When the Lotus Eletre was launched in Thailand in September 2023, it was priced at THB 5,890,000 for the Eletre S variant, and THB 6,590,000 for the higher range Eletre R. Now, distributor Wearnes Automotive has announced that prices will go up between 2% and 5%. The new price for the Eletre S is now THB 5,990,000 (up by THB 100,000), while the Eletre R is now THB 6,890,000 (up by THB 300,000). In Malaysia, distributor Lotus Karz is selling the Eletre S for RM 698,000, while the Eletre R sells f

As we drive our Ativa for more than two weeks, the excitement of owning a brand-new car has worn out. We’ve started to see more Ativas on the road too, and Cik Tiva doesn’t attract as much attention as she used to in the first few days. Worn out excitement aside, there are some little plus points that we find worth highlighting, in case the thought of buying an Ativa ever crossed your mind. The subject matter of its decent powertrain and suspension have been discussed multiple times, so now, let

Just like how the Proton X50 is getting the attention among Malaysians, so is the Geely Coolray in the Philippines. The X50’s Filipino twin has sold 2,158 units in 2020 which puts it in the top 10 best-selling passenger vehicles in the country for that year. This was based on a January 2021 report that was released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI). CAMPI is the Filipino equivalent of the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) in which both compile month

Dr. Håkan Sandquist holds a Ph.D. in internal combustion engines from Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology, which is located in Gothenburg, basically Volvo town. He has spent 20 years working on automotive engines, 10 of which are related to electrified drivetrains – hybrids and plug-in hybrids. He currently works as Director of Powertrain Strategy at CEVT, a joint venture company between Volvo Cars and Geely, focusing on powertrain. However, even someone like Dr. Sandquist is no match aga

There are three aspects to judge when it comes to comfort – suspension pliancy, noise level, and seat comfort. With that in mind, let’s compare the Honda HR-V and the Subaru XV in terms of comfort. To recap, the Honda HR-V is priced at RM 124,800 (OTR with SST) whereas the Subaru XV is priced at RM 133,788 (OTR with SST). Suspension Pliancy - Subaru XV rides more sophisticatedly Honda HR-V The Honda HR-V is based on the same platform that underpins the Honda City/Jazz, and has the same suspensio

With Audi just recently announcing its latest 2020 Q5 facelift, let’s dive a little deeper to see what’s the difference between the current Q5 and its newest facelift. Exterior – A sharper and more distinct Q design language The second-generation Q5 itself already has a sharp look, a big departure from the rounder first-generation model. However, the problem is that it looks too similar to the other Audi Q models. With this latest refresh, the design has become sharper and best of all, more dist