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South Africa’s EV dream threatens US$8.5b in climate aid
20 October 2022
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa wants to spend billions of dollars fostering an electric vehicle industry, complicating efforts to finalise a US$8.5 billion (RM40.2bil) climate aid pack...
New extended limited warranty plans for Mercedes-Benz cars
19 October 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia and Mercedes-Benz Malaysia have introduced their upgraded Extended Limited Warranty Programme to all Mercedes-Benz customers in Malays...
BYD’s red carpet treatment puts Europe’s auto industry on ed...
19 October 2022
PARIS: Jerry, 34, grows cucumbers in Rotterdam and was familiar with China’s largest electric-vehicle maker from the family business using its commercial trucks. Next week, he a...
Taiwan's Foxconn unveils more electric vehicle prototypes
19 October 2022
TAIPEI: Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn unveiled two more electric vehicle prototypes on Tuesday, including a pickup truck, as it said commercial production on two other designs would...
Setel expands into auto assistance
19 October 2022
Mazlin and Azarol are working together to help motorists in case of a vehicular breakdown. KUALA LUMPUR: Refuelling and EV charging app Setel has added a new feature. Its new a...
Brembo sets up venture capital arm to invest in tech startup...
19 October 2022
MILAN: Premium brakes maker Brembo said today it had set up an internal venture capital unit, called Brembo Ventures, to accelerate the development of technologic solutions to be a...
Gaps galore as Paris Motor Show returns after four-year abse...
19 October 2022
PARIS: It is hardly surprising that Renault boss Luca de Mo chose his home turf in France to brave the current energy crisis with characteristic defiance and optimism. The Frenc...
Vehicle sales up 53%
19 October 2022
PETALING JAYA: Total vehicle sales rose 53% year-on-year to 67,659 units last month, as car companies continued to fulfil bookings received prior to the expiry of the vehicle sales...
The car is the preferred place to co-listen to podcasts
19 October 2022
PARIS: Are you more likely to listen to podcasts with friends or loved ones in your car than at home? So suggests research from SXM Media, Carat and Edison Research for the subscri...
Oct 20-26: No change in fuel prices
19 October 2022
PETALING JAYA: Fuel prices will remain unchanged from Oct 20-26. According to a Finance Ministry statement today, RON97 petrol will be retailed at RM3.95 per litre, RON95 remain...
Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid comes to Malaysia, priced from RM...
19 October 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The new Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid has arrived in Malaysia. Base price is RM945,000 (before duties, taxes and registration). The introduction of the new Flying ...
Toyota Veloz MPV launched at RM95K
18 October 2022
PETALING JAYA: The Toyota Veloz was officially unveiled this evening in an online launch. Much of the details about the 7-seat MPV are already known. It's the more premium si...
Rolls-Royce introduces its first electric car — the Spectre ...
18 October 2022
LONDON: Rolls-Royce has completed the first step towards fulfilling its promise to sell only electric vehicles by 2030. It unveiled today the all-electric Spectre at company headqu...
Fast chargers signal imminent arrival of Toyota's first all-...
18 October 2022
PETALING JAYA: A year ago, these structures were absent from the UMW Toyota Motor headquarters in Shah Alam. But the fast chargers were freshly installed and were spotted recent...
Starbucks first coffee chain to offer EV charging in Malaysi...
18 October 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Company Sdn Bhd (Starbucks Malaysia) has partnered with Yinson GreenTech (YGT) to be the first retail coffee chain in Malaysia to install ele...
Renault 4 revived as funky new compact electric SUV
18 October 2022
PARIS: Renault has revealed the 4Ever Trophy at the Oct 17-24 Paris Motor Show – a funky concept car that previews the revival of one of the French brand’s most iconic models. U...
Paris Motor Show focuses on cars with alternative powertrain...
18 October 2022
PARIS: After a pandemic-related hiatus for two years, the Paris Motor Show is opening its doors again with a focus on the switch to electric mobility and research into alternative ...
As carmakers unveil new EVs, France ups subsidies for poorer...
18 October 2022
PARIS: Renault and Stellantis unveiled new French-made electric vehicles (EVs) at the Paris Motor Show on Monday, as President Emmanuel Macron announced bigger subsidies for poorer...
Nissan, Renault relationship should be 'more equal' Renault ...
18 October 2022
TOKYO: The relationship between Japan's Nissan Motor Co and top shareholder Renault SA should be "more equal", the Nikkei newspaper quoted the French automaker's chief executive as...
Paris Motor Show focuses on cars with alternative powertrain...
18 October 2022
PARIS: After a pandemic-related hiatus for two years, the Paris Motor Show is opening its doors again with a focus on the switch to electric mobility and research into alternative ...