When the Lotus Eletre was launched in Thailand in September 2023, it was priced at THB 5,890,000 for the Eletre S variant, and THB 6,590,000 for the higher range Eletre R. Now, distributor Wearnes Automotive has announced that prices will go up between 2% and 5%. The new price for the Eletre S is now THB 5,990,000 (up by THB 100,000), while the Eletre R is now THB 6,890,000 (up by THB 300,000). In Malaysia, distributor Lotus Karz is selling the Eletre S for RM 698,000, while the Eletre R sells f

Hans

Jun 21, 2024

Following months of speculation from the media, JLR has formally announced that it signed a Letter of Intent with Chery to strengthen CJLR’s upcoming electrified products. Both Chery and JLR have been partners in China for 12 years and CJLR is a 50/50 joint venture of the Chinese and British carmakers. Under the proposed new licensing agreement, CJLR plans to introduce an advanced portfolio of electrified vehicles built on Chery-developed platforms. This new China-only brand will see a familiar

CY Foong

Jun 21, 2024

When the Tesla Model Y was introduced here in Malaysia, I described it as a “no-brainer” for a RM 200k battery electric vehicle (BEV), given its space, practicality, and the benefits of the Tesla ecosystem. But since then, there’s been quite a few new BEVs in the sub-RM 200k BEV market with the likes of the Smart #1, GWM Ora 07, and this, the BYD Seal. Prices for the BYD Seal start from RM 180k for the Premium variant to RM 200k for the Performance variant, which is what we have here. Overview:

Shaun

Jun 20, 2024

The XV50-generation Toyota Camry Hybrid was first introduced in Malaysia in 2015, priced at RM 174,900. It became a one-hit wonder as there was no follow-up model. The next generation Camry, imported from Thailand, became prohibitively expensive due to local taxes, leading to the discontinuation of the hybrid variant. Currently, you can find a Camry Hybrid for just over RM 60,000 on our Cars for Sale site. Overview The Camry Hybrid is equipped with a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle 2AR-FXE 4-cylinder D

Shaun

Jun 20, 2024

The Association of Malay Importers and Traders of Motor Vehicles Malaysia (PEKEMA) wants the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to review its decision to allow companies with no prior experience in automotive trade to apply for Open APs. On Thursday, MITI said applications for Open APs will open on 1-July 2024, and Bumiputera companies with no experience in automotive trade are welcome to apply. PEKEMA President Datuk Mohamed Nazari Noordin said that extending issuance of Open APs

Hans

Jun 20, 2024