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Shell names renewables boss Sawan as CEO to lead green push
15 September 2022
Sawan will take over as Shell CEO from Jan 1, 2023. — Reuters
BENGALURU: Shell named Wael Sawan, the head of its renewables and gas business, as its new CEO on Thursday to replace...
Thailand's top court rules Toyota unit must pay US$272m in i...
15 September 2022
BANGKOK: Thailand Supreme Court today upheld a lower court ruling that the local unit of Toyota Motor Corp owed the government 10 billion baht (RM1.23bil or US$272mil) in extra tax...
Car electrification unlikely to kill off ethanol demand, say...
15 September 2022
NEW YORK: The global movement by governments and automakers to boost electrification of cars does not mean ethanol will be dead as a product, according to an executive of one of th...
Catch Fashion Forward at neu by Cycle & Carriage in 1Utama ...
15 September 2022
PETALING JAYA: Cycle & Carriage is bringing an experience themed “Fashion Forward” to its lifestyle concept store at 1 Utama Shopping Centre here this September.
The neu by ...
SUKE: KL’s new highway with a view
15 September 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sungai Besi–Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) is looking to be more than a highway for motorists.
Aside from improving connectivity between other highways ...
Chery Auto: Measured return to Malaysia
15 September 2022
PETALING JAYA: Chery is coming back to Malaysia and the Asean region in a big way.
The initial wave of cars entering Malaysia will be all sports utility vehicles (SUVs) — and st...
Tesla sued by drivers over alleged false Autopilot, Full Sel...
15 September 2022
SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla Inc was sued on Wednesday in a proposed class action accusing Elon Musk's electric car company of misleading the public by falsely advertising its Autopilot an...
AB Volvo starts series production of heavy electric trucks
15 September 2022
STOCKHOLM: Swedish truck maker AB Volvo said on Wednesday it was starting series production of heavy electric trucks, catering to a growing demand for zero-emission transport.
I...
Biden goes to Detroit to celebrate EVs, but few would qualif...
15 September 2022
DETROIT: There’s a flashy electric car at seemingly every turn of the Detroit auto show.
Much harder to find is a model that will actually qualify for new consumer incentives.
...
10-seater Hyundai Staria to launch in 4Q22 with estimated pr...
14 September 2022
PETALING JAYA: Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) will be introducing a new 10-seater variant of the Hyundai's spaceship-inspired MPV, Staria, in the fourth quarter of the year.
A...
BMW M850i updated
14 September 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia today announced several enhancements to the M850i Coupé, first introduced to Malaysia in 2018.
Now featuring a different front profile, the updated 8 ...
Ford's new Mustang keeps old-fashioned horsepower alive
14 September 2022
DETROIT: Detroit's automakers say they are ready to go all-electric, but at the Motor City's auto show this week they are adding a caveat: not just yet.
Ford Motor Co will unvei...
BYD Atto 3 warranty period cut is early setback to overseas ...
14 September 2022
HONG KONG: Expectant owners of BYD Co. electric cars in Australia recently discovered they won’t get the warranty they were promised, triggering an outcry and a 1,660-word response...
BMW to use trim parts made from recycled fishing nets in fut...
14 September 2022
LONDON: BMW models launched from 2025 onwards will incorporate trim parts crafted from recycled fishing nets and ropes.
This new raw material will contain around 30% recycled ma...
SUKE set to reduce congestion in east KL by 30%
14 September 2022
The 24.4km highway is expected to reduce congestion in the eastern part of the city by 30%. — Bernama
PETALING JAYA: The upcoming Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE)...
New Land Rover Defender honours its lineage with 75th Limite...
14 September 2022
LONDON: The Defender is marking 75 years of Land Rover with the new Defender 75th Limited Edition.
Available in 90 or 110 body styles, the Defender 75th Limited Edition has an e...
Chery pledges to offer happy ownership experience to Malaysi...
14 September 2022
PETALING JAYA: Chery wants to assure Malaysians that service quality and customer satisfaction are its priority as it gears up to make a comeback to Malaysia soon.
It said it is...
UMW’s auto sales up 41% to 35,130 units in August
14 September 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The UMW Group’s automotive sales surged by 41% month-on-month in August 2022 boosted by improved sales from UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) and UMW’s associate company, Perod...
California could give US$1,000 to residents who don't own a ...
14 September 2022
SACRAMENTO: California is poised to adopt an original solution to encourage motorists to give up their cars for good while promoting public transport and so-called soft mobility.
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Parking woe returns to George Town
14 September 2022
GEORGE TOWN: With interstate travel and celebrations in full swing now, the parking problem in busy George Town, Penang’s capital, has resurfaced with a vengeance.
Adding to the...
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