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Sept 16-22: Fuel prices unchanged
15 September 2021
PETALING JAYA: Fuel prices will remain unchanged from Sept 16 to Sept 22, says the Finance Ministry. In a statement today, it said that the retail price for RON97 and RON95 petr...
Volvo Cars gears up for US$20bil IPO in coming weeks, source...
15 September 2021
STOCKHOLM: China's Geely Holding is in advanced discussions with banks to list its Volvo Cars unit in the coming weeks, three sources told Reuters, in what is expected to be one of...
Apple supplier Foxconn halts EV project with China's Byton, ...
15 September 2021
TOKYO: Apple supplier Foxconn's electric vehicle project with Byton has been put on hold due to the Chinese startup's worsening financial situation, the Nikkei newspaper reported t...
LGES and Hyundai start work on Indonesian EV battery plant
15 September 2021
JAKARTA: South Korea's LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Hyundai Motor Group have started construction on a US$1.1 billion plant to make batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) in Indone...
US asks 12 automakers for help in Tesla probe
15 September 2021
A Tesla Model S is shown in Autopilot mode in San Francisco. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The US auto safety regulator said Tuesday it has asked 12 major automakers for assistance as p...
Vehicles from the 'Mad Max: Fury Road' movie go under the ha...
15 September 2021
GOLD COAST: Auctioneer Lloyds is offering a sale featuring 13 extravagant vehicles straight out of the movie "Max Mad: Fury Road." The lot, which cannot be split, is on sale until ...
Tata mulling leadership makeover of US$106bil Indian empire
15 September 2021
MUMBAI: Tata Sons Ltd., the holding company for India’s largest conglomerate, is considering an historic revamp of its leadership structure by creating a chief executive officer’s ...
Range Rover Sport SVR stars in chase scene in Bond flick
14 September 2021
LONDON: Car product placement in movies are pretty common these days. Car makers hope that what entertains will quickly translate to sales at the showrooms. The Range Rover Spor...
A nose for the job: Nissan expert explains how ‘new-car smel...
14 September 2021
PARIS: Odour evaluation is a key part of the development process for every Nissan vehicle, with bespoke teams around the globe pursuing the highest product quality standards to mee...
Upgraded Modenas Dominar D400 unveiled from RM13,900
14 September 2021
SHAH ALAM: Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional (Modenas) has introduced its newly upgraded Dominar D400 sports tourer at a recommended selling price of RM13,997 (excluding insurance and r...
Men need not apply to world’s largest e-scooter factory
14 September 2021
BANGALORE: Ola Electric Mobility Pvt’s new electric-scooter factory aims to build 10 million two-wheelers annually, or 15% of the world’s e-scooters by 2022, in an operation run an...
All VW ID. models to get over-the-air updates
14 September 2021
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen said on Monday that all ID. models will receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer with immediate effect. The updates had previously only be...
Eighth Porsche Experience Centre worldwide opens in Italy
14 September 2021
STUTTGART: Porsche has opened its eighth Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) worldwide in Franciacorta, Italy. The new brand experience venue covers 60 hectares and includes the Aut...
Ford shows off self-parking technology
14 September 2021
COLOGNE: Ford recently showcased an automated valet parking service at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, potentially paving the way for a host of remote services, accessible via a m...
MARii and Bank Muamalat to help 500 aftermarket vendors
14 September 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) and Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd are continuing their partnership to offer financial aid to the automotive a...
Mazda CX-9 Ignite Edition arrives from RM319,800
13 September 2021
SHAH ALAM: Bermaz has introduced the Mazda CX-9 Ignite Edition seven-seater that is practical for family needs while offering stylish appearance and sporty driving. The exterior...
China to consolidate overcrowded EV industry, says minister
13 September 2021
BEIJING: China has "too many" electric vehicle (EV) makers and the government will encourage consolidation, Industry and Information Technology Minister Xiao Yaqing said today. ...
VW's China partners bristle as carmaker lavishes love on new...
13 September 2021
Potential customers checking a Volkswagen ID.4 X electric vehicle displayed inside an ID. Store X showroom of SAIC Volkswagen in Chengdu in January. — Reuters BEIJING: Volkswagen ...
World’s first eFuel plant in Chile to start production in mi...
13 September 2021
PUNTA ARENAS (Chile): Porsche and Siemens Energy have joined forces with a number of international companies to build an industrial plant for the production of an almost carbon-neu...
GM digs in with LG Corp to speed a fix for Bolt battery fire...
13 September 2021
DETROIT: General Motors Co is taking a more direct role with South Korea's LG Corp, its longtime electric vehicle partner, in tracking down and fixing problems linked to battery fi...