UK car industry says 'confusion' on climate policy will hind...
20 September 2023
LONDON: The transition to electric cars in Britain will be hindered by any confusion over climate policy, the auto industry's trade body said today, following reports that the gove...
Texas bills electric car drivers US$200 a year over lost pet...
20 September 2023
WASHINGTON: Drivers of electric cars in the US state of Texas are reeling from a new law which bills them an extra US$200 (RM939) a year to make up for lost petrol taxes.
The Te...
StoreDot predicts extreme fast charging battery tech will le...
20 September 2023
HERZLIYA (Israel): Israeli fast charging provider StoreDot says that high-speed charging times are now just as crucial to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), as the...
Sept 21-27: RON97 petrol price up 10 sen to RM3.47
20 September 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail price of RON97 petrol has increased by 10 sen to RM3.47 for the period from Sept 21-27.
Prices of RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged at RM2....
New VW Tiguan makes global debut
20 September 2023
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen unveiled the third generation Tiguan on Tuesday.
The compact SUV has been chosen by over 7.6 million buyers since its debut in 2007. The new model will rea...
Hyundai Motor Group in joint venture to help the visually im...
20 September 2023
SEOUL/SINGAPORE: Hyundai Motor Group has launched a pilot program in Singapore to demonstrate an indoor/outdoor navigation solution that assists persons with visual impairment.
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Auto part maker Marelli to shut Italy plant over waning petr...
20 September 2023
MILAN: Auto parts maker Marelli said on Tuesday it would shut one of its Italian plants producing components for internal combustion engines (ICE), as the business had become "unsu...
smart #1 electric vehicle open for booking
19 September 2023
SUBANG JAYA: smart Malaysia has officially started accepting bookings for the smart #1 electric vehicle (EV) in conjunction with the signing of an enhanced Memorandum of Agreement ...
Proton signs new MoA with smart to explore local assembly at...
19 September 2023
Present at the signing ceremony today are (from left) Tong, Zhang, Roslan and Li.
PETALING JAYA: Proton Holdings Bhd has signed a new memorandum of agreement (MoA) with smart Auto...
Volvo to end diesel car production by early 2024
19 September 2023
LONDON: Volvo Cars said today that it will end production of any remaining diesel models by early 2024 as it heads towards becoming an all-electric carmaker.
"In a few months fr...
In EV battle, Toyota bets on new technology and old-school t...
19 September 2023
TOYOTA CITY: At factories in Japan's industrial heartland, Toyota has turned to self-propelled assembly lines, massive die casting and even old-fashioned hand polishing as it aims ...
Tesla and Saudi Arabia in early talks for EV factory, says W...
19 September 2023
NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia is in early talks with US electric automaker Tesla to set up a manufacturing facility in the kingdom, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing sour...
Cycle & Carriage Mutiara Damansara achieves GreenRE Silver c...
19 September 2023
DAMANSARA: Cycle & Carriage Mutiara Damansara has secured the GreenRE certification Silver rating, marking a milestone as the first automotive dealership in Malaysia to attain this...
Subsidies to cost govt RM100bil unless reforms made, says Ra...
19 September 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will have to bear up to RM100bil in subsidies every year unless the subsidy system is reformed, says Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
The Pandan MP sa...
BYD Atto 3 hits 500,000-unit production milestone
19 September 2023
SHENZHEN: BYD has rolled off the 500,000th Atto 3 battery electric vehicle (BEV) at its Hefei industrial plant, just 19 months after its launch.
As the group's first model for t...
BYD rides on partnerships to expand EV sales in South-East A...
19 September 2023
BANGKOK/JAKARTA: China's electric vehicle giant BYD has been on a tear in South-East Asia, shooting past rivals including Tesla to take more than a quarter of the share of EVs sold...
UMW Toyota plant in Bukit Raja achieves 21% efficency boost
19 September 2023
PETALING JAYA: UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd’s integrated manufacturing complex in Bukit Raja, Klang, has achieved an impressive 21% boost in production efficiency since 2019.
This u...
Toyota Yaris refreshed from RM88,000
18 September 2023
SHAH ALAM: UMW Toyota Motor has refreshed the Yaris line-up with a new sporty front with rear skirting and upgrades to interior items.
The five-door hatchback is now available i...
BMW iX1 eDrive20: up to 475km; 204hp, 250Nm
18 September 2023
MUNICH: The all-electric new BMW iX1 eDrive20 compact sports activity vehicle (SAV) has a range of 430 to 475km (provisional values according to WLTP), and is powered by an electri...
Test driving the 2024 Porsche Panamera
18 September 2023
BARCELONA: A few months before its premiere, the new Porsche Panamera is undergoing final test drives in Barcelona.
The main focus of these tests are the powertrain, which inclu...
Proton e.MAS 7 impresses in quick dynamic driving exercises
Nissan Kicks e-Power: Kicking off a new efficiency
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Mercedes-Benz GLB 200: Measured versatility
MG5: Slick and comfortable cruiser
8.2
Kia EV9: Prime cut
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Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro: High adventure on two wheels
8.0
Honda Civic Type R (FL5): Ride on the wild side
Mitsubishi Xpander facelift: Expanding the reach
20 Years Strong: BMW's Johor Regional Hub Just Got Bigger
Aveta VTM 250; Affordable & Road Legal Adventure Bike
Nissan to launch affordable Vehicle to Grid technology from ...
