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VW halts deliveries of ID. Buzz electric vans to US
11 July 2025
FRANKFURT: German auto giant Volkswagen said Thursday it had suspended deliveries of its electric minivan ID. Buzz due to a technical issue amid reports the decision was influenced...
Greenpeace wants clean power usage at EV battery manufacturi...
11 July 2025
SHANGHAI: Electric vehicle battery suppliers, including BYD Co and EVE Energy Co, need to step up efforts to switch to clean power at manufacturing sites and curb emissions in supp...
Rimac Nevera R hypercar sets fastest EV speed records
11 July 2025
BREMEN (Germany): A Rimac Nevera R reached 431.45kph at the Automotive Testing Papenburg facility last week in Germany, a feat the Croatian hypercar maker is calling a world record...
European EV makers losing ground to local Chinese brands
11 July 2025
SHANGHAI: BMW AG's sales stagnated in the second quarter as European carmakers continued to lose ground to local producers in China, the world's biggest electric vehicle market. ...
Driving view gets worse in new models, says US survey
10 July 2025
WASHINGTON: If you have the feeling it's become harder to get a clear view of the road from the driver's seat of a car these days, you are probably right. At least that's the co...
Tesla to expand robotaxi service to San Francisco's Bay area...
10 July 2025
SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla will expand its robotaxi service to the San Francisco Bay Area "in a month or two", depending on regulatory approvals, CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday. Tesl...
Japanese companies slashed auto prices to stay competitive
10 July 2025
TOKYO: Japan's automakers slashed the price of products exported to the US at a record pace, in a sign that companies are sacrificing profits to remain competitive as President Don...
Bentley's EXP 15 concept to provide clues to its future prod...
10 July 2025
LONDON: Bentley has outlined a dramatic new look for its cars with its EXP 15 concept. Billed as a "design vision concept," the new EXP 15 aims to "provide clues to the brand’s ...
Chery Tiggo Cross lineup introduced from RM88,800
09 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Auto Malaysia has officially launched its Tiggo Cross challenger into the competitive local B-segment sports utility vehicle (SUV) market. The Tiggo Cross co...
Proton Saga: 2 million units sold, continuous quality improv...
09 July 2025
SHAH ALAM: The Proton Saga's quality has been significantly improved, as evidenced by its Global Consumer Product Audit (GCPA) score dropping from 2,580 points in August 2024 to 1,...
Aston Martin Vantage S: 680PS/800Nm, 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo
09 July 2025
LONDON: The new Vantage S is touted as setting a new benchmark for Aston Martin’s acclaimed front-engine sports car range. It is the most performance focused Vantage in Aston Ma...
Goodwood FOS: Debut of Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined ...
09 July 2025
LONDON: Singer returns to the Goodwood Festival of Speed for the 10th year, with two Porsche 911 Carrera Coupes Reimagined by Singer. Singer is an California-based luxury specia...
All Malaysian-allocated Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 ICON editi...
09 July 2025
PETALING JAYA: Royal Enfield Malaysia has successfully delivered all five units of the highly exclusive Shotgun 650 ICON Limited Edition, marking a significant milestone for the br...
Lucid claims record 1,200km journey off single charge
09 July 2025
MUNICH: An electric car by US manufacturer Lucid has broken the record for the longest journey off a single charge, travelling from the Swiss city of St Moritz through Austria to t...
Nissan has halted production of three models for Canada
09 July 2025
TOKYO: Nissan Motor has suspended production of three vehicle models for Canada at its Tennessee and Mississippi plants amid mutual tariffs imposed by the U.S. and Canada on auto e...
Rivian spinoff making small EVs valued at US$1bil
09 July 2025
LOS ANGELES: A Rivian Automotive Inc.-backed startup developing small electric vehicles was valued at $1 billion in a new investment from Greenoaks Capital, according to people fam...
Continental launches EcoContact 6 and EcoContact 6Q tyres
09 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Leading German tyre manufacturer Continental has introduced the EcoContact 6 and EcoContact 6Q to Malaysia. These tyres deliver exceptional comfort, lower rolling ...
Pro-Net signs MoU with AMTEL for EV batteries' disposal
09 July 2025
SHAH ALAM: Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AMTEL Cellular Sdn Bhd (AMTEL) for the proper transportation, disassembly and dispos...
Ford Ranger and Suzuki Jimny won in Shell Malaysia contest
09 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Two lucky Malaysians each drove off with brand-new vehicles in Shell Malaysia’s recent “Ganjaran Hari Raya” contest. Both the contest winners hail from Perak. ...
MG Cyberster RWD launched: RM300K, 340PS/475Nm, 508km WLTP
08 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The all-electric MG Cyberster RWD (rear-wheel drive) variant is now available from RM299,900 (before registration fees, without insurance). MG Motor Malaysia ha...