The SUV market is getting more saturated day by day, but that means more options for consumers. The Jaecoo J8 is another alternative for buyers seeking a premium SUV with high-end features at a competitive price point. Daniel took the car out for a spin, both on- and off-road, and shares his thoughts on the show.

However, before diving into this Chinese success story, we examine the slow decline Germany's automotive industry is currently facing, as more workers continue to be laid off. Will they, and the broader European market, recover from this?

In our news segment, we talk about Proton’s new EV plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, Mazda’s new SUVs in the form of the CX-60 and CX-80, as well as both Mercedes-Benz and BMW building new platforms for their upcoming EVs.

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Produced by: Haniff Baharudin

Presented by: Haniff Baharudin

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Categories:  Cars/Motoring

Tags:  Mazda CX-80,  BMW iX3,  Mercedes-Benz GLC EV,  Proton EV Plant,  Germany's Auto Industry,  Jaecoo J8,  Mazda CX-60,  retrenchment,