With BYD's plant in Rayong, Thailand now operational, the first model to come out of this investment is the locally-assembled BYD Dolphin. To celebrate its launch, BYD does BYD things by introducing massive discounts for the little battery-electric (BEV) hatchback. Prices for the Thailand-assembled Dolphin now start from THB 569,900 (~RM 72k) for the Standard Range, and THB 709,900 (~RM 90k) for the Extended Range. It's quite a big cut, considering it was priced at THB 699,999 (~RM 93k) and THB

GWM Malaysia has taken a significant step in expanding its presence in East Malaysia with the inauguration of its first 4S (sales, service, maintenance, and spare parts) center in the region, situated in the heart of Kuching, Sarawak. The outlet is operated by GWM Malaysia’s dealer partner YLH Autoworld Sdn Bhd, located at Jalan Mendu, Cui Anqi, Managing Director of GWM Malaysia said, "I extend my heartfelt thanks to YLH Autoworld Sdn Bhd and all the VIPs for gracing us with their presence and w

Returning for the fifth time, the Carlist.my Drive Auto Fair will once again return to the Setia Alam Convention Centre. This year’s event will run from 1 – 3 September 2023, Friday to Sunday, from 10am to 8pm. No less than 12 brands will be participating. The tech-heavy EV space will be represented by Smart, BMW, Kia, and Great Wall Motor (Ora). Those looking for a more regular family car – from compact SUVs like the budget-friendly Honda WR-V and Honda HR-V, to seven seaters like the Proton X9

Tesla presented its much-anticipated Q2 2023 financial results yesterday. Investors have been waiting for the financial presentation because in the months prior, Tesla had started a price war on a scale that’s never seen in recent times. As the Chinese economy slows, demand for EVs also took a hit but Tesla responded by slashing prices, forcing many EV players into a corner. Thanks to its highly efficient Gigacasting production method, vertically integrated supply chain, and lean online-only sal

Great Wall Motor (GWM), the parent company of Ora and Haval is finalising plans to invest up to USD 30 million (RM 140 million) to set up a new battery pack assembly plant in Thailand, reports Bangkok Post. The Chinese carmaker is also considering setting up an R&D centre in the Kingdom to study the possibility of battery-powered pick-up trucks according to Narong Sritalayon, managing director of GWM Thailand. GWM is looking to turn Thailand into a regional electric vehicle (EV) production hub a

Now that the Malaysian motoring market is finally turning its attention to electric cars, more and more manufacturers are announcing plans for which electric vehicle (EV) they will be launching here. One of the EVs that has already been previewed in Malaysia is the Ora Good Cat. Feast your eyes on 25 photos of the electrified cat! Ora is an EV-focused brand under Great Wall Motor (GWM), the brand is also said to be focused on women hence the more feminine and ‘cute’ image. The Ora Good Cat is th