Proton to launch second EV model this year – smaller, more affordable eMas 5 to take on Perodua eMO EV?
We are only a few days into 2025, but Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong has already confirmed that the national car company will launch its second all-electric model this year. The announcement was made at […]
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Volvo XC90 – current 10-year-old SPA1 model to get heavy facelift, sold alongside new SPA2 EX90 EV
Current Volvo XC90. We can now confirm that the Volvo XC90 will receive a heavy facelift soon, and that the updated model – still built on SPA1 platform – will be sold alongside the SPA2-based all-electric EX90. As such, Volvo will still field an ICE offering in the large SUV […]
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2024 Proton X50 to be launched next week, June 4
What do we have here? A posting on social media by a Proton showroom representative suggests that the 2024 Proton X50 will be unveiled on Tuesday, June 4. That’s right after this long weekend! Before […]
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Chery Malaysia Omoda 5 recall – root cause of axle welding issue identified; new recall website now online
Chery Malaysia has issued yet another statement on the Omoda 5 rear axle case. This is the company’s third public statement after the case exploded on social media on April 28. The initial statement was […]
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Chery Omoda 7 unveiled – sporty SUV with 1.5 TGDi PHEV tech, gaming-style interior, sliding touchscreen
The Chery Omoda 7 has just been unveiled at the carmaker’s hometown in Wuhu, China. As a bigger brother to the popular Omoda 5, it is described as a sporty coupe SUV with wide ranging […]
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Chery Tiggo 6 – RWD EV to slot in above Omoda E5?
With Malaysia having the Chery Omoda 5, Omoda E5, Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro models, how about a stylish new entry to slot in right in the middle of the range? Meet the Tiggo 6, a C-segment electric SUV with unique and sporty looks. The Tiggo 6 nameplate […]
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Omoda & Jaecoo: fastest growing brand in the world?
“I can proudly say that we are the fastest expanding car brand in the world,” said Omoda & Jaecoo global CEO, Shawn Xu at Auto China 2024 in Beijing. More than just hot air or […]
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Jaecoo J6 EV – rebranded iCar 03 with 501 km range, solar panels, ADAS tech by DJI, 150 km/h top speed
You’re looking at the Jaecoo J6, an all-new entry for Chery’s emergent premium sub-brand. Unlike the ICE or PHEV-powered J7 and J8 however, the smaller J6 is a full fledged EV. As you can see, […]
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Jaecoo J7 PHEV debuts – 347 PS/525 Nm from 1.5TGDi plug-in hybrid, 88 km EV range, 20.4 km/l, DC charging
While the Jaecoo J7 is just about to be launched in Malaysia – it is already open for booking, estimated to be priced between RM150k to RM160k – Chery’s premium sub-brand has unveiled a plug-in […]
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BMW Vision Neue Klasse X previews 2025 iX3 electric SUV – small kidney grille; customisable interior, sound
World, say hello to the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X. This new design concept directly previews the next-generation iX3 electric SUV (or SAV if you insist on BMW parlance), which is set to enter production […]
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