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Polestar to make new SUV in Europe from 2028
03 July 2025
STOCKHOLM: Polestar said on Thursday it would make its Polestar 7 SUV model at a Volvo Cars factory in Slovakia, as the EV maker shifts more production from China and tries to cut ...
Changan plans European factory, executive says
03 July 2025
LONDON: Chinese automaker Changan plans a European factory to support its future sales on the continent and is already weighing up possible locations for the plant, an executive to...
Xiaomi to consider selling cars outside China from 2027
03 July 2025
BEIJING: China's Xiaomi will only consider selling cars outside China from 2027, Lei Jun, CEO of the smartphone turned electric vehicle maker, said during a livestream. The comp...
GWM Malaysia hits a record-breaking first half
03 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: In the second half of 2025, GWM Malaysia will launch two new cars that are aimed at expanding its presence in the premium and performance segments. These include a...
Toyota showcases zero-emission mobility at Nikkei Forum
03 July 2025
MEDINI, Johor: As the Premier Mobility Partner of the recent Nikkei Forum Medini Johor 2025, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) reaffirmed its commitment to "Mobility for All". The forum ...
Porsche 911: 3 new variants, AWD, 480PS
03 July 2025
STUTTGART: The Porsche 911 is now also available as Carrera 4S, Carrera 4S Cabriolet and Targa 4S. With the debut of the new 911 Carrera 4S – as coupé, cabriolet and Targa 4S – ...
Carro's new No Drama ad a big hit
03 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Carro has released its second ‘No Drama’ ad, as part of their campaign that spotlights their drama-free and seamless car buying and selling experience. The first ...
Kia EV3 wins at 2025 Autocar Awards
03 July 2025
LONDON: The Kia EV3 was named ‘Best Electric Car’ at the 2025 Autocar Awards. Autocar said in an exceptionally competitive category, the Kia EV3 stood out not only for its 603k...
Kia chief honoured at 2025 Autocar Awards
03 July 2025
LONDON: Kia Corp president and CEO Ho Sung Song has been honoured with the prestigious Issigonis Trophy at the 2025 Autocar Awards. Named after the legendary automotive designer...
Proton e.MAS 7 updated: New colours, Apple CarPlay, better s...
03 July 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The all-electric Proton e.MAS 7 gets new colour options (both interior and exterior) along with smarter features. The e.MAS 7 now supports Apple CarPlay (wired and wi...
Hyundai Motor Malaysia launches the Staria, Tucson and Santa...
03 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR:  Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY), the newly-minted dealer principal for the South Korean brand, has officially launched the facelifted Staria and Tucson as well as the n...
Chery LFP hybrid battery: Making a water-tight case
03 July 2025
JAKARTA: PT Chery Sales Indonesia, the official distributor of Chery in Indonesia, recently conducted a unique battery test under its “In Somewhere, For Somewhere” localisation str...
Hyundai sharpens user experience focus
02 July 2025
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Co. is deepening its push into understanding how drivers experience vehicles with the launch of a new showroom and research lab in Seoul, part of a broader eff...
Tesla sales rise in Norway and Spain, boosted by Model Y
02 July 2025
BARCELONA: Tesla's sales rose in Norway and Spain during June, an early sign that some are buying its revamped Model Y vehicle even as the EV maker struggles with the fallout from ...
Toyota delays EV plans to boost petrol SUV output
02 July 2025
LOS ANGELES: Toyota Motor Corp is tapping the brakes on plans to build electric vehicles in the US to free up manufacturing capacity for a popular petrol-powered SUV. The Japane...
Daimler Truck to assemble lorries in Senegal
02 July 2025
DAKAR: Daimler Truck plans to have lorries from various Mercedes-Benz series assembled in the West African country of Senegal. The manufacturer is supporting the establishment o...
Polestar Charge: 1 million public charge points in Europe
02 July 2025
LONDON: Polestar’s public charging service Polestar Charge now offers 1 million charging points, making it one of the broadest public charging networks in Europe, all available in ...
Proton e.MAS 7 twin to enter UK: Tuning by Lotus
02 July 2025
LONDON: Geely Auto will enter the UK market with the debut of its Geely EX5, an all-electric C-Segment SUV that's a twin of the Proton e.MAS 7. Sales are expected to start in th...
Mitsubishi Grandis SUV to launch in Europe
02 July 2025
PARIS: The Mitsubishi Grandis compact SUV (sport utility vehicle) will be launched in Europe in 2025, and will be manufactured at Renault's Valladolid plant in Spain. The ne...
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 arrives: From RM450K, up to 418km NEDC
02 July 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The all-electric, seven-seater Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in Avantgarde trim has arrived, from an indicative RM450,000 on-the-road, without ins...