Renault to pick partner for new Twingo EV by early 2024, say...
12 December 2023
PARIS/BERLIN: Renault aims to pick a partner to develop its new Twingo electric vehicle by early next year, two sources close to the matter said, with Volkswagen among those in the...
VW's new exit warning system reduces dangers when opening th...
11 December 2023
WOLFSBURG: The latest generation of the Volkswagen assist system now comes as standard in the electric ID.7 as well as in the new Passat and new Tiguan.
Exit warning system call...
Stellantis to test electric vehicle battery swapping in Madr...
11 December 2023
AMSTERDAM: Car manufacturer Stellantis said Thursday it will test a system to exchange batteries in a fleet of electric cars in Madrid next year.
The test using technology from ...
DRB-Hicom, Geely Holding ink joint venture agreement
11 December 2023
PETALING JAYA: DRB-Hicom Bhd and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd (Geely Holding) have signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) for the development of the Automotive Hi-Tech Valle...
EV battery startup ONE names Paul Humphries as CEO, replacin...
11 December 2023
DETROIT: Electric-vehicle battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE) said on Sunday that Paul Humphries will be its new CEO effective immediately, replacing Mujeeb Ijaz, who held the po...
China says tax breaks to stay for over 90% of new energy veh...
11 December 2023
BEIJING: More than 90% of China's existing new energy vehicle (NEV) models will continue to receive tax breaks on purchases, under new technical requirements unveiled today, China'...
Auto supplier Bosch to cut 1,500 jobs in Germany
11 December 2023
FRANKFURT: Bosch said today it plans to cut up to 1,500 jobs at two German sites making vehicle transmissions, as the country's auto suppliers struggle with the electric transition...
Chery's biggest dealership opens in Johor Baru
11 December 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Malaysia announced that its biggest 4S dealership has opened in Johor Baru.
The dealership is operated by Gagner Auto Sdn Bhd.
As a 4S centre, it offers s...
Cyclist haven Amsterdam joins Paris with 30kph urban speed l...
11 December 2023
AMSTERDAM: Amsterdam is following Paris in becoming one of a growing number of European cities to implement a 30-kph speed limit on most of its streets in an effort to make the cit...
Upcycled electric bin lorries making refuse collection clean...
11 December 2023
BERLIN: Refuse trucks belching diesel fumes as they collect wheelie bins are common the world over but many could be replaced by upcycled electric versions which are much cleaner.
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Electrikhana 2: Final drift video with Ken Block released
10 December 2023
MEXICO CITY: The death of drifting legend Ken Block shook the entire motorsport world at the beginning of January.
The previously unreleased last episode of his famous drift vid...
First VW ID. models support bidirectional charging
10 December 2023
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen is introducing bidirectional charging with a "Vehicle to Home" function in a number of its ID. electric vehicles.
With a home power station and the integra...
Ducati Diavel for Bentley unveiled, limited to 500 units
10 December 2023
MIAMI: Ducati and Bentley have teamed up to create a limited-edition motorcycle — the Ducati Diavel for Bentley.
The bike, based on the Diavel V4, combines elements from Bentley...
Drivers feel safer with assistance tech but don’t want to pa...
10 December 2023
LONDON: The vast majority of drivers feel safer behind the wheel in a car fitted with advanced safety systems but nearly half would be happy to buy a model without them fitted, a n...
Over 12,000 settle traffic summonses at Madani Government On...
10 December 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 12,300 traffic offenders managed to settle their summonses in conjunction with the Madani Government One Year Anniversary programme at the Bukit Jalil Nati...
Vehicles to get smarter with 6G arrival by 2030
09 December 2023
STUTTGART: Researchers and engineers around the world are already working on the next generation of mobile communications, 6G, which should be available by around 2030.
Vehicles...
Fiat revives the 500e with a new version to be sold across t...
09 December 2023
DETROIT: Stellantis NV's first battery-electric vehicle available for retail customers across North America goes on sale in the first quarter of 2024 with a starting price of US$32...
No discount for JPJ summonses, says Loke
09 December 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry will not offer discounts for Road Transport Department (JPJ) summonses as part of measures to educate the people.
Transport Minister Anthony...
Deal or no deal: Britain's car dealers vote Margaret Thatche...
09 December 2023
LONDON: "Straight-talking" late Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is the British leader car dealers would most jump at the chance to hire.
But "untrustworthy" Tony Blair beats "c...
Tesla Cybertruck's stiff structure, sharp design raise safet...
08 December 2023
BENGALURU/SAN FRANCISCO: The angular design of Tesla's Cybertruck has safety experts concerned the electric pickup truck's stiff stainless-steel exoskeleton could hurt pedestrians ...
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Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Max: Punchy powertrain, roomy, premium c...
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Royal Enfield Shotgun 650: Aiming at the sweet spot
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Mercedes-Benz S 580 e: Plug in to hybrid luxury
Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV: A jaw-dropping juggernaut
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Harley-Davidson Street Glide: Slick and comfortable tourer
8.2
Chery Omoda E5: Premium features, 430km range (WLTP)
GWM Ora 07 Performance: Juiced up and ready to go
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Triumph Speed 400: Fun and easy on the wallet
Double take: Electric Porsche Macan RWD and Macan 4S add div...
New Porsche Panamera blazes record time on Nürburgring
Maserati's Exclusive Electric GranCabrio Celebrates 50 Years...
