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JPJ recalls over 41,000 vehicles from six brands for defects
20 February 2025
PETALING JAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has recalled 41,688 vehicles from six brands namely Audi, Ford, Honda, Kia, MAN TGS and Mercedes for defect checks. It said th...
Stellantis launches first in-house automated driving technol...
20 February 2025
DETROIT: Stellantis announced today the launch of its first in-house-developed automated driving system, STLA AutoDrive, designed to allow urban commuters to momentarily engage in ...
British football great receives UK's first Leapmotor C10
20 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Former England footballer Michael Owen has become the first Leapmotor customer in the United Kingdom having taken delivery of the all-new electric Leapmotor C10. T...
Nikola goes bankrupt, to sell assets in latest EV market tur...
20 February 2025
BENGALURU: Nikola said on Wednesday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and would pursue a sale of its assets, the latest electric-vehicle maker to stumble after grap...
Leapmotor C10: Competitively priced and fully loaded
20 February 2025
THE Leapmotor C10 is not just another Chinese EV (electric vehicle), with its dazzling array of high-tech features and engaging driving dynamics. The C10 offers a rear-wheel dri...
CKD Jaecoo J7 PHEV rolls off assembly line
20 February 2025
Jaecoo Malaysia country director Vincent Bian (left) and Lek with the J7 PHEV at the Shah Alam factory. PETALING JAYA: The first locally assembled Jaecoo J7 plug-in hybrid electri...
ZF launches steer-by-wire system in NIO's ET9
20 February 2025
STUTTGART: ZF Group has started series production of its latest steer-by-wire technology by equipping the Nio ET9 with it. The ET9 is Nio's flagship electric vehicle. The new...
GWM Malaysia saw 331% sales growth in 2024
19 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia recorded impressive year-on-year sales growth of 331% in 2024, thanks to the introduction of new models including the all-electric cou...
Honda unveils specs for next-generation fuel cell module
19 February 2025
TOKYO: Honda Motor Co Ltd has made its first global release of specifications for its next-generation fuel cell module (FCM) and fuel cell power generator at H2 & FC EXPO – the 23r...
Rolls-Royce announces Black Badge Spectre
19 February 2025
LONDON: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils Black Badge Spectre – the marque’s alter ego, amplified. In addition to debuting bold exterior finishes, vivid interior details, and innov...
Proton e.MAS pioneers 'teh tarik' session, draws EV owners a...
19 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever official gathering for both existing and future Proton e.MAS 7 owners was held recently at Proton DX centre in Quill City Mall, Kuala Lumpur. The "P...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec sets fastest EV record at 'Attack ...
19 February 2025
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Company's Ioniq 5 N has set a new standard in electric vehicle (EV) performance, achieving the fastest lap time by an EV at the "Attack Tsukuba 2025" motorspor...
No increase in toll charges with multi-lane fast flow system...
19 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: There will be no increase in highway toll charges following the implementation of the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) toll system, assured Deputy Works Minister Datuk Ser...
How to report potholes or claim compensation
19 February 2025
PETALING JAYA: The sound of a loud thud from underneath their vehicles as they pass through an “unseen” pothole is a nightmare for all motorists. It usually signals a new round ...
All complaints on potholes in Federal Territories to be reso...
19 February 2025
Dr Zaliha. KUALA LUMPUR: Pothole issues in the Federal Territories will be resolved within 12 hours from the time of complaint, starting from the third quarter of this year. Wi...
Tesla picks showroom sites in New Delhi, Mumbai to start Ind...
19 February 2025
NEW DELHI: Tesla has selected locations for two showrooms in the Indian cities of New Delhi and Mumbai, moving closer to its long-delayed plans to sell its electric cars in the cou...
Renault opens Fireman Access patents to industry, system put...
19 February 2025
PARIS: Renault says it will make its patented "Fireman Access" system available free of charge to the entire automotive sector. The innovation can now be licensed through an ope...
Companies in Singapore barred from selling private-hire cars...
19 February 2025
SINGAPORE: From today, companies will have to keep their private-hire cars (PHCs) meant for ride-hailing services for three years before the cars can be converted out of the scheme...
China's electric vehicles are around 3-5 years ahead, says B...
19 February 2025
Wang at BYD's first EV factory in Southeast Asia, in Rayong, Thailand, on July 4, 2024. He said protectionism does not work for good products. — Reuters BEIJING: China's electr...
Ford slashes manager stock bonuses to cut costs, boost perfo...
19 February 2025
DETROIT: Some middle managers at Ford Motor will not get stock bonuses this year in what is seen internally as CEO Jim Farley's latest attempt to cut the automaker's bloated costs,...