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Maserati to offer electric versions of all its cars by 2025
18 March 2022
MODENA: Maserati will make an electric version of all of its models by 2025, chief executive officer Davide Grasso told reporters during a conference call on March 17. The compa...
New Mitsubishi Xpander to debut at Bangkok show plus two Ral...
18 March 2022
TOKYO: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will introduce the new Xpander crossover and two new Ralliart special editions - the Triton Ralliart (Double-Cab) and Mirage Ralliart - at ...
Porsche mulls joint projects with Apple
18 March 2022
FRANKFURT: Managers at Porsche late last year travelled to the United States to discuss possible joint projects with iPhone maker Apple as well as with some other tech companies, P...
Porsche to broaden battery-powered lineup with 718 Boxster
18 March 2022
STUTTGART: Porsche will turn the 718 Boxster into an exclusively electric model from 2025 as the sports-car maker’s returns on the successful Taycan improve. The Volkswagen AG l...
There may soon be an airbag on your electric scooter or bicy...
18 March 2022
STOCKHOLM: While motorists now have a whole arsenal of active and passive safety devices, this is not yet the case for users of so-called "soft mobility." Swedish-American equip...
New Triumph motorcycle dealer appointed
18 March 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia has appointed Gene Advance Sdn Bhd as its new central region dealer. Gene Advance is the sister company of Welly Advance Bikers Sdn Bh...
Mercedes-Benz opens new R&D centre in Shanghai
18 March 2022
SHANGHAI: Mercedes-Benz Group AG said today it has opened a research and development (R&D) centre here that will focus on mobility technology. The centre, its second R&D...
Another car carrier sinks, this time in Persian Gulf
18 March 2022
ISTANBUL: A United Arab Emirates-flagged cargo ship carrying cars sank in the Persian Gulf, Iran’s ports authority said Thursday, with poor weather hampering the rescue operation. ...
Japan to revoke Hino's engine certification over false emiss...
18 March 2022
TOKYO: Japan's transport ministry will revoke Hino Motors Ltd's certification for four engines following submission of inappropriate emissions data by the Toyota unit, the ministry...
Carsome and Public Bank ink deal on car financing
18 March 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Public Bank Bhd and Carsome signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on car financing. With this MoU, Public Bank said it would be able to provide...
Lotus Emira First Edition boasts world’s most powerful four-...
17 March 2022
LONDON: Lotus has confirmed full details on the price and spec of the eagerly anticipated Emira First Edition. Fully loaded with a host of desirable technology, infotainment and...
Michelin releases new car and bike tyres
17 March 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Michelin has unveiled the latest high performance Pilot Sport 5 and Road 6 range of motorcycle tyres. Pilot Sport 5 The latest fifth generation of the high-perf...
Mercedes inflates its EQS saloon into a luxury electric SUV
17 March 2022
BERLIN: Mercedes' electric EQS is getting a roomier offshoot and is being expanding into an SUV for a release at the turn of the year, the German manufacturer announced at the open...
Suzuki Malaysia introduces 150cc class
17 March 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Finally, Suzuki Malaysia has introduced the smaller category Suzuki bikes which are 147.3cc, single-cylinder DOHC with a liquid-cooled engine. The bikes are Suzuki...
Upgraded C&C Autohaus for Mercedes-Benz opens in Ipoh
17 March 2022
IPOH: Cycle and Carriage Bintang has opened its fourth upgraded Autohaus in Ipoh. With an initial investment of RM26mil, the Cycle and Carriage Ipoh Autohaus now sports the late...
2022 World Car finalists are all EVs
17 March 2022
TORONTO: The World Car Finals Powered by Brembo has recently announced the top three candidates for its top prize. And it comes as little surprise that they are all electric cars. ...
Vehicle sales rise to 43,722 units in February, says MAA
17 March 2022
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s motor vehicle sales for February 2022 went up marginally by 0.63% to 43,722 units, from 43,448 units a year ago, according to the Malaysian Automotive Ass...
Germany backs EU phaseout of new combustion engines by 2035
17 March 2022
BRUSSELS: Germany threw its weight behind a European Union proposal that only emissions-free new cars and vans can be sold from 2035 as the bloc moves forward in talks on an ambiti...
Sime Darby Motors teams up with TOC Automotive College
17 March 2022
PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Motors (SDM) has teamed up with TOC Automotive College to establish programmes to continuously upskill electric vehicles (EV) technicians servicing global...
Fuel subsidies of RM28bil likely this year
17 March 2022
PETALING JAYA: The government may fork out RM28bil for fuel subsidies this year if crude oil price continues to stay above US$100 (RM420) per barrel. While the government would ...