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iCaur Offers Malaysia Test-Drive Draw at Puchong Pop-Up
Visitors who drive an iCaur at the IOI Mall Puchong stand from October 1 to 31 can enter a nationwide prize draw, with the locally assembled V23 iWD among the vehicles on offer.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-07
Chery V23 EV Discounted by Up to 60,000 Baht in Thailand
A one-year anniversary promotion runs through October 31, bringing the V23 Plus 2WD to 699,900 baht and the Peak 4WD to 839,900 baht.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-10-07
Mexico’s 11 Lowest-Priced Hybrid Cars, Ranked from MXN 377,900
The roundup spans conventional hybrids and plug-in models, including options with up to 120 km of electric-only range.
Motorpasión México (Mexico) · 2026-10-06
Children Swing on BYD High-Power Charger Cable in Nanning
A video of two children using a BYD Megawatt Flash Charger cable as a swing prompted a safety inspection and renewed attention to the strain such misuse can place on charging equipment.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-10-06
GWM P300 PHEV launches in South Africa at R914,900
The Hi4-T double-cab combines a turbo-petrol engine and electric motor for 310 kW, with a claimed 115 km electric range and 3,500 kg braked towing capacity.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-10-06
BYD to step up charger inspections after children swing on public-station cables
Children were filmed swinging from the suspended cables of a BYD Megawatt Flash Charger in Nanning. The company says the equipment must not be used this way and is increasing monitoring and physical checks.
Notícias Automotivas (Brazil) · 2026-10-06
BYD M6 Targets Both Family and Passenger-Service Buyers in Vietnam
The seven-seat electric MPV is priced at 756 million dong and combines flexible seating with a claimed 420 km NEDC range. Nearly 3,000 have been distributed nationwide, according to the article.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-06
Geely EX5 Gets October Discounts in Thailand, Starting at THB 759,000
The China-built electric SUV is offered in three versions, with discounts of THB 30,000 to THB 50,000 through October 31, 2026.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-10-06
Geely Demonstrates 4.5-Minute EV Charge Using 2.25-MW System
Tests with production vehicles showed a 10%-to-70% charge in 4 minutes 30 seconds. The result edges out BYD’s announced timing, but depends on specialized batteries and charging infrastructure.
Notícias Automotivas (Brazil) · 2026-10-06
Geely targets ultrafast charging with 2,250-kW system
The company says its Smart Charge platform combines AI-based power control with new batteries, as it plans a major charging-network expansion in China.
Memo Lira (Mexico) · 2026-10-05
GWM’s Pakistan Roadshow Takes Nine Electrified Models to 10 Cities
The October tour will showcase GWM vehicles already on sale alongside upcoming EVs and plug-in hybrids, with prices and specifications revealed for several models.
PakWheels Blog (Pakistan) · 2026-10-05
Geely-Badged EX2s Seen Leaving Proton’s Malaysian EV Plant
The cars appear to be eMas 5 twins, but it is unclear whether they are bound for ASEAN markets or whether Proton’s newer facility can meet the region’s local-content threshold.
Paul Tan's Automotive News (Malaysia) · 2026-10-05
First Chery Q EV Batch Dispatched to Pakistan
The electric hatchback debuted at the Pakistan Auto Show 2026. Its shipment is now on the way, though no arrival date has been confirmed.
PakWheels Blog (Pakistan) · 2026-10-05
Jaecoo J5 Wins New Model Equipment Award at Car Choice Awards 2026
The Vietnam-market SUV is offered with gasoline, hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, with prices ranging from VND 500 million to VND 800 million.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-05
Chery Thailand Donates V23 EV to K9 Urban Rescue Team
The vehicle will support travel, training and field operations for K9 USAR Thailand, with equipment upgrades for carrying mission gear.
Autolife Thailand (Thailand) · 2026-10-05