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Volvo to issue world's first EV battery passport ahead of EU...
04 June 2024
LONDON: Volvo Cars is launching the world's first EV battery passport recording the origins of raw materials, components, recycled content and carbon footprint for its flagship EX9...
Putrajaya may roll out 'lemon law' for defective vehicles in...
04 June 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living is aiming to introduce a “lemon law” or amend existing Acts related to defective vehicles in March next year for better...
New Proton X50: A track preview before launch
04 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: A preview and track experience of the new Proton X50 was held at the test track of Proton's CoE about two weeks ago ahead of its launch today. The X50 has been up...
Malaysian EV sales expected to move up a gear
04 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: The rationalisation of diesel and petrol subsidies may increase the appeal of electric vehicles (EVs) compared with the internal combustion engine (ICE). With ong...
Japanese authorities inspect Toyota HQ over certification ir...
04 June 2024
Japanese transport ministry officials entering Toyota's headquarters for an on-site investigation today. — Kyodo via Reuters TOKYO: Japanese transport ministry officials launched ...
Old diesel luxury vehicles can be considered for Budi Madani...
04 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Luxury diesel vehicles that are 10 years and older will be considered for the Budi Madani subsidy assistance programme, says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamza...
Modenas starts Kawasaki ZX-6R exports to China
04 June 2024
GURUN, Kedah: Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas), a subsidiary of DRB-Hicom Bhd, today commemorates a historic achievement as it begins exporting the Kawasaki ZX-6R ass...
Japan auto safety scandal widens, Toyota halts some shipment...
04 June 2024
TOKYO: A safety test scandal at Japanese automakers widened on Monday, with Toyota Motor and Mazda both halting shipments of some vehicles after Japan's transport ministry found ir...
Hyundai Design Europe gets new chief designer
04 June 2024
FRANKFURT: Hyundai Motor has announced the appointment of Eduardo Ramírez as the new chief designer of Hyundai Design Europe, effective 1st of June. Ramírez will lead the Hyunda...
New VW Golf GTI Clubsport celebrates world premiere
04 June 2024
WOLFSBURG: The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport made its world debut at Germany’s largest motorsport event, the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Presented on Friday at the Ring Boulevard,...
Nissan CEO had 30% pay cut since April on supplier payment i...
04 June 2024
YOKOHAMA: Nissan Motor Co.’s chief executive officer Makoto Uchida said he’s returned 30% of his salary since April after antitrust regulators reprimanded the Japanese automaker fo...
CBU Subaru cars for Malaysia and region from 2025
03 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: Subaru distributor TC Subaru Sdn Bhd says it will switch to fully importing Complete Build Up (CBU) Subaru vehicles from Japan starting in 2025. The change in dir...
Bentley expands satin paint finish range
03 June 2024
LONDON: Bentley Motors has expanded its bespoke exterior satin paint finish range to 15 unique colour options, offering customers greater personalization opportunities. The new ...
Bridgestone Premium store comes to Bandar Sunway
03 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: Bridgestone Tyre Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has expanded into Bandar Sunway, Selangor. It recently announced the opening of its Bridgestone Premium store in Sunway,...
Jeep reveals Wagoneer S, its first global electric SUV
03 June 2024
LONDON: Jeep has taken the covers off its new electric SUV the – Wagoneer S. Powering it is a 100kWh battery pack that gives a claimed range of 483 km, and it can be charged up ...
Red Bull marks sponsorship of race teams with new drink prod...
03 June 2024
SEPANG: Red Bull Malaysia has announced its sponsorship of the Petronas Sprinta Yamaha Racing Teams at the Sepang International Circuit. The contract-signing ceremony included t...
Pro-Net and ChargeSini in EV charging deal for smart cars
02 June 2024
SUBANG JAYA: Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has partnered with ChargeSini for the expansion of its EV charging network. Pro-Net is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Proton, a...
Chery Auto Malaysia marks 10K locally assembled cars
02 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Auto Malaysia has rolled out 10,000 vehicles since partnering with Inokom Corp Sdn Bhd. This was achieved within just eight months of commencing operations a...
Geneva's annual motor show to end after more than a century
01 June 2024
The Geneva show in 2019. GENEVA: The annual motor show in Geneva, Switzerland, is coming to a close after more than a century due to dwindling interest and a tough market environm...
Smooth start for QR code system at Johor Baru land checkpoin...
01 June 2024
JOHOR BARU: Representatives from the Home Ministry and Immigration Department have made special visits to the two land checkpoints here to ensure smooth implementation of the QR co...