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Nissan Memperkenalkan MICRA Generasi Keenam – Hatchback Elektrik

Nissan secara rasmi memperkenalkan MICRA generasi keenam, sebuah model kompak elektrik sepenuhnya yang bakal mengukir semula kehadirannya dalam segmen B Eropah menjelang tahun 2025. Kemunculan semula model ikonik ini mencerminkan langkah transformatif Nissan ke arah mobiliti tanpa pelepasan karbon, sambil mengekalkan gaya dan keterjangkauan yang telah menjadi identiti MICRA selama lebih empat dekad.

Dibangunkan oleh Nissan Design Europe (NDE) yang berpangkalan di London, MICRA baharu tampil dengan rekaan luaran yang berani dan moden, diinspirasikan oleh elemen reka bentuk crossover. Rupa bentuknya yang tegas menyerlah melalui garisan tajam, gerbang roda yang menonjol, serta perkadaran seperti SUV. Kesemua varian akan dilengkapi dengan rim aloi 18 inci, dengan reka bentuk berbeza mengikut gred.

Pencahayaan juga memainkan peranan penting dalam menzahirkan identiti visual MICRA. Lampu utama dilengkapi paparan animasi ‘selamat datang’ dan ‘perpisahan’ semasa kenderaan dikunci atau dibuka, manakala lampu belakang LED direka dengan corak bulat yang elegan. Pengguna turut boleh memilih daripada 14 kombinasi warna, termasuk pilihan dua tona dengan bumbung berwarna hitam atau kelabu, untuk memperibadikan kenderaan mengikut cita rasa masing-masing.

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Jualan Kenderaan Elektrik Melonjak Walaupun Ketegangan Perdagangan Global

Jualan kenderaan elektrik (EV) global dijangka kekal berada pada trajektori pertumbuhan positif tahun ini, meskipun berdepan cabaran geopolitik dan pengenaan tarif baharu oleh Amerika Syarikat, demikian menurut Laporan Tahunan Agensi Tenaga Antarabangsa (IEA).

Laporan itu mendedahkan bahawa menjelang akhir tahun 2025, satu daripada setiap empat kenderaan yang dijual di seluruh dunia akan terdiri daripada kenderaan elektrik, mencerminkan perubahan ketara dalam trend pemilikan kenderaan serta daya tarikan terhadap kos operasi jangka panjang yang lebih rendah.

Ketua Pengarah IEA, Dr. Fatih Birol, berkata sektor EV kini berada pada landasan kukuh dalam laluan pertumbuhan global. Beliau menjangkakan bahawa menjelang 2030, lebih 40 peratus daripada jualan kereta global akan terdiri daripada model elektrik.

“Gabungan kemampuan, dasar kerajaan yang menyokong serta kemajuan teknologi telah mempercepatkan penggunaan EV di seluruh dunia,” katanya dalam kenyataan.

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Electric Vehicle Sales Surge Despite Global Trade Tensions

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are on track to continue their upward trajectory this year, despite geopolitical uncertainties and the imposition of fresh tariffs by the United States, the International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed in its latest annual report.

According to the agency, electric cars are expected to make up one in every four vehicles sold globally by the end of 2025, a reflection of shifting consumer preferences and the growing appeal of lower long-term operating costs. The IEA highlighted that affordability and advancements in EV technology are accelerating global adoption rates.

Fatih Birol, Director-General of the IEA, noted that electric vehicles are firmly positioned on a global growth path. He forecasted that by 2030, over 40 per cent of global car sales will be electric, signalling a significant transformation in the automotive landscape.

The surge in demand is already evident. In 2024 alone, global EV sales—including plug-in hybrid models—reached over 17 million units, representing an increase of more than 3.5 million from the previous year. The first quarter of 2025 saw sales jump by 35 per cent year-on-year, with full-year figures expected to surpass 20 million units.

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Toyota Reportedly Considering Takeover of Chinese EV Maker Neta Auto

Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring Neta Auto, a Chinese electric vehicle company facing severe financial distress, reported by Car News China. The potential deal, though not confirmed by Toyota, was highlighted in a report by Kuai Technology on 12 May, suggesting that such a move could serve to strengthen Toyota’s electric vehicle strategy in China, the world’s most competitive EV market.

