Chery’s new Barcelona plant will have an annual production capacity of 150,000 units by 2029 and will be one of the Chinese company’s main export facilities, reports Reuters. Chery’s Zona Franca plant in Barcelona was first opened in 1983 by Nissan, in partnership with Spanish truck manufacturer Motor Iberica (producing the Patrol, Terrano, and later the Pathfinder, Navara, NV200 and Primastar light truck. Nissan shut down the plant in December 2021. Earlier this month, Chery announced that it i

Malaysia’s tax exemption (import and excise duty) for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will expire as planned on 31-December 2025, and BEV manufacturers are encouraged to invest in local production, said Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry, at the launch of the BYD Seal this morning. Tengku Zafrul said sales of BEVs have increased by more than four folds last year, from around 3,000 units in 2022 to 13,000 units in 2023. “I believe BYD’s brand registered the h

This is it – Chery has confirmed the specifications of the Chery Omoda 5 EV, a model that’s earmarked for a Malaysian launch between Q4 2023 and Q1 2024. In China, the Chery Omoda 5 is currently a petrol-only model, which can be had with: Turbocharged 1.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine: 156 PS, 230 Nm, CVT Turbocharged 1.6-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine: 197 PS, 290 Nm, 7-speed DCT The third powertrain option is a fully-electric one. In this emission-free variant of the Omoda 5, power is derived

Chery has confirmed that it will be launching the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max in Malaysia in June 2023, which will be their first model in the brand's return to our country. The 7-seater SUV will be introduced alongside the Chery Omoda 5. Detailed specifications are still sparse at the moment but here's what we know: two turbocharged powertrains will be on offer, a 1.6T (197 PS, 290 Nm), and a 2.0T (250 PS, 390 Nm). Both engines are paired to a 7-speed DCT. Also read: Chery Omoda 5 EV confirmed to lau

Proton sells 11,477 units in July as production volume concerns ease. Export sales exceeds total volume for 2021 for five months to go in 2022. National car maker Proton created history as the Proton X50 set a new monthly sales volume record and grabbed the title of best-selling vehicle in Malaysia for July 2022. This achievement ensures Proton retains its position as the leader in the hotly contested SUV segment and is also the first time such a vehicle has led the overall market in sales volum

A local dealer has revealed initial details of the locally-assembled (CKD) Kia Carnival on its Facebook page. According to the post, the CKD Kia Carnival will be available in three variants, with prices estimated between RM 235k to RM 260k. The post also mentioned that the CKD Kia Carnival will be offered in 7- and 8-seater configurations, perhaps determined based on the selected variant. Further details in terms of specs are still scarce, although the post mentioned that the CKD Kia Carnival wi