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Toyota to launch 10 new battery EV models by 2026
07 April 2023
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp will introduce 10 new battery-powered models and target sales of 1.5 million EVs a year by 2026, aiming for steep growth in a market where it has long been...
MAA appoints UMW Toyota Motor's Mohd Shamsor as new presiden...
07 April 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has appointed Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain as its new president for the 2023/2034 term. In a statement, MAA said the appointme...
Indonesia's EV insurance in limbo amid battery, spare part r...
07 April 2023
JAKARTA: Insurance firms have expressed support for the government’s push for electric vehicles (EVs), but due to the costly batteries and limited availability of spare parts, cove...
Tesla to use iron-based batteries in Semi electric trucks an...
07 April 2023
Tesla says it will use LFP batteries for its 'short-range' Semi truck. — Reuters SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla Inc said it plans to expand the use of cheaper, iron-based batteries to a ver...
Millennium Welt introduces its first MINI EV charger in Sere...
07 April 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW and MINI dealer Millennium Welt today introduced its first MINI-badged charger in Bandar Sri Sendayan, Seremban. It is located at the main entrance parking of ...
Geely’s RM30bil investment in Tanjung Malim a boost for EV s...
07 April 2023
PETALING JAYA: Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd will invest RM30bil in the development and commercialisation of the Automotive High-Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanju...
One-minute battery swaps are spurring EV adoption in Asia
07 April 2023
HONG KONG: Hsiao Ding Hong fell in love with his electric moped right away. The battery-powered two-wheeler doesn’t make noise, vibrate or emit any exhaust. It has a sleek gray-...
Europe’s EV push nearly faltered over fringe fuels that are ...
07 April 2023
BERLIN: It sounds inconceivable that Europe’s plan to usher in the age of electric vehicles almost went awry because of a prohibitively expensive technology that’s virtually unavai...
Audi in Malaysia introduces #AudiOnTheMove aftersales campai...
06 April 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) has launched the #AudiOnTheMove aftersales campaign, to ensure that Audi owners enjoy a worry-free driving experience this upcoming ho...
Toyota looks to overhaul EV strategy as new CEO takes charge
06 April 2023
TOKYO: After making sweeping changes to its leadership team, Japan's Toyota Motor Corp is looking at a factory floor overhaul as it maps out a move to a new, dedicated platform for...
Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness makes world premiere at NY Auto ...
06 April 2023
NEW YORK: As many have speculated, Subaru of America has unveiled a Wilderness version of its Crosstrek model at the New York Auto Show. Combining Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel...
Tesla workers shared sensitive images recorded by customer c...
06 April 2023
LONDON/SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla Inc assures its millions of electric car owners that their privacy “is and will always be enormously important to us.” The cameras it builds into veh...
New Mercedes E-Class to get online world debut on April 25
06 April 2023
STUTTGART: The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class will make its digital world premiere on April 25. The 5pm (CEST or 11pm in Malaysia) reveal will be streamed simultaneously on numerous ...
Official data confirms increased driving range and greater e...
06 April 2023
GOTHENBURG: Technical updates to the Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge pure electric models have delivered improvements in driving range and energy efficiency beyond initial expectations...
Hyundai Ioniq 6 is World Car of the Year, wins two other awa...
06 April 2023
NEW YORK/SEOUL: Hyundai Motor’s acclaimed Ioniq 6 Electrified Streamliner has won the prestigious World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year, la...
Vandals throwing rocks at passing cars near Bentong
06 April 2023
BENTONG: Beware of rock-throwing vandals if you are driving near Bentong, Pahang. Photos and video of cars being damaged allegedly after being stoned by unknown rock-thrower(s) ...
Hyundai reveals Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Concept at New Yo...
06 April 2023
NEW YORK: In celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary, Hyundai Motor America unveiled its special Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Concept car at the New York Auto Show. The car feat...
New Hyundai Kona at New York Auto Show
06 April 2023
NEW YORK: Hyundai has revealed the all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The 2024 all-elect...
Ford plans 'dramatic reductions' in product complexity, says...
06 April 2023
DETROIT: Ford Motor Coplans "dramatic reductions" in the complexity of its product lineup starting in the 2024 model year, Jim Baumbick, the automaker's product development chief, ...
Too early to assess Putrajaya MRT route on peak-hour congest...
06 April 2023
SEPANG: It is still too early to assess the effectiveness of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) service in the Putrajaya route in reducing traffic congestion, said Transport Minister Ant...