Tesla has expressed interest in further investments and expansion in the ASEAN region. This is part of the company's broader strategy to tap into the BEV growth in ASEAN markets as growth in China and the US have slowed. However, it will face stiff competition from BYD which has so far led the BEV market in the region. Rohan Patel, Senior Public Policy and Business Development Executive recently posted on X "Southeast Asia will undoubtedly be a major place of growth over the coming years in batt

BYD distributor Sime Darby Beyond Auto hosted a preview of its third and latest fully electric model, the BYD Seal, at its first anniversary celebration event in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, this evening. As this is just a preview, prices have yet to be announced, and the car remain locked. The BYD Seal's closest competitor, at least in our region, is the Tesla Model 3, priced from RM 189,000 to RM 218,000. Both models are imported from China tax-free, a benefit which will expire on 31-December 20

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, the performance-bred version of the popular electric vehicle, has been making headlines for all the good reasons – big numbers, and among other things, a dedicated Drift Mode. That's what Keiichi Tsuchiya had to showcase amidst sessions of the World Time Attack Championship in Australia recently, as the Drift King brought the 650 PS/740 Nm battery-EV sideways through Sydney Motorsport Park. Beyond raw, instant power, the Ioniq 5 N is also equipped with the Torque Kick

GoCar Malaysia, a leading on-demand mobility-as-a-service platform, has expanded its GoCar Subs Electric fleet with some of the latest EV models. The new fleet includes the Nissan Leaf, the new Renault Zoe, Hyundai Kona EV (Plus variant), Hyundai Ioniq 5, Great Wall Motors’ Ora Good Cat and even the MINI Electric and Tesla Model Y. The Tesla Model Y is a Long Range variant, with CCS2 DC fast charging port. In addition to the expanded fleet, GoCar Malaysia is also offering new weekly and monthly

Despite an increasing number of buyers flocking towards SUVs in recent years, it’s refreshing to see manufacturers continue to offer the traditional three-box sedan for those who do not want an SUV. Come 2022, there are roughly 5 new sedans earmarked for Malaysia, ranging from the humble Proton Saga to the electrifying BMW i4. Strap in. 2022 Proton Saga – Improving upon a proven formula? Two years ago when Proton revamped the Proton Saga, they replaced the Punch-sourced CVT transmission with a H

PT Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia (MBDI), the distributors of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the country has revealed that the Mercedes-Benz EQS will be introduced there in 2022, as reported by our sister site Autofun.co.id. Choi Duk Jun, the Chief Executive Officer of MBDI confirmed the matter in a press conference last week. However, he stopped short of mentioning whether or not the model will be locally assembled (CKD) or fully imported (CBU). At present, several Mercedes-Benz models are ass