It's understandable if there's some confusion here. The all-new 2024 MINI Cooper that premiered last September is the all-electric variant, developed through a collaboration with GWM and manufactured in China, and sits on its own platform. This 2024 MINI Cooper petrol shares its foundation with the F56-generation MINI Hatch, albeit with significant revisions to align with the updated MINI design principles, essentially a major facelift. Similar to the 2024 Porsche Macan EV and its combustion eng

BYD sees Japan as a crucial test for its global market expansion, reports Nikkei Asia. Overcoming the challenges of a market known for being tough on imported cars will be a significant milestone for the company. Globally, BYD has experienced success with sales volume increasing by 75 percent in the first three quarters of the year, reaching 2.08 million vehicles. In the third quarter, the company was close to surpassing Tesla in global electric vehicle (EV) sales. This is despite BYD cars not b

You might be aware that Malaysia prohibits the import of electric vehicles (EVs) priced below RM 100,000, and this is indeed accurate. The rationale behind this policy, driven by the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI), is actually sound when you consider their goal of attracting investments in the EV sector. In the world of technology, most of the valuable stuff is in the higher-end product range. Cheaper electric cars have minimal technological sophistication; they're kind of li

Looking at the Ora Good Cat for the first time, I wondered if this Chinese-built (CBU) electric car is a fashion statement hopping on the whole EV wave that’s spreading all over the world or is it one that you can live with even after all that hype? There’s no denying that EVs are becoming so important in the automotive industry that policymakers are siding with the assumingly “cleaner and greener” way of motoring. Many carmakers have pledged to shift their focus to EVs by the end of the decade

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 updated 2023 Nissan Leaf EV will soon be upon us in Malaysia, as shared in a cheeky Valentine's Day post by Nissan themselves. As far as nip and tucks go, those on the new Leaf are pretty minor. Recall that the Leaf was updated for overseas markets last year, with the main changes being Nissan's latest logo on the front and rear fascia to go with its new wheels and fresh colours. Also read: Tan Chong hosts ASEAN debut of Nissan Ariya in Singapore; EV SUV with up to 450 km range, 335 PS! The