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Steyr wins big EV order from China firm
16 July 2025
VIENNA: Austria's Steyr Automotive has won an order to produce electric trucks for China's SuperPanther for sale in the European market. Chinese automakers have expanded in Euro...
GAC and JAC forecast record Q2 losses: Price war
16 July 2025
BEIJING: Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) and JAC Group expect to post their biggest ever second-quarter losses next month, as the state-owned Chinese automakers struggle with comp...
UK brings back EV grants
16 July 2025
LONDON: The UK is reintroducing grants of as much as £3,750 (US$5,000) to support electric vehicle purchases, as the Labour government seeks to bolster its beleaguered car industry...
Carro and Carsome selected to conduct private car checks
16 July 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians can expect new privately-run vehicle inspection centres to start operations in the coming months, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said that his mi...
Threats to UK car dealers: China brands' tsunami, EV transit...
16 July 2025
LONDON: According to data experts ADS (Automotive Data Solutions), many UK car dealers may not be ready to meet threats on three fronts that pose the biggest challenge in a generat...
Kia EV4 in Europe to get Google POIs
16 July 2025
LONDON: The Kia EV4 electric hatchback is the Korean marque's first model in Europe to include Google Points of Interest (POIs) as part of the navigation system. “Offering exten...
iCAUR iCONIC Roadshow: Desa ParkCity, July 17 - 27
16 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Visitors to The Waterfront, Desa ParkCity can also get up close with the all-electric iCAUR 03 during the iCAUR iCONIC Roadshow, to be held from July 17 - 27, 2025. ...
Ultium Cells to upgrade plant: Low-cost EV battery cells
16 July 2025
NEW YORK: Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will upgrade its Spring Hill, Tennessee battery cell manufacturing facility to scale prod...
2026 Hyundai Palisade: Attractive prices in USA, hybrid opti...
16 July 2025
LOS ANGELES: The 2026 Hyundai Palisade three-row flagship SUV is set to arrive (ICE models) at Hyundai dealers in the United States in late July, and hybrid models are due to go on...
VinFast VF 7 for Indonesia: Up to 496km (NEDC), AWD, 349hp/5...
16 July 2025
JAKARTA: Vietnam’s electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast will launch its VF 7 five-seater C-segment SUV (sport utility vehicle) at the upcoming Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto ...
Ford's EV models to see possible price drop
16 July 2025
SEATTLE: Ford Motor Co's cheapest electric vehicle can be available for just shy of US$38,000 (RM165,500). That's 22% less than Americans pay for a car on average. Days after...
Stellantis halts investments into hydrogen vehicle JV
16 July 2025
MILAN: Stellantis NV will withdraw its support for a joint hydrogen-vehicle venture with Michelin and Forvia SE as the automaker cuts its exposure to the fledgling technology, putt...
Lamborghini Temerario HPEV arrives from RM1.35mil without du...
15 July 2025
PETALING JAYA: The stunning Lamborghini Temerario has arrived in Malaysia, available for booking with a base price of RM1.35mil before duties, taxes and personalisation. The Hig...
Goodwood FOS: Jaecoo 5 a star attraction
15 July 2025
LONDON: The Jaecoo 5 was a crowd-puller at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed. The SUV completed full runs of the iconic Hillclimb, driven by an all-female team of profession...
BMW execs face tough questions: Worsening sales in China
15 July 2025
MUNICH: BMW AG executives will likely face tough questions this week about worsening sales in China and the impact of global trade tensions when they sit down with investors and an...
Chery ad strategy is engaging, says GlobalData
15 July 2025
LONDON: Chinese carmaker Chery Automobile’s YouTube advertising campaigns between July 2024 and June 2025 effectively position the brand as a compelling choice for consumers, accor...
Nexteer to open new factory in Liuzhou
15 July 2025
LIUZHOU, China: An upcoming Nexteer Automotive facility in Liuzhou will enable the technology company to meet rising demand for advanced steering and motion control technologies. ...
Nissan's Oppama plant to stop production by March 2028
15 July 2025
TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co said on Tuesday it will stop producing vehicles at its Oppama plant in Japan by March 2028 and transfer operations to its factory in the southern prefecture ...
Chery Malaysia gives RM50K to National Sports Trust Fund
15 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Malaysia has contributed RM50,000 to the National Sports Trust Fund (KWASN), which reflects the brand’s ongoing mission to support and celebrate Malaysian tal...
IGL Coatings teases improved line-up: July 31 launch
15 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: IGL Coatings, a leader in eco-conscious sustainable coatings, will globally relaunch its EZ and Shield ceramic coating line-up, and also introduce the newly formulate...