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BYD Seal EV launched in two variants from RM179,800
22 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: BYD Malaysia has launched its highly-anticipated Seal all-electric sedan that is available in two variants of Premium and Performance. Unveiled at The Exchange TRX...
Mercedes-Benz to beef up combustion engine cars amid EV dema...
22 February 2024
STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz today toned down expectations on electric vehicle demand and said it will update its combustion engine lineup well into next decade, becoming the latest ca...
Car prices may increase by 2% when 8% SST imposed, says Sime...
22 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Bhd will adopt a wait-and-see approach on the increase of the sales and service tax (SST) to 8% from the existing 6%, group chief executive officer Datuk J...
Verizon to fit Audi's test track with 5G for smart vehicle t...
22 February 2024
NEW YORK: Verizon is partnering with Volkswagen brand Audi AG to equip the German carmaker' s private test track in Neustadt in Germany with a 5G network and to help test smart veh...
100 years of Bosch battery innovation for every ride
22 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The battery is among the most important parts of a vehicle, for without it, even the most powerful engines of cars today will not start. Bosch Mobility Aftermarket...
Govt agency steps up electric m-cycle promotion via RM2,400 ...
22 February 2024
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians who want to buy an electric motorcycle can visit the registration/consultation booth of the "Electric Motorcycle Use Promotion Scheme" or "MARiiCas" in Kuala ...
Chinese electric truck start-up Windrose explores production...
22 February 2024
SHANGHAI: Chinese electric heavy truck start-up Windrose Technology Inc plans to outsource manufacturing of its vehicles to automaking partners in Europe, its founder and CEO said ...
MG to showcase electric IM L6 saloon on Feb 26
22 February 2024
GENEVA: MG is set to introduce its all new electric brand called IM at the 2024 Geneva auto show. MG said IM stands for Intelligent Mobility. The MG sub-brand would be repres...
Proton X80 coupe crossover coming?
22 February 2024
The Tugella scrambles to get to the top. PETALING JAYA: With Malaysians gravitating towards cars that look sporty, it's only natural for a mass market carmaker to try to meet that...
Mr Bean blamed for Britain's sluggish electric car sales
22 February 2024
LONDON: The actor best known for playing the hapless TV comedy figure Mr Bean has been blamed for ruining the reputation of electric cars in Britain, according to evidence given to...
US lung association says a switch to EVs benefits children
22 February 2024
CHICAGO: The transport sector's transition to all-electric power could considerably improve children's health, in particular by reducing the risk of asthma attacks, according to a ...
Red Bull Racing's Adrian Newey picked as '2024 World Car Per...
22 February 2024
TORONTO: Red Bull Racing chief technical officer Adrian Newey has been named the "2024 World Car Person of the Year". The announcement was made by the World Car Awards jury, com...
Chery Omoda E5 electric SUV estimated at RM160,000 to hit sh...
21 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Malaysia's highly-anticipated Omoda E5 electric vehicle (EV) will be making its way into Chery showrooms nationwide, starting this Saturday. Customers and fa...
Porsche expanding Panamera lineup with new e-hybrid variants
21 February 2024
STUTTGART: Porsche AG has announced the introduction of new plug-in hybrid variants to its Panamera lineup for 2024, marking a significant step in its E-Performance strategy. Th...
Thailand approves incentives for companies transitioning to ...
21 February 2024
BANGKOK: Thailand has approved incentives for companies to transition their commercial fleets of large trucks and buses to battery electric vehicles, the government said today. ...
King proud owner of ‘GOLD 1’ number plate
21 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is now the proud owner of the special edition “GOLD 1” number plate after a winning bid of RM1.5mil. It marks the hi...
EV charging void has drivers trying new routes to power up
21 February 2024
LONDON: Electric vehicle drivers unable to install a charger at home are turning instead to stop-gaps offered by US and European firms as alternatives to often expensive or inconve...
Cybertruck rust 'can be cleaned off,' says Tesla engineer
21 February 2024
SAN JOSE: The rust spots which have blighted a few of Tesla's shiny new Cybertrucks are normal and easy to get rid off, a Tesla engineer has gone on record as saying. Wes Morril...
Feb 22-28: Fuel prices unchanged
21 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from Feb 22-28. The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, said that R...
Batu Pahat 'drifting' enthusiast arrested after crashing int...
21 February 2024
A generic photo of a car burning rubber. BATU PAHAT: A factory worker has landed himself in hot water with the law after his attempt to show off his drifting driving skills caused...