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Nissan cut plants and workers as new CEO Espinosa takes axe ...
14 May 2025
YOKOHAMA: Nissan Motor unveiled sweeping new cost cuts on Tuesday, saying it would eliminate 11,000 more jobs and close 7 plants, capping a tumultuous year that has left the Japane...
GM and LG to make new, lower-cost cells for future EVs
14 May 2025
DETROIT: General Motors and battery partner LG Energy Solution are planning to start commercial production of lower-cost cells for future electric vehicles at a US facility startin...
Tesla's refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky ...
14 May 2025
SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla investors had pinned their hopes on a refresh of the company's flagship compact SUV to reinvigorate sales. But rock-bottom financing deals for the Model Y and ...
Govt panel agrees to funding mechanism for road safety initi...
14 May 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet Committee on Road Safety and Traffic Congestion has agreed in principle to establish a funding mechanism for road safety initiatives, says Transport Minister...
Toyota set to unveil new model next week
13 May 2025
LONDON: Toyota is set to reveal a new model on May 21, and it could be the next RAV4 SUV. Details on this new model are very limited at this stage with no information on its pow...
GWM Malaysia secures some 150 bookings for Tank 500
13 May 2025
SERDANG: Following the launch of the GWM Tank 500 here on May 8, GWM Malaysia said it has now receive up to some 150 bookings for the luxury hybrid sports utility vehicle (SUV). ...
Why China is seeking to clamp down on these EV door handles
13 May 2025
BEIJING: The Chinese authorities are seriously considering banning retractable door handles on electric vehicles (EVs), for safety reasons. This could have unfortunate consequences...
Xiaomi’s double duct debacle: Over 300 SU7 buyers cry foul o...
13 May 2025
HONG KONG: Xiaomi Corp. shares dropped as much as 5.7% in Hong Kong on Monday after a local media report over the weekend that said more than 300 people want to cancel their SU7 Ul...
New roads, highways need wildlife tunnels, says Works Minist...
13 May 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Highway Authority and Public Works Department will ensure all new roads and highways will be designed and built with wildlife tunnels to create safe pas...
Success for Atlas-L4 automated logistics project
13 May 2025
MUNICH: The Atlas-L4 research and development project for automated transport between logistics centres on level 4 motorways has been achieved after a three-year period. Develop...
The final frontier of luxury in autos is sound
13 May 2025
SAN FRANCISCO: Everyone from Gen Z to CEOs being chauffeured now expect concert hall acoustics in the place where they listen to music the most. The car industry is competing to...
Goodyear introduces race-grade Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 SUV tyr...
13 May 2025
SHANGHAI: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recently launched Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 SUV tyres across Asia Pacific, adding another milestone as it celebrates the 45th ...
MARii launches voluntary NxGV labelling scheme
13 May 2025
SERDANG: Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) has introduced the Voluntary Next Generation Vehicle (NxGV) Labelling Scheme, aimed to provide a clear and transpar...
Perodua gives assurance of high safety standards in developm...
12 May 2025
SERDANG: Perodua has emphasised that high safety standards are the top priority in the development of its first electric vehicle (EV). Its president and chief executive officer,...
435 robots power Chery’s smart manufacturing push in China, ...
12 May 2025
BEIJING: China's ForwardX Robotics has deployed 435 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at Chery Automobile’s Dalian factory, marking the largest just-in-time AMR installation in the g...
Almost 2,400 wild animals killed on Malaysian roads since 20...
12 May 2025
CHUKAI: A total of 2,361 wild animals have been killed by vehicles nationwide since 2020, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minist...
Bentley delivers largest Flying Spur fleet to Macau hotel
12 May 2025
LONDON: Bentley Motors has delivered the largest fleet of bespoke Flying Spur Mulliner sedans to the Galaxy Hotel in Macau, China. This marks a big step forward between the luxu...
EV plates must meet JPJ specs, even if not mandatory, says S...
12 May 2025
KUCHING: All electric vehicle (EV) dealers and owners in Sarawak should ensure their number plates comply with the Road Transport Department's (JPJ) ePlate’s specifications, even t...
Workshop worker arrested for stealing RM6,000 in vehicle spa...
12 May 2025
ISKANDAR PUTERI: A workshop worker has been arrested for allegedly stealing vehicle spare parts worth RM6,000 from his workplace in Skudai. Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kum...
VW selling Italdesign
11 May 2025
MILAN: Volkswagen is on a strategic and cost-cutting measures. One asset it is putting up for sale is Italdesign. Parked under Audi, the renowned Italian design and engineering ...