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Kia unveils all-electric EV3 and EV4 concept models
19 November 2023
LOS ANGELES: Kia America has unveiled its all-electric EV3 and EV4 concept models at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show. The Concept EV3 is a compact crossover that draws inspir...
Hyundai, Kia see strong demand for EVs, despite rivals' conc...
19 November 2023
LOS ANGELES: Hyundai Motor and Kia see strong US demand for electric vehicles (EVs), senior executives at the South Korean automakers. The comments run against industry fears th...
Tesla beats lawsuit claiming it monopolises repairs, parts
18 November 2023
SAN FRANCISCO: A US judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla of forcing customers to pay high prices and suffer long waits for repairs b...
BMW introduces centrelock wheels to selected M models
18 November 2023
MUNICH: BMW has introduced centrelock wheels as part of its M Performance Parts program, bringing motorsport technology to its high performance road cars. The lightweight forged...
Cruise testing continues in Japan, Dubai, even as vehicles p...
18 November 2023
SAN FRANCISCO: Days after General Motors’ Cruise self-driving car unit pulled all of its vehicles off the roads in the US for a safety review, it continues to test them on public r...
From yogurt cups to frunk tub: Ford snags sustainable design...
18 November 2023
DETROIT: The US Society of Plastics Engineers has granted a team at Ford their sustainability award for its clever redesign of the Ford Mustang Mach-E frunk insert. A dedicated ...
The most highly anticipated GWM car brands coming to Malaysi...
17 November 2023
STARPICKS Great Wall Motor (GWM) is much more than just a global automaker, as the global intelligent technology group is dedicated to delivering smart and green eco-friendly mobi...
All-new Hyundai Santa Fe shows up in US
17 November 2023
LOS ANGELES: The new Hyundai Santa Fe, showcasing its "Open for More" development concept, made its US debut at AutoMobility LA. The concept centres around the vehicle's wider l...
Tesla adds supercharging station in Melaka
17 November 2023
MELAKA: Tesla unveiled its first supercharging station in Melaka at Freeport A’Famosa Outlet. The Tesla V3 supercharging station enables seamless and fast charging cross-country...
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia wins Asia Pacific retailer award ...
17 November 2023
PETALING JAYA: Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) is once again bestowed with the Retailer of the Year (Asia Pacific) award at the Jaguar Land Rover Retailer Awards 2022/2023, marki...
China's Li Auto to mass produce first fully electric EV in F...
17 November 2023
SHANGHAI: Li Auto said today it will start mass production and delivery of its first fully electric car in February, as the up-and-coming Chinese automaker bets on fast-charging te...
Australia, India at risk of becoming dumping grounds for pol...
17 November 2023
NEW DELHI: Nations slow to adopt electric vehicles are likely to end up with a glut of used gasoline cars if they fail to accelerate the shift to electrification, according to a re...
Smartphone maker Xiaomi set to launch its own electric car
17 November 2023
BEIJING: Competition in the world's biggest car market China is set to further heat up with news that smartphone maker Xiaomi has applied for permission to launch an electric vehic...
Amazon to sell Hyundai vehicles online starting in 2024
17 November 2023
LOS ANGELES: Amazon will begin selling Hyundai vehicles online in the US starting next year, the two companies said on Thursday. Customers will be able to shop for, equip and bu...
Siti Zaharah re-appointed as Miros D-G
17 November 2023
PUTRAJAYA: Dr Siti Zaharah Ishak has been reappointed as Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) director-general effective Nov 17. Miros said that Siti Zaharah, 47,...
Cruise into 2024 with Volvo's spectacular year-end deals
17 November 2023
STARPICKSGrab the award-winning Volvo all-electric SUVs and enjoy attractive cash rebates in year-end offerings Reflecting the Swedish luxury marque's commitment to a zero emiss...
Vatican in deal with Volkswagen for all-electric car fleet b...
17 November 2023
VATICAN CITY: The Vatican on Wednesday signed an agreement with German carmaker Volkswagen to replace the city-state's entire car fleet with electric vehicles by 2030. The gover...
Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road expected to open by May 2...
17 November 2023
SHAH ALAM: The Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road is expected to be open to the public by May next year, as it is scheduled to be completed in March of the same year. Selangor I...
Swift approval for duty-free island vehicles owned by govt e...
17 November 2023
LABUAN: Government employees with vehicles registered in duty-free islands Labuan and Langkawi, enjoying a 50% duty exemption, can now breathe a sigh of relief. The Finance Mini...
Hyundai, Kia must face insurers' lawsuits over vehicle theft...
17 November 2023
LOS ANGELES: A US judge rejected bids by Hyundai and Kia to dismiss litigation by several hundred insurers seeking to recoup more than US$1 billion they claim to owe drivers whose ...