In a couple of months, the BYD Atto 3 won't be the only choice for Malaysians looking to add a seemingly affordable electric SUV to their garage as the upcoming 2024 Chery Omoda E5 will be arriving here soon. Planned for launch in March 2024, Chery Malaysia is counting down the days towards its first EV model in the country and the public can even catch a glimpse of it this weekend on 7 January. The Chinese carmaker will organise Chery Eco Run 2024 at Dataran Wawasan Putrajaya. Collaborating wit

BYD is currently the go-to brand for anyone looking to dip their toes into the world of battery electric vehicles. It’s the poor man’s Tesla, and we meant it in a good way. You get truly world-class battery technology, at a fraction of the price. The catch is of course, poorer software and user interface – which is the compromise you have to make for an otherwise very value-for-money package. The Chinese brand is currently the No.1 selling EV brand in Malaysia, with nearly 1,400 units registered

When it comes to SUVs, the Proton X50 has always been the preferred choice for Malaysians ever since its mega-anticipated launch back in 2020. However, in July 2023, its crown was snatched by the Perodua Ativa. According to Proton’s recent press release on July sales, the X50 ceded leadership of the overall SUV market though it remains the sales leader for B-segment SUVs. That month saw 2,630 units of the X50 sold nationwide. Even though Perodua never reveals the sales data of specific models, i

Mercedes-Benz has pulled the covers off the facelifted W177 hatchback and V177 sedan Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Roughly 4 years after its debut in 2018, the facelifted A-Class now ups the ante for both the sedan and hatchback versions with subtle styling tweaks, improved technology features and crucially, electrification across its entire petrol engine range. Starting with the big news, all four-cylinder petrol engines (except the A45 S) now feature a 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) electrical system. A 10 k

To use the Daihatsu e-Smart system; a one-motor series-hybrid, similar to the Nissan e-Power Petrol engine serves to charge the high-voltage batteries that run the electric motor, runs like an EV most of the time Electrification that comprises hybrids as well as electric vehicles are a primary focus for Perodua in 2022 Perodua had already confirmed that the company’s direction in 2022 will comprise electrification that includes EVs and hybrids. Even people that stick those “Be patient, I’m lower

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has launched the fully-imported from Korea (CBU) 2021 Hyundai Kona 1.6 Turbo and N Line, priced at RM 146,888 and RM 156,888 respectively (OTR without insurance, with SST discount). Both variants are powered by a 1.6-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder mill (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi) that makes 198 PS and 265 Nm, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Kona 1.6 Turbo shares the same exterior and interior design as the Kona 2.0 Active variant, except for a ro