Smart Malaysia has commenced deliveries for the new Smart #1 Pro, the base variant of its product lineup in Malaysia. The Pro is the cheapest variant in the #1 range, which is priced as below: Smart #1 Pro - RM 189,000 Smart #1 Premium - RM 219,000 Smart #1 Brabus - RM 249,000 The entry-level Smart #1 Pro comes with a smaller 49 kWh LFP battery, offering a WLTP-rated range of 315 km, powering a rear-mounted (RWD) single electric motor delivering 272 PS and 343 Nm. All variants accept a maximum D

Volvo’s 40-series compact cars, including the Volvo XC40 and C40, are built on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform. This platform was co-developed with Geely, specifically through its Sweden-based subsidiary, China Euro Vehicle Technology AB (CEVT). Volvo Cars’ CEO Jim Rowan has now confirmed that it will be dropping the CMA platform in favour of an all-new Nvidia core computing-compatible Volvo exclusive platform. The name of the new platform has yet to be decided but it will be an

Proton has confirmed that its subsidiary Pro-Net will be launching the Smart #3 after China and Europe. The Smart #3 is the second model to be launched by the newly established Geely-Mercedes-Benz joint venture, which has since been re-launched as a battery EV-only brand. Compared to the Smart #1, the Smart #3 is a larger SUV that’s about the size of a Toyota Corolla Cross. Power for the Smart #3 comes from a rear-mounted electric motor that does 272 PS. Smart also offers an all-wheel drive vari

BMW Group to raise sales contribution of BEVs from 9 percent to 15 percent in 2023 More than 50 percent of sales to come from BEVs by 2030 Past 2030, hydrogen FCEV tech is mature enough to complement BEVs About 100 units of BMW iX5 Hydrogen will begin pilot trials this year at international markets. Unlike regular BMW X5s built in Spartanburg, USA, these hydrogen-fueled fully electric variants of the X5 are built at BMW Group’s pilot plant at its Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) in Munich. B

The Toyota Corolla Cross has been quite the dominant force in Thailand, with over 22,500 units sold within a year since its debut in July 2020. Hybrid variants make up 85% of those, and in turn it's also the best-selling hybrid SUV there. To celebrate, Toyota Motor Thailand has introduced a limited-run Modellista special edition. One for the sporty soul Modellista's sporty touches on the Corolla Cross focuses on the exterior with a multi-piece bodykit and different wheels. Available only on the

Following its global launch last month, the Toyota Cross has made its left-hand drive debut in Vietnam, launching with three variants on sale - G, V and HV - reports autopro.com.vn. As with Thailand, two engine variants are offered in Vietnam. A 2ZR-FXE hybrid engine pushing a combined 170 PS and 305 Nm, or the 2ZR-FE, the 140 PS, 172 Nm non-hybrid variant. The engines are paired to a CVT that drives the front wheels. The SUV is the first Toyota car in Vietnam to be equipped with Toyota Safety S