German EVS lead quality perception in key markets
27 May 2025
BERLIN: German carmakers are widely regarded as producing the highest-quality electric vehicles (EVs), even outside their home market, according to an international survey commissi...
China regulator summons automakers to discuss 'zero-mileage'...
27 May 2025
SHANGHAI: China's commerce ministry will meet industry bodies and automakers including BYD and Dongfeng Motor to discuss increasing sales of "used cars" that were never driven, a p...
Tesla EU sales slump 52% in April
27 May 2025
PARIS: Sales of cars made by Elon Musk's Tesla slumped by more than half in April as Chinese electric carmakers saw their share surge, the continent's manufacturing association sai...
RON95 subsidy rationalisation in 2H2025, says Amir Hamzah
27 May 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The rationalisation of RON95 fuel subsidies will be implemented in the second half of 2025, said Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
He said the...
Four ex-Volkswagen managers convicted over 'dieselgate'
27 May 2025
BERLIN: A German court on Monday convicted and handed prison sentences, some suspended, to four former Volkswagen managers over their part in the "dieselgate" emissions-cheating sc...
Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 jobs globally
27 May 2025
FRANKFURT: Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Cars plans to cut thousands of administrative jobs as part of cost-cutting measures, the firm announced on Monday.
A total of 3,000 job...
Thrilling Toyota Hilux campaign in East Malaysia
26 May 2025
KUCHING: UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) revved up East Malaysia with two back-to-back weekends of high-octane excitement as part of its nationwide Hilux Unleashed – The Ultimate Challenge...
BMW Concept Speedtop: V8 engine, 70 units' limited run
26 May 2025
LAKE COMO: The BMW Concept Speedtop was presented at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2025, and is an exclusive three-door interpretation of a BMW Touring.
It reimagines the...
BMW Motorrad presents Concept RR
26 May 2025
LAKE COMO: As part of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, BMW Motorrad unveiled its latest creation for the superbike segment - the Concept RR.
The Concept RR is said to be th...
Chinese EV stocks fall, BYD cuts prices up to 35%
26 May 2025
SHENZHEN: BYD Co. led Chinese electric vehicle stocks lower in Hong Kong on Monday, as investors digested the auto giant's sweeping price cuts of as much as 35% late last week.
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GAC eyes plant in Brazil in 2026
26 May 2025
SAO PAULO: Chinese automaker GAC announced on Friday its product launch in Brazil, saying it expects its line of hybrid and electric cars to garner market acceptance that would all...
Auto sector outlook showing divergence
26 May 2025
PETALING JAYA: The automotive industry’s earnings visibility is still good, backed by a booking backlog of 130,000 units as of the end of February this year.
More than half of t...
No fuel hike for Malaysians, but foreigners will pay more
26 May 2025
JOHOR BARU: Foreigners will need to pay more for fuel under the fuel rationalisation exercise, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
There are about four million foreign...
Stern action to address tipper lorry violations
26 May 2025
SHAH ALAM: Tipper lorries are among the highest number of goods vehicles seized by Road Transport Department (JPJ) in enforcement operations since 2022.
Senior Enforcement direc...
JPJ vehicle auction rakes in RM237K
26 May 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department (JPJ) has collected RM237,000 from its first public auction of the year, involving 124 seized vehicles.
Its director, H...
Tariff crossfire hits Japanese auto suppliers
26 May 2025
TOKYO: Four decades ago, Hiroko Suzuki's father threaded the needle of a U.S. trade war by pushing the family auto-parts business into newer niche products.
Now, tariffs imposed...
Flagship Suzuki Cars Malaysia showroom opens
26 May 2025
PETALING JAYA: The first flagship Suzuki Cars Malaysia showroom has opened in Petaling Jaya.
Naza Automotive Group (Naza Auto), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Naza Eastern ...
GAC debuts 5 cars in Brazil
26 May 2025
SÃO PAULO: Chinese automaker GAC recently debuted five cars in Brazil, where the group also unveiling its "Brazil Action Plan".
GAC's "Brazil Action Plan" is the first substanti...
My BMW World: June 13 - 15, Sentul Depot
26 May 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The My BMW World showcase will feature the newest vehicles from BMW Group Malaysia.
The event will be held from June 13 - 15, 9am to 4pm, at The Yard, Sentul Depot...
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on EU imports
26 May 2025
MORRISTOWN ( New Jersey): US President Donald Trump on Sunday backed off his threat to speed up 50% tariffs on imports from the European Union, agreeing to extend his deadline for ...
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