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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series in Australia: New powertrain op...
02 December 2023
SYDNEY: The next chapter in the story of the venerable Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is set to begin with the Australian arrival of the heavily upgraded 4x4 range, sporting new styl...
Chinese BEV maker Neta Auto starts production in Thailand
02 December 2023
BANGKOK: Chinese BEV (battery electric vehicle) maker Neta Auto has started production in its first overseas manufacturing venture, at its Neta Thailand factory, a collaborative ef...
Auto Bavaria now caters to classic BMW and MINI cars
01 December 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Auto Bavaria is the first dealership in Malaysia to offer a specialised service dedicated to BMW and MINI vehicles, which have achieved classic status at its Ara Dama...
Dua Lipa and Porsche team up. Details coming soon
01 December 2023
STUTTGART: Dua Lipa has always been a fan of sports cars – and the Porsche brand in particular. It makes sense then for the British-Albanian singer-songwriter and the sports car...
Tesla colour wraps may save the Cybertruck
01 December 2023
Tesla has yet to say whether wraps will be offered for the Cybertruck specifically. — Bloomberg NEW YORK: Tesla Inc has designed its stainless-steel Cybertuck to be something spec...
How Tesla rolls out an EV every 30 seconds
01 December 2023
BEIJING: What could you do in 30s? Maybe brush your teeth? Enjoy a slice of cake? A Tesla Model Y rolls off the assembly line around every 30 seconds. Such feat is unfolding ...
Customised Bentayga V8 Mulliner at Bentley Kuala Lumpur
01 December 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Bentley Kuala Lumpur showcases the depth and breadth of personalisation available with Mulliner through a newly-commissioned Bentayga V8. The retail price of the B...
Toyota partially halts output at Tianjin plant in China, say...
01 December 2023
TOKYO: Toyota Motor is partially suspending production at its plant in Tianjin, China, the Jiji news service reported today, as global automakers face strong sales competition in t...
JPJ takes soft approach first with young motorists
01 December 2023
JASIN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will continue to strengthen its advocacy programme on the importance of motorists and motorcyclists, especially school students, having v...
US opens probe into 73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars over loss of ...
01 December 2023
WASHINGTON: A US auto safety regulator said today it is opening an investigation into 73,000 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid cars over reports of abrupt loss of power, failures to re...
Ford targets 'meaningful changes' in cost and quality, says ...
01 December 2023
DETROIT: Ford Motor Co is focused on reducing costs across the business, from commodities, labour and warranties to the design of its third-generation electric vehicles, a top exec...
Tesla’s cheapest Cybertruck will cost US$60,990 and be avail...
01 December 2023
AUSTIN: After two years of delays and production snags, Tesla Inc. has finally handed the first Blade Runner-esque Cybertrucks over to customers. Chief executive officer Elon Mu...
Hyundai and Kia introduce Uni Wheel drive system that improv...
01 December 2023
SEOUL: Kia Corporation and Hyundai Motor Company have unveiled the Universal Wheel Drive System or "Uni Wheel", which they claim would revolutionise the design of future mobility d...
Toyota launches versatile Hilux Champ in Thailand from RM61K
01 December 2023
BANGKOK: Toyota has launched the IMV 0 (Zero) pickup truck in Thailand. Toyota Motor Thailand said orders for the new IMV series model called Hilux Champ are now open, promising...
German carmakers expanding electric car charging network in ...
30 November 2023
MUNICH: German carmakers Mercedes-Benz and BMW are working together to set up and operate a joint fast-charging network for electric cars in China. The first stations are to be ...
Jaguar I-PACE gets optional Stealth pack
30 November 2023
PETALING JAYA: Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a "Stealth" Pack for the I-PACE to enhance the looks of the electric sports utility vehicle. The pack, starting from RM12,000, is o...
EVs struggle with reliability due to charging, battery issue...
30 November 2023
BANGALORE: Electric vehicles continue to grapple with poor reliability due to charging and battery issues, a survey by an influential US non-profit organisation showed on Wednesday...
Renault reveals details of upcoming 5 E-Tech
30 November 2023
LONDON: Renault’s retro-inspired 5 E-Tech will bring a range of up to 400km and use an ultra-compact bodystyle when a production-ready version is unveiled early next year. Measu...
Honda to invest US$3.4bil on electric two-wheelers this deca...
30 November 2023
TOKYO: Japanese auto giant Honda said it plans to invest 500 billion yen (RM15.8bil/US$3.4bil) in production of electric motorcycles and mopeds this decade. The firm, the world'...
Tesla to deliver Cybertrucks after Musk tempers expectations
30 November 2023
The Cybertruck on public display. — All photos from Reuters AUSTIN: Tesla is set to start deliveries of its long-delayed Cybertruck electric pickup here today, after CEO Elon Mu...