We have seen this rivalry coming, but pitting a Chery against a Proton is not new in the 3-row segment. 15 years ago, the rivalry between the Chinese and Malaysian carmakers came to a head in the then-popular MPV segment. The Proton Exora dominated the market with its sheer space, abundant features, and affordable price. Meanwhile, the Chery Eastar presented a larger and more powerful powertrain for just RM 10,000 more than the top-of-the-range Exora. That presented the Eastar as the first succe

Chery Malaysia has announced its ‘Great Year-End Lucky Draw’ campaign, running from 1- to 31-December 2024. This festive initiative offers new Chery car buyers a chance to win prizes worth over RM 150,000, including a brand-new Chery Omoda 5 as the grand prize. To participate, customers must purchase and register a Chery vehicle within the campaign period. Additional prizes include household appliances, gaming consoles, and shopping vouchers, making the campaign a highlight of Chery’s year-end o

The Honda HR-V, Chery Omoda 5, and Haval H6 are the biggest winners of November 2024’s sales tally for SUVs. Honda HR-V sales grew 19.4% last month, reaching 1,923 units, making it Malaysia’s No.1 selling non-national SUV. This is despite Honda Malaysia not having any e:HEV RS hybrid to sell until January 2025. In terms of cumulative numbers (January to November 2024), the Honda HR-V remains the most popular non-national SUV in Malaysia, with 18,587 units sold. The HR-V’s closest rival Toyota Co

The Chery Omoda E5 battery electric vehicle (BEV) has earned the prestigious 5-star safety ratings from both the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) and the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP). Highlighting Chery’s commitment to safety and innovation, the results built on the success of the petrol-powered Omoda 5 which secured top safety ratings in 2022. The Omoda 5 has also earned a 5-star certification rating from ASEAN NCAP. Results from both the independent assess

Chery Malaysia has announced the roll-off of its first locally assembled (CKD) battery-electric vehicle (BEV), the Chery Omoda E5, at the Inokom Plant. The locally assembled Omoda E5 follows the introduction of the model as a fully imported (CBU) unit in March. Leo Chen, President of Chery Auto Malaysia, highlighted the milestone as a testament to Chery’s commitment to the Malaysian market, stating, “By assembling our cars locally, it not only allows us to provide more competitive pricing but al

Chery Group achieved a monumental milestone in its automotive journey by celebrating the production of its 15 millionth vehicle. Cars rolled off production lines simultaneously in four countries: Egypt, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia. A special ceremony in Chery’s hometown of Wuhu, China was held to commemorate this momentous occasion. Yin Tongyue, Chairman of Chery Group remarked, "Reaching 15 million vehicles is not just about increasing production numbers or accelerating Chery's growth. It