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Hyundai and Kia introduce Uni Wheel drive system that improv...
01 December 2023
SEOUL: Kia Corporation and Hyundai Motor Company have unveiled the Universal Wheel Drive System or "Uni Wheel", which they claim would revolutionise the design of future mobility d...
Toyota launches versatile Hilux Champ in Thailand from RM61K
01 December 2023
BANGKOK: Toyota has launched the IMV 0 (Zero) pickup truck in Thailand. Toyota Motor Thailand said orders for the new IMV series model called Hilux Champ are now open, promising...
German carmakers expanding electric car charging network in ...
30 November 2023
MUNICH: German carmakers Mercedes-Benz and BMW are working together to set up and operate a joint fast-charging network for electric cars in China. The first stations are to be ...
Jaguar I-PACE gets optional Stealth pack
30 November 2023
PETALING JAYA: Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a "Stealth" Pack for the I-PACE to enhance the looks of the electric sports utility vehicle. The pack, starting from RM12,000, is o...
EVs struggle with reliability due to charging, battery issue...
30 November 2023
BANGALORE: Electric vehicles continue to grapple with poor reliability due to charging and battery issues, a survey by an influential US non-profit organisation showed on Wednesday...
Renault reveals details of upcoming 5 E-Tech
30 November 2023
LONDON: Renault’s retro-inspired 5 E-Tech will bring a range of up to 400km and use an ultra-compact bodystyle when a production-ready version is unveiled early next year. Measu...
Honda to invest US$3.4bil on electric two-wheelers this deca...
30 November 2023
TOKYO: Japanese auto giant Honda said it plans to invest 500 billion yen (RM15.8bil/US$3.4bil) in production of electric motorcycles and mopeds this decade. The firm, the world'...
Tesla to deliver Cybertrucks after Musk tempers expectations
30 November 2023
The Cybertruck on public display. — All photos from Reuters AUSTIN: Tesla is set to start deliveries of its long-delayed Cybertruck electric pickup here today, after CEO Elon Mu...
Estonian firm promotes over-the-air AI system to personalise...
30 November 2023
TALLINN: Estonia's electric motorcycle maker Verge Motorcycles has announced the launch of an artificial intelligence-powered software platform called Starmatter. Similar to wha...
Huawei's new smart car firm valued up to US$35bil amid advan...
30 November 2023
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI: Huawei Technologies' new smart car software and components firm is set for a valuation of up to 250 billion yuan (RM163bil/US$35bil) after it sells stakes to in...
All-electric Chery Omoda E5 previewed: 430km WLTP range, Q1 ...
29 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The all-electric Chery Omoda E5 SUV (sport utility vehicle) is due to be launched in Malaysia in the first quarter of 2024. Chery Malaysia did not provide a ...
Tesla Model 3 buyers take delivery of cars
29 November 2023
CYBERJAYA: Tesla begins the deliveries of its best-selling electric sedan Model 3 in Malaysia today. Customers collected their Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range at Tesla’s...
Setel unveils 'Semua Boleh Setel' year-end promotion
29 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Fuel payment application Setel is set to make a splash with its "Semua Boleh Setel" year-end campaign. The campaign positions Setel as a platform to get more value...
All-electric CAM EA4 van launched: RM216K, NEDC range up to ...
29 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sendok Group has launched the all-electric CAM EA4 van with a range of up to 400km (based on NEDC), said to be the longest in its class in Malaysia. It is pric...
Nio teams up with Geely on auto battery swapping
29 November 2023
BEIJING: Chinese automakers Nio and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group said today they had signed a strategic partnership agreement on battery swapping that would see them work together ...
Nov 30-Dec 6: Fuel prices unchanged
29 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from Nov 30-Dec 6. The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, said tha...
Stagger targeted subsidy initiatives
29 November 2023
PETALING JAYA: As more clarity emerges on Putrajaya’s targeted fuel subsidy initiative this week, the glaring concern for Malaysians is to what degree would this affect domestic co...
Uber tries to win over London black cabs
29 November 2023
LONDON: Uber will open up its platform to London's black cabs next year, the ride-hailing firm said today, trying to win over the British capital's taxis after a decade of tensions...
Perodua in tie-up to promote tourism
29 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia is teaming up with Perodua to address the gap in its end-to-end services by offering comprehensive packages that include car transportation, benefitt...
GM to cut spending on Cruise after accident, says FT
29 November 2023
SAN FRANCISCO: General Motors is to scale back spending on its self-driving unit Cruise after a pedestrian accident last month, Financial Times reported on Tuesday. GM and Cruis...