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Alphabet Waymo self-driving unit CEO stepping down
03 April 2021
Krafcik will stay on as an advisor. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The head of Alphabet Inc’s self-driving unit Waymo said on Friday he was stepping down as chief executive and would be re...
Naza Eastern Motors appointed as Suzuki distributor in Malay...
03 April 2021
PETALING JAYA: Naza Eastern Motors Sdn Bhd has been appointed the distributor of new Suzuki cars in Malaysia. The first Suzuki model is set to be launched in Malaysia in April. ...
Mercedes EQA: A standard compact SUV turned electric
03 April 2021
STUTTGART: Mercedes' first all-electric compact SUV, the EQA, has hit the market but at a starting price of US$46,000 (RM191,000), it's unlikely to introduce electromobility to the...
WCE to build last section of West Coast Expressway
03 April 2021
The West Coast Expressway passes through Tanjong Karang.— Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: WCE Holdings Bhd has bagged a contract worth RM301mil from IJMC-KEB joint venture – the engineeri...
Proton achieves a seven and a half year high
02 April 2021
SUBANG JAYA: Proton’s strong start to 2021 continued in March as the company posted not only a new high point for the year but also achieved its best sales month since September 20...
Need to beef up against vehicle hacking
02 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: It's a cat-and-mouse game. As security systems by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are the benchmark of the industry, sometimes even OEM Tier 1 and 2 suppli...
Mazda6 and MX-5 RF updated for 2021
02 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Bermaz has refreshed the Mazda6 sedan and the MX-5 roadster for 2021. For a start, all variants of the Mazda6 will get Wireless Apple CarPlay. The entry 2.0L Sk...
Etiqa's first Super Premier Workshop announced
02 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Etiqa’s top premier panel workshop, Eurozone Automobile Sdn Bhd, recently earned the recognition of being named Etiqa’s very first Super Premier Workshop. In addit...
Auto CEOs see EV profit potential after years of discouragem...
02 April 2021
NEW YORK: Automotive CEOs for years warned that making electric cars would devastate profits. They’re now saying the margins on them may not be so bad after all. Executives from...
Almost RM32mil in traffic fines settled via MyBayar Saman ap...
02 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Around RM32mil worth of traffic summonses have been settled via the MyBayar Saman application and website since it was launched on March 25. Bukit Aman Traffic Inv...
Mercedes to release a new generation of its Citan small van ...
02 April 2021
FRANKFURT: Mercedes is preparing the next generation of its Citan. The small van will be available as a panel van and as a tourer for family use in the second half of the year, the...
Stellantis plans to triple electric vehicle sales in 2021
02 April 2021
MILAN: Stellantis is looking at nearly tripling its global sales of electric vehicles this year, the head of holding company Exor, the carmaker’s main shareholder, said on Thursday...
Perodua sales up by 29% in first quarter of 2021
01 April 2021
RAWANG: Perodua sold an estimated 57,911 vehicles in the first quarter of the year (1Q21), representing 29% more than the 44,977 units it sold in the same period in 2020 as product...
Aprilia RS 660 arrives at RM59,900
01 April 2021
PETALING JAYA:  Didi Resources Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor for Aprilia bikes in Malaysia, has launched the new Aprilia RS 660 at an introductory priced of RM59,900. This middl...
Big Bike Warehouse in Route 77 Harley-Davidson KL from April...
01 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: This year's Big Bike Warehouse is happening from April 2 to 4 at Route 77 Harley-Davidson of Kuala Lumpur. The first Big Bike Warehouse was initiated by the Goh Br...
US ITC says SK Innovation didn't infringe LG Energy Solution...
01 April 2021
LG Energy Solution said it respects the ITC decision. — Reuters SEOUL: The US trade watchdog cleared South Korean battery company SK Innovation Co Ltd of violating rival LG Energy...
Booking opens for the all-new Isuzu D-Max, estimated prices ...
01 April 2021
PETALING JAYA: Isuzu's highly-anticipated third-generation D-Max pick-up truck is arriving in Malaysia later this month, much earlier than its speculated launch next year. This ...
Get a 3D/2N escape to Pangkor Laut Resort with Volkswagen Pa...
01 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is pleased to offer its customers an indulgent Pangkor Laut Resort experience with every purchase of the Passat. From now...
Auto industry rethinks cost-cutting playbook
01 April 2021
DETROIT: After a year of getting hammered by the pandemic, a semiconductor shortage and storms that snarled Dana Inc’s global supply chain, the auto parts maker is reaching for a n...
Volkswagen to buy credits from Tesla in China to meet eco ru...
01 April 2021
BEIJING: A Volkswagen joint venture in China has agreed to buy green car credits from Tesla to help meet local environmental rules, three people briefed on the matter told Reuters....