Musk fumes at lawmakers supporting Trump bill which includes...
01 July 2025
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WASHINGTON: Elon Musk once again threatened to ramp up his political spending, this time targeting nearly every sitting Republican in Congress who has signaled support for P...
2026 Proton X50: More power at 181PS/290Nm, better features
01 July 2025
SHAH ALAM: The refreshed 2026 Proton X50 gets updates such as new exterior and interior styling, upgraded ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) level 2 features, better infotain...
Threat to Tesla: Bumper orders for Xiaomi YU7
30 June 2025
BEIJING: Exceptionally strong initial orders for Xiaomi's YU7 electric sport utility vehicle sent shares in the automotive newcomer to a record high on Friday and fanned speculatio...
Lotus: No plans to close English factory
30 June 2025
LONDON: British-based sportscar company Lotus said it has no plans to close a factory in eastern England, following a report in the Financial Times which said manufacturing there c...
Nissan seeks to delay supplier payments
30 June 2025
TOKYO: Nissan Motor has asked some suppliers to allow it to delay payments to free up short-term funds, according to several emails and a company document reviewed by Reuters, as t...
Sony-Honda EV venture sees more losses
30 June 2025
TOKYO: The joint electric car project by Sony Group Corp. and Honda Motor Co. saw its annual operating loss more than double to ¥52 billion ($362 million) as they work to begin sel...
VW Multivan and California get PHEV, AWD variants
30 June 2025
HANOVER: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has developed a new plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive system for the Multivan and California: the eHybrid 4MOTION.
They offer up to 95km ele...
Mazda 6e to arrive in Europe in summer 2025
30 June 2025
PARIS: The all-new Mazda 6e will go on sale across Europe in the summer of 2025.
It is billed as offering an advanced suite of features that remain effortlessly intuitive, and b...
Xiaomi YU7 has Ambilight's smart dimming sunroof
30 June 2025
SHENZHEN, China: The Xiaomi YU7 mid-size electric SUV's MAX variant comes standard with the new-generation electrochromic smart dimming sunroof developed by Ambilight.
Ambilight...
Zeekr aims for rapid growth in Malaysia
30 June 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese marque Zeekr is set to accelerate its growth in Malaysia via dealer network expansion as well as branding and marketing activities.
The premium new energy ...
CATL breaks ground on US$6bil Indonesia battery venture
30 June 2025
JAKARTA: The world's top maker of electric-vehicle batteries broke ground on a US$6bil ((RM25.3bil) battery material ecosystem in Indonesia as the government pushes ahead with comm...
Global EV numbers up by 30%, lead by China
30 June 2025
STUTTGART (Germany): Worldwide, the number of electric vehicles increased by around a third last year, a boom largely boosted by Chinese brands and not the struggling industry pion...
New UD Trucks Kuzer lineup introduced
30 June 2025
PETALING JAYA: UD Trucks' sole distributor partner in Malaysia, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE), has introduced the new UD Kuzer SKE 155 light-duty truck.
With a f...
Horse Technologies introduces first fully integrated hybrid ...
29 June 2025
LONDON: Horse Technologies, the low-emission powertrain division of Horse Powertrain, has unveiled its first fully integrated hybrid drive unit, the HR18 HEV.
Developed at the f...
Bentley's sky-high penthouse in Miami going for US$37mil
29 June 2025
MIAMI: Bentley Residences Miami has revealed its crowning jewel: a two-storey penthouse occupying the 61st floor, offering sweeping Atlantic vistas alongside panoramic views of dow...
Sadair’s Spear: This is Koenigsegg's most track-focused car
28 June 2025
ANGELHOLM (Sweden): Koenigsegg has introduced Sadair’s Spear, its most track-focused car to date.
Based on the Jesko, it is the third version of the model and is considered even...
Mercedes-AMG unveils groundbreaking electric sports car conc...
28 June 2025
AFFALTERBACH (Germany): Mercedes-AMG has introduced its Concept AMG GT XX, an all-electric sports car study that showcases pioneering drivetrain and battery innovations.
At its ...
New VarEVolt battery promises full recharge in just 18s
28 June 2025
LONDON: In what sounds like science fiction, a British company says it's poised to start producing a battery for electric vehicles that can recharge to full power in an astounding ...
How Barcelona's buses are helping to spot bad drivers
28 June 2025
BARCELONA: Barcelona's transport company (TMB) has teamed up with the city council to launch an innovative pilot project designed to improve the flow of bus traffic in the city.
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Facing global headwinds, Chinese automakers make a play for ...
27 June 2025
JOHANNESBURG: Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa's underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, as restrictions on exports to the United Sta...
Mitsubishi Xforce: Ultimate show of force
Proton e.MAS 5: Gold rush up Genting
7.6
Denza D9 Premium AWD: Alternative indulgence
8.1
Mazda BT-50 High Plus: Big and bold
7.2
BMW 218 Gran Coupe Sport: First step into the next level
7.5
Suzuki Fronx: Cute city slicker
Nissan Serena e-Power: Big easy in the city
8.2