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Honda, Nissan move to deepen ties, sources say, including po...
18 December 2024
TOKYO: Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, two people said today, including a possible merger, the clearest sign yet of how Japan's once seemingly unbeatable auto industr...
Honda aims to double hybrid car sales by 2030 as 'bridge' to...
18 December 2024
TOKYO: Honda Motor aims to double its global hybrid car sales to 1.3 million vehicles annually by 2030 from 2023 levels, providing a "bridge" until fully electric vehicles become m...
Europe's carmakers discount EVs, hike petrol car prices as n...
18 December 2024
PARIS/GDANSK: European automakers are raising prices of petrol cars and readying discounts on electric vehicles as they brace for yet another challenge - tougher emissions rules th...
DRB-Hicom and Geely ink MOUs on Tanjong Malim
17 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The development of the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanjong Malim, Perak was given a further boost after DRB-Hicom Bhd and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd ...
Michelin aiming to use more recycled and renewable materials...
17 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Tyre maker Michelin is striving to integrate 100% recycled and renewable materials in its tyres by 2050. As electric vehicles (EVs) place higher demands on tyre pe...
Proton e.MAS 7 gets 5-Star Asean NCAP safety rating
17 December 2024
KAJANG: The all-electric Proton e.MAS 7 SUV received a 5-star safety rating in Asean Ncap (New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries) tests, with a total score of ...
Ministry launches document on technical guidelines for trans...
17 December 2024
PUTRAJAYA: A document entailing technical guidelines for the transition of government fleets to electric vehicles (EV) was launched by the Natural Resources and Environmental Susta...
Proton to power on independently
17 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton will continue to operate independently without government interference, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister gave this assurance...
Driveable smartphones: How operating systems are taking over...
17 December 2024
BERLIN: Everyone can name an operating system from a computer or smartphone - but what about a car? Few of us realise that we’ve technically been driving with them since the first ...
No respite from Penang traffic as more cars means even longe...
17 December 2024
GEORGE TOWN: The rapid rise in Penang car numbers continues to show with traffic snarls and bottlenecks appearing even after the usual rush hours. Considered a comfortable and n...
Malaysia accelerates EV growth with China collaboration to b...
17 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is accelerating, with over 100,000 electrified vehicles recorded and more than 3,300 charging stations established nationwid...
Hyundai Mobis to showcase world's first full-windshield holo...
17 December 2024
SEOUL: Automotive supplier Hyundai Mobis will unveil its Holographic Windshield Display, a groundbreaking innovation that enhances driving visibility through augmented reality, at ...
Lamborghini delays first EV launch to 2029 as market not rea...
17 December 2024
BOLOGNA: Lamborghini will always make cars in Italy as it plans to launch its first electric model only in 2029, amid a market for luxury sports cars which is not ripe for full ele...
Škoda Auto announces start of Kylaq production in India
17 December 2024
PRAGUE: Škoda Auto has officially launched series production of its new Kylaq at its Pune manufacturing plant in India. The SUV celebrated its world premiere in early November i...
Mercedes-Benz labour chief: we must win back market share, r...
17 December 2024
BERLIN: Mercedes-Benz's works council chief said the carmaker must urgently win back market share and rethink its China strategy so sales did not drop below 2 million a year, which...
All-electric Proton e.MAS 7 launched: RM110K (Prime), RM124K...
16 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: After months of previews and a media test-drive, the all-electric Proton e.MAS 7 is finally launched today. It is offered in two configurations, priced at RM109,80...
New AP cars business at Sisma Auto Hub
16 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Sisma Auto Hub expands its services with the introduction of its parallel imports. Sisma Auto Hub now delivers a premium multi-brand 3S experience for customers to...
Tesla puts up 4 DC chargers in Skudai rest area and two AC c...
16 December 2024
PETALING JAYA: More fast chargers have sprung up in the Tesla Malaysia network, which now offers the cheapest fast charging rate of RM1.13 per kW. It announced today the opening...
Stellantis swiftly reshapes strategy under Elkann after Tava...
16 December 2024
Stellantis is being run by an interim executive committee, chaired by Elkann. MILAN/DETROIT: Steered by chairman John Elkann, Stellantis, owner of 14 brands including Fiat, Jeep a...
The range-busters: Which 10 electric cars travel farthest on...
16 December 2024
HAMBURG: Amid all the talk about range anxiety and fears of running out of charge, it is interesting to compare the distance the best electric cars can manage before they need to s...