Making its Malaysian and Southeast Asian introduction at the 2024 Malaysia Autoshow is yet another Chinese brand but this time it is courtesy of Stellantis. Leapmotor specialises in electrified vehicles and it has unveiled the Leapmotor C10 which is its global model. The C10 is a 5-seater D-segment SUV. No details were given on this grey unit but in China, battery sizes range from 52.9 kWh to 69.9 kWh. Stellantis claims the family-centric battery electric vehicle (BEV) has the best-in-segment pr

CY Foong

May 21, 2024

Contrary to earlier speculations, Perodua is skipping the development of hybrids to go fully electric, and this Perodua Myvi-based emo-1 concept is a preview of what’s to come in the sub-RM 100k battery electric vehicles (BEVs) segment. Like the current generation Myvi (and Bezza), the emo-1 concept is an effort by Perodua, not its technical partner Daihatsu. It is not based on any existing project by Daihatsu, which doesn’t have any BEV model that’s not a kei minivehicle. Instead, the Perodua e

Hans

May 21, 2024

At the 2024 Malaysia Autoshow, Smart Malaysia announced that bookings are officially open for the Smart #3. Fully imported from China, 3 variants are available in Malaysia though prices have not been announced yet. These variants are: Smart #3 Pro – RWD, 272 PS/343 Nm, 43 kWh battery Smart #3 Premium – RWD, 272 PS/343 Nm, 65 kWh battery Smart #3 Brabus – AWD, 313 PS/343 Nm, 66 kWh battery The Smart #3 basically shares a few similarities to the Smart #1 including the power outputs of their respec

CY Foong

May 21, 2024

Besides announcing bookings for the Smart #3, Smart Malaysia has also announced updated prices for the Smart #1. The updated prices are only for the Pro and Premium variants which are as below: Smart #1 Pro – RM 169,000 Smart #1 Premium – RM 209,000 This is a decrease of between RM 10k-20k from the previous prices. Prices for the Smart #1 Brabus on the other hand, remain the same at RM 249,000. Furthermore, Smart Malaysia is also offering existing Smart #1 Pro and Premium owners a complimentary

CY Foong

May 21, 2024

BMW Malaysia has introduced the new BMW i5 M60 xDrive, the top variant in the i5 range. Estimated price start from RM 480,000. The i5 M60 features the M performance kidney grille, illuminated by the BMW Iconic Glow exterior package, and 21-inch wheels. Exclusive M Sport Pro parts are included the M rear spoiler, M Lights Shadowline, M High Gloss Shadowline, and red high gloss M Sport brakes. Inside, the BMW Curved Display includes a 12.3-inch instrument panel and a 14.9-inch touchscreen Control

Shaun

May 21, 2024