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New Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello range unleashed from RM99,900
22 June 2023
PETALING JAYA: Didi Group, the official distributor of the Moto Guzzi brand in Malaysia, has unveiled the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello line-up which combines the sporty performance of ...
‘Doctor Tamper’ replicated serial numbers on stolen engines
22 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: For over a decade, a vehicle theft syndicate offered a cheaper and more convenient alternative to replacing the engines of broken-down lorries and heavy vehicles used...
2024 4th-gen Alphard and Vellfire: 2.5-litre petrol, 2.4-lit...
22 June 2023
TOKYO: Toyota has started sales of the 2024 fourth-generation Alphard and Vellfire in petrol-powered and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) variants in Japan. Plug-in hybrid vehicles...
June 22-28: Fuel prices unchanged
22 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from June 22-28. The Finance Ministry, in a statement, said that RON97 ...
Toyota Innova Zenix arrives: RM165K (non-hybrid) and RM202K ...
21 June 2023
SHAH ALAM: The Toyota Innova Zenix arrives in two 2.0-litre variants, namely the 8-seater V model with a 10-speed CVT (continuously variable transmission) and the 7-seater hybrid w...
Bentley Batur completes development programme
21 June 2023
LONDON: Billed as the ultimate grand tourer, the 750ps W12 Batur will be the most powerful Bentley to date. The coachbuilt Batur by Mulliner, has completed its whole vehicle dev...
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate: 2 mild hybrids and a plug...
21 June 2023
STUTTGART: The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, model series 214, will be offered in two 2.0-litre mild hybrid models (a petrol-powered E 200 and a diesel-powered E 220 d) as wel...
Carlos Ghosn sues Nissan for US$1bil
21 June 2023
BEIRUT: Carlos Ghosn said on Tuesday he will fight "to the end" in a US$1 billion lawsuit the former Nissan chairman has brought against the Japanese carmaker, marking his first su...
Join the Mitsubishi Triton Champion Xperience at Tanamera Ex...
21 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) will be holding the Mitsubishi Triton Champion Xperience at Tanamera Experience, Shah Alam from June 24-25. Attendees will get to ...
Triumph Motorcycles unveils distributorship transition warra...
21 June 2023
PETALING JAYA: Triumph Motorcycles, a renowned name in the motorcycle industry, has announced a warranty extension programme for customers whose bike's warranty end period was affe...
Plant-based materials are being used to make cars
21 June 2023
PARIS: A new Spanish carmaker promises to cause a stir with models made primarily from bio-sourced components. Two initial vehicles have been announced, with structures partly b...
Suzuki to make 'flying cars' with SkyDrive
20 June 2023
TOKYO: Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corp said today it had reached an agreement with SkyDrive Inc to make "flying cars". The companies will use a Suzuki Group factory in cent...
White, black and grey remain the most common colours for new...
20 June 2023
BERLIN: Brightly painted cars stand out in traffic. One reason is their rarity with shades such as white, grey, and black dominating. A total 29 % of new cars in Europe, the Mid...
Stellantis, Foxconn form 50-50 JV on semiconductors for auto...
20 June 2023
MILAN: Stellantis and iPhone assembler Foxconn have created a 50-50 joint venture to design and sell semiconductors for the automotive industry from 2026. The joint venture, cal...
JPJ to summon luxury car owner with number plate discrepancy
20 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will call up the owner of a luxury car which had discrepancies in its registration number. The issue involving the luxury car w...
Renault names Luca de Meo as new head of Ampere electric veh...
20 June 2023
PARIS: French carmaker Renault appointed on Monday its group chief executive Luca de Meo as the future chairman and CEO of Ampere, the electric vehicle division, which Renault is a...
Hyundai to consider joining Tesla's North American charging ...
20 June 2023
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor will consider making its vehicles more readily compatible with the charging standard Tesla (TSLA.O) is pushing for in North America, the South Korean automaker...
Foxconn plans to make electric vehicles, says report
20 June 2023
SAN FRANCISCO: Foxconn, Apple's key iPhone assembler with major operations in China, is planning to venture into making of electric vehicles, the BBC reported following an intervie...
US opens safety probe into Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs over power lo...
20 June 2023
WASHINGTON: US auto safety regulators are investigating nearly 40,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles over reports of power loss while driving tied to a battery charging issue. ...
Carsome boosts liquidity to RM924mil via fundraising
20 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: South-East Asia’s largest integrated car eCommerce platform Carsome Group Inc has improved its liquidity position to about US$200mil (RM924mil) at the close of its la...