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Vehicle inspection centres replacing Puspakom must also open...
12 February 2025
File pic of Puspakom workers inspecting a bus. SHAH ALAM: Companies appointed for motor vehicle inspection services are not allowed to open inspection centres only in profitable...
Foxconn says its aim is cooperation with Nissan, not acquisi...
12 February 2025
Foxconn chairman Liu speaking to the media at the company headquarters in New Taipei earlier today. — Reuters NEW TAIPEI: The chairman of Taiwan's Foxconn said today that the comp...
Stellantis partners with PSC to nurture STEM in Kedah
12 February 2025
GURUN, Kedah: Stellantis has formed a strategic partnership with Penang Science Cluster (PSC) to broaden access to high-quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics (ST...
Volvo Car Malaysia sets new record for BEV sales
12 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Volvo Car Malaysia concluded 2024 with a new sales mix record for its fully electric (BEV) segment which made up 30% of total retail sales (18% jump compared to 2023)...
Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar to vie for Le Mans glory
12 February 2025
LONDON: The only competitor that is derived from a road-legal hypercar, the Aston Martin Valkyrie is the first racing car built to the FIA’s "Hypercar" regulations that will contes...
UMW Toyota Motor continues strong sales momentum in January ...
12 February 2025
SHAH ALAM: In January 2025, UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) achieved total sales of 5,383 units as the company continues its strong performance. UMWT is making 2025 even more ex...
BMW says V8 engines are here to stay, targets US and Middle-...
12 February 2025
MUNICH: BMW plans to continue offering V8 engines in select markets despite industry trends toward downsizing and electrification, according to development head Frank Weber. In ...
Volvo’s EX30 gets rugged Cross Country version
12 February 2025
LONDON: Volvo has expanded its current EX30 line-up with the introduction of a new Cross Country version. Following in the footsteps of cars like the V60 and V90 Cross Country, ...
Renault revives famous nameplates for trio of new electric v...
12 February 2025
LONDON: Renault has revealed a new trio of electric vans which will resurrect the firm’s famous commercial vehicle nameplates of yesteryear. Named the Estafette, Goelette and Tr...
Anwar receives Togg EV from Erdogan as symbol of friendship
11 February 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a Togg electric vehicle (EV) as a gift from Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Bernama reported that Erdog...
BYD cuts entry price for smart EVs to below US$10,000
11 February 2025
BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China's BYD on Monday started offering advanced autonomous driving features on most of its models including ones priced as low as US$9,555 (RM42,000), far undercu...
Finance Ministry says vehicle valuation review under way, no...
11 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry, together with the Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry and the automotive industry, is reviewing the vehicle valuation method to ensure that...
Leapmotor launches US$20,000 B10, after BYD cuts entry price
11 February 2025
BEIJING: Leapmotor, the Chinese partner of Stellantis today launched a new electric vehicle with smart driving technology priced under 150,000 yuan (RM92,000/US$20,535), a day afte...
Malaysia-Thailand road link nears completion, to boost trade...
11 February 2025
SONGKHLA: The Malaysia-Thailand road alignment project linking the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex with the Sadao Customs, Immigration...
New Proton e.MAS EV outlets in Sabah and Sarawak
10 February 2025
SUBANG JAYA: Proton’s new energy vehicle subsidiary PRO-NET reached a new milestone with the launch of four e.MAS dealerships in Sabah and Sarawak. The dealerships - Harapan Maj...
Rising number of dummy buckle usage a worrying trend, says N...
10 February 2025
Hanif Yusabra showing what a dummy buckle looks like. — Bernama SEREMBAN: The rising trend of vehicle owners using the dummy buckle to eliminate the seat belt alarm and not wearin...
Honda, Nissan results will highlight flaws as deal set to fa...
10 February 2025
TOKYO: The likely fallout of Honda Motor Co.’s short-lived alliance with Nissan Motor Co. spells trouble for both companies, but probably one more than the other. Nissan, which ...
JPJ tells Yamaha RX-Z enthusiasts to avoid buying smuggled m...
10 February 2025
PASIR PUTEH: Yamaha RX-Z motorcycle enthusiasts are advised not to buy smuggled motorcycles as such actions could lead to legal risks, said Kelantan Road Transport Department (JPJ)...
Porsche woes mount after botched bet on electric sports cars
10 February 2025
Blume presenting the world premiere of the electric Macan in Singapore on Jan 25 last year. Sales of the model has been underwhelming so far. LONDON: Porsche AG is falling fur...
Alpine launches 110-unit A110 R Ultime
10 February 2025
PARIS: Alpine has announced the A110 R Ultime, a high-performance variant of the A110 produced in a limited run of 110 examples. Assembled at the Alpine plant in Dieppe, the new...