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Continental picks a lifer as CEO to reverse profit erosion
14 November 2020
FRANKFURT: Continental AG picked a company lifer who runs its automotive business to become chief executive officer and lead the parts supplier through one of the industry’s most w...
No congestion reported on expressways ahead of Deepavali
13 November 2020
KUALA LUMPUR:  There is no congestion at all exits from the federal capital to the north, east and south of the peninsula via the North-South Expressway (PLUS), Karak Highway and E...
Conditional MCO: Up to three people per car now allowed
13 November 2020
PUTRAJAYA: Up to three people per car are now allowed for those in areas under conditional MCO, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Defence Minister said th...
Here's why Volvo smashes up new cars by dropping them from a...
13 November 2020
LONDON: Beyond what can be simulated with ordinary crash testing, Volvo Cars recently took equally extreme measures by dropping several new Volvos multiple times from a crane, from...
Michelin launches carbon neutral tyre
13 November 2020
LONDON: Michelin has launched the e.Primacy, the first tyre in the world to be carbon neutral at the point of purchase. Environmental responsibility was at the heart of the desi...
New Honda Civic teased, prototype to debut on Twitch Nov 17
13 November 2020
PETALING JAYA: Honda is not taking the traditional path with the debut of the next generation Honda Civic prototype which will be exclusively showcased on the streaming gaming ...
BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 redefines the scooter
13 November 2020
MUNICH: The all-electric BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 sets out to be both a means of transport and a means of communication for the urban commuter. "Electric mobility is a cent...
Nov 14-20: Fuel prices up across the board
13 November 2020
PETALING JAYA: The prices of RON97, RON95 and diesel will increase across the board from Nov 14 to Nov 20. The Finance Ministry said that RON97 petrol would be priced at RM1.92 ...
Panasonic appoints Kusumi new CEO, replacing Tesla supporter...
13 November 2020
Kusumi is likely to be tasked with further overhauling a sprawling business portfolio that ranges from facial steamers to bicycles. — Reuters TOKYO:  Japan’s Panasonic Corp said t...
Indonesia to woo Tesla investment in push to become battery ...
13 November 2020
Jokowi is pushing hard for Tesla to invest in sustainable battery production in Indonesia, which has abundant nickel reserves. — Reuters JAKARTA: Indonesian president Joko Widodo ...
Ferrari SF90 Spider makes world debut
13 November 2020
MARANELLO: The Ferrari SF90 Spider was unveiled digitally and is the Prancing Horse’s first production plug-in hybrid spider. The SF90 Spider sets new performance and innovation...
Driver who tried to evade roadblock and drove against traffi...
13 November 2020
IPOH: Police arrested a 34-year-old man who drove against the flow of traffic along the North-South Expressway near Sungkai. Tapah OCPD Supt Wan Azharuddin Wan Ismail said the m...
BMW CEO says sees Toyota alliance going beyond 2025
13 November 2020
FRANKFURT: BMW chief executive Oliver Zipse on Thursday said he would seek to strengthen bonds with Toyota and wants the current alliance between the German and Japanese carmaker c...
Musk questions coronavirus tests, saying they gave opposite ...
13 November 2020
 Musk said he showed symptoms of a common cold but was awaiting confirmation from clinical tests. — AFP SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla Inc chief executive officer Elon Musk questioned the a...
Air taxi startup Lilium's first US hub to be in Florida
13 November 2020
BERLIN: Flying taxi startup Lilium will set up its first US hub near Orlando, putting more than 20 million Floridians within range of the winged electric aircraft that can take off...
Helped by autos rebound, Nissan trims whopping loss forecast
13 November 2020
TOKYO: Japan’s Nissan Motor cut its annual operating loss forecast by 28% on Thursday, albeit to a still record US$3.2 billion (RM13.2bil), helped by a rebound in demand from the c...
Daimler to revamp China plant to make Actros trucks as sales...
13 November 2020
BEIJING: Germany’s Daimler AG and its China commercial vehicle partner Beiqi Foton Motor Co plan to invest 2.75 billion yuan (RM1.7bil) to build Mercedes-Benz-branded Actros heavy ...
Proton rolls out used car website
12 November 2020
PETALING JAYA: Proton has launched its used car website - Proton Certified Pre-Owned (PCPO) - offering a convenient way to shop for used cars. The website allows customers to br...
New Land Rover Discovery launched
12 November 2020
LONDON: The new Land Rover Discovery combines an exceptional design evolution with a versatile and intelligently packaged interior which embodies the spirit of family adventure...
Hyundai Kona Electric updated
12 November 2020
LONDON: Hyundai Motor has made a series of updates to its successful all-electric sub-compact SUV, the Hyundai Kona Electric for the European market and revolve around design, tech...