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China’s EV makers want top oil producing nations to go elect...
04 November 2023
Customers at an Exeed dealership in Doha. — All pix by Bloomberg
DOHA: Chinese electric-vehicle makers are facing one of their biggest challenges yet: convincing drivers in the oi...
2024 facelifted Hyundai Santa Fe open for bookings: Hybrid, ...
03 November 2023
PETALING JAYA: Locally assembled at Inokom Corporation Sdn Bhd’s (Inokom) Kulim, Kedah facility, the facelifted Hyundai Santa Fe seven-seater SUV boasts significant upgrades over t...
2024 Hyundai Tucson open for bookings
03 November 2023
PETALING JAYA: Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has opened the order books for the fourth-generation 2024 Tucson in Malaysia.
Fully imported (CBU) from South Korea, the five-se...
smart Malaysia expands DC charging network
03 November 2023
SHAH ALAM: smart Malaysia has rolled out three additional high-powered DC fast charging stations at selected smart dealerships, following the recent unveiling of the 100kW DC fast ...
Audi Malaysia has new offers on e-tron models
03 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM), the distributor of Audi in Malaysia, is deepening its offers for its range of electric vehicles (EVs).
There are retail specials a...
Special edition Ford Everest WildTrak launched: RM339K, luxu...
03 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The special edition Ford Everest WildTrak elevates the 7-seater SUV to another level, and prices start from RM338,888 (on-the-road without insurance) in Peninsular Ma...
Ford Ranger Platinum launched: RM184K, luxury appointments
03 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The new Ford Ranger Platinum 2.0L Bi Turbo Diesel offers a luxury statement in its pick-up lineup, and prices start from RM183,888 (on-the-road without insurance) in ...
Diesel subsidy retargeting to take place only in the peninsu...
03 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The retargeting of the diesel subsidy in phases will only be carried out in the peninsula, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
Anwar, who is also the Fin...
Proton Exora retiring in 2023 on rising demand
03 November 2023
SUBANG JAYA: The Proton Exora MPV is ending production after selling 196,583 units.
In October, 393 units were sold, bringing the year-to-date total to 3,910 units.
Despite b...
BMW says 'no interest' in price war as order books bulge
03 November 2023
BERLIN: BMW forecast strong fourth quarter sales today and said its order book was filled into the first few months of next year, with executives adding they saw no need to cut pri...
Shima OpenAIR Mesh jacket for Malaysian weather
03 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: I recently had the opportunity to review the Shima OpenAIR motorcycle mesh jacket, which many motorcycle riders in Malaysia are very happy with the product.
When S...
Month-long free toll as Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway opens ...
03 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway (SPE) is toll-free for a month in conjunction with its opening.
The Works Minister said the free access will involve the Chan Sow...
Chinese EV upstart Nio plans to cut workforce by a tenth
03 November 2023
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China's Nio plans to trim its workforce by 10% this month as it moves to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the face of growing competition, the electric vehi...
TrueMoney ties up with BHPetrol and Petron to offer cashless...
03 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: New e-wallet and digital payment operator TrueMoney has teamed up with BHPetrol and Petron to enable its users to pay at all 794 Petron and 320 BHPetrol service stati...
Ferrari deploys electronic device testing technique to speed...
03 November 2023
MILAN: Ferrari is relying on a technique normally used for tests of electronic devices to accelerate the development of its first fully electric car, which is expected in late 2025...
Ora Good Cat being offered at RM20,000 off in November promo
03 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: If you want to get the Ora Good Cat at a hefty RM20,000 off, now's your chance.
Customers who book the Good Cat in November will instantly be granted a RM20,000 re...
CKD BMW 750e xDrive M Sport PHEV priced at RM700K
03 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia is selling the 750e xDrive M Sport at RM699,800 (on the road, without insurance).
In announcing the official pricing on Thursday, it also said the...
By 2028, you might be able to charge your electric car in un...
03 November 2023
TOKYO: Nissan has announced plans to release its first model equipped with a solid-state battery on the market by 2028.
A major advantage of this new type of battery is that it ...
Toyota plans to trial new EV pickup in Thailand, says exec
02 November 2023
BANGKOK: Toyota will soon test a new electric pick-up truck in Thailand, its executive said, its latest effort to boost EV sales in the country where rising competition from Chines...
Mercedes-Benz's Pekan plant rolls out 100,000th passenger ca...
02 November 2023
KUANTAN: The Mercedes-Benz factory in Pekan is celebrating another milestone of production – rolling out its 100,000th Mercedes-Benz passenger car.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said i...
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