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XPeng CEO says its software, AI upgrades to enter 'super fas...
25 April 2024
BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker XPeng today said its software and artificial intelligence training upgrades will enter a "super fast cycle" from May, and that it hopes...
Nissan, Mazda roll out new models for China as they aim for ...
25 April 2024
BEIJING: Nissan Motor and Mazda Motor unveiled new cars tailored for Chinese drivers today, signalling a fresh push by Japanese automakers to regain ground in the world's largest a...
Mercedes reveals electric version of the G-Class with the EQ...
25 April 2024
LONDON: Mercedes has revealed its latest addition to the EV market with the EQG – an electric version of the firm’s iconic G-Class. The electric version will come with a 116kWh ...
Mercedes says it will continue to invest in China tie-ups
25 April 2024
BEIJING: Mercedes Benz's China chief said today the company would continue to invest in tie-ups with Chinese partners like Internet firm Baidu, noting China was crucial to its glob...
BYD seeks to redefine luxury for the EV generation
25 April 2024
An image of the Denza Z9GT model, released by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). BEIJING: Chinese EV maker BYD will showcase its premium brand's fir...
VW to woo picky Chinese buyers with new electric sub-brand
25 April 2024
BEIJING: Volkswagen AG will start sales of a new electric-vehicle brand in China kitted out with gadgets like an in-car avatar to help win back young buyers it has lost to the like...
Toyota's scandal-hit Daihatsu aims to resume vehicle develop...
25 April 2024
TOKYO: Scandal-hit Toyota Motor subsidiary Daihatsu aims to fully resume developing vehicles by as early as the end of this year, the president of the compact carmaker told reporte...
Lamborghini tiptoes towards electric with new Urus Hybrid SU...
25 April 2024
BEIJING: Lamborghini SpA unveiled a hybrid version of its bestselling Urus SUV on April 24, in a bid to diversify its range without going fully electric. The 2025 Lamborghini Ur...
New Tesla Model 3 Performance introduced from RM242,000
24 April 2024
CYBERJAYA: Tesla's latest Model 3 Performance is launched globally today and available for order on Tesla Malaysia's official website. Priced from RM242,000, the Model 3 Perform...
Tesla promises 'more affordable' cars after shelving all-new...
24 April 2024
AUSTIN: Tesla said on Tuesday it would introduce "new models" by early 2025 using its current platforms and production lines as it retreated from more ambitious plans to produce an...
Yamaha NVX scooter now offered in four new colours
24 April 2024
PETALING JAYA: The Yamaha NVX is now available in four new colours: Blue & Bronze for the standard version, and Cyan Sky & Premium Navy for the ABS version. The scooter ...
Bugatti Veyron designer Jozef Kaban joins MG Motor
24 April 2024
LONDON: MG Motor has confirmed that Jozef Kaban has joined the company, accepting the role of Vice President at the company’s Global Design Centre. Kaban is tasked to develop MG...
April 25-May 1: Fuel prices unchanged
24 April 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from April 25-May 1. The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, said t...
Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next ...
24 April 2024
BENGALURU: Tesla's humanoid robot is still in the lab, but it may be ready to sell as soon as the end of next year, chief executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday. Several companies ...
Three bus drivers slapped with summonses for making video ca...
24 April 2024
ALOR SETAR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) slapped summonses on three express bus drivers for making video calls and live TikTok videos while driving. Kedah JPJ deputy dire...
Malaysia to roll out QR code immigration system for factory ...
24 April 2024
Singapore rolled out a similar system for cars passing through Singapore’s Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints in March. — The Straits Times/ANN SINGAPORE: Factory workers commuting t...
Xiaomi's SU7 orders reach 70,000, EV business to stay focuse...
24 April 2024
BEIJING: Xiaomi has secured locked-in orders for more than 70,000 of its SU7 electric cars as of Saturday and the company intends to keep its automotive business "100% focused" on ...
MHero 1: A new Chinese monster SUV rumbles into Europe
23 April 2024
GENEVA: China is sending another new radical electric SUV into the European fray in the shape of the brawny MHero 1 from Dongfeng. Standing at at just under five metres long, th...
Touchscreen use in cars has already peaked, says Aston Marti...
23 April 2024
LONDON: Aston Martin remains committed to physical controls in its cars following customer feedback, one of the firm’s development bosses has stated. Neil Hughes, head of produc...
Chery to invest in Thailand
23 April 2024
BANGKOK: Chery Automobile, an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer from China, was recently granted promotional privileges to establish a production facility in Thailand by the Thail...