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Toyota's global output declines for ninth straight month in ...
28 November 2024
TOKYO: Toyota Motor's global output dropped for a ninth consecutive month in October, dragged lower by big falls in production in the United States and China but the decline was mi...

Parking and quit rent increase unfair to ratepayers, says NG...
28 November 2024
Lee handing over the memorandum to Opposition assemblymen outside the state legislative assembly. - CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Ratepayers Association (PRA) say...

The first solid-state batteries are coming soon to China's a...
28 November 2024
BEIJING: Today, China is at the cutting edge of electric battery technology, as well as being the world's leading producer.
The next generation of solid-state batteries is alrea...

MyCar Warranty launches Extended Warranty Programme
27 November 2024
(From left) Liberty Insurance Alternative Distribution Channel senior VP Prakash Sankey, MyCar Warranty founder Carlson Chia, Liberty Insurance CEO Puneet Pasricha, Liberty Insuran...

Nearly 34,000 electrified vehicles sold in Malaysia so far i...
27 November 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has seen a total of 33,319 electrified vehicles sold as of Sept 30 this year, representing 5.11% of the country's annual vehicle sales.
They comprised hyb...

BYD asks suppliers to cut prices as China auto war intensifi...
27 November 2024
BEIJING: Chinese automaker BYD is asking its suppliers to cut their prices, in a sign that a brutal price war in the world's largest auto market is set to escalate.
Citing a lea...

Chinese carmakers are trouncing once-unbeatable Japanese riv...
27 November 2024
HONG KONG: As China’s assault on the world’s automotive industry gathers speed, Japan’s national champions are emerging as some of the biggest victims.
In China itself, the worl...

System to curb heavy vehicle overloading ready early next ye...
27 November 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: A system to improve enforcement on overloaded heavy vehicles is being developed and expected to be completed early next year, the Dewan Rakyat was told.
The Transp...

One in 10 motorcyclists riding around without licences, says...
27 November 2024
JOHOR BARU: A three-week special operation on motorcyclists in Johor has found that one out of ten motorcyclists inspected are riding without licences.
Johor Road Transport Depa...

China's Hesai to halve lidar prices next year, sees wide ado...
27 November 2024
The compact Hesai ATX lidar can be fitted in various parts of a car - on the roof, behind the windshield or even inside the headlamps.
SHANGHAI: China's Hesai Group , the world'...

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale at Nardò Circuit, Italy
27 November 2024
ROME: The Alfa Romeo engineering team has just completed an intense test session with the “00 prototype” of the new 33 Stradale at the Nardò circuit, to test its driving dynamics a...

GAC Melaka 3S centre opens
27 November 2024
MELAKA: WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA) has set up a Melaka dealership.
The GAC Melaka 3S centre is operated by Waritan Automobile Sdn Bhd, and it will house both the GAC Motor...

Chery Omoda partners with 'Wicked' movie
27 November 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery sub-brand Omoda is working with Universal Pictures to mark the studio’s new film, Wicked.Wicked premiered across Malaysia from Nov 22.
In Malaysia, fans of O...

India probes Google Maps after three deaths
27 November 2024
The group was on their way to a wedding in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state when their car plunged into the Ramganga river from the unfinished bridge early Sunday. — dpa
NEW D...

Team Proton R3 claims top 5 class finish at 2024 S1K
27 November 2024
SUBANG JAYA: Team Proton R3, the racing and performance division of Proton, claimed a fifth place finish for the Malaysian Touring Car (MTC) class at the 2024 Sepang 1000KM (S1K) a...

Audi reveals second-generation Q5 Sportback SUV
27 November 2024
LONDON: Audi has unveiled the second generation of its Q5 Sportback SUV, to rival cars like the Mercedes GLC Coupe and BMW X4.
From launch, the car will come with a choice of th...

Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres drive Porsche Taycan Turbo GT to rec...
27 November 2024
STUTTGART: The Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS, custom-developed for the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package, represents a breakthrough in high-performance tyre technology f...

New Porsche exhibition this holiday season at Curvistan Bang...
26 November 2024
BANGKOK: Since opening in August 2024, Curvistan Bangkok has redefined leisure and entertainment for the Porsche community and beyond as a bar, a café, an art gallery and a hangout...

Proton X70 can now run 'MYTV Mana-Mana' streaming app
26 November 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The "MYTV Mana-Mana" content streaming application is now accessible on the Atlas Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) for the Proton X70.
It will be made available to the...

Bermaz Auto to distribute Deepal EVs: 2 SUVs expected in 1Q2...
26 November 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Bermaz Auto Bhd has been awarded the distributorship, sale of spare parts and provision of after-sales services of Deepal electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia by Chong...
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