Volvo starts production of EX30 EV SUV in Ghent, Belgium News April 28, 2025 Jay Dinesh Volvo Cars has reached a major milestone as its Ghent manufacturing plant in Belgium officially begins production of the fully electric EX30 small SUV. Having quickly become one of Europe’s best-selling electric vehicles since its launch in late 2023, the EX30 is now being ...
BMW i1 – RWD making a comeback in the EV compact hatchback segment? News April 28, 2025 Jay Dinesh BMW is gearing up to expand its electric vehicle (EV) lineup with the upcoming launch of the i1, an all-new electric hatchback built on the brand’s next-generation Neue Klasse platform. This strategic move underscores BMW’s commitment to electrification while staying true ...
BYD Sime Motors partners with transport ministry to boost EV adoption in Malaysia News April 25, 2025 Jay Dinesh BYD Sime Motors, the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Malaysia and the country’s top-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV) brand, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to support Malaysia’s low-carbon mobility ambitions. Launched under the ...
Mercedes-Benz Vision V previews next-gen luxury EV van on VAN.EA platform News April 25, 2025 Jay Dinesh Mercedes-Benz has pulled the wraps off the Vision V Concept, a bold and futuristic take on what the brand believes the luxury MPV segment should become in the electric era. Built on the all-new VAN.EA (Van Electric Architecture) platform, the Vision V is ...
CKD MINI Countryman S ALL4 launched in Malaysia - RM269k, 207 PS, 300 Nm News April 25, 2025 Jay Dinesh Just nine months after the launch of the New MINI Family in Malaysia, MINI is back with a fresh injection of style, performance, and electrification. The brand now welcomes four more additions to its next-generation portfolio: the petrol-powered New MINI ...
CKD Audi Q7 begins production in Pekan, launch set for next month News April 24, 2025 Jay Dinesh Audi Malaysia has taken a major step forward with the start of local production for the second-generation, second-facelift Audi Q7 at the DRB-Hicom plant in Pekan, Pahang. This milestone marks the first time an Audi vehicle is being assembled locally (CKD) in ...
AUDI E5 Sportback launched – for China market only News April 23, 2025 Jay Dinesh Audi is launching a new chapter in its China operations with the debut of the E5 Sportback, the first model under a new premium New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sub-brand, AUDI. Unveiled at the Volkswagen Group Media Night ahead of Auto Shanghai 2025, the E5 marks ...
All-new Lexus ES debuts at Shanghai Motor Show – Hybrid & BEV powertrains News April 23, 2025 Jay Dinesh Lexus has pulled the wraps off the latest generation of its ES sedan at the Shanghai Motor Show, introducing significant updates that reflect the brand’s push toward broader electrification and a fresh design language. The new Lexus ES, entering its eighth ...
Mercedes-Benz to launch steer-by-wire in 2026, marking a shift in driving interface News April 22, 2025 Jay Dinesh Mercedes-Benz will introduce steer-by-wire technology in a production vehicle beginning 2026, making it the first German carmaker to bring the system to market. The move signals a shift toward more software-driven vehicle dynamics, as the industry increasingly distances itself from traditional mechanical ...
Hyundai unveils next-gen hybrid system with big gains in power, efficiency, and comfort News April 22, 2025 Jay Dinesh Hyundai Motor Group has revealed its next-generation hybrid powertrain system, setting the stage for a new era of fuel-efficient and high-performance vehicles. Introduced at the Group’s ‘Next-Gen Hybrid System Tech Day,’ the new hybrid setup brings major upgrades in power, refinement, ...