while dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs for the driver and passenger. Full points were also scored in both the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, with goo
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares fired shots at his European peers at VW, Renault, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz for urging the European Union to delay, review, or modify the 2025 exhaust emission targets given to car manufacturers. Tavares, a protege of ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, criticised his rivals for wanting to change the rules of the battery EV (BEV) game right before the start of the game, adding that the rules were made clear to everyone since 2019. He also warned time wasted to slowdown the ent
This is it, the Leapmotor C10 has launched in Malaysia. This battery electric (BEV), D-segment SUV keeps things simple with just one variant offered β the top-of-the-line Design β and it is has a special introductory price of RM 149,000, valid for bookings made till 30-November 2024. After that, it will be priced at RM 159,000. In its category, its competition are the Xpeng G6 and Tesla Model Y, priced from RM 165,820 and RM 191,000 respectively. Specifications and features The most important fa
Leapmotor International has shipped the first batch of its Leapmotor C10 SUVs from Shanghai to several key markets in the Asia Pacific region. This marks a milestone for the Stellantis-led joint venture, which aims to transform the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) landscape in countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia. With plans to establish over 40 sales points across the region by the end of 2024, Leapmotor is positioning itself as a major player in sustainable mobility. The company h
As far as routes are concerned, our 120-odd km journey in the areas surrounding chilly Milan is a rather nice snapshot of what Italy has to offer. By snapshot, we mean tight alleys, winding backroads, and the sweeping autostrada. Overview: Leapmotor C10 (EU-specs, as tested) Price β¬ 36,400 (~RM 167k) Segment D-segment SUV Powertrain Single-motor RWD Battery capacity 69.9 kWh Charging 6.6 kW AC, 84 kW DC, CCS2 Range Up to 420 km (WLTP) Power 218 PS Torque 320 Nm 0-100 Km/h 7.5 seconds (claimed) O
Stellantis Malaysia just gave us a sneak peek at the Leapmotor C10, previewing the right-hand drive version ahead of its official launch, likely to happen in October. Bear in mind that the units we saw at the preview are UK-spec cars, so take everything with a pinch of salt because what you see may not be exactly what Malaysia gets when the C10 is officially launched. Stellantis is still keeping tight-lipped on Malaysian-specific specs, but we did get a glimpse of whatβs coming. The previewed C1