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McLaren ART carbon: A world first in lightweight supercar en...
07 March 2025
LONDON: McLaren Automotive has developed a world-first application that will enhance its future models via a major leap forward in carbon fibre technology. The aerospace industr...
Avis Malaysia sponsors 5 Mitsubishi Triton pick-ups for RTM ...
07 March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Avis Malaysia, a leading global mobility provider, is sponsoring five Mitsubishi Triton pick-up trucks for Radio Televisyen Malaysia’s (RTM) Jelajah Ramadan 2025 prog...
BMW R 12: RM120K with 3-year warranty
07 March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The R 12 cruiser from BMW Motorrad with an iconic boxer engine is priced at RM119,500 on-the-road, with a three-year warranty and roadside assistance, without insuran...
VW ditches failing NY dealer
07 March 2025
WASHINGTON: What does an automaker do with a dealer who has badly underperformed on sales targets? The right thing to do is to warn the dealer to buck up, lend a helping hand, b...
Germany's lithium reserves could sustain domestic needs for ...
07 March 2025
BERLIN: Germany could have enough lithium reserves to cover its domestic needs for several decades, a study showed on Thursday, as Berlin seeks to boost its electric vehicle produc...
Kia EV3 crowned UK Car of the Year 2025
07 March 2025
LONDON: The Kia EV3 has been named ‘UK Car of the Year 2025’. The award follows EV3 topping the ‘Small Crossover’ category on 20 February, which automatically shortlisted the b...
French battery maker ACC welcomes EU auto sector support
07 March 2025
PARIS: French battery maker Automotive Cells Company said on Thursday it welcomed support from the European Union for the auto sector, but also feared that it would come too late. ...
Bentley expands personalisation for Continental and Bentayga
07 March 2025
LONDON: Bentley has extended its range of exterior personalisation options for the fourth-generation Continental GT and Continental GT Convertible. The automaker’s bespoke and c...
Zeekr plant shows dozens of humanoid robots capable of worki...
07 March 2025
NINGBO: The Chinese robotics specialist UBTech has announced that it has successfully tested the deployment of several dozen of its humanoid robots in an electric car factory — a w...
Cadillac reveals the all-electric 2026 Escalade IQL
06 March 2025
DETROIT: Cadillac has introduced the all-electric 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL which delivers up to 460 miles of range. Customers can expect up to 116 miles of range in 10 minutes...
Mercedes-Benz approved to test special marker lights for aut...
06 March 2025
STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive manufacturer to receive approval for special marker lights for automated driving in Germany. This approval is valid nationwide ...
March Into Joy sales campaign with BMW Malaysia
06 March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia is having a March Into Joy nationwide sales event, from March 7 to 9, 2025. This limited-time event has exceptional offers on selected BMW models at a...
Electric motorcycle taxis to benefit from Toshiba SCiB batte...
06 March 2025
BANGKOK: Toshiba Corp recently showcased its SCiB rechargeable lithium-ion battery in Bangkok, and highlighted its exceptional characteristics of long lifespan and intrinsic safety...
Hyundai Ioniq 9 to launch soon in USA and Europe
06 March 2025
SEOUL: The three-row Hyundai Ioniq 9 debuted in November 2024, and is set to launch soon in the United States, followed by Europe. In a statement, Hyundai pointed out that the I...
Goodyear EDS tyre wins award
06 March 2025
HANNOVER, Germany: The Goodyear ElectricDrive Sustainable-Material (EDS) tyre has received the Environmental Achievement of the Year – Tire Design award at the 2025 Tire Technology...
Switzerland legalises automated driving (but no cars can do ...
06 March 2025
GENEVA: Switzerland has become the latest country to allow self-driving cars with traffic jam assistants, which take over the steering of the vehicle under certain conditions in st...
CIMB Securities projects a steeper 7% drop in TIV for auto s...
06 March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Securities is forecasting a sharper decline of seven per cent in total industry volume (TIV) for the automotive sector, projecting it to reach 760,000 units in 2...
UK study: Even drivers unable to charge at home would save w...
06 March 2025
LONDON: Most drivers would save money by switching to electric motoring – even if they would not be able to charge an electric car at home, according to a new report out of the UK....
Most powerful Škoda Octavia vRS for police fleets
06 March 2025
LONDON: The updated Škoda Octavia vRS features a revised 2.0-litre petrol engine that offers an increased power output of 265PS and peak torque of 370Nm. Power is delivered to t...
Volkswagen previews entry-level ID. Every1 electric car
06 March 2025
WOLFSBURG: With the world premiere of the ID. Every1 show car, the German car manufacturer is presenting an entry-level all-electric model. Volkswagen will launch the productio...