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Lotus set to bloom and go all-electric by 2028

27 April 2021

LONDON: British sports carmaker Lotus said today it will invest more than £2 billion (RM11.4bil) in new technology and in massively expanding production of its sports car models, a...

Hyundai Kona N a hot SUV that aims to be a 'corner rascal'

27 April 2021

SEOUL: Hyundai today unveiled the all-new Kona N as well as its high-performance philosophy and ambition for sustainable driving fun at Hyundai N Day, a digital showcase dedicated ...

Toyota acquires Lyft's self-driving unit for US$500m

27 April 2021

TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp. has acquired the self-driving division of American ride-hailing company Lyft for US$500 million, in a move that underlines the Japanese automaker’s ambiti...

No interstate travel allowed during Raya

27 April 2021

PETALING JAYA: The ban on interstate travel will not be lifted for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, says Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. “Interstate travel is st...

Auto group backs guidelines for partially automated vehicles

27 April 2021

DETROIT: The trade association representing most major automakers is offering guidelines for manufacturers to advertise partially automated driving systems and to make sure drivers...

Biden moves to restore California’s power to fight car pollu...

27 April 2021

A view of traffic in Los Angeles.— AFP WASHINGTON: The Biden administration on Monday took a key step towards restoring California’s power to limit greenhouse gas emissions from...

Suzuki, Subaru, Daihatsu, Toyota and Mazda agree to standard...

27 April 2021

TOYOTA CITY: Five Japanese car makers have agreed to jointly develop technical specifications for next-generation vehicle communications devices and to promote the common use of co...

Porsche Asia Pacific homes in on electrification targets

26 April 2021

SINGAPORE: Porsche Asia Pacific recorded its best first quarter ever, delivering 827 sports cars to achieve 28% growth in Q1 2021 compared to the previous year. Electrification ...

Car maintenance on a 'Netflix' plan appeals to younger drive...

26 April 2021

LONDON: Even car maintenance have a subscription plan. British automotive servicing and repair company Kwik Fit today announced the launch of its motoring maintenance subscripti...

Renault and Dacia to join the 180kph speed cap club

26 April 2021

PARIS: When Volvo starting the ball rolling by putting a 180kph top speed cap on its new cars for better road safety, it did not gain any traction among manufacturers as "slow" veh...

EU eyes new pollution-cutting trading system for cars, build...

26 April 2021

BRUSSELS: Europe’s car and construction sectors could face rising costs if they fail to substantially reduce their carbon footprint. European Union leaders will gather here for ...

Dafi ducks danger as motorcyclists ride to missing poodle's ...

26 April 2021

A screen grab of the poodle that motorists attempted to save. — Image grab from Facebook video by Fatin Syahirah PETALING JAYA: Dafi the poodle will be happily reunited with its o...

Royal Alloy scooters arrive in Malaysia

26 April 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: Royal Alloy, a new scooter brand is slowly making its name in Malaysia and around the world. This British brand is exclusively distributed in Malaysia by Chear Glo...

Kedah police receive 30 units of Toyota Hilux

26 April 2021

One of the police-specified Hilux that has been handed over to Kedah police. — Bernama ALOR STAR: The Kedah police have received a fleet of 30 new Toyota Hilux GS-Cargo Single Cab...

Škoda releases exterior design sketches of new Fabia ahead o...

26 April 2021

PRAGUE: Škoda is building anticipation for the upcoming fourth generation of the Fabia by releasing the first official design sketches. The popular small car (not in Malaysia un...

Female car repair shop owner blazes trail in UAE

26 April 2021

SHARJAH (UAE): Huda al-Matroushi is one of few Emirati women to venture into the car repair business, an industry that has long been dominated by men in the Arab world. "I enjoy...

Tesla to add EV components recycling facilities at Shanghai ...

26 April 2021

File pic of a lithium-ion car battery pack being stripped down for recycling. — Reuters BEIJING: Tesla Inc plans to add facilities at its Shanghai factory to repair and reproduce ...

Prepare for longer interstate travel ban

26 April 2021

PETALING JAYA: The interstate travel ban is likely to last until Hari Raya Aidilfitri as the Health Ministry has recommended an extension of the conditional and recovery movement c...

Police seize open-top Perodua Kancil shown on TikTok

26 April 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have seized two Perodua Kancil cars, including an open-top yellow Kancil which was seen cruising on the road, as seen on social media. Kuala Lumpur Traffic ...

Petronas Dagangan to focus on non-fuel segment

26 April 2021

PETALING JAYA: Petronas Dagangan Bhd (PetDag) will be increasing its focus on non-fuel segment to buffer its operations from the uncertainty in the oil and gas sector and to genera...