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German lithium plant hopes to turbo-charge Europe's EV maker...

18 November 2024

PERTH: Electric vehicles need batteries, and most batteries are made with lithium, a critical material European automakers are chasing as they face tough competition from China. ...

2024 StarCarSifu Auto Show: Last day to grab deals

17 November 2024

Photos by AZMAN GHANI/The Star BANDAR SUNWAY: Today is the final day of the StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024 at Sunway Pyramid, where car buyers and enthusiasts can explore good deals...

Kia to unveil five new cars at 2024 LA Auto Show

17 November 2024

LOS ANGELES: Kia America will debut five new vehicles at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show next week. Across multiple car lines, the show will play host to the debut of ICE, HEV, P...

Half of Gen Z drivers give their car nicknames, with 'Baby' ...

17 November 2024

LONDON: Nearly half (47%) of Gen Z drivers in the UK have a nickname for their vehicle, with "Baby" being the most common, says recent research by Honda UK. The new study explor...

Over 350,000 Malaysians using QR code for speedy border cros...

17 November 2024

JOHOR BARU: More than 350,000 Malaysian bus and motorcycle users (including pillions) have signed up for the QR code that promises quicker border clearance on the Malaysian side, w...

VEP users now notified of summonses at border

17 November 2024

JOHOR BARU: Vehicle owners who have signed up for Malaysia’s Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will now be informed of their outstanding Road Transport Department (JPJ) and police summon...

Uber with guns': Rideshares with armed drivers launching in ...

17 November 2024

DALLAS: A new rideshare service featuring armed drivers is launching in Dallas and two other Texas cities. BlackWolf, a small ridesharing startup that gained fame through TikTok...

Enticing year-end discounts and special deals for car buyers

16 November 2024

GEORGE TOWN: Penang car dealers are rolling out enticing discounts on new vehicles as the year ends, with some slashing prices by up to RM60,000 for a BMW model. New and second-...

Scammers targeting tyre shops using Fire Dept as bait

16 November 2024

Nurhidayah pointing out some of the types of tyres that were ordered by scammers using fake documents at her outlet in Johor. — THOMAS YONG/The Star KLUANG: A clerk at a tyre and ...

StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024: Tempting deals for car buyers

16 November 2024

Photos by SAMUEL ONG/The Star BANDAR SUNWAY: The third day of the StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024 at Sunway Pyramid saw visitors getting up close and test drives with the latest mode...

Carmakers hope retro electrics can help revive flagging sale...

16 November 2024

BERLIN: Now is not a good time to own an electric car dealership. Regulatory uncertainty is confusing customers in many countries, holding back sales of electric vehicles (EVs). ...

Savings of up to RM40,000 under Peugeot's 'Year-End Extravag...

15 November 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Peugeot in Malaysia is offering great savings and benefits with its "Year-End Extravaganza" that runs to Dec 31. Vehicles eligible for the promotion are the 408, 2...

StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024: Nissan

15 November 2024

PETALING JAYA: A new petrol-powered Nissan e-Power car which can deliver 21.7km per litre on a combined driving cycle or a mere 4.6 litres per 100km is set to be launched in Malays...

StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024: Proton

15 November 2024

PETALING JAYA: National car company Proton is making a strong impression at StarCarsifu Auto Show 2024. The event is ongoing until Nov 17 at LG2 Orange Concourse, Sunway Pyramid...

StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024: Attracting interest

15 November 2024

BANDAR SUNWAY: The StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024 at Sunway Pyramid continues to attract visitors who wanted to get up close with the latest models from Proton, Nissan, Chery, Hyundai,...

EV companies, battery makers urge Trump not to kill vehicle ...

15 November 2024

WASHINGTON: A group representing major electric vehicle and battery manufacturers today urged President-elect Donald Trump not to kill tax credits for electric vehicle sales and pr...

China first to produce over 10 million NEVs in a year

15 November 2024

BEIJING: China's year-to-date new energy vehicle production volume surpassed 10 million units on Thursday, making it the first country in the world with an annual production that h...

Hyundai Motor names Jose Munoz as CEO, first foreign leader

15 November 2024

SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Co. named Jose Munoz as chief executive officer, making him the first foreigner to lead the South Korean automaker as it seeks to grow outside its home country...

Jaguar previews ultra-luxury electric sedan amid brand trans...

15 November 2024

LONDON: Jaguar has released some teaser photos of its all-new electric car that is going to get even more expensive as the brand strives to move up the value chain. The upcoming...

MAA projects Malaysia's 2024 vehicle sales to increase to 80...

15 November 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has projected Malaysia's 2024 total industry volume (TIV) for motor vehicle sales at 800,000 units, an increase of 35,000 u...