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New Triumph motorcycle dealer appointed
18 March 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia has appointed Gene Advance Sdn Bhd as its new central region dealer. Gene Advance is the sister company of Welly Advance Bikers Sdn Bh...
Mercedes-Benz opens new R&D centre in Shanghai
18 March 2022
SHANGHAI: Mercedes-Benz Group AG said today it has opened a research and development (R&D) centre here that will focus on mobility technology. The centre, its second R&D...
Another car carrier sinks, this time in Persian Gulf
18 March 2022
ISTANBUL: A United Arab Emirates-flagged cargo ship carrying cars sank in the Persian Gulf, Iran’s ports authority said Thursday, with poor weather hampering the rescue operation. ...
Japan to revoke Hino's engine certification over false emiss...
18 March 2022
TOKYO: Japan's transport ministry will revoke Hino Motors Ltd's certification for four engines following submission of inappropriate emissions data by the Toyota unit, the ministry...
Carsome and Public Bank ink deal on car financing
18 March 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Public Bank Bhd and Carsome signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on car financing. With this MoU, Public Bank said it would be able to provide...
Lotus Emira First Edition boasts world’s most powerful four-...
17 March 2022
LONDON: Lotus has confirmed full details on the price and spec of the eagerly anticipated Emira First Edition. Fully loaded with a host of desirable technology, infotainment and...
Michelin releases new car and bike tyres
17 March 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Michelin has unveiled the latest high performance Pilot Sport 5 and Road 6 range of motorcycle tyres. Pilot Sport 5 The latest fifth generation of the high-perf...
Mercedes inflates its EQS saloon into a luxury electric SUV
17 March 2022
BERLIN: Mercedes' electric EQS is getting a roomier offshoot and is being expanding into an SUV for a release at the turn of the year, the German manufacturer announced at the open...
Suzuki Malaysia introduces 150cc class
17 March 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Finally, Suzuki Malaysia has introduced the smaller category Suzuki bikes which are 147.3cc, single-cylinder DOHC with a liquid-cooled engine. The bikes are Suzuki...
Upgraded C&C Autohaus for Mercedes-Benz opens in Ipoh
17 March 2022
IPOH: Cycle and Carriage Bintang has opened its fourth upgraded Autohaus in Ipoh. With an initial investment of RM26mil, the Cycle and Carriage Ipoh Autohaus now sports the late...
2022 World Car finalists are all EVs
17 March 2022
TORONTO: The World Car Finals Powered by Brembo has recently announced the top three candidates for its top prize. And it comes as little surprise that they are all electric cars. ...
Vehicle sales rise to 43,722 units in February, says MAA
17 March 2022
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s motor vehicle sales for February 2022 went up marginally by 0.63% to 43,722 units, from 43,448 units a year ago, according to the Malaysian Automotive Ass...
Germany backs EU phaseout of new combustion engines by 2035
17 March 2022
BRUSSELS: Germany threw its weight behind a European Union proposal that only emissions-free new cars and vans can be sold from 2035 as the bloc moves forward in talks on an ambiti...
Sime Darby Motors teams up with TOC Automotive College
17 March 2022
PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Motors (SDM) has teamed up with TOC Automotive College to establish programmes to continuously upskill electric vehicles (EV) technicians servicing global...
Fuel subsidies of RM28bil likely this year
17 March 2022
PETALING JAYA: The government may fork out RM28bil for fuel subsidies this year if crude oil price continues to stay above US$100 (RM420) per barrel. While the government would ...
Largest Harley-Davidson gathering in Malaysia
17 March 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: A new Malaysia Book of Records achievement has been set with a mass gathering of 902 Harley-Davidson motorcycles at the Velocity Motor Show 2022 held at Stadium B...
MotoGP returns to Indonesia after 25-year absence
17 March 2022
MotoGP racers riding in Jakarta as they take part in a parade on Wednesday ahead of the races this weekend in Lombok. — Antara Foto via Reuters MANDALIKA (Indonesia): Indonesia ...
VW joins sustainable mining initiative to boost scrutiny
17 March 2022
LONDON: Volkswagen has joined a group that sets environmental and social standards in mining as the world's No.2 carmaker steps up efforts ensure its raw materials are sustainable,...
Croatian joins Women's World Car of the Year
17 March 2022
LONDON: The automotive industry is a men's world. And it's refreshing to know that women are making some headway at different levels of management. The car awards realm has also...
US will see 'meaningful' autonomous vehicle policy in 2020s,...
17 March 2022
AUSTIN: US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday said federal policy on autonomous vehicles will undergo "meaningful" developments in the coming years, saying policy...