BYD is currently the go-to brand for anyone looking to dip their toes into the world of battery electric vehicles. It’s the poor man’s Tesla, and we meant it in a good way. You get truly world-class battery technology, at a fraction of the price. The catch is of course, poorer software and user interface – which is the compromise you have to make for an otherwise very value-for-money package. The Chinese brand is currently the No.1 selling EV brand in Malaysia, with nearly 1,400 units registered

The Neta V has undergone a rebranding and in its facelifted form, it’s called the Neta AYA, as per the carmaker's official announcement. What does it stand for? According to the marketing materials, it appears to be “Amazing, Young, Active.” Scheduled to hit the Chinese market in August, this refreshed model will feature updated exterior as well as a revised interior, positioning it as a direct competitor to popular EVs like the BYD Seagull. As before, the Neta AYA features a closed grille desig

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 2023 Proton X50 R3 Concept has been unveiled to the public at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow 2023 at MAEPS Serdang. Limited to 200 units only, the hotted-up model is only exclusively bookable through said Autoshow, it's not available in conventional showrooms. Built to commemorate the R3 brand's 20th anniversary, the X50 R3 Concept, based on the X50 Flagship, is fitted with a special aerokit, encapsulating a chin spoiler, extended side skirts and rear diffuser, as well as a roof spoiler in ca

Base model cars with steel wheels and unpainted bumpers are pretty much a thing of the past in Malaysia. In its lowest trim, the Proton X50 is still well-equipped and starts at RM 72,900* (1.5T Standard). But what if there was a cheaper variant? Well, Theophilus Chin has had enough free time to render this Proton X50 “Kosong Spec” in white, complete with steelies and to be honest, it doesn't look too bad. Base spec or “kosong spec” cars have always been great for those who needed nothing more th

Proton’s CEO Dr. Li Chunrong is confident that Proton will overtake Perodua to become the No.1 selling car brand in Malaysia by 2027, basically within the next model lifecycle of its products. Currently, only the Proton X70 is a new product. All other Proton models have yet to be replaced by a new generation model. In an interview with The Edge, Dr. Li said that ever since Geely became Proton’s partner in 2017, the company has been focusing on executing a 10-year product development plan, which