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Great Wall Motor shuts European HQ and cuts jobs
05 June 2024
HONG KONG: Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor Co Ltd. plans to shutter its European headquarters in Munich in August and lay off about 100 workers.
The company, one of the larges...

smart Malaysia and University of Wollongong Malaysia (UOW Ma...
04 June 2024
SHAH ALAM: smart Malaysia has collaborated with the University of Wollongong Malaysia and launched a short video competition aimed at university students.
The theme for the comp...

2024 Proton X50 arrives: Better NVH and improved features, p...
04 June 2024
Photos by IZZRAFIQ ALIAS
SHAH ALAM: Proton today launched the updated X50, one of its bestselling models.
Highlights of the 2024 X50 include more than 20 noise, vibration and...

Lamborghini Urus SE launched, price starts from RM1.03mil
04 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Lamborghini Urus SE is launched today in Malaysia following its unveiling in Japan and Thailand last month.
The first hybrid plug-in (PHEV) version of the Lamb...

New EV road tax will be 85% lower than current calculation
04 June 2024
PUTRAJAYA: New road tax fees for electric vehicles (EVs) will come into force once the exemption on road tax fees on zero emission vehicles ends on Dec 31 next year.
The news ra...

Volvo to issue world's first EV battery passport ahead of EU...
04 June 2024
LONDON: Volvo Cars is launching the world's first EV battery passport recording the origins of raw materials, components, recycled content and carbon footprint for its flagship EX9...

Putrajaya may roll out 'lemon law' for defective vehicles in...
04 June 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living is aiming to introduce a “lemon law” or amend existing Acts related to defective vehicles in March next year for better...

New Proton X50: A track preview before launch
04 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: A preview and track experience of the new Proton X50 was held at the test track of Proton's CoE about two weeks ago ahead of its launch today.
The X50 has been up...

Malaysian EV sales expected to move up a gear
04 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: The rationalisation of diesel and petrol subsidies may increase the appeal of electric vehicles (EVs) compared with the internal combustion engine (ICE).
With ong...

Japanese authorities inspect Toyota HQ over certification ir...
04 June 2024
Japanese transport ministry officials entering Toyota's headquarters for an on-site investigation today. — Kyodo via Reuters
TOKYO: Japanese transport ministry officials launched ...

Old diesel luxury vehicles can be considered for Budi Madani...
04 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Luxury diesel vehicles that are 10 years and older will be considered for the Budi Madani subsidy assistance programme, says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamza...

Modenas starts Kawasaki ZX-6R exports to China
04 June 2024
GURUN, Kedah: Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas), a subsidiary of DRB-Hicom Bhd, today commemorates a historic achievement as it begins exporting the Kawasaki ZX-6R ass...

Japan auto safety scandal widens, Toyota halts some shipment...
04 June 2024
TOKYO: A safety test scandal at Japanese automakers widened on Monday, with Toyota Motor and Mazda both halting shipments of some vehicles after Japan's transport ministry found ir...

Hyundai Design Europe gets new chief designer
04 June 2024
FRANKFURT: Hyundai Motor has announced the appointment of Eduardo Ramírez as the new chief designer of Hyundai Design Europe, effective 1st of June.
Ramírez will lead the Hyunda...

New VW Golf GTI Clubsport celebrates world premiere
04 June 2024
WOLFSBURG: The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport made its world debut at Germany’s largest motorsport event, the Nürburgring 24 Hours.
Presented on Friday at the Ring Boulevard,...

Nissan CEO had 30% pay cut since April on supplier payment i...
04 June 2024
YOKOHAMA: Nissan Motor Co.’s chief executive officer Makoto Uchida said he’s returned 30% of his salary since April after antitrust regulators reprimanded the Japanese automaker fo...

CBU Subaru cars for Malaysia and region from 2025
03 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: Subaru distributor TC Subaru Sdn Bhd says it will switch to fully importing Complete Build Up (CBU) Subaru vehicles from Japan starting in 2025.
The change in dir...

Bentley expands satin paint finish range
03 June 2024
LONDON: Bentley Motors has expanded its bespoke exterior satin paint finish range to 15 unique colour options, offering customers greater personalization opportunities.
The new ...

Bridgestone Premium store comes to Bandar Sunway
03 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: Bridgestone Tyre Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has expanded into Bandar Sunway, Selangor.
It recently announced the opening of its Bridgestone Premium store in Sunway,...

Jeep reveals Wagoneer S, its first global electric SUV
03 June 2024
LONDON: Jeep has taken the covers off its new electric SUV the – Wagoneer S.
Powering it is a 100kWh battery pack that gives a claimed range of 483 km, and it can be charged up ...
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