When Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) announced earlier today that it will be launching a new EV brand, we speculated that the brand in question could be Geely’s Galaxy. This was based on our most recent experience with the Geely Group at the sidelines of the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, where the Galaxy brand’s models, especially the L7 plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), were presented to the international press. Note that in China, discussions on EVs include PHEVs. Looking back into our archives, we sud

Hans

May 20, 2024

Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net), the distributor of Smart vehicles in Malaysia, has confirmed that it will be launching another Geely-owned electric vehicle brand. It is inviting Malaysians to participate in their ‘guess the brand name’ contest here. Though unconfirmed, Geely’s Galaxy brand is an obvious next step to Geely’s expansion in Southeast Asia. Unlike the higher range Smart, the Galaxy brand is aimed at mainstream car buyers, and is positioned closer to MG or BYD. The Galaxy rang

Hans

May 20, 2024

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has reported that 57,991 new cars were sold in April 2024, marking an 18.3% decline from the 71,052 units sold in March 2024. However, Year-to-date (YTD) sales figures for April 2024 reveal a Total Industry Volume (TIV) of 260,236 units, which is still 8 percent higher than the 240,417 units recorded during the same period in 2023. Note, this period last year followed the end of the sales tax exemption period on 31-March, 2023. MAA attributed the April

Arvind

May 20, 2024

After a few months since it was first previewed here, the locally-assembled (CKD Pekan) 2024 VW Golf R finally has its confirmed pricing in Malaysia, starting from RM 332,900. This price includes the Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP), which offers owners 5 years of maintenance, a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty, and 5 years of roadside assistance. It is also the first time any Golf R is assembled outside of Wolfsburg, Germany. CKD assembly also makes it circa RM 20k cheaper than when the mode

Sanjay

May 20, 2024

Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has teased the 2024 Nissan Kicks e-Power in a promotional poster, hinting at a potential preview at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2024. Finally, it looks like Nissan's sleek B-Segment SUV will have its moment in the spotlight after being first teased way back in 2022. Getting straight into it, the Nissan Kicks e-Power is a full series-hybrid. It features a (82 PS/103 Nm) 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that functions solely as a generator to char

Arvind

May 20, 2024