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Intro Synergy Sdn. Bhd., the sole distributor of Neta vehicles in Malaysia, will be launching its next car, the Neta X, in the second half of this year. The Neta X is a 5-seater C-segment SUV that competes against the BYD Atto 3. Intro Synergy, a sister company of Go Auto, previously a distributor for GWM, has confirmed that the Malaysian market Neta X will be offered in two variants - the 400 and 500. The entry 400 variant will be powered by a 52 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, delive

Hans

May 3, 2024

After April's 'bookings are open' announcement, Kia distributors Dinamikjaya Motors have properly launched the Kia EV9 battery electric vehicle (BEV) MPV in Malaysia. Kia Malaysia's third BEV after the EV6 and Niro, the fully-imported (CBU South Korea) EV9 here is offered in two variants: GT-Line 7-seater from RM 369,668 GT-Line 6-seater from RM 374,668 Like it says on the tin, one can have their EV9 in either 6-seater (2-2-2 layout) or the 7-seater (2-3-2) layout. Both are equipped with a 99.8-

Sanjay

May 3, 2024

BMW Malaysia unveiled an entry addition to the U11 BMW iX1 battery electric vehicle (BEV), the BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport. The electric SUV is fully imported (CBU) from Regensburg, Germany and is priced from RM 249,800. That is around RM 30,000 less than the iX1 xDrive30 M Sport that was launched here a year ago. The entry iX1 variant has a more distinct look in front with an enclosed kidney grille design but everything else is similar to its more powerful sister. Inside, the base iX1 is equipped

CY Foong

May 3, 2024

The first Tesla V4 Superchargers in South East Asia are now in Malaysia, installed at IOI City Mall Putrajaya and IOI Mall Puchong, totalling 8 V4 Superchargers and 2 Destination Chargers. One key difference between these and the V3 chargers – apart from the design – is the longer cable on the new units, allowing greater flexibility when parking to charge. Otherwise the major points are the same: peak charging rates of up to 250 kW per vehicle, and it costs RM 1.25 / kWh to charge here, with an

Sanjay

May 3, 2024

Xiaomi’s CEO and founder Lei Jun has placed an order for Li Auto’s latest model, the Li L6, at the ongoing Beijing International Auto Show. A superstar in China’s business circle, Lei Jun is seen as the combination of Steve Jobs and Elon Musk. Like Musk, Lei Jun is active on X, for the benefit of his followers outside of China, where his Weibo account takes precedence. “Placed my order - I'll be an owner of a Li L6 in this stunning green! It's interesting to note the Li Auto sales team's prefere

Hans

May 2, 2024

BYD has yet to trouble the top-tier Japanese brands like Toyota or Honda in Malaysia’s overall car sales, but it will soon surpass second tier brands like Ford and Nissan. It has already propelled past VW. According to data compiled by RHB Investment Bank, Sime Darby Beyond Auto, the distributor of BYD cars in Malaysia, sold 1,919 units in the first quarter of 2024. RHB says BYD now controls 71% of Malaysia’s battery EV (BEV) segment. That puts BYD ahead of VW’s 412 units and Volvo’s 560 units,

Hans

May 2, 2024

Three years on since the model first made its debut, Kia has teased the imminent arrival of the 2024 Kia EV6 facelift. Kia's unveiling of the updated battery electric vehicle (BEV) shows off a sharp new face that's very similar to the look on the marque's newest models – especially the Kia EV5. Round the rear things look familiar with its overarching lightbar, though further changes aren't quite visible. Expect the changes to also extend to redesigned bumpers and new wheels too; par for the cour

Sanjay

May 2, 2024

If you were asked to name a two-door coupe that has a perfectly balanced 50:50 front:rear weight distribution, sporty looking frameless doors, with greater torsional rigidity than a Porsche 718, and suspension that allows it to chase a BMW 4 Series through a slalom course, what would be your answer? Hozon Auto is not a name many are familiar with. The manufacturer of Neta branded cars want to change that, fast. Yes, Neta is not a name that Malaysians would want to mention alongside Tesla or BYD,

Hans

Apr 30, 2024

Smartphone maker, Xiaomi, has pulled off what Apple gave up on, it launched its first-ever car, the Xiaomi SU7 battery electric vehicle (BEV). Launched last month, the SU7 – pronounced “Soo-7” (I see a Cristiano Ronaldo connection there), is one of the biggest draws at Auto China 2024 with long queues snaking outside its booth. As announced by Xiaomi in its Weibo profile earlier this month, 88,888 ‘firm orders’ of the SU7 have been made across the country, essentially selling out all 2024 units.

CY Foong

Apr 30, 2024

Governments in the US and the Europe Union claim that China is subsidizing the production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the point that there is no production excess capacity, leading to ‘dumping’ of Chinese BEVs in export markets. There is some truth in that claim, but like many complex subjects, a bit more nuances is required to give an honest answer. Despite accusations of dumping cheap BEVs overseas, world No.1 BEV and PHEV manufacturer BYD is selling its cars in export markets at fa

Hans

Apr 30, 2024