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Renault 4 revived as funky new compact electric SUV
18 October 2022
PARIS: Renault has revealed the 4Ever Trophy at the Oct 17-24 Paris Motor Show – a funky concept car that previews the revival of one of the French brand’s most iconic models. U...
Paris Motor Show focuses on cars with alternative powertrain...
18 October 2022
PARIS: After a pandemic-related hiatus for two years, the Paris Motor Show is opening its doors again with a focus on the switch to electric mobility and research into alternative ...
As carmakers unveil new EVs, France ups subsidies for poorer...
18 October 2022
PARIS: Renault and Stellantis unveiled new French-made electric vehicles (EVs) at the Paris Motor Show on Monday, as President Emmanuel Macron announced bigger subsidies for poorer...
Nissan, Renault relationship should be 'more equal' Renault ...
18 October 2022
TOKYO: The relationship between Japan's Nissan Motor Co and top shareholder Renault SA should be "more equal", the Nikkei newspaper quoted the French automaker's chief executive as...
Paris Motor Show focuses on cars with alternative powertrain...
18 October 2022
PARIS: After a pandemic-related hiatus for two years, the Paris Motor Show is opening its doors again with a focus on the switch to electric mobility and research into alternative ...
Mercedes-Benz in preliminary offshore wind deal for electric...
18 October 2022
BERLIN: Mercedes-Benz has struck a preliminary agreement with an offshore wind provider to supply electricity equivalent to 25% of its demand in Germany from 2027 onwards, a spokes...
Renault's de Meo calls on FIA to allow EVs to compete in ral...
18 October 2022
PARIS: Renault boss Luca de Meo on Monday called on the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to permit electric models to compete in rallies so the French carmaker's new Renau...
Join the Ducati Champions Ride Meet & Greet session on Oct 2...
18 October 2022
PETALING JAYA: Ducati in Malaysia will be holding a Champions Ride Meet & Greet session with Ducati team riders who are in town for the Malaysia MotoGP Grand Prix 2022 at the S...
Toyota-backed flying car firm Joby seeks Japan air certifica...
18 October 2022
TOKYO: Joby Aviation Inc, a US air taxi startup backed by Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp, said today it has applied to Japan's transport ministry for aircraft certification a...
Celestiq EV is GM’s most audacious Cadillac since Great Depr...
18 October 2022
DETROIT: General Motors Co's Cadillac brand on Monday pulled the wraps off the Celestiq, a US$300,000-plus flagship electric vehicle that is the brand's most audacious new model si...
EU needs to up EV support to fend off Chinese competition, s...
17 October 2022
LONDON: The European Union needs to provide more regulatory incentives for its carmakers to scale up fully electric vehicle (EV) production or risk losing market share to Chinese r...
Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV debuts
17 October 2022
AFFALTERBACH: Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the EQE SUV, a further milestone in its electrification strategy – the first all-electric SUV from the performance and sports car brand. ...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N testing takes it to Nurburgring
17 October 2022
A performance version of the Ioniq 5 will be introduced in 2023, and it will have around 600hp on tap. PETALING JAYA: If you thought the Hyundai Ioniq 5 performance was impressive...
As electric car production falls short, flippers step up
17 October 2022
NEW YORK: In the wee hours of the morning in October 2020, Brent Estes turned his insomnia into US$35,500. The 39-year-old Californian was in bed, scrolling through Hummers on h...
Mideast petrolheads hope eSports takes them to the track
17 October 2022
AMMAN: Professional racing requires not only talent, but also support from well-established teams and sponsors who can help cover the hefty costs that go into acquiring and maintai...
Tesla fires after hurricane raise alarm for Florida official...
17 October 2022
WASHINGTION: A Florida senator is calling for action from the US Transportation Department and automakers after a series of electric vehicle fires tied to Hurricane Ian. The sto...
Audi teams up with supplier to create urban purifier for EVs
16 October 2022
LONDON: Audi is working with supplier MANN+HUMMEL to develop a particulate filter for electric cars that collects particulate matter from the surrounding area. Both while drivin...
Maeving opens new pop-up shop at Battersea Power Station
16 October 2022
LONDON: New British electric motorcycle manufacturer Maeving is opening a new pop-up shop at the iconic Battersea Power Station here. The new shop opened on Oct 14, when the Mal...
BMW to shift UK production of electric MINI to China
15 October 2022
LONDON: BMW AG will stop making electric versions of MINI hatchbacks in the UK, dealing a setback to a country trying to transition its already diminished auto industry to battery-...
ID.4 electric SUV previewed at Volkswagen Fest
15 October 2022
Update: As of end 2023, Volkswagen has yet to launch the ID.4 in Malaysia.   PETALING JAYA: Early this month, CarSifu announced that the VW ID.4 electric SUV would be pr...