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Intensive training for Dongfeng Cars Malaysia sales and serv...
28 January 2025
CYBERJAYA: Dongfeng Cars Malaysia, through its exclusive distributor and importer Central Auto Distributors Bhd (CADB), continues to strengthen the capabilities of its sales and se...
Keeping wrecks off our roads
28 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: A vehicle gets involved in an accident, is written off as a total loss, and the owner receives compensation. Yet, the vehicle somehow finds its way back on the road....
JPJ task force to tackle critical issues
28 January 2025
KUANTAN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is planning to set up a special task force that will focus on special operations, intelligence gathering and assisting states in resolv...
Puspakom’s free festive safety checks no longer certain
28 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: Puspakom has suspended its free safety inspection for private vehicles provided by the company before major festivals, targeted especially for those returning to the...
Why luxury cars are getting crazy expensive
27 January 2025
NEW YORK: That sticker shock you got the last time you compared prices on a new BMW or Mercedes-Benz sedan? You’re not alone. Cars today are getting way more expensive. The aver...
Johnson Matthey to review executive pay, cut spend in hydrog...
27 January 2025
LONDON: British autocatalyst maker Johnson Matthey said today it would review its executive pay and cut its capital expenditure in its hydrogen technologies business to boost its c...
JLR to invest US$80mil to meet demand for custom luxury car ...
27 January 2025
LONDON: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will invest £65 million (RM356mil/US$80mil) to expand its luxury paint services in the UK and Slovakia to meet increased demand for personalised car...
Plan balik kampung journey beforehand
26 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: With about 2.6 million vehicles expected on the main highways during the peak hours of Chinese New Year balik kampung euphoria, drivers and passengers should adhere ...
Keep windows open if you nap in the car
26 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: Taking a rest in the car during a long drive is a good habit as it can revitalise a driver. However, napping in a vehicle should be done with precautions to avoid...
Audi unveils Q6 e-tron offroad concept
26 January 2025
INGOLSTADT: This is the Audi Q6 e-tron offroad concept, a newly developed prototype, that features two electric motors with a combined power output of 380kW/510hp and can climb gra...
Cadillac Lyriq-V is quickest V-Series yet
26 January 2025
DETROIT: Cadillac is putting the V in EV. General Motors Co.'s luxury brand is rolling out the first performance V-Series model in its electric lineup with the midsize, 2026 Cad...
Proton e.MAS 7: Ride into the future safely, sleekly and sus...
25 January 2025
The shift from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles marks a significant change in the automotive industry.STARPICKS With rising concerns about environmental su...
Better to abolish the toll-free offers, say experts
25 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: The 50% toll reduction for the Chinese New Year period is a compromise from the government which serves little purpose, say experts. The government might as well ...
JPJ collects RM12.5mil from special summons settlement offer
25 January 2025
TANAH MERAH: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has collected RM12.5mil in outstanding summonses following a special compound initiative offering a flat rate of RM150 since early ...
Tesla deploys fix to 1.2 million China EVs on safety concern
25 January 2025
SHANGHAI: Tesla Inc. will release a software update to about 1.2 million cars in China - around half the fleet it’s sold in the country - to fix issues with the vehicles’ power ste...
Suzuki Cars opens new outlet in Penang
24 January 2025
PENANG: Naza Eastern Motors, the exclusive distributor of Suzuki Cars in Malaysia, has opened a new showroom in Penang. This marks the third Suzuki Cars outlet in the country, f...
2025 refreshed Tesla Model Y opens for orders in Malaysia an...
24 January 2025
SINGAPORE: The 2025 refreshed Tesla Model Y has made its Asia-Pacific debut at Level 1 Atrium, ION Orchard in Singapore, where it is on display till Feb 15. It has a new cross c...
Nissan to procure EV batteries from SK On for US market, Nik...
24 January 2025
TOKYO: Nissan Motor plans to procure batteries for electric vehicles sold in the US from South Korea's SK On from around 2028 onwards, the Nikkei newspaper said on Thursday, as the...
Bermaz Auto to introduce two all-new EV models in first half...
24 January 2025
SHAH ALAM: Bermaz Auto group has previewed two all-new electric models that is slated for launch in the first half of the year. The Xpeng X9 luxury seven-seater multi-purpose ve...
Rivian says other automakers 'knocking on door' about tech f...
24 January 2025
SAN FRANCISCO: A joint venture between US electric pickup and SUV maker Rivian and Volkswagen is in talks with other automakers about supplying their software and electrical archit...