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All-new Lexus GX unveiled
10 June 2023
AUSTIN: The new Lexus GX made its world premiere here and is set to be released in stages to different regions, starting from the end of 2023. Positioned between the LX and RX, ...
Motor insurance claims ripe for digitalisation
10 June 2023
PETALING JAYA: The insurance industry is experiencing some technologically-driven changes with the impending digitalisation of motor claims. This is in relation to the way claims a...
EV breakdowns from empty batteries dropping sharply, UK figu...
10 June 2023
LONDON: In a sign that the greatest fear about electric mobility may no longer be founded, new figures from the UK show that the proportion of electric vehicle breakdowns caused by...
1980s Lada for sale is possibly the world's most expensive
10 June 2023
MOSCOW: What is probably the world's most expensive Lada car is up for sale on a Russian website for an eye-watering US$283,000 (RM1.3mil). The rustic Niva has a loyal following...
BYD launches Fang Cheng Bao ‘Formula Leopard’ range
09 June 2023
SHENZHEN: BYD Co. unveiled a new vehicle range called Fang Cheng Bao, expanding its lineup in the higher end of the market. Fang Cheng Bao, which translates literally as Formula...
GM embraces Tesla's EV charging system, Wall Street cheers
09 June 2023
WASHINGTON: General Motors will join Ford in adopting Tesla's North American charging plug standard and give GM electric-vehicle buyers access to the Tesla Supercharger network und...
Rolls-Royce Spectre wraps up global testing
09 June 2023
LONDON: The Rolls-Royce Spectre electric car has now completed a 2.5-million-kilometre testing programme simulating more than 400 years of use. In the most demanding development...
Two BMW dealerships to offer Solaroo rooftop solar panel cha...
09 June 2023
(From left) Lee, Sze and Tang holding up the partnership documents. SHAH ALAM: Solaroo Systems Sdn Bhd, a leading provider of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions and a wholl...
First Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur opens at MITEC
09 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The inaugural Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) today officially opened its doors to custom car fans a...
UMW Toyota Motor continues sales push in May
09 June 2023
SHAH ALAM: UMW Toyota Motor ended May with a dominating position recording an impressive 7,875 units sold for Toyota and 129 units for Lexus. The combined Toyota and Lexus total...
Top US auto safety investigator resigns after audit finds fl...
09 June 2023
WASHINGTON: The head of the US governmental office charged with administrating auto recalls and launching federal investigations into safety defects has resigned, a week after gove...
Peugeot’s new 3008 to debut panoramic i-Cockpit with 21-inch...
09 June 2023
LONDON: Peugeot has given an early look at a new panoramic version of its i-Cockpit system. Due to debut on the new Peugeot 3008 which will arrive later this year, the system us...
Ex-minister urges Beijing to lead in setting global EV batte...
09 June 2023
BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China should standardise requirements for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in order to keep its edge over other markets such as the US and Europe in the rapidly gr...
Carsome says growth still strong with liquidity of US$150mil
09 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Carsome seeks to clarify a recent news report and affirms that the company has not solicited or petitioned the Finance Ministry for funding. In a statement, Carsom...
BYD outbids Tesla to supply EVs for Indonesian taxi operator
09 June 2023
BYD’s Bluebird taxis in Bali. — Bloomberg JAKARTA: Indonesia’s largest taxi operator will turn to BYD Co. for 80% of its electric-vehicle fleet while reviewing its Tesla Inc order...
Mercedes-Benz beats Tesla for California's approval of autom...
09 June 2023
SACRAMENTO: The California Department of Motor Vehicles on Thursday approved Mercedes-Benz's automated driving system on designated highways under certain conditions without the ac...
Mercedes-AMG EQS and AMG EQE arrive in Malaysia
08 June 2023
Sardien (left) and Plangger posing with the two models following their launch today. KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia today launched the sporty version of the EQS and EQE. ...
Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 priced at RM649,888
08 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Like the EQS 53, the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ offers a performance-oriented drive concept with two electric motors. Total output is 505 kW (687 hp). The include...
Isuzu says no plans to relocate factory from Thailand to Ind...
08 June 2023
TOKYO: Japanese truck maker Isuzu Motors said today it was not planning to move a factory to Indonesia from Thailand, a day after the Indonesian industry minister signalled it woul...
New Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel rolls in from RM2...
08 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, launched the next-generation Ranger Raptor 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo Diesel pick-up truck. Pric...