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Polestar revamps strategy with Polestar 7 and active sales m...
20 January 2025
GOTHENBURG: Polestar says it will introduce the Polestar 7 as a premium compact SUV and adopt a more active sales model. The Polestar 7 is set to target the fast-growing luxury ...
Mazda MX-5s take part in UK’s first ever unlit night-time tr...
20 January 2025
LONDON: Mazda MX-5s from the Mazda UK press and heritage fleet took part in a novel track driving event recently. Organised by Mission Motorsport – The Forces Motorsport Charity...
Ineos production humming again at start of 2025
20 January 2025
LONDON: Ineos Automotive’s French plant in Hambach is back to action stations after a pause in production for the Grenadier and Quartermaster 4X4s. The resolution of a critical ...
Kia Syros production starts in India, buoyed by strong pre-s...
19 January 2025
NEW DELHI: Kia has begun production of the Syros SUV at its Anantapur plant in Andhra Pradesh, India, following the model’s global debut in December 2024. The milestone was cele...
Shell introduces contactless Visa payments for EV charging
19 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Shell Malaysia and ParkEasy, in collaboration with Visa, have launched contactless payment terminals at selected Shell Recharge locations in the Klang Valley, enhanci...
Ministry to integrate used motorcycle sales app Rider Gate w...
19 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will hold talks with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to enable the mobile application for the selling and buying of used motorcycl...
Transport Ministry to enforce road ban on goods vehicles dur...
18 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: A four-day road ban on goods vehicles will be enforced in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration to alleviate traffic congestion and minimise the risk of a...
Korea's Mfive tells why its solar-powered road studs are bet...
18 January 2025
SEOUL: Mfive, a supplier specialising in road studs, is attracting attention in domestic and international markets for its technology and products for road safety. It is leading...
Carmakers at Indian auto show unveil charging network plans,...
18 January 2025
Tata Harrier electric vehicle. — Reuters NEW DELHI: Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors used India's Auto Expo to unveil ambitious plans to expand their electric vehicle charg...
Proton X50 Sport Edition offered in limited run, priced at R...
17 January 2025
SUBANG JAYA: Proton has spinned out an X50 Sport Edition (SE) and only 1,000 units will be produced. The carmaker said it is based on the Premium version (RM101,800) and targets...
BYD wants to win over Koreans with US$21,600 Atto 3
17 January 2025
SEOUL: BYD Co. will launch three electric passenger cars in South Korea this year, with an aggressive pricing strategy that it hopes will win market share from legacy local brands ...
Zeekr X Wins Euro NCAP’s Best in Class Award
17 January 2025
BRUSSELS: The Zeekr X compact luxury SUV, has been awarded the Euro NCAP’s prestigious Best in Class Award for Small SUV and Pure Electric Vehicles (EVs). In a statement, Zeekr ...
Lexus RC and RC F reach final lap with 2025 farewell edition...
17 January 2025
PLANO (Texas, USA): After a decade on the market and over 90,000 units sold globally across 62 regions, Lexus has announced the discontinuation of the RC and RC F by the end of 202...
Singapore to Hatyai drive: Jaecoo J7 PHEV on a single tank
17 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Five Jaecoo J7 plug-in hybrid vehicles (2WD) embarked on a journey from Singapore, through Malaysia to Hatyai, Thailand, recently to test the limits of the PHEV’s ran...
Car plants in Europe, North America face closures in 2025, s...
17 January 2025
LONDON: Several European and North American car factories are at risk of being closed or sold this year as automobile brands struggle with overcapacity and price competition, resea...
Chery Malaysia supports AISSE 2025
17 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Malaysia will support the Asia International Security Summit & Expo (AISSE) 2025 as its official VIP vehicle partner. The fleet of 60 SUVs, comprising of Che...
Rolls-Royce Phantom Dragon: Intricate Dragon-inspired marque...
17 January 2025
LONDON: Commissioned by a client from China, the unique Rolls-Royce Phantom Dragon offers a contemporary rendition of the ancient Chinese legend of two dragons with a pearl. In ...
Mercedes E-Class named safest car tested by Euro NCAP in 202...
17 January 2025
LONDON: The Mercedes E-Class has been named the safest car on sale in 2024, according to results produced by Euro NCAP. The German executive saloon was praised for its excellent...
Carmakers in India plan EV onslaught in 2025 despite slowing...
17 January 2025
NEW DELHI: Automakers operating in India plan to launch close to a dozen new electric car models this year, many in the premium market, with longer driving ranges and faster chargi...
Chinese buyers interested in unwanted German Volkswagen fact...
17 January 2025
FRANKFURT/BERLIN: Chinese officials and automakers are eyeing German factories slated for closure and are particularly interested in Volkswagen's sites, a person with knowledge of ...