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Xpeng launches global OTA 5.8.0 update: Improved LCC and ACC...
26 August 2025
BEIJING: Xpeng has rolled a global OTA (over-the-air) upgrade of its XOS 5.8.0 which means the Chinese automaker is the first and only automaker in Europe to offer standard human-m...
Yangwang U9 Track Edition is world’s fastest EV
26 August 2025
MUNICH: Yangwang, BYD’s high-end sub-brand, has set a new global electric vehicle (EV) top-speed record of 472.41kph at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg test track in Germany. ...
Concept AMG GT XX destroys 24-hour record
26 August 2025
STUTTGART: The Concept AMG GT XX recently broke a total of 25 long-distance records on the legendary high-speed test track in Nardò, Italy – a site where the world’s fastest cars h...
MOT gets two Leapmotor C10 units for research
26 August 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Leapmotor Malaysia has handed over two units of its all-electric Leapmotor C10 to the Ministry of Transport (MOT), in support of Malaysia’s green transition and commi...
MG Cyberster to join EV car contingent at 68th Merdeka Day P...
26 August 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The MG Cyberster all-electric roadster will be part of the EV car contingent led by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) at the upcoming 68th Merdeka...
Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia: 1st technical skills contest
26 August 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The inaugural Omoda Jaecoo Technical Skills competition highlighted the Chinese automaker's commitment towards after-sales and customer care. The competition saw t...
Jetour Malaysia: Over 2K bookings, 1K SUV delivered in 3 mon...
26 August 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Since starting local assembly in June 2025, Jetour Malaysia has hit over 2,000 vehicle bookings and delivered over 1,000 units of its SUV models, the Dashing and VT9....
Nissan Qashqai e-Power: 1 tank, 1,347km
25 August 2025
LONDON: A pair of Nissan Qashqai e-Power hybrids have just completed an 837-mile (1,347km) trip on one tank of fuel. The two cars drove from Land's End to John O'Groats with Nis...
Proton e.MAS 5 won by creative slogan
25 August 2025
SHAH ALAM: Proton's "Electrify Your Life" contest grand prize winner is Shahrul Aizat Ishak, who won the soon-to-be-launched all-electric Proton e.MAS 5. His winning slogan was ...
2026 Nio ES8: Largest all-electric SUV in China, up to 635km...
25 August 2025
BEIJING: Nio has unveiled its new ES8 which is the largest battery electric SUV in China. Measuring 5,280 mm in length and 3,130 mm in wheelbase, the new six-and seven-seater va...
Setel launches “Setel je! Sekali tekan, semua jalan” campaig...
25 August 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Setel has launched its “Setel je! Sekali tekan, semua jalan” brand campaign with roadshows across Klang Valley, Penang, Melaka, Kuantan, Sabah, and Sarawak. Activ...
BMW Shorties 19th edition: RM50K grant as grand prize
25 August 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Group Malaysia has unveiled the 19th edition of the BMW Shorties, with an invitation to explore “New Dimensions”. BMW Shorties continues the premium automaker’...
China leads global EV boom
25 August 2025
STUTTGART: The electric vehicle (EV) market is booming globally, with China leading the charge, accounting for over 50% of the world's EVs and dominating sales with brands like BYD...
BYD taps motorsports to shed mass market EV image
25 August 2025
ZHENGZHOU, China: The name BYD Co is mainly associated with mass market electric vehicles. A manufacturing behemoth that churns out more electric cars than anyone else on the pl...
Toyota and Mazda aim to build battery ecosystem
24 August 2025
TOKYO: Toyota and Mazda have started field tests of Toyota's "Sweep Energy Storage" system at Mazda's Hiroshima plant. For the tests, the power system at Mazda's headquarters ca...
Nissan partners with LiCAP for solid-state battery tech
24 August 2025
YOKOHAMA, Japan: Nissan Motor Co Ltd is partnering with US-based LiCAP Technologies Inc to develop production process technology for the cathode electrode of all-solid-state batter...
Final Edition Suzuki Swift Sport unveiled at RM137,900
23 August 2025
PETALING JAYA: Naza Automotive Group has unveiled the Suzuki Swift Sport “Final Edition” with limited units available to ensure its exclusivity for fans and collectors. The Fina...
Zeekr 7X all-electric SUV launched from RM179,800
23 August 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Zeekr in Malaysia has rolled out its third model – the 7X all-electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) that comes with sleek styling and advanced level of smart driving ...
Tesla to integrate Deepseek, Doubao AI in China-made models
23 August 2025
SHANGHAI: Tesla Inc plans to introduce in-car voice assistant functions powered by Deepseek and Bytedance Ltd's Doubao artificial intelligence as it aims to catch local rivals who ...
Dongfeng Motor to take Hong Kong-listed unit private and lis...
23 August 2025
HONG KONG: Chinese state-owned automaker Dongfeng Motor Corp said on Friday it would take its Hong Kong-listed unit, Dongfeng Motor Group, private in a deal valued at HK$55.13 bill...