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Egyptian-assembled Proton Saga launched in Cairo
01 March 2025
CAIRO: The Egyptian-assembled Proton Saga has been launched in the Arab nation in partnership with local distributor Ezz Elarab Group. Proton's international sales division said...
Romanian budget car brand Dacia confirms new compact electri...
01 March 2025
LONDON: A new ultra-compact Dacia electric model will join the firm’s ranks in the next two years. Made in Europe, the new A-segment EV will be "developed in 16 months and will ...
Flying debris and sudden swerves: The risks of driving in se...
01 March 2025
LONDON: Drivers tend to be wary of the dangers of icy roads and foggy conditions - but wind? How often are you likely to consider the risks of sudden gusts before setting off in th...
Honda Malaysia targets 83,000 sales in 2025, confirms e:N1 E...
28 February 2025
The e:N1 was on display at the Honda media gathering this evening. SHAH ALAM: Honda Malaysia targets to sell 83,000 cars in 2025, aiming to strengthen its market presence with a p...
Toyota to pay more for parts to help domestic suppliers
28 February 2025
TOKYO: Toyota Motor said on Friday it plans to pay more for the domestic components so that suppliers can raise wages which in turn will help it maintain a stable supply base. J...
Doctors urge EU Commission to uphold 2035 combustion engine ...
28 February 2025
BRUSSELS: More than 500 doctors have called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to uphold the planned 2035 phase-out of combustion engines, warning of serious hea...
Peugeot Malaysia opens first 3S centre in Kuching
28 February 2025
KUCHING: Peugeot Malaysia is expanding its reach in Sarawak with the launch of its first 3S centre here. Operated by Heng Lian Enterprise, the outlet is strategically located in...
Jaecoo J7 PHEV arrives: RM159K, up to 1,300km driving range
28 February 2025
Photos: ART CHEN/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: The Jaecoo J7 PHEV (plug-in hybrid) sport utility vehicle (SUV) has been launched at RM158,800 on-the-road without insurance. It come...
China's Xiaomi prices luxury electric sedan 35% lower than i...
28 February 2025
Lei Jun unveiling the SU7 Ultra in Beijing on Oct 29, 2024. — Reuters BEIJING: Xiaomi on Thursday slashed its initial sticker price for its luxury electric sedan SU7 Ultra by over...
Germans can drive fast as they want on highways - so why don...
28 February 2025
HAMBURG: Motorists in Germany can drive fast and furious on the large stretches of the highway, which have no fixed speed limit. And yet it seems the majority of them prefer to sta...
Sime Motors introduces EV Next used EVs dealership
27 February 2025
Photos: RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Leading automotive player Sime Motors has introduced EV Next, Malaysia’s first used electric vehicles (EV) dealership. In ...
Volvo ES90 gets 800V tech, translating to 700km range, 300km...
27 February 2025
GOTHENBURG: Volvo's new 800V technology makes its debut in its latest all-electric model,  the upcoming ES90. Volvo said the ES90 can add 300km of range in just 10 minutes at 35...
Alpine celebrates 70 years with two A110-derived models
27 February 2025
DIEPPE (France): To celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2025, the Alpine brand is updating its A110 range with two new models: the A110 R 70 and A110 GTS. A 770-unit limited editi...
Mulliner legacy colours for Bentayga Atelier Edition
27 February 2025
LONDON: The new Atelier Edition for Bentayga offers a combination of limited-edition exclusivity, contemporary design and cosseting luxury. Complementing a package of exterior a...
KAMM 912c pays tribute to 60 years of Porsche 912
27 February 2025
BUDAPEST: KAMManufaktur celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 912 with its most collectable model yet, the KAMM 912c full carbon 60th Edition. “The 912 has always been ...
Nissan prepares to replace CEO after Honda deal falls apart
27 February 2025
Papin could become the next Nissan CEO, according to a Japanese business publication. LONDON: Nissan Motor Co. is drawing up plans to replace its chief executive officer following...
Mazda hits milestone in carbon-neutral casting with biomass ...
27 February 2025
HIROSHIMA: Mazda Motor Corporation successfully operated a cupola melting furnace at its Hiroshima plant using 100% biomass fuel, marking a global first for this type of casting fa...
KL, JB and George Town identified for possible congestion ch...
27 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: George Town in Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru are the three cities identified for the initial rollout of proposed congestion charges, the Dewan Rakyat heard. ...
Toyota global output rises for the first time in a year in J...
27 February 2025
TOKYO: Toyota Motor said today its worldwide production rose for the first time in a year in January, as it ramped up output in Japan after recovering from last year's certificatio...
Rolls-Royce starts building plant extension to cater to grow...
27 February 2025
LONDON: The construction phase of the new landmark extension of the Rolls-Royce headquarters at Goodwood has begun, with the pouring of the first concrete foundation pads on the si...