China’s state-owned car manufacturer, Beijing Automotive Group Co. Ltd. (BAIC) will be restarting its entry into Southeast Asia. The brand was launched in Indonesia yesterday, with PT JIO Distribusi Indonesia, a subsidiary of PT JDI, as its distributor. Two models were previewed, the BJ40 Plus (which we have already covered in an earlier post here), and this X55 II. Unlike the off-road-ready ladder frame chassis BJ40 Plus, this BAIC X55 II uses a more family-focused, comfort-oriented monocoque c

Hans

May 15, 2024

China’s state-owned car manufacturer, Beijing Automotive Group Co. Ltd. (BAIC) has restarted its entry into Southeast Asia. The brand was launched in Indonesia yesterday, with PT JIO Distribusi Indonesia, a subsidiary of PT JDI, as its distributor. Two models have been previewed, the BJ40 Plus and X55. For this post, we will focus on the BJ40 Plus. The name is of course ‘inspired’ by the legendary first generation Toyota Jeep BJ, the original name of the first generation Land Cruiser. The BAIC B

Hans

May 15, 2024

Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON), a subsidiary of DRB-Hicom Berhad, today inaugurated its revamped Proton EON 3S Centre in Banting, Selangor. The newly upgraded facility, which originally functioned solely as a showroom, now encompasses comprehensive 3S services—sales, after-sales service, and spare parts replacement. The facility upgrade, which involved an investment of RM 6.0 million, has expanded the showroom and incorporated digital sales and after-sales services, providing a more comfo

Arvind

May 15, 2024

GAC Motor dealer Evo Cartech S.B. has just opened the doors to a new showroom in Cyberjaya, the latest of the brand's growing network in Malaysia. The new 4,434 square-foot facility houses a showroom featuring GAC GS3 Emzoom SUV models, available for public viewing and test drives starting today. The Proton X50-sized GAC GS3 Emzoom locally assembled (CKD, Segambut) starts from RM 118,900. It’s powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 177 PS and 270 Nm. Power is sent to

Arvind

May 15, 2024

Porsche has announced that Singapore will be home to the 11th Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) worldwide. Strategically located just 20 minutes from Changi Airport and near the upcoming Aviation Park, the new PEC is poised to enhance the vibrancy of the Changi precinct and cater to both local and Southeast Asian car enthusiasts. The state-of-the-art 9-hectare facility next to the Changi Exhibition Centre will house Singapore’s first-ever permanent driving-focused facility will feature a dynamic h

Arvind

May 15, 2024