GoCar Malaysia and Yinson GreenTech (YGT) have teamed up to provide the Ora Good Cat battery electric vehicle (BEV) through the GoCar Share programme. So now, you don’t have to own an EV just to experience it for a few hours or even a few days. The new collaboration is a part of both companies’ ongoing efforts to expand the accessibility of the EV experience to more Malaysians and promote the adoption of EVs in the country. Chief Executive Officer of GoCar Malaysia, Wong Hoe Mun said, “We are ex

Tesla need not worry too much about BYD, but everyone else should be gripped by panic, says author and Asia-focused automotive industry consultant Michael Dunne, of Dunne Insights. Dunne is the former managing director of J.D. Power China and author of the book ‘American Wheels, Chinese Roads,’ which chronicled GM’s entry into China. It’s considered the best English-language book explaining the inner workings of China’s 2000s era automotive industry. In his latest newsletter, Dunne explained tha

Yesterday, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia hosted the groundbreaking ceremony of EPMB's CKD production plant in Pegoh, Melaka. The RM 100 million plant, located in the same Pegoh Industrial Park as Honda Malaysia’s plant, will produce future GWM models including SUVs, pickups, and electric vehicles. By 2028, the plant will operate with a 20,000 units annual capacity, with the potential to hit 30,000 units. Earlier on 18th October, GWM and EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) signed a Memorandum of Und

Great Wall Motors (GWM) announced that the first batch of the Ora Good Cat has arrived in Malaysia, which means customer deliveries will commence. Launched late last month, there are two variants available - 400 Pro and 500 Ultra - priced from RM 139,800 and RM 169,800 respectively. Both variants of the Good Cat are driven by a 143 PS/210 Nm electric motor that powers the front wheels, and top speed for both is a claimed 152 km/h. Also read: Cheapest EV with 500 km range? Ora Good Cat launched i

Months after we first spied it in a nondescript Shah Alam showroom, here's the full-electric (EV) Ora Good Cat in public, displayed at the launch of the Tindakan Pembangunan Bumiputera event held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). A crowd puller at the event, the Good Cat displayed here isn't quite Malaysian-spec yet, with it being left-hand drive (imported from China). However, a source within Go Auto Sdn. Bhd. – representatives of the Great Wall Motor brand here, which also includes

While Malaysian debut of the Ora Good Cat is uncertain, Thailand will be launching the EV soon and our colleague, Pisan, over at AutoFun has had a go at it. Exterior – Retro-yet-futuristic look The Ora Good Cat attributes its good looks to former Porsche designer Emanuel Derta, which explains the Porsche-inspired look and feel of the overall car. Pisan from AutoFun adores the retro yet futuristic design. However, he pointed out that the indicator lights as well as the reverse light are mounted t