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UK businesses invited to take part in trial of next-generati...
10 July 2024
LONDON: The invite is open to companies across Britain to participate in a trial of advanced vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric vehicle (EV) workplace charging technology. The initi...
Lexus Malaysia debuts its first BEV — the RZ 450e — at RM430...
09 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Lexus Malaysia wades into the local electric vehicle (EV) market today with the all-electric RZ 450e Luxury. Bookings are open for the SUV, which is priced from RM...
Stellantis to expand hybrid vehicle line to meet growing dem...
09 July 2024
PARIS: Stellantis said today it would expand its line of affordable hybrid vehicles to 36 models in Europe by 2026, to meet growing demand for this engine type, an alternative to p...
Italian-Swiss electric bubble car Microlino gets power upgra...
09 July 2024
ZURICH: The cute Swiss-made Microlino EV, which was inspired by the BMW Isetta bubble car from the 1950s, is now faster than the petrol-powered original and has a new 15 kWh batter...
Honda to end vehicle production at one of its Thai auto plan...
09 July 2024
File pic of Honda's Prachinburi plant outside Bangkok. The onslaught of Chinese competition has forced Honda to cut costs and consolidate production to a single plant in Prachinbur...
Lawsuit accuses Hyundai of faking US sales data for electric...
09 July 2024
CHICAGO: A group of Hyundai Motor dealers has sued the South Korean automobile giant in Chicago federal court for allegedly inflating sales numbers for electric vehicles while puni...
Dead battery in your car's key fob? Here's how you can still...
09 July 2024
BERLIN: Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, you needed to put an actual key into a car's door lock to get in. Today, the doors of most modern cars are unlocked by pressing ...
Goodyear names MD to head expanded Asia Pacific ops
09 July 2024
SHANGHAI: Goodyear has named Prashant Lal to head Aseanz, a new market structure that combines its Australia/New Zealand and Asean businesses into one cluster, effective July 1. ...
Proton banks on attracting young talents to spur growth
09 July 2024
SUBANG JAYA: Proton recently took part in the June National Training Week (NTW) 2024 at National Stadium Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur. Visitors to the Proton showcase at NTW 2024...
Mercedes-Benz slows battery plans amid lower EV demand
09 July 2024
STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz will wait to see if EV demand picks up before adding more battery cell capacity, with lower projected EV sales meaning it will no longer need the capacity ...
Test-drive Peugeot 408 and stand chance to win attractive pr...
09 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Peugeot Malaysia is running two campaigns that ties into the world of fashion. The first one offers the public a driving experience behind the all-new 408 as well ...
MAN presents electric, hydrogen and diesel drive systems
09 July 2024
MUNICH: In the run-up to the IAA Transportation 2024, MAN Truck & Bus gave a preview of its trade fair appearance in September at the beginning of July. The focus of the test d...
Bridgestone provides tyres to Olympic and Paralympic Games P...
09 July 2024
PARIS: Bridgestone Corp is contributing a variety of tires, services and performance products at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. As a Worldwide Olympic and Paralym...
Hybrid Honda Prelude Concept to make Euro debut at Goodwood
09 July 2024
LONDON: It's been known for some time now that Honda is bringing back the Prelude nameplate. In keeping with the times, it will be offered as a hybrid. In its latest announce...
Porsche stops production of some combustion models early
09 July 2024
FRANKFURT: Porsche is sticking to its guns in its transition to electric vehicles, bringing forward the end of production of some internal-combustion models, the carmaker's head of...
Chery launches €28,000 Omoda 5 in Italy as it plans Europe e...
08 July 2024
MILAN: Chery Auto is starting sales in Italy with a petrol version of its Omoda 5 crossover SUV, priced from €27,900 (RM143,000), as the automaker assesses its options to expand it...
China's Maxus takes on VW's Transporter with new electric va...
08 July 2024
BEIJING: China's automotive industry is picking up even more speed – not just in everyday electric cars, but also in the commercial vans. While everyone is watching BYD, Nio, an...
BYD acquires 20% stake in Thai dealer Rever Automotive
08 July 2024
BANGKOK: BYD will acquire a 20% stake in its local distributor Rever Automotive in Thailand, its largest market outside of China where it is an electric vehicle market leader, the ...
More powerful Maeving RM1S electric motorcycle launches in U...
08 July 2024
LONDON: British electric motorcycle maker Maeving has expanded its US line-up with its RM1S model. Priced at US$8,995 (RM43,000) and initially launched in California with additi...
BMW gets approval for combination of Level 2 and Level 3 aut...
08 July 2024
MUNICH: BMW says it is the first carmaker in the world to receive approval for a combination of a Level 2 driving assistance system (the BMW Highway Assistant) and a Level 3 system...