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HORSE starts production of new DB49 hybrid transmission
21 December 2024
SEVILLE: HORSE has started production of the new ‘DB49’ transmission at its plant in Seville, Spain. The new transmission is the first to be designed in-house by HORSE, and can ...
Promising times for public transport
21 December 2024
A boost for buses: Prasarana is partnering with UrbanMetry to harness big data to give buses – the weak link in the country’s urban public transport landscape – a significant boost...
Toyota Alphard and Vellfire PHEVs launched in Japan
20 December 2024
TOKYO: Sales of the all-new Toyota Alphard and Vellfire 2.5-litre plug-in hybrids (PHEVs; six-seater) will start in Japan at end-January 2025. Toyota says the new PHEV models of...
Lexus Australia discontinues ES 250 petrol; re-opens orders ...
20 December 2024
SYDNEY: Lexus Australia has fulfilled all outstanding orders for the NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and re-opened order books, after unprecedented demand for PHEV technology prompt...
BMW and MINI are first to integrate new BBC Sounds in-car ap...
20 December 2024
LONDON: Over 50,000 BMW and MINI drivers in the UK can now enjoy their favourite BBC podcasts, radio and music more conveniently than ever, as BMW and MINI become the first car bra...
Parkopedia and MINI bring joy to EV drivers
20 December 2024
LONDON: MINI’s latest circular media system as part of their fresh new design language, seamlessly integrates Parkopedia’s award-winning EV charging data into the vehicle, making t...
Lamborghini and Italian Police: 20-year collaboration
20 December 2024
ROME: Automobili Lamborghini and the Italian “Polizia di Stato” are celebrating 20 years of a compelling and altruistic collaboration, which began in 2004 with the delivery of a La...
Quickest of the quick: 2025 Corvette ZR1
20 December 2024
LOS ANGELES: The 2025 Corvette ZR1 with 1,064 horsepower is the quickest Corvette ever, achieving 0-60 mph in 2.3 seconds with the available ZTK Performance Package. The ZTK-eq...
Honda-Nissan merger talks expose existential threat of Chine...
20 December 2024
TOKYO: Some unions are born of necessity, others from convenience. In the case of Honda and Nissan's potential merger, it is mostly defensive as Chinese rivals take the world by st...
VW reaches union deal to cut 35,000 German jobs after gruell...
20 December 2024
HANOVER: Volkswagen announced today sweeping changes to its German operations, including more than 35,000 future job cuts and sharp capacity reductions in a last-gasp deal between ...
JPJ to deploy 'spies' on express buses to ensure second driv...
20 December 2024
KUCHING: Express bus companies must ensure a second driver is on board for long-distance trips, especially during the festive season, says Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Hab...
PLUS activates smart lanes, deploys 4,000 staff members for ...
20 December 2024
PETALING JAYA: Activating 25 smart lanes and deploying more than 4,000 personnel are among the measures PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) is implementing to manage increased year-end hol...
Ceramic car coatings company IGL Coatings gains growing reco...
20 December 2024
Keong presenting his company's product range. PETALING JAYA: Malaysian company IGL Coatings is making a name for itself internationally with its eco-friendly, sustainable automo...
Towards the mass recycling of rare metals from electric car ...
20 December 2024
PARIS: The challenge of recycling rare earths has both ecological and economic dimensions. In 10 years' time, all the lithium recycled in Europe alone could help produce over two m...
First MAN eTruck begins service with automotive logistics sp...
20 December 2024
MUNICH: With the handover of the first MAN eTruck to the Duvenbeck Group, MAN Truck & Bus is setting another milestone in the electrification of freight transport. The Ultra Low...
Probe starts over car driver blocking ambulance rushing to h...
20 December 2024
PETALING JAYA: A video of a car shown to have blocked an ambulance rushing to the Banting Hospital is being investigated by the police. Kuala Langat OCPD Supt Mohd Akmalrizal Ra...
Foxconn exec in France to discuss Nissan stake purchase from...
20 December 2024
Foxconn's Seki was formerly from Nissan and is reportedly in France for talks with Renault to buy at least some of the French firm's holding in the ailing Japanese car maker. — Reu...
Proposed vehicle storage depot in Kelana Jaya cancelled in J...
20 December 2024
File pic of a vehicle storage site. PETALING JAYA: The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has cleared the miscommunication over turning an unused parking area into an abandoned veh...
Porsche enthusiasts treated to stunning showcase in Bangkok
19 December 2024
BANGKOK: Porsche Asia Pacific and Porsche Thailand took celebrations at Das Treffen 9 to the next level with the introduction of a Porsche Village hospitality zone, a two-story ope...
Mercedes-Benz approved for 95kph Level 3 autonomous driving ...
19 December 2024
STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz has updated its conditionally automated driving system DRIVE PILOT and has now received the approval by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority. W...