Chinese EV giant, BYD officially makes its debut in Indonesia with a ceremonial launch of the brand and 3 models – BYD Seal, BYD Atto 3, and BYD Dolphin. Prices for the models have not been announced but pre-bookings are open and BYD Indonesia will be organizing roadshows around Jakarta in the coming months. "Indonesia is one of the active countries in adopting trends, including initiatives to reduce emissions through the use of electric vehicles,” said Eagle Zhao, President Director of PT BYD M

Great Wall Motor Sales Malaysia (GWM Malaysia) has announced penning a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PEPS-JV (Melaka, a subsidiary of EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB), for local assembly (CKD) and manufacturing of Haval models in Malaysia. A key component of the MoU will see GWM Malaysia and EPMB propel their collaboration towards a definitive agreement in the coming three months, culminating in EPMB handling CKD operations for the selected GWM models. The move will see prominent models f

In light of a recent viral photo listing the Neta V's price at RM 79,800 (curiously, RM wasn't mentioned in the original photo), the brand's custodian here, Intro Synergy Sdn. Bhd. clarified that the company would like to 'deny the displayed price'. Here's the statement in full, picked from Neta Auto Malaysia's official Facebook page. "We are aware of a viral issue related to the price of Neta V at a shopping center recently. We would like to deny the displayed price and would like to clarify th

MINIfest, the exciting festival curated around the love of MINI vehicles returns with a bang in 2023. Packed with excitement, entertainment MINIfest 2023 promises an unforgettable experience for MINI owners and enthusiasts alike, as they come together to celebrate their shared love for the iconic MINI brand. MINIfest 2023 takes place on Saturday, 22-July 2023 (11.00AM - 9.00PM) at Tiffin at the Yard (Sentul Depot). Beyond becoming part of the 'Big Family of MINIacs', festival goers can also take

Thailand has begun sales of the updated Neta V, which brings with it a newer, bigger battery, and a new colour, at the same THB 549,000 (~RM 71k) price point. The hatchback is now fitted with a newer 40.7 kWh lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery, bringing a larger capacity than the previous 38.5 kWh lithium-ion-type nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. Range, however, remains the same – rated 384 km on the NEDC. WLTP figures aren't available yet. Neta Thailand's site still lists the older specs

At this point, you’ve probably heard or read about the BYD Atto 3 EV that’s about to be launched soon. It uses the company’s proprietary Blade battery, so what is it and what's the difference from others? First up, let’s talk briefly about its chemistry. The Blade battery uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) as the cathode material. LFP battery is a type of lithium-ion battery that’s currently not as widely used in EVs as ternary lithium batteries with nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) oxide or nickel