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US reverses Trump effort to quash California vehicle emissio...
22 December 2021
WASHINGTON: The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized a reversal of a rule issued under then-US President Donald Trump that sought to pre-empt California's vehicle emissions re...
JPJ to replace all lost, damaged documents for free
21 December 2021
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will provide replacement documents at no charge for those affected by the recent floods in the country. Transport Minister Datuk S...
Toyota to start car hardware, software update service in Jap...
21 December 2021
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp said today it will launch a service next year offering customisation and updates for cars as customers increasingly hold on to their vehicles for longer. ...
SMART Tunnel reopens to traffic
21 December 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The SMART Tunnel has been reopened to traffic from 11.10am today after completion of cleaning works. Syarikat Mengurus Air Banjir dan Terowong Sdn Bhd (SMART) said...
Ferrari revamps leadership, three top managers to leave
21 December 2021
MILAN: Ferrari announced plans on Monday to shake up its leadership structure, in one of new boss Benedetto Vigna's first major moves, and said three top managers will leave the co...
CEO of startup QuantumScape awarded ‘staggering’ Elon Musk-...
21 December 2021
DETROIT: Shareholders of QuantumScape Corp., the solid-state battery startup that went public through a blank-check deal last year, approved a multibillion-dollar pay package for i...
Three things to expect in 2022 in the world’s biggest EV mar...
21 December 2021
SHANGHAI: This time 20 years ago, China joined the World Trade Organization, kicking off a new era in the country’s automobile sector as overseas carmakers began to muscle in. N...
Geely and Renault to soon announce hybrid-focused auto JV fo...
21 December 2021
BEIJING: Geely Holding and France's Renault are likely to soon announce a deal to jointly produce the Chinese automaker's hybrid vehicles in South Korea and look at possibly export...
Dutch digital mapmaker TomTom says it will extend VW partner...
21 December 2021
AMSTERDAM: TomTom NV, the Dutch digital mapmaking company, said today it would extend a supply partnership with Volkswagen, integrating its mapping and navigation technology into V...
Mercedes-Benz customers get flood relief aid
21 December 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced a flood relief assistance programme to help all customers whose vehicles are affected by the recent floods nationwide. Valid u...
Hino comes to aid of customers
21 December 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HMSM) is offering flood relief assistance to all Hino customers affected by devastating floods arising from heavy rainfall over ...
Flood relief assistance for flood-affected Mercedes-Benz cus...
21 December 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Cycle & Carriage has announced relief assistance for customers to inspect or repair their Mercedes-Benz cars damaged by the floods following the heavy rain over t...
VW says patent suit by Taiwan's Acer is unfounded
21 December 2021
BERLIN: Volkswagen said allegations made against it by Acer were unfounded, after a magazine reported that the Taiwanese computer maker had sued the German carmaker for infringing ...
The red pill for the G-Class: Mercedes shows up at premiere ...
21 December 2021
STUTTGART/SAN FRANCISCO: The new film The Matrix Resurrections celebrated its US premiere at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco on Dec 18. In the film, audiences will return to...
Tips to avoid flood damage to your car
20 December 2021
PETALING JAYA: With the recent flash floods happening around the country, it’s crucial to know when and how to save your vehicle from any potential damage that could result in mass...
New Subaru XV 2.0i-P EyeSight and GT Edition introduced from...
20 December 2021
PETALING JAYA: TC Subaru Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Malaysia, has unveiled the refreshed XV and XV GT Edition sports utility vehicle that get new styl...
Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Hybrid variant recalled
20 December 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM), together with Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis Sdn Bhd (TCEAS), today announced a voluntary product recall campaign for Nissan X-T...
BMW does a 'Waltz' for 2021 Christmas flick
20 December 2021
MUNICH: BMW has roped in actor Christoph Waltz to star in a short Christmas film. In the BMW film, the Academy Award winner meets two old acquaintances: Oliver Zipse, Chairman o...
Volkswagen in Malaysia responds with flood relief aid
20 December 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Like a growing number of car makers, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is also lending a hand to its customers affected by the recent floods. It is offerin...
Stuck in car for 18 hours due to floods, actor recalls kindn...
20 December 2021
The actor says he was on his way home in Ampang from Shah Alam when he got trapped on the road. — Hariz Hamdan/Instagram PETALING JAYA: Actor Hariz Hamdan was on his way back home...