In light of a recent viral photo listing the Neta V's price at RM 79,800 (curiously, RM wasn't mentioned in the original photo), the brand's custodian here, Intro Synergy Sdn. Bhd. clarified that the company would like to 'deny the displayed price'. Here's the statement in full, picked from Neta Auto Malaysia's official Facebook page. "We are aware of a viral issue related to the price of Neta V at a shopping center recently. We would like to deny the displayed price and would like to clarify th

If you form your opinions on BYD based on what the English-speaking world say, then BYD is the gift from the heavens. BYD is a trusted world leader in EV battery technology, and it’s now in Malaysia, with the cheapest BYD Dolphin selling for RM 100,530. BYD’s lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry Blade battery is the safest in the world. Not even puncturing it with a nail or driving a heavy truck over one can make it burst into flames. Even when it does catch fire, BYD’s Blade battery design en

The Tesla Model Y is living up to its reputation as the big disruptor. At RM 199,000, Tesla is giving you an electric SUV with sports cars territory performance, for less money than a 3-cylinder BMW 218i. We are talking 347 PS and 420 Nm, sub-7 seconds 0-100 km/h. But performance is just one part of the appeal. Tesla's software integration is easily 5 years ahead of anyone else. Unlike other EVs, Tesla's Supercharger charging network is integrated into the car's navigation, so you don't even nee

Tesla is the poster child when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs) to the point that some might overlook better alternatives out there. One of them is the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 and I know some of you might be thinking, “It’s just an electric GLA”. But the EQA is more than just a GLA with an electric motor; it’s a no-brainer kind of electric SUV. It’s an EV that feels and drives like its internal combustion engine (ICE) sibling with a few more redeeming qualities. As such, you’re not too overwhel

As car companies approach ways to present themselves as more environmentally-friendly, Mazda is doing something a little bit different from just committing to an all-EV line-up. One of their plants in Japan will not only be powered by nature’s giant ball of light but its EV batteries will also be charged by the sun. That’s right, apart from supplying electricity to the entire Hiroshima plant, the power generated by the newly-installed solar panel will also be used to charge the batteries of all

Images of the supposedly new 2020 Toyota Fortuner facelift has surfaced on the net ahead of its official debut. The car in question is supposedly the TRD variant as told by the black roof and side mirrors. From the image, we can see that the updated Fortuner will feature sharper and slimmer headlamps as well as a more angular body kit that resembles the Toyota RAV4. We can just catch a glimpse of the car’s rear bumper and that too appears to be revised. Details of the Fortuner facelift are scarc