As Proton continues its current business expansion trajectory, the company is also actively diversifying its operations and revenue streams by exploring new opportunities within the automotive ecosystem and beyond. Leading the effort is Proton Global Services (PGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Proton Edar, which has quickly established itself as a key contributor to Proton’s business network. Since its inception in 2021, PGS has significantly contributed to Proton's growth, expanding from a sin

After the refreshed 2024 Toyota Hilux snagged headlines earlier today, next week will be all about the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift, as it will be unveiled in Thailand on Thursday, 8-February 2024. It will be the car's mid-life update since it made its global debut in July 2020 (time flies, doesn't it?), and typical of those, what's obvious in today's teaser are refreshed looks. The headlight signature is reminiscent of the Corolla Cross sold in other markets, with new daytime running ligh

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

The third-generation all-new MINI Countryman has made its debut, having undergone some simplification in design compared to its predecessor. And for the first time in a Countryman, there’s an all-electric version. Here’s a closer look at the all-new MINI Country Electric. The all-new MINI Countryman now measures 4,433 mm in length, 1,843 mm in width, and 1,656 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,692 mm. This represents an increase in height by 60 mm and in length by 130 mm compared to the previo

During the launch of the Ora Good Cat today, the ASEAN Region President of Great Wall Motor (GWM), Elliot Zhang shared that the company will be commencing local production (CKD) in Malaysia beginning 2023, and we can expect more cars from them in the near future too. Zhang mentioned that the introduction of the CKD project will create more than 2,000 jobs. This plant will be run in partnership with GoAuto, and will be maintained at the company's Gurun, Kedah facility. He said that "EVs are in th

Following Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) axing the Mk5 Polo from its local line-up, the title of oldest model goes to its sedan twin, the Volkswagen Vento. Now, it appears that the time for the Vento is also up in Malaysia. A quick check on the Volkswagen website shows that the Vento has been removed from the local line-up. The model was one of the most affordable Volkswagen cars in Malaysia with prices starting from RM 84,449 for the Comfortline variant. It first arrived here as the