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India to expand EV manufacturing incentives after Tesla disa...

29 November 2024

NEW DELHI: India plans to expand electric vehicle incentives to automakers building models at existing factories in the country, instead of limiting the benefits to automakers will...

Toyota Supra bids farewell with boosted power: Now packing 4...

29 November 2024

TOKYO: Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has announced the Supra A90 Final Edition, a limited-edition model marking the culmination of the current-generation Supra. The special edition ...

Renault goes on China hiring spree to bolster EV push at hom...

29 November 2024

PARIS: Renault SA is trying to strengthen its electric-vehicle business at a time of flagging demand by building up its footprint in a country where it doesn’t even sell cars - Chi...

Chinese EV makers slip further in Europe amid tariff tussles

29 November 2024

LONDON: Chinese carmakers’ push into the European electric-vehicle market continued to meet resistance, with their share of deliveries to the region slipping during October in the ...

Are automakers trying to save the combustion engine?

29 November 2024

HAMBURG/BERLIN: Only a few years ago, it looked as if the days of the fuel-fired engine were numbered. Now makers like Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Toyota are saying they expect to s...

Range Rover Electric seen testing in Dubai

29 November 2024

LONDON: Land Rover has unveiled a series of images of its upcoming electric Range Rover being tested in Dubai. The car itself looks almost identical to the combustion-powered car w...

Ferrari 12Cilindri lineup presented from RM4.7mil

28 November 2024

SEPANG: Ital Auto Malaysia, the official importer and distributor of Ferrari vehicles in Malaysia, has launched the 12Cilindri in hardtop and Spider variants. After duties and o...

Mercedes-Benz teams up with top hotels to expand EV charging

28 November 2024

Two Jomcharge 22kW AC chargers have been installed at Saujana Golf & Country Club, Shah Alam. SHAH ALAM: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia today announced a collaboration with premium ...

BMW's regional parts depot in JB expanded as it marks 20 yea...

28 November 2024

JOHOR BARU: BMW Group Malaysia celebrated the 20th anniversary of its regional parts distribution centre by unveiling a significant expansion of the facility located at the Senai I...

Stellantis to halt production in Turin in December due to we...

28 November 2024

MILAN: Stellantis will again halt auto production at its historic Italian Mirafiori plant from Dec 2 to Jan 5 due to continuing poor sales for the electric Fiat 500 city car made t...

Luxury cars and glittering jewels: Inside the lavish spendin...

28 November 2024

Ng, the alleged mastermind of a nickel investment scam, spent more than SS$21 million on about 20 luxury cars between Dec 2019 and Feb 2021. - Photo: Lianhe Zaobao file SINGAPORE:...

Toyota's global output declines for ninth straight month in ...

28 November 2024

TOKYO: Toyota Motor's global output dropped for a ninth consecutive month in October, dragged lower by big falls in production in the United States and China but the decline was mi...

Parking and quit rent increase unfair to ratepayers, says NG...

28 November 2024

Lee handing over the memorandum to Opposition assemblymen outside the state legislative assembly. - CHAN BOON KAI/The Star GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Ratepayers Association (PRA) say...

The first solid-state batteries are coming soon to China's a...

28 November 2024

BEIJING: Today, China is at the cutting edge of electric battery technology, as well as being the world's leading producer. The next generation of solid-state batteries is alrea...

MyCar Warranty launches Extended Warranty Programme

27 November 2024

(From left) Liberty Insurance Alternative Distribution Channel senior VP Prakash Sankey, MyCar Warranty founder Carlson Chia, Liberty Insurance CEO Puneet Pasricha, Liberty Insuran...

Nearly 34,000 electrified vehicles sold in Malaysia so far i...

27 November 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has seen a total of 33,319 electrified vehicles sold as of Sept 30 this year, representing 5.11% of the country's annual vehicle sales. They comprised hyb...

BYD asks suppliers to cut prices as China auto war intensifi...

27 November 2024

BEIJING: Chinese automaker BYD is asking its suppliers to cut their prices, in a sign that a brutal price war in the world's largest auto market is set to escalate. Citing a lea...

Chinese carmakers are trouncing once-unbeatable Japanese riv...

27 November 2024

HONG KONG: As China’s assault on the world’s automotive industry gathers speed, Japan’s national champions are emerging as some of the biggest victims. In China itself, the worl...

System to curb heavy vehicle overloading ready early next ye...

27 November 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: A system to improve enforcement on overloaded heavy vehicles is being developed and expected to be completed early next year, the Dewan Rakyat was told. The Transp...

One in 10 motorcyclists riding around without licences, says...

27 November 2024

JOHOR BARU: A three-week special operation on motorcyclists in Johor has found that one out of ten motorcyclists inspected are riding without licences. Johor Road Transport Depa...