US EV demand slows: Lucid sees muted output gains in 2026
25 February 2026
NEW YORK: Lucid Group Inc plans to boost electric vehicle output more slowly in 2026 after last year's surge was marked by production struggles and faltering demand for battery-pow...
Wayve raises US$1.5bil for robotaxi wars
25 February 2026
LONDON: Wayve, the UK autonomous driving software startup, has raised US$1.5 billion (RM5.84bil) in funding at an US$8.6 billion (RM33.5bil) valuation as it prepares to go up again...
AI could soon keep humans awake in robocars
25 February 2026
STUTTGART: Sit in the driver's seat of a robot vehicle and you can theoretically take your hands off the steering wheel and even your eyes off the road ahead - but you need to be r...
EU lobby wants tighter emission rules for corporate cars
25 February 2026
PARIS: The European Union should make companies include more environmentally friendly vehicles in their corporate fleets, and exclude low-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrids from...
Lepas L8 SUV is 1st model for UK launch
25 February 2026
LONDON: Chery International's Lepas marque has confirmed that its flagship L8 SUV (sport utility vehicle) will go on sale in the UK in the third quarter of 2026.Lepas’ name combine...
ZF sees debt relief from slower EV transition
24 February 2026
MUNICH: ZF Friedrichshafen AG is getting some reprieve from its debt burden with the slower shift to electric cars boosting demand for key components such as gearboxes.Changing cou...
European auto sales fall even as EV demand cushions the drop
24 February 2026
PARIS: European car sales fell in January, breaking a six-month growth streak as consumer reticence in several markets overshadowed still-robust demand for electrified models.New-v...
Liberty General Insurance introduces EV 365 Care
24 February 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Liberty General Insurance has introduced EV 365 Care, a customised optional add-on package designed for electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) owners...
Volvo Cars to recall 40,000 electric SUVs over battery fire ...
24 February 2026
STOCKHOLM: Volvo Cars will recall over 40,000 of its flagship electric EX30 SUVs because their battery packs risk overheating, it told Reuters, a move that could dent the automaker...
SPPF Malaysia unveils new automotive paint protection
24 February 2026
PETALING JAYA: SPPF Malaysia has introduced its next-generation spray-on paint protection system, billed as providing unparalleled durability and visual clarity.At a recent showcas...
Chery hands over Tiggo Cross to contest winner
24 February 2026
KLANG: The grand prize winner in Chery Malaysia's plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Test Drive Lucky Draw contest is Joan Gan Cherl Wean from Klang.She won a Chery Tiggo Cross...
KDEBWM takes delivery of 51 UD Trucks medium-duty Croner Eur...
24 February 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM) recently took delivery of 51 units of the UD Trucks medium-duty Croner Euro 5 model, with the vehicles already deployed for was...
Four nabbed in RM22mil car case
24 February 2026
JOHOR BARU: Four company owners have been arrested by the Customs Department for allegedly violating vehicle import laws involving 42 cars worth more than RM22mil.Johor Customs di...
German auto industry wants China to liberalise markets
23 February 2026
BERLIN: The German automotive industry expects Chancellor Friedrich Merz to demand market liberalisation during his trip to China."The German side must present a detailed account o...
GM leads the charge in vehicle-to-home EVs
22 February 2026
DETROIT: General Motors is building lots of electric vehicles (EVs) with vehicle-to-home (V2H) technology.In addition to being a top-two EV seller in the United States in 2025, the...
MG hits 1 million European landmark
22 February 2026
LONDON: MG Motor has delivered its one millionth customer car in Europe.In a statement, the company noted that MG returned to its UK home market in 2011 with the MG6.Since then, it...
2026 BYD Seal in the UK: Updates for more practicality
21 February 2026
LONDON: For 2026, the BYD Seal in the UK gets enhancements including new 19-inch wheels and three new exterior colour options.Ruby Red, Obsidian Black and Lavender Grey join three ...
2026 Toyota bZ Woodland: Up to 452km, 375hp, AWD
21 February 2026
PLANO, Texas: The first-ever 2026 bZ Woodland midsize SUV (sport utility vehicle) is Toyota’s most rugged addition to its battery-electric (BEV) lineup in the United States.Equippe...
Tesla unveils new dual-motor AWD Cybertruck
20 February 2026
LOS ANGELES: Tesla has unveiled a cheaper Cybertruck variant in the United States and slashed the price of its most-expensive model, Cyberbeast, as the electric-vehicle maker strug...
African solar motorbike trek shows EV promise
20 February 2026
CAPE TOWN: A 17-day journey by solar-powered motorbike across six African countries highlights the potential for EV travel on the sun-drenched continent, researchers said.The 6,200...
Mitsubishi Xforce: Ultimate show of force
Proton e.MAS 5: Gold rush up Genting
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Denza D9 Premium AWD: Alternative indulgence
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Mazda BT-50 High Plus: Big and bold
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BMW 218 Gran Coupe Sport: First step into the next level
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Suzuki Fronx: Cute city slicker
Nissan Serena e-Power: Big easy in the city
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BYD Atto 2: Urban by nature
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Free & Easy Media Test: Latest Proton X50 Flagship to Kuanta...
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