MINI has introduced the all-new fully electric 2024 MINI Cooper E, the entry-level variant of the fourth-generation (J01) MINI Cooper that was first introduced in September 2023. In terms of powertrain, the MINI Cooper E features a single electric motor driving the front wheels with an output of 184 PS and 290 Nm. Also read: All-new or facelift? 2024 MINI Cooper petrol debuts, up to 204 PS/300 Nm It's juiced by a 40.7 kWh battery, which propels it from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, and manages a WL

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has announced the expansion of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 lineup in Malaysia, introducing two new variants: the Lite and Plus. The Ioniq 6 range in Malaysia now starts at RM 219,888 for the Lite RWD, and RM 249,888 for the Plus RWD, complementing the existing Max variants. Here a quick overview of the Hyundai Ioniq 6's range in Malaysia: Ioniq 6 Lite RWD - RM 219,888 Ioniq 6 Plus RWD - RM 249,888 Ioniq 6 Max RWD - RM 289,888 Ioniq 6 Max AWD - RM 319,888 Exterior wise, b

Hozon New Energy Automobile Co, the manufacturer of Neta Auto-branded vehicles will be commencing local assembly (CKD) work in Thailand. According to Neta Auto’s CEO Zhang Yong, Neta Auto will be cooperating with local partner Bangchan General Assembly Co Ltd. The car that are manufactured in Thailand will be both sold in Thailand and exported to other markets within the ASEAN region. Also Read: Thailand starts selling updated Neta V; bigger LFP battery, 384 km range, price unchanged, equals to

During the launch of the BYD Atto 3, Andrew Basham, Managing Director of Sime Darby Motors, announced that the first BYD showroom will be opened in Malaysia this month. The company expects the number to grow to 20 by end of 2023. Most of the showrooms will be 3S (sales, service, and spare parts) centres. The first showroom, located at TREC KL, is expected to come online as early as mid-December 2022. “I’m happy to announce that Sime Darby Motors will have their first BYD experience centre here i

The biggest difference between the Japanese and the Koreans is speed of execution, and related to that – their openness to drop something that they have invested a lot of money in to, if the benefits are obvious. If Japanese business culture is defined by kaizen (continuous improvement), then Korean business culture is defined by pali pali (faster, faster). There's not much deep thought or philosophy behind Korean industries. It's all about trying to beat the Japanese by being better and faster

Renault Group, Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors; members of one of the world’s leading automotive alliances, have announced a common roadmap that’ll shape their directions with more cooperation towards 2030. Better late than never right? Also Read: Nissan Note e-Power: We drove Malaysia's most fuel-efficient car that you can't buy (yet); 2.8L/100km Continuing the Leader-Follower scheme defined in May 2020, select technology will be developed by one leading team with the support of the follower