Neta Auto, operated by Hozon New Energy Auto and founded in 2014, has been in crisis since the middle of 2024. The company halted production and implemented mass layoffs, while simultaneously scrambling to secure outside investment. In February this year, a much-anticipated Series E financing round failed. This round was projected to raise between 4 billion and 4.5 billion yuan (approximately USD 552–621 million), with the bulk of funding—3 billion yuan (USD 414 million)—expected from a lead investor associated with a BRICS country fund. However, the investment was conditional upon the company restarting production and attracting additional matching funds, neither of which came to fruition, prompting the investor to withdraw and causing the financing effort to collapse.

Although Neta attempted to restart operations by briefly reopening its Tongxiang facility in January, a shortage of essential components prevented production from resuming. This setback had a domino effect, undermining investor confidence and leading to a dramatic decline in the company’s valuation.

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Nissan Scraps Plans for Japan EV Battery Plant Amid Financial Setback

Nissan Motor has shelved its plans to construct a new electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Kitakyushu, southern Japan, marking a significant shift in the automaker’s electrification strategy as it grapples with deepening financial challenges.

Initially announced in January through an agreement with the Kitakyushu municipal government, the project was intended to produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. These batteries, known for their cost-efficiency, were expected to reduce production costs by as much as 30 per cent compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. The facility had been a cornerstone of Nissan’s efforts to enhance the affordability and competitiveness of its EV line-up.

However, the automaker has decided to abandon the initiative following an internal review of its EV-related investments. The cancellation comes as the company responds to sluggish sales across key international markets, most notably the United States and China, where declining demand has eroded its profitability.

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Proton Menambahkan Pegangang Pasaran Setelah e.Mas 7 Mendahalui Jualan EV Untuk Bulan Keempat Berturut Turut

Bulan April menyaksikan Proton mencapai peningkatan jualan unutk menambah pegangan pasaran bagi syarikat. Jualan kumpulan pada bulan itu mencapai 12,692 unit (domestik, eksport, smart, Proton e.MAS), peningkatan 14.7% berbanding bulan yang sama pada 2024 dan hasilnya, bahagian pasaran bagi bulan itu dianggarkan sebanyak 20.8%. Sebaliknya, Jumlah Volum Industri (TIV) dianggarkan meningkat hanya 1.8% berbanding April tahun lalu kepada 60,886 dan menurun sebanyak 16.3% berbanding Mac akibat kesan tempoh perayaan.

Keputusan ini telah mengukuhkan kedudukan syarikat di tangga kedua pada senarai jualan automotif Malaysia dan datang padamasa tawaran dan potongan harga oleh jenama baharu mengakibatkan keadaan pasaran yang sangat kompetitif dan memberi pembeli kereta pelbagai pilihan.

Proton e.MAS 7 mendahului jualan EV keseluruhan dan tiga model ICE mendahului segmen

Salah satu kisah kejayaan terbesar untuk 2025 ialah prestasi jualan yang kukuh bagi Proton e.MAS 7, yang menyaksikan jumlahnya meningkat setiap bulan sejak pelancaran pada 16 Disember 2024. Trend itu berterusan pada April apabila model EV pertama Proton menembusi kekangan 800-unit dengan mencapai 863-unit (domestik + eksport). Ini menjadikan jualan tahun sehingga kini (YTD) kepada 2,716 unit dan meletakkan model itu sebagai EV terlaris di negara dan jenama Proton e.MAS di tempat kedua untuk jualan EV keseluruhan walaupun pada masa ini hanya mempunyai satu model dalam rangkaiannya. Lebih penting lagi, hasilnya bermakna EV kini menyumbang 6% daripada keseluruhan jualan Proton.

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Pengambilan Rangkaian Pengedar Proton e.MAS Memacu Pertumbuhan EV di Seluruh Negara

Proton New Energy Technology (PRO-NET) terus melangkah jauh untuk memastikan mobiliti lestari dapat diakses oleh semua. Dengan peningkatan permintaan terhadap kenderaan Proton e.MAS, PRO-NET kini mengembangkan rangkaian pengedarnya daripada 31 cawangan yang telah beroperasi hari ini, dan mengalu-alukan lebih banyak rakan pengedar di seluruh negara. Setakat hari ini, sebanyak 40 pengedar telah dilantik secara rasmi, satu pencapaian yang membuktikan sokongan dan keyakinan rakyat Malaysia terhadap jenama Proton e.MAS.

Inisiatif ini bukan sekadar tentang angka, tetapi tentang membina kepercayaan dan membawa Proton e.MAS lebih dekat kepada rakyat Malaysia di seluruh negara. Dengan Proton e.MAS 7 yang kini semakin mendapat perhatian awam, fokus kami adalah untuk memberi keyakinan kepada lebih ramai rakyat Malaysia untuk beralih daripada kenderaan enjin petrol (ICE) kepada kenderaan elektrik.

