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Mitsubishi XFC Concept paraded at Vietnam Motor Show
26 October 2022
TOKYO: The Mitsubishi XFC Concept made its world premiere last week in Ho Chi Minh City and goes  on display at the annual Vietnam Motor Show, which opens today and runs until Oct ...
Will climate change doom US truck habit? Detroit says no
26 October 2022
DETROIT: The US consumer's love for enormous vehicles has been seen by outsiders as a curiosity and sometimes a sign of profligacy. Either way, rising concerns about climate cha...
US and EU launch formal group to discuss conflict over EV su...
26 October 2022
WASHINGTON: US and European Union officials will formally launch a task force next week to discuss new American laws that Europeans fear will discriminate against foreign electric ...
Battery fire fears are big worry for EV sector
26 October 2022
SEOUL: A major blaze in South Korea that knocked out a wide range of key digital services for days – snarling banking, ride-sharing and online deliveries – is reigniting safety con...
TikTok challenge possibly linked to teens' deadly car crash
26 October 2022
NEW YORK: : A car crash that left four teenagers dead may have been linked to a TikTok challenge, a police commissioner said. A total of six teenagers were in a speeding Kia tha...
CarSifu Auto Show 2022: Hello Johor!
26 October 2022
The auto show kicked off in Kuala Lumpur earlier this month before opening in Johor Baru today. JOHOR BARU: After an exciting run in Kuala Lumpur early this month, the second leg ...
Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV and Omoda 5 among five Chery models preview...
25 October 2022
The Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV (right) is on static display alongside the Omoda 5. Shown below is the dashboard of the PHEV. PETALING JAYA: Chery today took a major step towards its brand...
First images of new Maserati GranCabrio prototype unveiled
25 October 2022
MODENA: Maserati has released initial images of the new GranCabrio prototype as it takes to the streets of Modena for the initial stages of development testing. The GranTurismo ...
Researchers find possible replacement for rare earth in magn...
25 October 2022
LONDON: Scientists may have discovered a method for making magnets used in wind turbines and electric cars without the rare-earth metals that are almost exclusively produced in Chi...
Euro 7 standards are 'diversion', says Stellantis CEO
25 October 2022
BERLIN: Uncertainty over the future of European regulation on auto emissions gives Chinese competitors already ahead of the game an additional advantage, Stellantis chief executive...
Ford and Hyundai discussing EV investments with Indonesia
25 October 2022
DETROIT: Indonesia is in discussions with Ford Motor Co and Hyundai Motor Co to establish operations related to electric vehicles in the South-East Asian country, Indonesia co-ordi...
Ni Hsin gets VTA approvals from Road Transport Dept for elec...
25 October 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Ni Hsin Group Bhd's electric vehicle (EV) unit has received the vehicle type approvals from the Road Transport Department for two models of its EBIXON EV bikes - the ...
Tata Steel's Dutch arm in deal to supply Ford with green ste...
25 October 2022
AMSTERDAM: Tata Steel's Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with "green" steel after 2030, under a preliminary agreement reached by the two companies today. Tata pla...
Toyota to produce electric car powered by BYD batteries in C...
25 October 2022
BEIJING: Toyota Motor Corp announced on Monday the launch of a small electric sedan, which will be powered by BYD Co batteries and will be produced and sold in China. The Japane...
GM launching return to work plan for salaried workers in Jan...
25 October 2022
WASHINGTON: General Motors Co will launch its return-to-work plan for most salaried workers early next year after it faced employee criticism over an earlier planned start date, th...
Toyota bZ3 highlights
25 October 2022
BEIJING: The bZ3 is a battery electric sedan jointly developed for the Chinese market by BYD Toyota EV Technology Co., Ltd and FAW Toyota Motor Co. Ltd. BYD Toyota EV Technology...
Toyota scrambles for EV reboot with eye on Tesla
24 October 2022
TOKYO: Toyota is considering a reboot of its electric-car strategy to better compete in a booming market it has been slow to enter, and has halted some work on existing EV projects...
Hyundai to focus on EVs and luxury amid volatility
24 October 2022
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Co. said it will focus on luxury models, SUVs and electric vehicles to achieve what it expects to be record-high earnings this year even as challenges such as ...
Autoliv and Geely to develop advanced safety technology for ...
24 October 2022
STOCKHOLM/SHANGHAI: Autoliv China and Geely Auto Group have agreed to develop advanced safety technology for future vehicles. The collaboration includes a system approach to aut...
World’s first ‘Maybach Atelier’ opens in Shanghai
24 October 2022
SHANGHAI: Mercedes-Maybach has opened its first "Maybach Atelier" here The new multifaceted and holistic retail format highlights Maybach’s creator aura, where guests can immers...