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New European car sales drops 5% in June
24 July 2025
BRUSSELS: New car sales in Europe fell more than 5% in June, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) said on Thursday, in a reflection of the global challenges fac...
US auto makers and union upset over Trump's low 15% tariff o...
24 July 2025
WASHINGTON: US automakers worry that President Donald Trump's agreement to tariff Japanese vehicles at 15% would put them at a competitive disadvantage, saying they will face steep...
My BMW App shows CO2 emissions over entire life cycle
23 July 2025
MUNICH: The latest update in the My BMW App and MINI App allows drivers to view their personal carbon footprint for the first time. “Our usage research shows: The information in...
Bosch to cut 1,100 jobs in new blow to German auto sector
23 July 2025
FRANKFURT: German car parts giant Bosch said on Tuesday it would cut 1,100 jobs at a site in southern Germany in the latest blow to Germany's ailing automotive industry. German ...
Proposal criticised: EVs-only plan for EU car rental firms
23 July 2025
MUNICH: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized plans that newspaper Bild said the European Union is working on that would prohibit car-rental firms and large corporations from...
2026 Toyota Tundra updated: Better comforts, 122-litre fuel ...
23 July 2025
PLANO, Texas: The 2026 Toyota Tundra gets an array of updates and enhancements. The Capstone grade now offers a revamped interior with Shale Premium Textured leather-trimmed sea...
Flagship Farizon dealership in London opens
23 July 2025
LONDON: With the opening of a flagship dealership in north London, the UK rollout of Geely Auto's all-electric Farizon SV large van continues to accelerate. Established in 201...
Kia PV5 passenger and cargo long models to start production
23 July 2025
GWANGMYEONG, Korea: Mass production of the first Kia PV5 passenger and cargo long models are due to begin this month, with additional variants to follow. The PV5 is available wi...
Stellantis to market Leapmotor C10 in South Africa from Sept...
23 July 2025
JOHANNESBURG: Stellantis plans to sell Chinese-branded electric vehicles developed by its partner Leapmotor in South Africa starting with the C10 from September, the company said o...
Pakistani govt support is key to BYD's local production succ...
23 July 2025
KARACHI: BYD Co's joint venture in Pakistan sees government support for electric vehicles as key to the success of its plan to start local production next year, according to a comp...
GM reduces sales gap with top US EV brand
23 July 2025
DETROIT: Janine Warren wanted an electric vehicle to cut her carbon footprint, but she also wanted a Cadillac, preferably a small SUV. After General Motors Co launched its Cadil...
Tesla's Californian EV sales tumble for seventh straight qua...
23 July 2025
LOS ANGELES: The number of new Tesla Inc vehicles registered in California fell once again as the company continued to lose ground in the largest US market for electric vehicles. ...
Proton e.MAS 7 is top-selling EV: 4K deliveries in 1H2025
22 July 2025
SHAH ALAM: The Proton e.MAS 7 hit 4,003 deliveries in the first half of 2025. In a statement, the national automaker said the e.MAS 7 was Malaysia’s best-selling EV (electric ve...
Lexus Australia upgrades LX flagship SUV line-up
22 July 2025
SYDNEY: Lexus Australia’s flagship LX luxury off-road SUV now offers enhanced driver assist features, technology, specifications, and an additional grade choice for 2025. There...
1 millionth Macan rolls off the line in Leipzig
22 July 2025
LEIPZIG: The Porsche plant in Leipzig recently produced its one millionth Macan, and the milestone anniversary vehicle is a Macan 4 in the striking colour Frozen Blue Metallic. ...
Volkswagen Malaysia names Pocket Rocketman as brand ambassad...
22 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: National cycling hero Datuk Azizulhasni Awang is the first-ever brand ambassador for the Volkswagen marque in Malaysia. “Azizul’s story is one of extraordinary amb...
Catch Mitsubishi's 'Live the Drive' event in Kota Bahru, Jul...
22 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia, will be holding the “Live the Drive” experiential event at the outdoor ...
Allianz Malaysia to launch programmes to improve safety for ...
22 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Allianz Malaysia Bhd (Allianz Malaysia) has teamed up with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) and leading p-hailing platforms foodpanda Malaysia,...
Mercedes-Benz recalls around 223,000 vans worldwide over air...
22 July 2025
FRANKFURT: Mercedes-Benz has issued a global recall for around 223,000 vans due to potentially defective driver airbags, according to a notice published in Germany's Federal Motor ...
Kia wins five awards at 2025 Red Dot Design
22 July 2025
ESSEN: Kia's PV5 WKNDR Concept has won the 2025 Red Dot Design Awards' prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ award. The vehicle is an electric adventure van that features a modular ada...