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Volvo cars looks to Nvidia, megacastings for EVs
05 September 2024
GOTHENBURG: Volvo cars will use a single software system backed by powerful chips from Nvidia for all future models and will rely on "megacastings" to cut costs for electric cars, ...
1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Speedster wins award
05 September 2024
LONDON, UK: The Peninsula has announced the 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Speedster as the winner of its highest honour, The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award 2023. The rare...
World’s first aero-electric motorcycle for fleets and first ...
05 September 2024
NORTHAMPTON, UK: White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC), the company behind the British electric motorcycle land-speed world-record programme, has launched a new fully-electric rapid-char...
Proton sales exceed RM100K for 6 straight years
05 September 2024
SUBANG JAYA: Sales of national carmaker Proton exceeded the 100,000-mark for the sixth year in a row with 101,489 units sold year-to-date (YTD), after achieving sales of 12,690 uni...
Peugeot unveils new 5-year free service maintenance promo
05 September 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Peugeot Malaysia has introduced a special, limited-time-only 5-year free service maintenance promotion effective Sept 1 for all Peugeot models and variants. Applic...
Volkswagen's Cupra 'at risk' from planned EU tariffs
04 September 2024
BERLIN: An electric vehicle made in China by Volkswagen's Cupra brand would be "wiped out" if the European Commission followed through with planned import tariffs of 21.3% on the v...
Former VW boss finally goes on trial in Germany over 'Diesel...
04 September 2024
WOLFSBURG: Almost exactly nine years after the diesel emissions scandal at Volkswagen came to light, the auto giant's former boss Martin Winterkorn finally went on trial in German ...
BYD to pause Mexico plant until after US election
04 September 2024
SHENZHEN: China’s top electric-vehicle maker BYD Co. won’t announce a major plant investment in Mexico until at least after the US election, according to people familiar with the m...
German government to intervene in crisis facing Volkswagen
04 September 2024
WOLFSBURG: German auto giant Volkswagen's troubles and warnings about potential plant closures requires government intervention, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck announced on ...
Geely unveils compact EV to challenge BYD Seagull
04 September 2024
HANGZHOU: Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. on Tuesday unveiled its first compact electric vehicle, aiming to challenge the dominance of BYD Co.’s Seagull and Dolphin models in the en...
2025 Audi Q5: MHEV plus mild hybrid tech, 48V system, 7-spee...
04 September 2024
INGOLSTADT: The new third-generation Audi Q5 and SQ5 SUVs will be launched in Germany and Europe in the first quarter of 2025. The new Q5 family will be produced at the Audi s...
BMW Group Malaysia and TOC celebrate first graduates
04 September 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Group Malaysia, in partnership with TOC Automotive College, announced the first batch of five graduates from the BMW Technical Trainee Programme (BTTP). Setti...
Hyundai debuts US-built 2025 Ioniq 5 range
04 September 2024
LOS OLIVOS, California: Hyundai has launched the refreshed 2025 Ioniq 5, including a rugged new Ioniq 5 XRT variant, ideal for venturing further off the beaten path. The expand...
smart Tour roadshow in Penang with #1 and #3
04 September 2024
PENANG: The smart Tour Brand roadshow heads to Penang, to showcase the smart #1 and #3 vehicles. This roadshow will have live demonstrations highlighting key features such as V2...
Michelin Malaysia and KTM Asia are partners in 2024 Rimba Ra...
04 September 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Michelin Malaysia and KTM Asia have partnered in Southeast Asia to drive motorsports excellence. This partnership will debut at the 2024 edition of Rimba Raid, the...
Isuzu D-Max owners celebrate Merdeka
04 September 2024
PETALING JAYA: Isuzu D-Max owners displayed their patriotic spirit when they participated in the Isuzu Merdeka Convoy as part of the company’s initiative to celebrate Malaysia’s 67...
No sweat: Electric cars keep cooler in traffic jams, test sh...
04 September 2024
MUNICH: Modern electric cars are superior at keeping their occupants cool in summer traffic jams, according to a test by Germany's large ADAC motoring organisation. The trial wa...
Faeces on the walls: Germany's struggle with filthy motorway...
04 September 2024
STUTTGART: "Faeces on the walls and floors," says a disgusted Christine Baur-Fewson, head of regional body responsible for Germany's Autobahn. "I see this as a physical assault on ...
Aston Martin unveils new V12 Vanquish
03 September 2024
VENICE: Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc launched the Vanquish, a new car that will top their lineup in price, power and prestige, at the Venetian Lagoon during the Venice ...
Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed prototypes in last leg of testing
03 September 2024
STUTTGART: Mercedes-AMG announced it has begun the final phase in the development of the exclusive PureSpeed sports car, which celebrated its world premiere as a concept vehicle in...