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Superior towing vehicles – VW Tiguan, Tayron and Passat
18 February 2025
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen is expanding the drive range of the best-selling Tiguan and Passat as well as the new Tayron with the most powerful turbocharged petrol engines (TSI). The...
Porsche and Michelin create wet tyre for track use
18 February 2025
PARIS: Porsche and Michelin have jointly developed a new tyre that is specially designed for circuit use in wet and low-temperature conditions. The new Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 ...
Refreshed Tesla Model Y now officially in Malaysia
18 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The refreshed Tesla Model Y is launched in Malaysia today. It is offered in two variants: Rear-wheel drive and Long Range (all-wheel drive), with prices starting f...
Audi Q4 40 e-tron: Up to 423km, DC charging 165kW, ChatGPT
18 February 2025
INGOLSTADT: The entry-level Audi Q4 40 e-tron offers extensive standard equipment, a range of up to 412km (Sportback: 423km), and DC charging power of 165kW. The compact SUV wil...
Inspired by China Bespoke collection by Mulliner
18 February 2025
LONDON: Mulliner, Bentley’s Bespoke Studio has curated a range of unique bespoke collections that have been ‘Inspired by China’. Rich in cultural inspiration, eight different c...
2024 a record year for Mercedes-Benz Museum
18 February 2025
STUTTGART: Never before have so many visitors come in one year: with 882,422 guests, 2024 is the best-attended year for the Mercedes-Benz Museum since it opened in 2006. Compar...
Complaints targeting BYD flood Chinese consumer portal after...
18 February 2025
BEIJING: Complaints about BYD over its move to offer free smart driving features across most of its line-up have flooded a prominent Chinese auto quality platform, many from custom...
Drivers in the UK are fed up with glare from LED headlights
18 February 2025
LONDON: A petition and a study commissioned by the British government call into question LED vehicle headlights. Although they are increasingly widespread today, these lights ca...
Honda ready to revive takeover talks if Nissan CEO Uchida le...
18 February 2025
TOKYO: Honda Motor will resume talks with Nissan Motor to form the world's fourth-biggest automaker provided Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida steps down, the Financial Times reported today...
BMW unveils high-performance test vehicle for electric futur...
18 February 2025
SPARTANBURG /MUNICH: BMW has introduced its latest high-performance test vehicle – the BMW Vision Driving Experience – which is designed to push the limits of driving pleasure and ...
Stellantis to make hybrid vehicle parts at Termoli plant ear...
18 February 2025
MILAN: Stellantis said on Monday it would make dual-clutch transmissions for hybrid vehicles at its Termoli plant in southern Italy, which its joint venture ACC has earmarked for t...
Volkswagen picks candidate for newly created chief brand off...
18 February 2025
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen has named Christine Wolburg as its first-ever chief brand officer, a newly created role aimed at boosting the brand’s global presence. She takes on the new...
Chery Malaysia to start exports in 2025
17 February 2025
SHAH ALAM: Chery will start exporting vehicles produced at its facility in Shah Alam, Selangor in 2025. It will become the first Chinese marque to begin vehicle exports from the...
Kia EV4 set to make world premiere
17 February 2025
SEOUL: Kia Corp has unveiled the EV4, showcasing both the EV4 sedan and EV4 hatchback models ahead of the brand’s second Kia EV Day event, which will be held in Tarragona, Spain on...
Proton X SUV series hit the right notes among customers
17 February 2025
SHAH ALAM: A recent survey of over 1,300 Proton customers revealed that Proton X50 owners were drawn to the vehicle primarily due to its combination of features, engine performance...
Biggest mistakes drivers make after an accident
17 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Between January and October 2024 alone, Malaysia recorded over 530,000 road accidents, resulting in 5,364 fatalities. If this trend continues, the total number of...
Wuling Hongguang Mini EV five-door set to launch on Feb 22
17 February 2025
LIUZHOU (China): The five-door variant of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV will officially go on sale in China on Feb 22. Developed by the SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) joint venture, this ...
End of the road for Kolkata's beloved yellow taxis
17 February 2025
Only around 2,500 Ambassador taxis were still working at the start of this year, down from 7,000 a year earlier, according to Bengal Taxi Association figures. — AFP KOLKATA: Sai...
GM closing plant in China as part of restructuring
17 February 2025
DETROIT: General Motors is closing a plant this month in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang as part of the US automaker's restructuring in China, according to a company sour...
Mazda6e all set for Thailand launch in 2025
17 February 2025
BANGKOK: The Mazda6e is set to launch in Thailand in 2025, marking a significant step in Mazda’s drive towards electrification. The new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) will be un...