BMW introduces sportier version of X1
30 June 2023
LONDON: BMW has revealed a sportier version of its compact X1 SUV, bringing a range of styling changes and greater performance.
Known as the M35i xDrive, it’s the first time the...
Ferrari launches two hybrid models in limited series based o...
30 June 2023
MILAN: Ferrari unveiled on Thursday two new plug-in hybrid models, produced in limited series and hitting the top end of the its price range.
Based on 2019's SF90 Stradale super...
VW in talks with Tesla to adopt its charging standard
30 June 2023
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen is in talks with Tesla to adopt its North American Charging Standard (NACS) technology, while the German automaker's charging network unit Electrify America h...
Vincent Tan-owned H.R. Owen named world’s best Rolls-Royce d...
30 June 2023
PETALING JAYA: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London owned by H.R. Owen plc, the luxury car dealer controlled by Berjaya Corp Bhd founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan, has been named Rolls-Royce “G...
Toyota chairman's compensation soars 46% to over RM32mil
30 June 2023
TOKYO: Toyota Motor 7 chairman Akio Toyoda received a total compensation package of 999 million yen (RM32.3mil) in the financial year ended in March, up 46% from the previous year,...
Modenas improves warranty programme with unlimited mileage f...
30 June 2023
SHAH ALAM: Edaran Modenas Sdn Bhd (Emos), the wholly owned subsidiary of Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas), today announced the implementation of its two years with an...
Polestar joins peers in adopting Tesla standard for EV charg...
30 June 2023
LONDON: Polestar Automotive Holding UK Plc plans to use Tesla Inc.’s charging port in its future electric vehicles, making it the fifth automaker to embrace what could become the n...
Germany to earmark €900 million in subsidies for e-car charg...
30 June 2023
BERLIN: Germany is to earmark up to 900 million euros (RM4.6bil) in subsidies to expand electric vehicle charging stations for households and companies, the transport ministry said...
Audi names VW strategy chief Doellner as new CEO
30 June 2023
Doellner replaces Duesmann as Audi chief from September.
FRANKFURT: Audi named Volkswagen's strategy chief as its new CEO on Thursday, as the luxury carmaker seeks to catch up wit...
Fiat fades out its grey cars in favour of more 'cheerful' hu...
30 June 2023
ROME: At a time when the vast majority of cars are white, black and grey, Italian maker Fiat says it's dropping its monochrome paint schemes because they are not "cheerful" enough....
Zeekr opens orders for two luxury electric cars in Sweden, N...
29 June 2023
LONDON: Zeekr, Geely Automobile's electric brand, said on Wednesday that two of its all-electric luxury cars are available for pre-order in the Netherlands and Sweden, joining a gr...
Prius owners in Japan offered upgrade service
29 June 2023
TOYOTA CITY: Toyota announced last week that it has started offering an upgrade service in Japan that allows customers to upgrade their cars as part of its efforts to enhance car v...
Nissan installed camera to monitor No. 2's home, say sources
29 June 2023
Gupta was widely seen as a possible successor to Uchida.
YOKOHAMA: Nissan installed a camera surveillance system at the home of former executive Ashwani Gupta so the automaker's i...
EU-funded hybrid car prototype explodes in Italy, killing tw...
29 June 2023
The scene of the tragedy in Naples last week. Shown in inset is the car after the fire was put out. — Photos from Italy's Today Cronaca
ROME: Two people have died after a hybrid...
Toll collection starts June 30 for SUKE's Phase 2 stretch
29 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Motorists using the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) will have to start paying at the Alam Damai Toll Plaza at 12.01am tomorrow.
Projek Lintasan S...
Toyota's May global sales jump as parts supply shortage ease...
29 June 2023
TOKYO: Toyota Motor reported today a 10% jump in global sales for May from a year earlier, benefiting from growth at home and other key markets on a recovery in the supply of chips...
BMW to produce X3 plug-in hybrid at South Africa plant
29 June 2023
PRETORIA: Germany's BMW will build its X3 model in South Africa from 2024, investing 4.2 billion rand (RM1bil), to electrify its plant in Rosslyn, the company said in a statement t...
Public lauds govt move to drop mask mandate in public transp...
29 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to not to make the use of face masks in health facilities and on public transportation compulsory any more from July 5 shows that the government is ready...
Police to keep close watch on 76 traffic hotspots
29 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have identified 76 traffic hotspots along major expressways nationwide to be monitored during the Hari Raya Aidiladha holidays.
Bukit Aman Traffic Investig...
Porsche flags €20bil electric, software push
29 June 2023
STUTTGART: Porsche AG will spend more than €20 billion (RM102bil) in the coming years to equip models including its planned new Cayenne sport utility vehicle with top-line electric...
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Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Max: Punchy powertrain, roomy, premium c...
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Royal Enfield Shotgun 650: Aiming at the sweet spot
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Mercedes-Benz S 580 e: Plug in to hybrid luxury
Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV: A jaw-dropping juggernaut
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Harley-Davidson Street Glide: Slick and comfortable tourer
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Chery Omoda E5: Premium features, 430km range (WLTP)
GWM Ora 07 Performance: Juiced up and ready to go
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Triumph Speed 400: Fun and easy on the wallet
Double take: Electric Porsche Macan RWD and Macan 4S add div...
New Porsche Panamera blazes record time on Nürburgring
Maserati's Exclusive Electric GranCabrio Celebrates 50 Years...
