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German coalition parties agree to reduce e-car subsidies, sa...
26 July 2022
BERLIN: Germany's coalition parties have agreed to reduce subsidies for electric cars and to do away with incentives for buyers of hybrid vehicles, German daily Handelsblatt report...
Harley profit outlook at risk after production shutdown
26 July 2022
CHICAGO: Harley Davidson Inc's two-week production shutdown beginning May 19 that expanded the motorcycle maker's order backlog has increased the likelihood of the manufacturer rev...
Amazon hits road with first of 100,000 Rivian electric deliv...
26 July 2022
CHICAGO: Amazon is ready to hit the road across the US with the first of its custom-made Rivian electric delivery vans, and a lot may be riding on it for both companies. Rivian ...
Lazada takes a stake in Touch ‘n Go eWallet
26 July 2022
PETALING JAYA: eCommerce player Lazada Group has emerged as an investor in Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s operator, TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, which in turn is majority-owned by CIMB Group Holdin...
UMW Toyota Motor aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 through ...
25 July 2022
SHAH ALAM: In line with the Toyota Global commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) and UMW Holdings Berhad (UMW) recently held a tree planting progr...
First locally-assembled Kia Carnival under Kia Malaysia to l...
25 July 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a joint-venture between Kia Corp and Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto), has rolled out its first locally-assembled Kia model - the Kia Carnival. Assemb...
BMW partners honoured at awards night
25 July 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Group Malaysia recently held its annual Dealer Awards Night at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, hosting over 200 representatives and individuals from across the BMW netw...
Young drivers reaping the benefits of Toyota Gazoo Racing pr...
25 July 2022
SHAH ALAM: The Young Driver Development Programme introduced by UMW Toyota Motor and Gazoo Racing over the past two years has had a profound impact with several of its rookie drive...
GoCar and EV Connection join forces to enhance EV charging c...
25 July 2022
PETALING JAYA: GoCar Malaysia, a leading on-demand mobility-as-a-service platform and EV Connection, a one-stop electric vehicle (EV) charging service provider, have entered into a...
Maserati to make track car that goes beyond MC20 performance
25 July 2022
MODENA: Maserati presented Project24 last week, introducing a limited series of super sports car for the track. Only 62 units would be built. The extreme track-only car inher...
Final world record-breaking Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ ...
25 July 2022
PARIS: The Chiron Super Sport 300+ is the fastest Bugatti ever made, redefining what is possible when it comes to speed and aerodynamics – now, the last of this limited edition has...
BMW readies optional M Performance Parts for M3 wagon
25 July 2022
MUNICH: After announcing the first ever M3 Touring, BMW is now ready to make buyers of this sports wagon spent even more money as it follows the script with M Performance parts for...
Four Audi models weaved into 'The Gray Man' action thriller
25 July 2022
INGOLSTADT: You may or may not have watched the recent action thriller The Gray Man. The Hollywood stars are not the only appeal here as Audi has added some automotive eye candy in...
Solar mod turns Ford F-150 Lightning EV into a backup home g...
25 July 2022
CHICAGO: Ford began deliveries of its F-150 Lightning last month, and the electric version of the truck features a new option with a lot more utility than all-weather floor mats. ...
VW set to get major ID3 rival from Chinese MG4 electric cros...
24 July 2022
MUNICH: Volkswagen's ID3, the Renault Mégane E-Tech and other cars in the growing range of family-friendly fully electrics are set to get significant competition in the form of a C...
The project to build a 'green' race track for electric vehic...
24 July 2022
PARIS: For years, a project to build a motor racing circuit has been envisioned near Laon, in the Aisne region of France, on the site of a former military base. Faced with stron...
How powdered hydrogen could be the energy source of the futu...
24 July 2022
PARIS: Researchers at Deakin University in Australia have succeeded in storing hydrogen in powder form, making it both easier and safer to transport. The hydrogen can be returne...
‘I’m calling about your auto warranty’: US orders spam block
24 July 2022
WASHINGTON: The US Federal Communications Commission has ordered phone companies to stop carrying traffic related to robocalls about scam auto warranties. US voice service provi...
Singaporean loses Honda Civic Type R in Genting, finds it in...
23 July 2022
PETALING JAYA: A Singaporean who lost his car in Genting Highlands only to recover it a few days later in an unrecognisable state has vowed not to drive up to Malaysia again. Qu...
VW's CEO Diess ousted after tumultuous tenure, Porsche's Blu...
23 July 2022
Blume will take over from Sept 1, keeping his position as CEO of Porsche. BERLIN: Porsche chief executive Oliver Blume will take over from Herbert Diess as CEO of Volkswagen, the ...