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BYD to buy German car distributor Hedin Electric
31 August 2024
BERLIN: China's BYD will buy its German distributor Hedin Electric Mobility, BYD and Hedin said on Friday, as BYD moves to establish itself as a major electric vehicle maker in Eur...
Man arrested for damaging former employer’s Lamborghini afte...
31 August 2024
The Urus (not the one mentioned in this article) is a sporty SUV designed for road and dirt trails. PETALING JAYA: A man was arrested for damaging his former employer’s luxury car...
Tesla asked Canada for lower tariff on China-made EVs, sourc...
30 August 2024
OTTAWA: Before Canada said this week it was imposing a 100% duty on Chinese-made electric vehicles, Tesla approached Ottawa and asked for a lower tariff on its autos, a Canadian go...
EV maker Polestar taps industry veteran as CEO to shake up f...
30 August 2024
STOCKHOLM: Polestar will replace long-serving CEO Thomas Ingenlath with a former boss of Opel and EV startups as the company fights to shake up its business after years of delayed ...
Jaecoo Malaysia gives an assurance of high standards in J7 S...
30 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Jaecoo Malaysia is giving an assurance that its J7 premium sports utility vehicles are manufactured to the highest standards. Chery Corporate Malaysia executive vi...
Toyota sales overcome US woes for first growth in 6 months
30 August 2024
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp’s sales eked out growth for the first time in six months on strong demand in Europe and Japan, even as recalls in the US hindered the Japanese automaker’s ...
New MINI Cooper SE and Countryman SE ALL4: Timeless appeal, ...
30 August 2024
MINI Malaysia's New Cooper SE and Countryman SE ALL4 bring iconic design, advanced tech, and electric power for a modern-day adventureSTARPICKS Forged with fun and dialled in with...
Lotus Tech slashes annual deliveries forecast as EU, US tari...
30 August 2024
WUHAN, Hubei, China: EV firm Lotus Technology slashed its deliveries forecast for the year by more than 50% on Wednesday, citing uncertainty posed by new tariffs in the United Stat...
BYD’s dominance takes toll on smaller Chinese EV rivals
30 August 2024
SHENZHEN: Chinese electric car maker BYD Co.’s relentless growth is squeezing out smaller rivals, with Li Auto Inc. joining fellow upstart Xpeng Inc. in releasing disappointing ear...
Hyundai plots India SUV rollout as domestic competition moun...
30 August 2024
NEW DELHI: Hyundai Motor, long the most successful foreign automaker on Indian roads, is hoping to regain market share from increasingly formidable domestic rivals by launching a s...
European car sales stagnate as EV demand plummets in Germany
29 August 2024
MUNICH: Auto sales in Europe were roughly flat in July as demand for electric vehicles weakened further in Germany, the region’s biggest car market. New-car registrations ticked...
Nissan e-Power model to arrive in Malaysia: Q4 2024
29 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Nissan plans to launch an all-new e-Power model in Malaysia in Q4 2024. The e-Power drive system utilises a petrol engine to charge a Lithium-ion battery pack whic...
2025 Proton X70 set for major impact in East Malaysia
29 August 2024
KOTA KINABALU: Following its public unveiling on 15 August, the 2025 Proton X70 has been launched in East Malaysia, marking the first time Proton has held a separate launch for its...
SAIC Motor Malaysia expands MG dealer network
29 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: SAIC Motor Malaysia is expanding its MG dealer network across the country, with new dealerships in strategic locations, including the Northern and East Coast regions ...
Lexus GX 550 lands in Australia: 3.5L twin-turbo V6, 10-spee...
29 August 2024
SYDNEY: Australian 4x4 enthusiasts and those seeking to accommodate up to six passengers now have the choice of a new supremely capable SUV offering rugged looks, luxurious specifi...
Edaran Otomobil Nasional: Growth and productivity focused
29 August 2024
EDARAN Otomobil Nasional Bhd (EON) was once the car sales company you go to if you want to buy a Proton and where you service the vehicle after purchasing one. Being as old as P...
Xpeng prices its first budget EV from US$16,813
28 August 2024
BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng priced the first model of its budget sub-brand Mona from US$16,813 on Tuesday, wedging into the mainstream but highly competitive segm...
BYD to use Huawei's advanced autonomous driving system
28 August 2024
BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has signed an agreement with Huawei to use the Chinese tech conglomerate's advanced autonomous driving system in its off-road Fangc...
BYD to get half of auto sales from global markets
28 August 2024
SHENZHEN: China’s top-selling automaker BYD Co. expects overseas deliveries to account for almost half of total sales in the future, suggesting it will continue to set up global pr...
Asia's first Porsche Design tower in Bangkok
28 August 2024
BANGKOK: Porsche Design has unveiled its collaboration with Ananda Development, a prominent real estate developer in Thailand, to introduce the Porsche Design Tower Bangkok. Th...