Rangkaian Proton e.MAS terdiri daripada pusat jualan dan perkhidmatan yang komited, setiap satunya direka dengan teliti untuk memberikan pengalaman lancar dari saat pelanggan menerima kenderaan mereka hingga sokongan berterusan melalui perkhidmatan selepas jualan dan bantuan pengecasan EV. Setiap inisiatif ini mencerminkan komitmen Proton e.MAS untuk menjadikan pemilikan lebih mudah dan dipercayai tanpa sebarang kerisauan.

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PRO-NET Expands Proton e.MAS Dealer Network to Meet Growing EV Demand

Proton New Energy Technology (PRO-NET) is accelerating its efforts to make sustainable mobility more accessible across the country. Responding to the rising demand for Proton e.MAS vehicles, PRO-NET is expanding its dealership network, building on the 31 outlets already in operation and appointing an additional nine dealerships. This brings the total number of appointed dealers to 40, reflecting the strong nationwide interest and growing support for the brand.

The expansion is intended not merely to increase the brand’s presence, but to deepen trust and ensure that the Proton e.MAS experience is accessible to more Malaysians. With the Proton e.MAS 7 already attracting significant attention nationwide, PRO-NET is focused on encouraging greater confidence among consumers considering the switch from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric alternatives.

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BYD Sime Motors Bekerjasama dengan Kementerian Pengangkutan Untuk Kurangkan Emisi Karbon Melalui EV di Malaysia

Didorong oleh komitmennya untuk mempercepatkan penggunaan kenderaan elektrik (EV) di Malaysia, BYD Sime Motors, pengedar rasmi kereta BYD di Malaysia, menjalinkan kerjasama strategik bersama Kementerian Pengangkutan (MOT) dalam usaha mencapai agenda mobiliti rendah karbon negara. Salah satu tujuan utama kerjasama ini adalah untuk mengurangkan emisi karbon melalui penggunaan EV di Malaysia.

Sebahagian daripada kerjasama ini, program bernama “Jom Pandu BYD Bersama MOT” telah dilancarkan dan akan dijalankan selama enam bulan. Disokong oleh rakan niaga BYD Sime Motors, Gentari Sdn Bhd (“Gentari”) melalui Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, telah memasang dua pengecas EV di ibu pejabat MOT, inisiatif yang membolehkan kakitangan MOT memandu uji semua model EV BYD dan merasai sendiri inovasi di sebalik kemajuan pengangkutan elektrik ini.

Kerjasama ini telah dilancarkan secara rasmi di pejabat MOT di Putrajaya oleh YB Loke Siew Fook, Menteri Pengangkutan dan Jeffrey Gan, Pengarah Urusan Asia Tenggara, Sime Motors. Turut hadir bersama ialah YB Datuk Haji Hasbi Bin Habibollah, Timbalan Menteri Pengangkutan; YBhg. Dato’ Jana Santhiran Muniayan, Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Pengangkutan; Adeline Lew, Pengurus Besar, BYD Sime Motors; dan Izuan Hafiz, Ketua Mobiliti Hijau MY-SG, Gentari Green Mobility.

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Proton e.MAS 7 Leads EV Market with 1,853 Deliveries in Q1 2025

PRO-NET, a subsidiary of national carmaker Proton, has announced a significant milestone for its electric SUV, the Proton e.MAS 7, which recorded 1,853 cumulative deliveries in the first quarter of 2025. With 797 units delivered in March alone, the vehicle is estimated to hold a commanding 30% share of the Malaysian EV market, securing its position as the nation’s top-selling electric vehicle.

According to PRO-NET CEO Zhang Qiang, the achievement reflects the growing trust and enthusiasm among Malaysian consumers for Proton’s electrification journey. He stated that customer confidence in both the e.MAS 7 and the broader EV ecosystem Proton is building have been instrumental to this success. He also acknowledged the role of dealers and partners in establishing a comprehensive support infrastructure for EV adoption, adding that the company is committed to continuous improvement in quality and ownership experience.

Accessible, Feature-Rich, and Designed for Malaysians

The Proton e.MAS 7 has gained traction among Malaysian buyers thanks to its competitive pricing and array of advanced features. Priced from RM105,800 for the Prime variant and RM119,800 for the Premium, the e.MAS 7 offers exceptional value for those seeking sustainable mobility without compromising on comfort or safety.

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