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Join the Ford Ranger Getaways Retreat promotion from June 1 ...
19 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, is running a special sales promotion from June 1 to July 31. The exclusive promotion o...
Ferrari's first electric car to cost over US$500K
19 June 2024
MILAN: Ferrari's first electric car will cost at least €500,000 (RM2.5mil/US$500,000), a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the luxury automaker prepares to open a pl...
Carro’s first 4S Centre in Asia-Pacific opens in Seremban
19 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Carro’s first 4S Centre, an integrated high-tech facility that combines ‘Sales, Service, Spare Parts Supplies, and Body & Paint Servicing’ has opened in Seremban, Neg...
Gentari teams up with Zurich Malaysia to drive green mobilit...
19 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd, through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with insurance a...
2024 upgraded Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC: RM296K
19 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has been upgraded with 4MATIC variable all-wheel drive for optimal handling in demanding situations, while its 48-volt onboard power supply ...
Chery Malaysia to reward Paris Olympic medal winners with SU...
19 June 2024
(From left) Zhang, Yin, Stuart and Chery International executive vice-president Chen Chun Qing presenting the Tiggo 7 Pro. KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Auto Malaysia (CAM) signed a memoran...
Proton achieves five million vehicle units produced in 41 ye...
19 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton has hit another historic milestone in its 41-year history when it broke through the five million units produced barrier. The company said in a statement on ...
Tesla must face owners' lawsuit claiming it monopolises vehi...
19 June 2024
SAN FRANCISCO: A US judge said Tesla vehicle owners can pursue a proposed class action accusing billionaire Elon Musk's electric car company of monopolising markets for repairs and...
June car sales may stay same as in May, says MAA
19 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: Local car sales in June are expected to remain at the same level as in May, says the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). Overall, the total industry volume (T...
Detroit Three automakers should exit China, says leading ana...
19 June 2024
DETROIT: Legacy US automakers such as Ford Motor and General Motors should leave the China market to preserve capital amid the costly electric vehicle (EV) transition, a leading au...
Chery in Malaysia opens local assembly plant in Shah Alam
18 June 2024
SHAH ALAM: Chery Automobiles Malaysia (CAM), the authorised distributor of Chery and Jaecoo brands in Malaysia, has officially opened its local assembly plant. The plant here is...
FIAT reveals new Grande Panda with hybrid and electric power...
18 June 2024
LONDON: FIAT has revealed its new Grande Panda which will arrive in either hybrid or electric format and will be less than four metres long. The Panda has been one of the most s...
Diesel fleet card system: A more effective system needed
18 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: Glitches and uncertainty in the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0 fleet card system could cause a slight rise in food prices in the coming weeks, industry ...
Stellantis, champion of home work, calls engineers back to o...
18 June 2024
DETROIT: Stellantis NV has sent its auto engineers back to the office, reversing a policy that chief executive officer Carlos Tavares has used to cut expenses at a company that cha...
Open AP policy from July 1 to benefit more bumi entrepreneur...
18 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Any bumiputra company, including companies that have never been involved in automotive activities, can apply to be appointed as an "Open Approved Permit (AP)" company...
EV startup Fisker files for bankruptcy
18 June 2024
LOS ANGELES: US electric vehicle (EV) maker Fisker filed for bankruptcy protection late on Monday as deal talks with a big automaker collapsed, exposing the startup to the fallout ...
Matta proposes 3,000-litre monthly diesel quota for tourism ...
18 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel (Matta) has proposed a quota of 3,000 litres per month for diesel subsidy for tour vehicle operators. It said the all...
Toyota shareholders re-elect Toyoda but question governance
18 June 2024
TOKYO: Akio Toyoda was re-appointed as Toyota Motor Corp.’s chairman at its annual meeting, but the Japanese carmaker faced tough questions from shareholders over governance and an...
Targeted diesel subsidy: Notify govt of flaws so we can fix ...
18 June 2024
BUTTERWORTH: The government welcomes feedback on issues and flaws with the targeted diesel subsidy programme so that it can be improved, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahi...
Berjaya mulls stakes in Chinese NEVs and smart tech
18 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Corp Bhd is exploring new energy vehicles (NEV) and smart technologies. Berjaya's subsidiary, Berjaya Eco-Drive Sdn Bhd, is mulling a partnership with Chin...