The funky GMW Ora Goodcat has become the first locally-assembled (CKD) BEV in Thailand; rolling off GWM’s Rayong plant, the company’s second-largest full-production manufacturing facility outside China. Michael Zhang, ASEAN Vice President, Brand & Communication said on his LinkedIn page, “GWM held The First New GWM ORA Good Cat Line-Off Ceremony, a new milestone underscores the company's capability and readiness for mass production of the New GWM ORA Good Cat from the local production line. The

Here it is, the BYD Dolphin is now launched in Malaysia. The EV is available in two different variants, the Dynamic Standard and the Premium Extended, priced at RM 100,530 and RM 125,730 respectively (OTR without insurance). The Dolphin claims the title of the second most affordable EV in Malaysia, following the Neta V, which is priced at RM 99,800 (OTR without insurance). Performance-wise, the Dynamic Standard variant is equipped with a single electric motor that generates 94 PS and 180 Nm of t

Yesterday's launch of the Ora Good Cat in Malaysia signifies not only the arrival of the Ora name, but also a refresh of Great Wall Motor's (GWM) efforts here. You may remember that Haval – a brand under the GWM umbrella – first entered our country in 2016 starting with the H2 before furthering the range with the H1 and H9. As the brand faded into obscurity, concerns of spare parts availability and aftersales support grew; not a good look when one's trying to re-enter the market. Speaking at the

UK is the first market in Europe to launch the 2022 Ora Funky Cat. The Funky Cat is essentially the same as the Good Cat, but with some tweaks for Europe. Folks in the UK have to fork out GBP 30,495 (~RM 168k) for the Funky Cat, and that’s after the UK government’s Plug-In Car Grant. Also Read: Review: Ora Good Cat – Affordable Porsche EV look-alike? Here’s what the Thai media says Power comes from a front-mounted electric motor that does 171 PS and 250 Nm – more powerful than its Thai counterpa

After skipping last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 28th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS 2021) will take place next month from 11- to 21-November 2021. You can expect a few cars that could be launched at the archipelago’s biggest motor show. In a list uploaded by B Channel Indonesia on its Instagram page, some models that could debut at GIIAS 2021 include the Mitsubishi Xpander facelift, the made-in-Indonesia Hyundai Creta, and the all-new Toyota Avanza. Also read: All-n

Malaysia will continue to target investments related to renewable energy and electric vehicles, and that strategies to achieve such goals are being discussed between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) in a recent Budget 2022 dialogue, said MITI Minister Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali at today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. Minister Azmin Ali said the pursuit of attracting such investments are in line with National Investment Aspirations (NIA) which also fo