Chinese EV competition hots up as BYD offers discounts
10 March 2023
BYD vehicles displayed at a car dealership in Shanghai. — Reuters
BEIJING: China's BYD, the world's leading seller of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids, on Thur...
Ready to pick up a folding electric motorcycle?
10 March 2023
PARIS: Two folding electric motorcycle projects, presented as concepts in 2021, are poised to hit the market this year.
On the one hand, Romanian manufacturer Colibri is getting...
Customer service satisfaction of EV owners lower than ICE ve...
09 March 2023
DETROIT: Customer service satisfaction among owners of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is lower than those who own internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, according to a study ...
GWM Malaysia presents Ora Good Cat EV to ministry for testin...
09 March 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: GWM Malaysia has presented an Ora Good Cat electric vehicle (EV) to International Trade and Industry Ministry for evaluation purposes.
The Good Cat 500 Ultra flags...
Dealerships in overdrive to fulfil orders
09 March 2023
PETALING JAYA: Dealerships are working hard to ensure customers register their units before March 31 and enjoy the sales tax exemption under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Pe...
Backlog of car orders at around 300,000 ahead of March 31 de...
09 March 2023
PETALING JAYA: As the March 31 deadline looms for carmakers to deliver units ordered by customers to enjoy sales tax exemption under Penjana last year, analysts estimate that the t...
BMW shows off latest iDrive system with flat menu structure
09 March 2023
MUNICH: BMW has just announced the new BMW iDrive system that promises greater ease of use.
It comes with a new home screen with clearly arranged functions that are optimised fo...
Nissan says new powertrains may cut hybrid costs up to 30%
09 March 2023
YOKOHAMA: Nissan Motor Co. is developing new modular powertrains that will help streamline production and drive manufacturing costs for hybrid cars down by as much as 30%.
By en...
Ferrari's first-ever SUV is as fast as it is unaffordable
09 March 2023
ROME: Ferrari, the home of low-lying status symbols, uncomfortable rear seats and red paint jobs, is now finally caving to the pressure and boarding the SUV bandwagon.
Wait, wha...
Stellantis to make fully electric cars at Cassino plant in I...
09 March 2023
MILAN: Stellantis said today it will use its Cassino assembly plant in central Italy for making cars based on its STLA Large platform as part of the company's electrification strat...
US opens Tesla probe into reports steering wheels fell off
09 March 2023
WASHINGTON: The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday it is opening a preliminary investigation into 120,000 Tesla Model Y vehicles after two rep...
Hyundai Mobis seizing on holographics tech to improve in-car...
09 March 2023
LONDON: British holographic specialist Envisics has today announced receiving over US$50 million (RM226mil) in a further funding round led by Hyundai Mobis.
Other investors in E...
In Burkina, bikes bring treasured independence for women
09 March 2023
OUAGADOUGOU: The motorcycles that buzz along the streets of Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, have a story to tell.
Once the preserve of men and a sign of male status in...
Stellantis agrees to build first plant in South Africa
09 March 2023
Cherfan (standing, right) with other signatories to the deal.
PARIS: Stellantis said on Wednesday it had reached a preliminary agreement with South African authorities to build a ...
Naza Italia and Ferrari go separate ways
08 March 2023
PETALING JAYA: Naza Italia today officially said it is parting ways with Ferrari following weeks of rumours that it was losing the franchise.
It said it would continue to suppor...
Electric car charging is the newest workplace perk
08 March 2023
LONDON: Comfortable seating. Free coffee. A place to plug in? Companies looking to attract talent are increasingly considering EV chargers at the office.
Competition for teacher...
Naza in talks with Ferrari on next step forward, to issue st...
08 March 2023
PETALING JAYA: Naza Italia is working with Ferrari on the future direction of the brand and would issue a statement soon, says Naza Automotive Group CEO Mohd Rizal Jailan.
He de...
Perodua's year-to-date sales soar 33%
08 March 2023
PETALING JAYA: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd’s (Perodua) sales jumped 33% to 46,385 vehicles from 34,865 vehicles for the first two months of the year.
Year-to-date, its pro...
Man nabbed in Puchong over car thefts
08 March 2023
PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested a man who went around stealing old and abandoned vehicles.
Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Fakhrudin Abdul Hamid said among the vehicles...
2023 World Car Awards: Top three in world finalists announce...
08 March 2023
TORONTO: The World Car Finals Powered By Brembo has nailed down the Top Three in the World finalists in six World Car Awards categories for 2023.
The countdown ends on April 5 ...
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