Chery seems to be on the tip of Malaysians’ consciousness as it has achieved an impressive new record in the country. Within a mere 10 days, the Chinese carmaker witnessed an extraordinary sales performance and surpassed expectations with 3,000 units sold. Chery made its official return to Malaysia with two models being launched – the Chery Omoda 5 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro on 6-July. Both SUVs are locally assembled (CKD) at the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah with an impressive 10-year/1 million km en

Over the weekend, unofficial specifications of the Proton X90 emerged on social media. The Proton X90 is Proton’s upcoming 6-/7-seater D-segment SUV. When Proton first previewed the X90 in late-March, they provided preliminary specifications, including variant count and powertrain details. As a brief recap, the Proton X90 is set to be Proton's first-ever hybrid model. Powering the X90 is a turbocharged 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine mated to 48-Volt mild-hybrid (MHEV) system. Combined system

After months of looking at the Proton X90’s exterior spyshots as it wanders around our streets, we now have a very real, clearer picture of the SUV's cabin and closer details. CW Awei's tip in a Facebook group, shows the X90’s interior boasting a nice brushed metal/black interior finish. Not too many details are visible from this one picture, but at least there's a good view of the flat-bottomed steering wheel and leather seats. It's also unlikely to be a mirrored image too, as note the 'TRIP' w

This futuristic-looking SUV is the Livan 9, an electric SUV based on the Geely Haoyue. The Livan 9 is set to make its debut at the 2022 Chong Qing Auto Show set to start on 25-June-2022. From what we can see, the front end of the Livan 9 looks radically different from the Haoyue it is based on. Instead of the large grille, the Livan 9 has a smooth finish with the LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) running across the entire front end. Although the wheels look about the same size as the Haoyue’s whee

Pakistan to debut Chery Tiggo 8 Pro soon CKD works underway Priced higher than the Proton X70 Shortly after making its debut in South Africa, the 2022 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro will be heading to Pakistan next, as seen on a recent social media posting. The Wuhu-based company fired at Changan after the latter introduced the Changan Oshan X7 in Pakistan, with the caption saying “That was a good move but not extraordinary”. Also Read: 10-year/1 million km warranty for 2022 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, launched in So

The Geely Okavango, known in China as the Geely Haoyue, has made its official launch in Saudi Arabia. The 7-seater SUV in the Middle East is powered by a 1.5 turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine, similar to the Okavango in the Philippines. In case you have not made the link, the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine is the same unit that powers the Proton X50. However, the Okavango’s engine is aided by a 48V mild-hybrid battery which boosts power output to 190 PS and 300 Nm. Like the X50, the Okavango’