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BMW plant using artificial intelligence to avoid disruptions
27 November 2023
MUNICH: BMW'S plant in Regensburg is using a smart analysis system to prevent unplanned stoppages in vehicle assembly. The system, which uses artificial intelligence (AI), analy...
Vehicles transporting construction materials eligible for ta...
27 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Vehicles used to transport construction materials will continue to enjoy the diesel subsidy despite the upcoming targeted mechanism, says Deputy Domestic Trade and Co...
Herd of elephants step on car with family inside on East-Wes...
27 November 2023
IPOH: A family of three had a terrifying encounter after the car they were in was stepped on by a herd of elephants at KM55 of the East-West Highway. Gerik OCPD Superintendent Z...
German government, car industry to strategise on goal of 15 ...
27 November 2023
BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will convene car executives with ministerial leaders, energy executives and unions today to discuss how Germany can meet its target of 15 mill...
Huawei to move smart car operations to new joint company wit...
27 November 2023
BEIJING: China's Huawei said on Sunday it will move core technologies and resources in its smart car unit, which has chalked up robust sales for a number of new vehicles, to a new ...
Mercedes-Benz now ranked 'seventh most valuable brands in th...
27 November 2023
STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz has further expanded its leading position as the most valuable luxury automobile brand in the world in the current “Best Global Brands 2023” ranking. Af...
Nissan invests US$1.4bil to build two new EV models in Brita...
27 November 2023
Sunak and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt attaching a Nissan badge to a car as they visit the car manufacturer's plant in Sunderland on Nov 24. — Reuters LONDON: Nissan sa...
New Kia EV9 gets EV-optimised Meridian Audio
26 November 2023
SEOUL: Kia is set to introduce the highly anticipated EV9 luxury SUV across Asia, Europe and the US for the 2024 model year, positioning itself as a formidable competitor in the lu...
Over 23,000 motorists caught without driving licence during ...
26 November 2023
Lokman speaking to a motorist during the operation in Kota Kinabalu earlier today. KOTA KINABALU: Over 23,000 motorists were caught without a driving licence during the nationwide...
US transport body wants speed-limiting tech installed in car...
26 November 2023
SAN JOSE: What goes in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas, if the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has its way with the country’s drivers. After investigating a fatal 2022 ...
New Porsche Panamera arrives with more tech and more comfort...
25 November 2023
SHANGHAI: Porsche has unveiled its third-generation Panamera, introducing a range of new technologies and chassis revisions to the performance model. Set to arrive on European r...
VW to launch China-specific entry level electric platform
25 November 2023
HEFEI/BERLIN: Volkswagen said on Friday it will develop a new platform for entry-level electric vehicles in China and use more local components to lower costs, as the German compan...
Mahle sets global standard for wireless charging
25 November 2023
STUTTGART: Automotive supplier Mahle says it has received global recognition for its innovative wireless charging solution in a groundbreaking development for electric vehicle (EV)...
Ian Callum creates own multi-terrain electric vehicle called...
25 November 2023
LONDON: Callum, the design and engineering firm founded by Ian Callum — renowned for his work with Jaguar — has unveiled its first proprietary vehicle, the Callum Skye. Position...
Drivers stranded as car makers ditch spare wheels for emissi...
25 November 2023
LONDON: New analysis in the UK shows just 3% of new car models sold have a spare wheel as standard, leading to more drivers being stranded after a puncture. A review of 313 mode...
Hispano Suiza's new electric hypercar is called Sagrera
25 November 2023
BARCELONA: Spanish luxury car maker Hispano Suiza, which is set to celebrate its 120th anniversary in 2024, has unveiled the name of its latest electric hypercar. Called "Sagrer...
Great Wall Motor at 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show
24 November 2023
GUANGZHOU, China: At the the 21st Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, Great Wall Motor put on an impressive display of intelligent new energy products from its five majo...
iXOOST motor-themed audio systems officially enters Malaysia
24 November 2023
PETALING JAYA: Italian manufacturer of premium motor-themed audio systems - iXOOST (pronounced like exhaust), has officially arrived in Malaysia. Currently being distributed sol...
TREVO Drive & Win campaign: Win tickets to Genting SkyWorlds
24 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Local car rental app TREVO has a Drive & Win campaign where first-time users stand a chance to win tickets to Genting SkyWorlds theme park when they make their first ...
BMW Group Malaysia and Millennium Welt unveil new Seremban 2...
24 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Millennium Welt, a leading authorised BMW dealership in Malaysia, has unveiled a new facility in Seremban 2. It is the dealership’s largest showroom outside the Kl...