Struggling Tan Chong faces long and rough journey
02 December 2024
PETALING JAYA: Local automotive manufacturers and distributors are slowly but surely being overwhelmed by Chinese marques with their sleek designs and top-of-the-line technology fo...
Aston Martin Valour arrives in Malaysia
02 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur will be delivering two units of the Valour, which is limited to just 110 cars produced globally.
The Valour units here are in Tayos Turq...
Chinese airline group enters EV market with Thailand launch
02 December 2024
BANGKOK: China's JuneYao Airlines and its sibling JuneYao Automobile may not ring any bells. But both are part of the JuneYao Group, a prominent Chinese conglomerate with diversifi...
Waze made more useful: It now shows EV charging stations acr...
02 December 2024
PETALING JAYA: Waze has added the option to display electric vehicle (EV) charging stations instead of petrol stations for some of its Malaysian users.
Interestingly, Malaysia i...
VW rolls out flood relief: Discounts, free inspections and e...
02 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today launched its annual "Volkswagen Cares" initiative supporting Volkswagen owners affected by floods across the country.
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Uber launches boat hailing service on Kashmir's scenic Dal L...
02 December 2024
Uber signs are displayed on 'Shikaras' or small boats after Uber launched its first water transport service on the waters of Dal Lake, one of Kashmir's main tourist attractions, in...
Nine VW plants on strike as worker rift with management deep...
02 December 2024
Several thousand workers of Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen AG gathering during pay-rise protests on the grounds of VW’s largest plant in Wolfsburg. — Reuters
HANOVER/BERLIN:...
Baidu's Apollo autonomous vehicles granted licence to test i...
02 December 2024
BEIJING: China's Baidu has received a licence to test autonomous vehicles with its Apollo Go robotaxi service in Hong Kong as it expands its footprint outside the Chinese mainland....
VW launches Tayron SUV production amidst union tensions
02 December 2024
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant officially began series production of the Tayron SUV last week, marking a significant milestone for the automaker’s largest facility.
The...
Here's why you shouldn't use the gear lever as a hand rest
01 December 2024
MUNICH: If you have a car with a manual transmission, do you rest your hand on the gear lever while driving?
According to Matthias Strixner, an expert with German technical insp...
Lotus revises its Emira line-up
01 December 2024
LONDON: Lotus has revealed updates to one of its last combustion-powered models, with its Emira sports car.
The Emira first went on sale back in 2022 and rivals cars like the Al...
Electric Porsche Macan now in Malaysia, 4 variants priced fr...
30 November 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Porsche distributor Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has launched the all-electric Porsche Macan, with prices starting at RM430,000.
Four variants are available:...
Mercedes to use Momenta software in 4 models, accelerate Chi...
30 November 2024
Momenta's clients include BYD, SAIC and Audi in China. — Reuters
SHANGHAI/BERLIN: Mercedes-Benz is betting on China's Momenta to help it win back market share in the world's bigge...
Lane upgrade to ease NSE in Johor
30 November 2024
The Johor stretch of the NSE currently operates with two lanes each way, causing frequent traffic congestion even on weekdays and non-peak periods. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
JOHOR ...
Hyundai and Kia unveil revolutionary X-ble shoulder wearable...
30 November 2024
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation have introduced the X-ble Shoulder, a wearable robot designed to enhance worker efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries in industria...
Uber and Bolt unveil women-only service in Paris
30 November 2024
PARIS: Two rival ride-hailing platforms announced on Thursday options allowing Parisian women to order a car driven by a female driver in a bid to ensure "greater safety" for its c...
Thai investigation clears BYD over discounts, say sources
30 November 2024
BANGKOK: Thailand's consumer watchdog has cleared Chinese EV maker BYD of wrongdoing over its discount practices that have prompted complaints from BYD owners and a subsequent prob...
Ministry studying need for private car passenger insurance
29 November 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry will examine the implications of making car insurance compulsory for private car passengers, as it could, among other things, significantly imp...
UK report: Cost of using rapid EV chargers 'stubbornly high'
29 November 2024
LONDON: Prices for public rapid charging of electric vehicles (EVs) remain "stubbornly high," new figures by Britain's Royal automobile Club (RAC) show.
RAC analysis found a fal...
India to expand EV manufacturing incentives after Tesla disa...
29 November 2024
NEW DELHI: India plans to expand electric vehicle incentives to automakers building models at existing factories in the country, instead of limiting the benefits to automakers will...
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