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Putting the brakes on biker road deaths

26 November 2024

PETALING JAYA: Last year, motorcyclists made up 75.3% of road deaths in Malaysia, according to the Malaysia Road Fatalities Index by Transport Ministry. It was reported that 6,4...

How road users can stay safe during monsoon season

26 November 2024

JOHOR BARU: Motorists should have their own checklist before they go on the road during the ongoing monsoon season, say motoring experts, as some vehicle owners are unprepared. ...

Proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments mull...

26 November 2024

SEPANG: The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Drivi...

Hyundai to invest RM2.16bil to set up Kulim car plant

26 November 2024

SEOUL: Hyundai Motor will start a strategic partnership with Inokomfor the automotive assembly of several new models in Malaysia next year through an investment worth RM2.16 billio...

Car supplier Bosch to cut working hours for employees in Ger...

25 November 2024

STUTTGART: In addition to cutting thousands of jobs, German automotive supplier and engineering giant Bosch is also reducing the weekly working hours of some of its employees in Ge...

BYD Shark 6 hybrid pickup targets Australia

25 November 2024

SYDNEY: One of the world’s safest havens for fuel-guzzling pickups, Australia, is set for its biggest shakeup in years with the arrival of new models including the first hybrid off...

Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia continues to elevate luxury

25 November 2024

ARA DAMANSARA: Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLR Malaysia) continues to set the bar in luxury automotive, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to excellence. It once again cli...

DDPAI dash cam for cars and bikes unveiled

25 November 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: DDPAI recently unveiled two innovative additions to its product lineup – the Z60 dash cam and the Ranger M1 motorcycle dash cam. The Z60 dash cam is designed to el...

Manthey Kit for Porsche 911 GT3 RS

25 November 2024

STUTTGART: Porsche is offering a Manthey Kit for the current 911 GT3 RS (992) for even higher performance on track. The kit provides significantly increased contact pressure an...

Ferrari F80 presented at Universo Ferrari, Bangkok

25 November 2024

BANGKOK: Ferrari's F80 supercar was presented during the fourth iteration of Universo Ferrari (Ferrari Universe) here last week. Priced at 3.6 million euros (RM17mil) before opt...

Aston Martin Vanquish opens for bookings: From RM5mil, 5.2-l...

25 November 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The new Aston Martin Vanquish is now open for bookings in Malaysia, starting from RM5mil (excluding options and customisations). This retail price includes a three...

Designated lanes unpopular with motorcyclists

25 November 2024

PETALING JAYA: Poor road maintenance, criminal activities and narrow lanes have been cited by motorcyclists as reasons for avoiding motorcycle lanes. Many choose to continue rid...

How three highway concessionaires maintain motorcycle lanes

25 November 2024

PETALING JAYA: Regular maintenance and inspections are done to ensure motorcyclists' safety, say three highway concessionaires of their motorcycle lanes. In a statement, Projek ...

Nissan’s overly ambitious goals fuel investor, supplier dist...

25 November 2024

TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co.’s latest outlook downgrade has shined a light on the Japanese carmaker’s tendency to overpromise and underdeliver, testing the trust of its investors and su...

Radical Jaguar rebrand and new logo sparks ire online

25 November 2024

NEW YORK: A promotional video for a rebrand of British luxury car brand Jaguar is being criticised online for showing models in brightly coloured outfits - and no car. The rebra...

Lamborghini to sit out FIA WEC programme

25 November 2024

BOLOGNA: Lamborghini has announced that it will pause its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) sporting programmes at the end of the current season both in the Hypercar and LMGT3...

Over RM2mil in traffic fines collected

24 November 2024

Anwar and Fadillah (on Anwar’s right) visiting the police traffic summons counters with Mohd Yusri (left) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star KUALA LUMP...

Singer announces new Middle East representation

24 November 2024

RIYADH: California-based luxury specialist, Singer, recognised worldwide for its restorations of the air-cooled Porsche 911, is today announcing the appointment of Seven Car Lounge...

GM sets record with Super Cruise hands-free tech

24 November 2024

SAN FRANCISCO: General Motors made history recently, driving all 20 of its Super Cruise-enabled models in a record-breaking hands-free caravan across the Bay Bridge linking San Fra...

Malaysians show lukewarm love for electric bikes

23 November 2024

PETALING JAYA: While the Malaysian market has been wowed by many exciting new electric car models recently, the same cannot be said about the two-wheeled market, which is...