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Malaysia's largest sports car facility to be built by 2025
26 September 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's largest industrial-integrated sports car facility and automotive academy, costing RM10mil, will be built by the collective effort of Optimal Premium Motors...
Perodua Ativa Hybrid subscription plan launched, select cust...
26 September 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua today launched its Perodua Ativa Hybrid subscription plan but it's open only to customers who have registered their interest in it earlier.
The plan was fi...
When Chinese car-makers find inspiration in the Tesla Model ...
26 September 2022
PARIS: At first glance, the Changan electric sedan looks a lot like a Tesla Model 3. But on closer inspection, it's actually quite different, if only for its price, which starts at...
EVs at Detroit Auto Show: Consumers have questions
26 September 2022
DETROIT: The emerging fleet of electric vehicles (EV) provoked fascination at the Detroit Auto Show, but many consumers were not yet ready to take the plunge to own one themselves....
SUKE may turn single wide lane ramp into two lanes
26 September 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) operators and consultants are reviewing the design to convert the ramp down to the Cheras-Kajang Expressway (Grand S...
Volkswagen teams up with Umicore on battery materials
26 September 2022
BERLIN: Volkswagen announced today a US$2.9 billion (RM13.3bil) battery parts joint venture with Belgian materials firm Umicore, becoming the latest European automaker to bring bat...
Porsche-Shell venture expands fast charging to Thailand in r...
25 September 2022
BANGKOK: Porsche Asia Pacific and Shell have announced the launch of the first Shell High Performance Charging (HPC) site in Bang Yai here.
The fast charging site launch marks t...
Ducati's Monster SP brings less weight and more focus
25 September 2022
LONDON: Ducati has introduced a new lightweight motorcycle – the Monster SP.
Arriving at the top of the Monster range, the SP incorporates a range of lightweight and uprated com...
All-new Ford Everest arrives from RM263,000
24 September 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The next generation Ford Everest has been launched here, with prices starting from RM263,888 (excluding insurance) all the way to RM308,888 to tempt buyers with three...
EVs are less than 5% of Bermaz Auto's revenue
24 September 2022
PETALING JAYA: Bermaz Auto’s electric vehicle (EV) segment has contributed less than 5% to the group’s revenue and that is not going to change anytime soon.
Bermaz Auto chief ex...
Mazda discussing ending production in Russia, says Nikkei
24 September 2022
TOKYO: Mazda Motor Corp is discussing ending production of its vehicles at a joint venture plant in Vladivostok, eastern Russia, the Nikkei newspaper reported today.
The Japanes...
Startup Aehra shows off plans for gull-winged SUV
24 September 2022
BERLIN: The American-Italian electric mobility startup Aehra has announced plans to launch a luxury SUV and saloon in 2025, teasing an unconventional appearance marked by four gull...
VW unveils design study GEN.TRAVEL
23 September 2022
PARIS: Volkswagen is set to present an innovative design study that will redefine the long-distance mobility of the future on Sept 24.
The all-electric powered Innovation Experi...
Continental revamped compliance team after air-conditioning ...
23 September 2022
BERLIN: Continental said today it had revamped its compliance team, including making personnel and technical changes, after discovering some parts for car air-conditioning systems ...
Ford breaks ground at BlueOval City
23 September 2022
STANTON (USA): Ford has officially broken ground at BlueOval City, its largest, most advanced auto production complex in the company’s 119-year history.
Structural steel is erec...
Fisker to sell electric SUV in India with view to local prod...
23 September 2022
NEW DELHI: US startup Fisker Inc will begin selling its Ocean electric sport-utility vehicle (SUV) in India next July and could begin making its cars locally within a few years, sa...
VW, Elia sign MoU to explore vehicle integration into power ...
23 September 2022
FRANKFURT: Volkswagen's charging unit Elli has signed a memorandum of understanding with Belgian network operator Elia and one of its start-ups to explore the integration of electr...
Daimler Truck begins producing Mercedes-Benz branded trucks ...
23 September 2022
BERLIN: Daimler Truck has begun producing Mercedes-Benz branded trucks in China, with the first vehicles rolling off production lines at its joint plant with China's Foton Motor Co...
Bentley launches 'business class' rear seat option after one...
23 September 2022
LONDON: Bentley has introduced an £8,400 (RM44,000) business class rear seat option for its Bentayga SUV after one customer moaned about a bad back.
The valued client requested ...
Car dealer Pendragon in talks to bring Chinese EVs to Britai...
23 September 2022
LONDON: British auto dealer Pendragon Plc is in advanced discussions with BYD Co. to be its UK launch partner as China’s biggest electric-vehicle maker enters the market later this...
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