The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) reported that the Chinese market sold 9.533 million new cars between January and June 2023. Out of these sales, a total of 2,093,000 cars were battery electric vehicles (BEVs), making China the world's largest EV market. While BYD retained its dominant position in the market with 524,184 BEVs sold, which accounted for 25.04% of the market share, Tesla’s Model Y was the best-selling model (not just BEV) in China for the first half of 2023 (H1 2023) with

The new Stellar Diamond Pearl introduced for the first time on the 2023 Honda WR-V won’t be exclusive to the WR-V alone. As opposed to certain model highlight colours which are model specific, the Stellar Diamond Pearl could be offered on more upcoming Honda models, depending on customer demand. Also read: Here to battle the Ativa, 2023 Honda WR-V launched in Malaysia; priced from RM 90 k, 1.5 NA, Sensing Speaking at the WR-V pre-launch press event, Executive Coordinator of Honda Malaysia, Yujir

Daihatsu Ayla EV is rumoured to be developed by PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) Early indications of it showing up at GIIAS 2022 Will it make it to the mass market? The Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (2022) is set to happen in three days (from 11- to 21-Aug 2022), and if early indications are correct, the Daihatsu Ayla EV will be one of the biggest news of the event according to Autofun.co.id's report. Nothing much about the supposed electric Ayla has been made public yet, and the firm

Late last year during the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (2021 GIIAS), Honda showcased the SUV RS Concept. The new subcompact crossover has its sights set on the Perodua Ativa, Toyota Raize, Daihatsu Rocky, and Kia Sonet. Said SUV, which could be called Honda ZR-V, will likely be positioned as a smaller SUV than the Honda HR-V. Recall that the HR-V is currently Honda's smallest SUV. Also Read: Honda files patent for ZR-V, new mini-SUV positioned below the HR-V? Ahead of debut later t

Two facelift models and one all-new model to launch later this year All-new 2022 Perodua Alza confirmed Are the Axia and Aruz next to be updated? During Perodua’s business review earlier today, the company has confirmed that they are capable of launching 2 facelift models and one brand-new model yearly. Perodua also confirmed that the all-new 2022 Perodua Alza will be coming later this year. Production of the outgoing Alza will be extended to the end of April. Also Read: Bye-bye Perodua Alza – t

All Perodua showrooms and service centres nationwide have resumed operations this week but the problem facing Perodua dealers is less about selling new cars, but fulfilling existing orders. Like many car manufacturers, Perodua is facing serious shortage in automotive parts, especially electronic parts, due to the supply crunch for semiconductors due to Covid-19. Also read: After Nio and Tesla, Nissan USA also affected by Bosch’s supply disruption in Malaysia As a value for money-oriented brand w