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Porsche and Michelin showcase tyres that contain 53% sustain...
26 June 2022
LONDON: The new, fully-electric Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance is showcasing its potential at the June 23-26 Goodwood Festival of Speed on Michelin tyres that contain 53% sust...
Vinfast could eventually offer an electric pickup, says exec
26 June 2022
DETROIT: Vietnamese electric vehicle startup Vinfast could eventually enter the electric pickup truck market, a top US executive said recently. Vinfast, a unit of Vietnam's Ving...
‘Not so MINI’ puzzles for customers waiting for their new MI...
25 June 2022
NEW YORK: Perhaps some car makers can take a leaf out of what MINI USA did as wait times for cars ordered stretch for months. MINI USA has introduced a “Not so MINI” puzzle in a...
India plans safety rating system for passenger cars
25 June 2022
NEW DELHI: India will introduce a safety rating system for passenger cars - a measure it hopes will encourage manufacturers to provide advanced safety features and will boost the "...
Classic cars damage environment less than modern motors, stu...
25 June 2022
LONDON: Classic cars are much less damaging to the environment when compared to modern vehicles, research from a specialist cherished vehicle industry report in the UK says. The...
After pressure from Toyota chief, Japan emphasised support f...
25 June 2022
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp's chief lobbied the Japanese government to make clear it supported hybrid vehicles as much as battery electrics or face losing the auto industry's support,...
Stellantis production stoppages in France linked to Continen...
25 June 2022
PARIS: Production stoppages at two Stellantis auto plants in France stem from shortages in components from German supplier Continental, two sources close to Stellantis said on Frid...
Toyota, Suzuki take hybrid route in India for local, global ...
25 June 2022
NEW DELHI: Toyota Motor Corp and Suzuki Motor Corp today said they would begin production of hybrid vehicles in India, a category that Toyota has said is currently best suited to s...
All-electric Kia EV6 introduced from RM300,000 and open for ...
24 June 2022
SHAH ALAM: The all-electric Kia EV6 has arrived and is available for booking at Kia Malaysia showrooms. Distributed by Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd, the EV6 imported from South Ko...
Maserati MC20 supercar launched from RM1mil
24 June 2022
PETALING JAYA: June has been a busy month for Maserati in Malaysia. Shortly after unveiling the Grecale SUV earlier this month, it tops it off with the MC20. Now Maserati can crow ...
All-new Toyota Veloz open for booking, price from RM95,000
24 June 2022
SHAH ALAM: UMW Toyota Motor today announced that the highly anticipated all-new Toyota Veloz is now available for pre-launch booking. The Veloz is available for order taking at ...
JPJ says renew driving licences before June 30 or take test ...
24 June 2022
PUTRAJAYA: Vehicle owners holding Malaysian driving licences, who have been given an extension of validity period and whose licence had expired from Jan 13, 2021, must renew their ...
Audi to make EVs only from 2026, says CEO
24 June 2022
BERLIN: Audi plans to bring only electric-powered vehicles onto the market from 2026, chief executive Markus Duesmann told the Wirtschaftswoche weekly in an interview published on ...
Catch and scan the myTukar orange box
24 June 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: myTukar has unleashed a mysterious orange cube in Johor, Penang and Selangor, attracting the eyes and curiosities of onlookers. Adorned with a QR code, the brightl...
FTC revs up 'right to repair' fight with Harley-Davidson agr...
24 June 2022
WASHINGTON: Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc and a Westinghouse generator maker have agreed to drop some restrictions on who repairs their products, the US Federal Trade Commis...
CATL to make new EV battery in 2023 that offers 1,000km rang...
24 June 2022
SHANGHAI: Chinese battery giant CATL will start mass production next year of its latest generation product, with greater efficiency that lets electric cars drive over 1,000km on ea...
Toyota recalls first mass-produced EVs less than 2 months af...
24 June 2022
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it would recall 2,700 of its first mass-produced electric vehicles (EVs) for the global market because of a risk the wheels could come loo...
Ferrari installs 1MW fuel cell plant to speed up carbon neut...
24 June 2022
MILAN: Italy's Ferrari said a new fuel cell plant had been recently installed at its historic headquarters facilities in Maranello, in a further step by the luxury car maker to bec...
Limited edition of Citroen's mini EV sells out in under 18 m...
23 June 2022
PARIS: A limited edition of 50 Citroen mini electric cars sold out in less than 18 minutes, parent company Stellantis said on Wednesday, prompting the French brand to post a cheeky...
All-new Perodua Alza teased and open for pre-launch booking ...
23 June 2022
RAWANG: With a week left to go before the 5% sales tax exemption for passenger cars expires at the end of the month, Perodua is hopeful of catching the final buying rush by opening...