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Malaysian auto suppliers make huge gains from record 2024 Pe...
09 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua bought over tens of billions ringgit worth of automotive components from Perodua Suppliers Association (P2SA) members over the past few years, said P2SA presi...
CES 2025: 'Worst in Show' products put your data at risk
09 January 2025
LAS VEGAS: So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers' lives - whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more effi...
Volvo CEO says plan for Mexico truck factory ongoing
09 January 2025
LAS VEGAS: Sweden's Volvo Group is proceeding with its planned $700-million heavy-truck factory in Monterrey, Mexico, CEO Martin Lundstedt told Reuters on Wednesday, even as Presid...
Honda Civic updated from RM133,900
09 January 2025
SUBANG JAYA: Honda Malaysia has given its popular Civic sedan a more dynamic appearance along with new safety and connectivity features. Offered in four variants, the refreshed ...
CES 2025: Automakers showcase AI assistants to holographic d...
09 January 2025
LAS VEGAS: Interior lighting aimed at reducing motion sickness. Shiny holographic dashboards displayed on windshields. And AI-powered voice assistants paired with infotainment syst...
Tesla poised for US$1bil windfall from EU’s emissions curbs
09 January 2025
BRUSSELS: Tesla Inc. could collect more than €1 billion ($1 billion) in compensation from rival automakers that need help meeting tougher pollution standards in the European Union ...
Aurora to deploy driverless trucks with Nvidia, Continental
09 January 2025
LOS ANGELES: Aurora Innovation's shares rose 35% on Tuesday after the self-driving technology developer announced a long-term deal with Nvidia and Germany's Continental to deploy d...
Musk-Trump relationship good for all carmakers, says Hyundai...
09 January 2025
LOS ANGELES: Elon Musk’s close relationship with incoming US President Donald Trump could be good for all automakers, according to the new chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor ...
Dashcams vital for safer roads, say stakeholders
09 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: Dashboard camera, once an optional accessory, is now seen as a vital safety feature of a vehicle to ensure better driving behaviour, say stakeholders. In a push t...
Dashcams also function as a shield against false accusations
09 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: Installing dashcams will not only reveal an accurate perspective of accidents but also protects heavy vehicle drivers if their vehicles are falsely accused of causin...
Install dashcams, police urge motorists
09 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: Motorists are strongly encouraged to install dashboard cameras (dashcams) in their vehicles, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri. The Bukit Aman Traffic ...
US tyre maker Goodyear to sell Dunlop brand to Japan's Sumit...
09 January 2025
WASHINGTON: US tyre company Goodyear will sell its Dunlop brand to Japan's Sumitomo Rubber Industries, the company announced on Tuesday. The US$701 million (RM3.2bil) sale inclu...
The Afeela 1 is Sony Honda Mobility’s first-ever car
08 January 2025
LONDON: The Japanese joint venture group Sony Honda Mobility has revealed its first car – the Afeela 1. Sony Honda Mobility was established in 2022 with the two firms in partner...
Who's winning the CES autonomy race? Not cars
08 January 2025
LAS VEGAS: This week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) here from Jan 7-10 unveils major new autonomous transport products for farms, boating and construction sites, highlighting a ...
CES 2025: BMW Panoramic iDrive gets world premiere
08 January 2025
LAS VEGAS: At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, BMW is providing the first opportunity to experience the close-to-production version of the new BMW iDrive – co...
CES 2025: HARMAN redefines in-cabin experiences
08 January 2025
LAS VEGAS: Imagine stepping into a car that doesn’t just respond to your commands but understands your needs, adapts to your preferences, and creates an environment that understand...
CES 2025: Honda 0 saloon and SUV prototypes world premiere
08 January 2025
LAS VEGAS: Honda presented the world premiere of two prototypes at CES 2025 – 0 saloon and 0 SUV. They represent the two Honda 0 Series models to be introduced to global markets...
Jetour targeting strong debut in Malaysia
08 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Jetour Malaysia has revealed its ambitious plans for Chinese car brand in Malaysia this year, which includes the setting up of over 20 outlets nationwide and introduc...
MINI Countryman S ALL4 is locally assembled: RM259K estimate...
08 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The new locally assembled, petrol-powered MINI Countryman S ALL4 makes a bold statement – taller and lengthier (compared to its predecessor), like its electrified cou...
Rolls-Royce to invest US$376mil in UK plant to focus on besp...
08 January 2025
LONDON: British luxury automaker Rolls-Royce said today it will invest 300 million pounds (US$376 mil/RM1.7bil) to expand its Goodwood plant to focus more on bespoke cars for high-...