William Mohd Ali

Senior Editor

John’s father was an auto mechanic. John started his automotive career in college, where he interned at a car magazine and later became an automotive editor. He loves all types of cars, but his favorite is sports cars. He believes that sports cars are the essence of the automotive industry because they represent the highest level of speed, performance, and technology.

Recent Articles

Several companies, including Toyota and Mitsubishi, have banned employees from using DeepSeek

Several companies, including Toyota and Mitsubishi, have banned employees from using DeepSeek

[PCauto] In mid-February, Japanese companies such as Toyota and Mitsubishi announced that they would prohibit their employees from using DeepSeek internally. This decision is mainly based on concerns about information security.Japanese corporations represented by Toyota and Mitsubishi believe that, compared to AI products from American companies like Microsoft, DeepSeek is considered to be higher risk. Some companies even associate it with "national security". Mitsubishi pointed out that DeepSee

Industry trendsFeb 21, 2025
Mercedes anticipates a 10% decrease in profits by 2025, introducing a cost-cutting plan to continue until 2027

Mercedes anticipates a 10% decrease in profits by 2025, introducing a cost-cutting plan to continue until 2027

【PCauto】A piece of news from the automotive giant Mercedes-Benz has attracted widespread attention. According to the 2024 financial report released by the Mercedes-Benz Group on February 20, the company's revenue in 2025 is expected to be slightly lower than the previous year. Earnings before interest and taxes are expected to be significantly lower than the previous year, and free cash flow from industrial operations is also expected to be significantly lower than the strong level in 2024, with

Industry trendsFeb 20, 2025
Former Porsche designer Ben Baum said, Xiaomi has left Porsche with nothing but brand value.

Former Porsche designer Ben Baum said, Xiaomi has left Porsche with nothing but brand value.

【PCauto】 During an interview with German media, Li Auto's Design Director Ben Baum frankly stated, "Xiaomi has reduced Porsche to only having brand value and no longer product value."This viewpoint quickly sparked industry speculation. As a senior designer who once led the design of the classic Porsche 992 model, Baum's statement not only reveals Porsche's current market dilemma, but also reflects the fierce challenge posed by China's new energy vehicle companies to traditional luxury brands.Bau

Industry trendsFeb 19, 2025
Geely Xingyuan will enter Malaysia, becoming the next new car under Proton

Geely Xingyuan will enter Malaysia, becoming the next new car under Proton

【PCauto】Geely Xingyuan is about to land in Malaysia, becoming the next new car under Proton.Geely Xingyuan was launched in China last September. It belongs to the B-segment hatchback car, with a length of 4135mm, a width of 1805mm, a height of 1570mm, a wheelbase of 2650mm, which is bigger than Myvi.Xingyuan is built on the basis of GEA new energy architecture, uses rear-wheel drive, the motor has two power versions of 58KW and 85KW, the total horsepower of the electric motor is 79 horsepower an

New car updatesFeb 19, 2025
Tesla's Texas factory was caught testing vehicles, suspected to be Model Q

Tesla's Texas factory was caught testing vehicles, suspected to be Model Q

【PCauto】Recently, a blogger captured a disguised Tesla test vehicle while filming a drone over Tesla's Texas super factory. This discovery has sparked widespread speculation, as the new Model Y has been openly pre-ordered and there is no need to disguise, so it is speculated that this car may be the cheapest model Model 2 or Model Q (internal code name Project Redwood) that Tesla plans to launch.Speaking of this mysterious Model Q, Musk has already revealed that it will be a "smaller" version of

New car updatesFeb 18, 2025
Geely becomes the first car company to integrate with Deepseek, will it be popularized to Proton?

Geely becomes the first car company to integrate with Deepseek, will it be popularized to Proton?

[PCauto] Geely recently announced that it has completed a deep integration with the DeepSeek-R1 large model developed in-house, making it the first automaker in the world to achieve deep integration with Deepseek.In the AI field, DeepSeek has surpassed the global download ranking of ChatGPT on multiple platforms just two weeks after its launch, shaking OpenAI's position in AI technology.The performance of DeepSeek is not inferior to that of ChatGPT developed by OpenAI. In fact, the overall perfo

Industry trendsFeb 10, 2025
MAZDA6e makes its debut at the Brussels Auto Show in Europe, 80kWh battery can support a 552km pure electric range

MAZDA6e makes its debut at the Brussels Auto Show in Europe, 80kWh battery can support a 552km pure electric range

【PCauto】On January 10, 2025 local time, the Brussels Motor Show in Europe was held, with many car brands showcasing their products. The new energy vehicle MAZDA6e launched by Mazda has attracted widespread attention.The MAZDA6e is an important model for Mazda's new energy layout. Its appearance incorporates Mazda's classic "soul motion" design concept with contemporary elements. The front face has a unique air intake grille and headlamp cluster design, providing a strong visual impact. The body'

New car updatesJan 14, 2025
Latest news on the 2025 Proton Saga, with ADAS support provided by iMotion Technology

Latest news on the 2025 Proton Saga, with ADAS support provided by iMotion Technology

【PCauto】The Proton Saga, with a history of nearly 40 years, is one of the most popular compact cars in Malaysia, and its sales have exceeded 2 million units.With the arrival of 2025, rumors about the new generation of Saga (code: AMA01) are becoming more and more.The upgrade of the Proton Saga is not only a complete renewal of its exterior and interior, but also a comprehensive upgrade of its power system and safety technology. The style of the exterior and interior will have a more technologica

New car updatesJan 6, 2025
Is a 94% decline in Nissan's profit margin terrifying? Here's something even more terrifying, Nissan will become stronger because of this.

Is a 94% decline in Nissan's profit margin terrifying? Here's something even more terrifying, Nissan will become stronger because of this.

For the automotive industry, a Toyota is already scary enough, in the future, we may face another “Toyota” of similar scale.Nissan is recently mired in difficulties. In the latest financial report released by Nissan, Nissan's profit margin has been seriously decling. The net profit fell by 94% year-on-year in the first half of the year, only 19.2 billion yen. The market value of Nissan at this time is 9.327 billion US dollars, only 3.4% of Toyota's.In addition, there is news that Nissan's cash r

Industry trendsDec 24, 2024
Toyota's electrification fate remains a mystery, nearly 30 years of hybrid technology could become a mere shadow

Toyota's electrification fate remains a mystery, nearly 30 years of hybrid technology could become a mere shadow

Five days after the opening of the Motor EXPO 2024, 13,801 car orders were placed at the site. This is an impressive figure against the backdrop of Thailand's car sales having fallen for over 17 consecutive months, but it is not enough to save the domestic car market.Facing the grim situation of the auto market, Noriaki Yamashita, the person in charge of Toyota Thailand, appealed to the government in an interview with reporters, hoping that the government could increase support for electrified v

Industry trendsDec 11, 2024
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