At its launch in 2022, the Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 Pure Electric was the first CKD-assembled BEV in the Malaysian market. Stylish, well-built and very powerful, the XC40 P8 enjoyed a superb reception at the outset. However, with many newer models both from direct rivals such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW, as well as newer competitors like Tesla in the premium segment, the XC40 P8 has faded into the background. In addition, at RM 278k currently, it is also undercut by quite a few rivals. But how does a

Arvind

Apr 29, 2024

At the ongoing Auto China 2024 held in Beijing, Honda launched its second set of Honda e:N Series battery electric vehicles (BEV) for the Chinese market. The Honda e:NP2 produced by GAC Honda goes on sale with a CNY 159,800 (~RM 105k) price tag. Meanwhile, its twin produced by Dongfeng Honda, the Honda e:NS2 will begin sales in June. Honda has two joint ventures in China with both brands offering twin models of each other like the Honda CR-V/Breeze and the Honda Civic/Integra. The Big H is targe

CY Foong

Apr 29, 2024

Chery Malaysia has released an official statement following the past weekend's viral social media post which apparently saw a Chery Omoda 5's had its rear lower arm snapped. It was alleged by the poster that the rear axle of the Omoda 5 had broken whilst being driven on a smooth road, without being involved in an accident. Read the statement in full below: "Chery Auto Malaysia is committed to providing safe and reliable transportation solutions, and we are dedicated to ensuring that all our vehi

Sanjay

Apr 29, 2024

Adding one more model to its expanding list, China's Neta Auto have unveiled the Neta L at the ongoing Beijing International Auto Show. Two powertrains are planned for it – it's launched as a range-extender electric vehicle (REEV), battery-electric (BEV) variants to come later – and it has its own generative AI software. The REEV variant promises a range of up to 1,070 km, combining a 1.5-litre engine with a 30.06 kWh battery, good for a combined power output of 231 PS and 310 Nm. Neta says it b

Sanjay

Apr 29, 2024

The Peugeot 408 is Stellantis Malaysia's first new model launch in the country since taking over distribution duties of the French Lion from Bermaz Auto. Locally assembled (CKD) at Stellantis Group's assembly plant in Gurun, Kedah, the Peugeot 408 is available in three variants: 408 Allure - RM 146,055 408 Premium - RM 166,055 408 GT - RM 196,055 All 3 variants are powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged PureTech 4-cylinder engine with an output of 218 PS and 300 Nm. Power is sent to the front wheel

CY Foong

Apr 29, 2024