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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 50 MIN

Dongfeng 007 - Licence To Thrill

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With the 007 moniker, sharp design and a "Combat Mode", Dongfeng's second model in Malaysia truly has a licence to… thrill. Tune in to hear how impressed Daniel was with this car and whether he thinks it can compete with its key rivals, the BYD Seal and the Tesla Model 3.In the discussion segment, we talk about legacy carmakers' position in China, as they struggle for market share amidst the rise of local EV and ICE manufacturers, whose vastly improved quality and value are reshaping the market.In the news segment, we highlight the completion of the first phase of Chery's Smart Auto Industrial Park in Lembah Beringin, the new BMW X5 Neue Klasse, Polestar's precarious position in America, Honda and Nissan potentially collaborating, and other news items.Photo credit: dsf.my

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