The Neta V will have an estimated starting price of RM 75k once local assembly (CKD) has commenced, announced the company at the ongoing 2024 Malaysia Autoshow just a few moments ago. Local production at Neta's plant in Chembong, Negeri Sembilan (a joint venture between GoAuto and glove maker Careplus) will begin in Q4 2024. Distributor Intro Synergy didn't say if the CKD model will be the current Neta V or the facelifted Neta Aya (also sold in Thailand as Neta V-II), only saying that it will be

Malaysia’s tax exemption (import and excise duty) for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will expire as planned on 31-December 2025, and BEV manufacturers are encouraged to invest in local production, said Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry, at the launch of the BYD Seal this morning. Tengku Zafrul said sales of BEVs have increased by more than four folds last year, from around 3,000 units in 2022 to 13,000 units in 2023. “I believe BYD’s brand registered the h

Set to be launched in Malaysia later this year, the Hozon Neta V is set to be one of the cheapest electric vehicles (EVs) here, undercutting established models like the BYD Atto 3 and Hyundai Kona Electric. But before the cheap EV arrives here, let’s take a look and see what reviewers have to say. According to our colleagues over at Autofun Thailand, the design emphasizes aerodynamics, but with a 5-door concept. Although not named after a dolphin (BYD Dolphin), the car's design is inspired by th

Electric vehicles (EVs) are getting more popular in Thailand as the latest sales data from the Kingdom shows. According to Autolife Thailand, 5,498 units of EVs were sold in the country in February 2023. This is a rise from 3,017 units in January 2023. In total, 8,515 EVs were sold in the Kingdom in the first 2 months of the year. That figure is already close to the number of EVs sold in the entire 2022 calendar year which saw 9,729 units sold. Leading the way in both months is not the Ora Good

What's your idea of future cars? Nvidia says they'll pivot to become living spaces, so obviously gaming in them should be a pivotal part of vehicle ownership, powertrain discussions aside. At least that's the bigger idea behind the Californian company's latest innovation, bringing their GeForce Now cloud gaming service to cars. No special equipment needed, you can stream games and more through the car's infotainment system. GeForce Now is a game-streaming service which enables you to take most g

Nikkei Asia reported that BYD is to invest 17.9 billion baht (~RM 2.2 billion) in Rayong province, according to an official at Thailand’s Board of Investment. This move is said to make Thailand its production hub for Southeast Asia. "The WHA group has sealed a deal to sell a big plot of land in our industrial estate in Rayong province," said Jareeporn Jarukornsakul, industrial estate developer WHA's co-founder and chairman, to Nikkei Asia. The deal with WHA is expected to be announced soon. The