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CATL launches new sodium-ion battery brand
21 April 2025
SHANGHAI: China's CATL launched today a new brand for its sodium-ion batteries, Naxtra, which it said would go into mass production in December, and a second generation of its fast...
Leapmotor REEVs in Hangzhou to Johor drive
21 April 2025
PETALING JAYA: A recent media event at M World Hotel, Petaling Jaya showcased three Leapmotor range extender electric vehicles (REEVs) namely the C10, the sleek C11 and six-seater ...
BMW Motorrad Malaysia unveils new F 900 GS Adventure: RM96K
21 April 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The new BMW F 900 GS Adventure sets a new standard for versatile, off-road-ready explorers. The recommended retail price (on the road, with BMW Motorrad Malaysia'...
BMW Motorrad Malaysia unveils new S 1000 RR: From RM140K
21 April 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The new BMW S 1000 RR redefines high-performance sport motorcycles, and features refined riding dynamics, and a more daring, aggressive design. The recommended ret...
C&C opens 3S centre in Penang
21 April 2025
PENANG: Cycle & Carriage (C&C) has opened a 3S (sales, service and spare parts) George Town outlet in Penang, which represents Stellantis brands Peugeot and Leapmotor. As C&C’s ...
At Shanghai auto show, EV makers to grapple with autonomous-...
21 April 2025
SHANGHAI: More than 70 Chinese and international automotive brands will showcase more than 100 new or refreshed models at the Shanghai auto show this week, intensifying already cut...
Isuzu Malaysia's D-Max hits record pick-up truck market shar...
21 April 2025
PETALING JAYA: The growing appeal of Isuzu Malaysia's D-Max pick-up truck lineup has enabled the model to reach a new record market share of 18.3% in the first quarter of the year....
Vespa love affair: Indonesians turn vintage scooters electri...
21 April 2025
JAKARATA: When Indonesian executive Heret Frasthio takes his antique 1957 VL Vespa for a ride, its white paint peeling off, the usual fumes and hum of the free-spirited scooters ca...
Public Bank has low rates for Leapmotor C10
21 April 2025
PETALING JAYA: Stellantis Malaysia and Public Bank are collaborating on the bank's "Paint the Town Green" campaign that offers benefits including preferential interest rates as low...
Four Denza dealerships launched simultaneously
20 April 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Denza, a premium electric vehicle brand under the BYD Group, set a new milestone with the simultaneous opening of four new dealerships across Malaysia on Friday. T...
Ford to raise car prices this summer
20 April 2025
DETROIT: Ford Motor Co is preparing to raise prices on cars rolling off assembly lines starting next month if President Donald Trump doesn't deliver on the tariff relief he's hinte...
Tata to build biggest UK battery plant
20 April 2025
LONDON: A unit of Tata Sons Pvt. has signed a £750 million ($990.79 million) loan, to build what could be Britain's largest battery making facility, according to people familiar wi...
SOP for heavy vehicle drivers to be announced in May
19 April 2025
PETALING JAYA: With increased emphasis on road safety and putting the brakes on accidents caused by heavy vehicles, a new standard operating procedure (SOP) will be revealed next m...
Tesla to delay US launch of affordable EV, a lower-cost Mode...
19 April 2025
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW DELHI/SEOUL: Tesla's long-awaited plans for an affordable car include a US-made, stripped-down version of its best-selling electric SUV, the Model Y, but the prod...
Xpeng charts steady global expansion
19 April 2025
BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc. is ramping up its global expansion, despite the intensifying trade war between Washington and Beijing, and the European Union's p...
Mazda to pause US production of CX-50 for Canada
19 April 2025
TOKYO: Mazda Motor Corp will pause exporting one model type to Canada that it makes in the US as a temporary countermeasure to President Donald Trump's tariffs, a spokesperson said...
Leapmotor to start local assembly in Malaysia
18 April 2025
PETALING JAYA: The local assembly of Leapmotor vehicles in Malaysia will start with an investment of five million euros (RM25mil), and will be based at Stellantis’ existing plant i...
Proton e.MAS 7 hits over 5,500 bookings
18 April 2025
SHAH ALAM: The Proton e.MAS 7 is Malaysia’s top selling electric vehicle for the third consecutive month, maintaining its leadership position since January 2025. With over 5,500...
Kia EV3 is 2025 World Car of the Year
18 April 2025
NEW YORK/SEOUL: The Kia EV3 has been hailed the outright winner at the 2025 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the 2025 Ne...
Hyundai to suspend EV production in S. Korea due to slow dem...
18 April 2025
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor plans to temporarily suspend production of some of its electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea due to slow demand and US tariffs, Yonhap news agency reported on...