Following a global decline in orders for its range of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), Audi is mulling the end of production of the Audi Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron. The early exit of these two models would affect the fate of the Four Rings’ Brussels plant in Belgium which could see closure if a buyer isn’t found. This infuriated workers at the plant on top of announcement plans of up to 1,410 of the 3,000 employees facing dismissal in October. Belgian newspaper, De Tijd, reported on Wedn

CY Foong

Sep 23, 2024

Following the Zeekr X, the Zeekr 009 luxury battery electric (BEV) MPV is launched in Thailand. Only one variant - Flagship - is offered in the Kingdom with prices starting from THB 3,099,000 (~RM 394k). It undercuts the Toyota Alphard Hybrid which is priced from THB 4,129,000 (~RM 527k), Marketed to provide the “Ultimate first-class luxury”, the Zeekr 009 was first previewed in Thailand at the 2024 Bangkok Motor Show back in March. The Kingdom is the second right-hand drive (RHD) market for the

CY Foong

Sep 23, 2024

The C-segment SUV category is one of the most hotly contested, with options from virtually every manufacturer today. Delivering a combination of style, comfort, performance, and practicality within a relatively compact footprint, it’s easy to see why so many buyers are drawn to this segment. The Hyundai Tucson has been a longstanding player, competing alongside rivals like the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. Though it’s less common on the roads, the Tucson offers solid value for money, strong powertr

Arvind

Sep 23, 2024

Proton marked an important milestone recently at its Centre of Excellence (COE) with the official launch of the Proton e.MAS 7 Tour. This event follows Geely’s successful E5 Long Test Drive World Tour, as Proton e.MAS 7 prepares to begin its journey across Malaysia. As Malaysia’s first BEV brand, Proton e.MAS is also the first to conduct a nationwide tour with an electric vehicle on such a large scale. Covering over 2,000 km, the Proton e.MAS 7 Tour will allow Malaysians to experience the vehicl

Sanjay

Sep 23, 2024

Proton provided 20 units of the Proton X90 Flagship for the 17th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) to transport foreign dignitaries, top executives, and business representatives during the three-day event at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) held recently from 9- to 11-September, 2024. Organised by the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM), Proton’s first hybrid model brought dignitaries to meetings, appointments, accommodations, and other

Sanjay

Sep 20, 2024