Vietnam car maker VinFast to build US battery plant as it go...
07 January 2022
SAN FRANCISCO: Vietnam's VinFast plans to build electric vehicle battery cells and packs in a new US manufacturing complex, its global chief executive told Reuters, as the company ...
New Porsche Macan debuts, priced from RM434K
07 January 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The refreshed Porsche Macan has arrived in Malaysia, priced from from RM433,154.
It is now available for booking and is offered in three variants: Macan from RM433...
Nissan unveils Chinese New Year offers
06 January 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is welcoming the year of the Water Tiger with the introduction of special new year colour to the ever popular Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Mid an...
Proton's Roslan Abdullah gets deputy CEO job
06 January 2022
PETALING JAYA: Proton has promoted Roslan Abdullah to the post of deputy chief executive officer.
He officially assumed his duties on Jan 1.
Roslan succeeds Datuk Radzaif Moh...
Strong sales in H1, weak sales in H2 expected, says HLIB
06 January 2022
PETALING JAYA: The automotive industry is expected to see a rebound in total industry volume (TIV) this year, say analysts.
The main reason is the sales and service tax (SST) ex...
Mitsubishi Triton and Xpander drive 91% increase in sales
06 January 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia registered a stellar 2021, with 17,489 vehicles sold, a whopping 91% increase in sales as compared to the same period in 2020.
Mitsubish...
Raja Motor needs more mechanics to fix flood-ravaged bikes
06 January 2022
DENGKIL: Raja Motor's workshop is filled to the brim with flood-ravaged motorcycles for repair - after his 40 seconds to fame - and he is looking for more hands on deck.
"I need...
Titans of carmaking are plotting the overthrow of Elon Musk
06 January 2022
TOKYO/LONDON: The epic fight over who controls the future of the car industry is about to get a whole lot more interesting.
Tesla Inc, the pioneer and pacesetter, has dominated ...
Startup ONE says battery prototype delivered 1,200km range
06 January 2022
DETROIT: Our Next Energy (ONE), a two-year-old Michigan startup, said on Wednesday it had tested a prototype of its new battery in a Tesla Model S, driving 1,210km before rechargin...
Chrysler brand to become all-electric in 2028
06 January 2022
DETROIT: Chrysler, an iconic American auto brand, plans to transition to an all-electric fleet by 2028, the company now owned by Stellantis announced Wednesday.
Chrysler, founde...
Porsche explains thermally and noise-insulated glass
06 January 2022
STUTTGART: Virtuoso engine sound, casual conversation, and exceptional music – these sound experiences can be further enhanced with the optional thermally and noise-insulated glass...
'Hey Alexa': Amazon, Stellantis team up on car dashboards
06 January 2022
PARIS: US-European automaker Stellantis and Amazon are teaming up to develop onboard electronics systems that will bring the Alexa smart assistant to vehicles including the Jeep an...
Beyond cars: Hyundai says 'metamobility' will link real and ...
05 January 2022
LAS VEGAS: Hyundai Motor Co envisions an interactive and partly virtual future it calls "metamobility," where a variety of robotic devices interact with humans to provide a broad r...
Malaysia to start B20 biodiesel mandate by year-end
05 January 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia plans to implement its nationwide adoption of the B20 palm oil biofuel programme by the end of 2022, the country's palm oil board said today.
The mandate ...
CES tech fair opens under pandemic shadow
05 January 2022
LAS VEGAS: The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) throws open its doors here to thousands today despite surging Covid-19 cases in the United States, as one of the world's largest trad...
Sony to launch firm to explore making electric cars
05 January 2022
TOKYO: The Japanese firm, better known for its TVs and video game consoles, will create the Sony Mobility subsidiary in spring 2022 as it weighs entering the field.
Sony chief e...
Geely joins Waymo to make robot taxi with no steering wheel
05 January 2022
LAS VEGAS: Zeekr, the electric car brand from Chinese maker Geely, has joined forces with automation experts Waymo to make a ride-hailing vehicle which will eventually have no spac...
SmartTAG and TnG can still be used until further notice
05 January 2022
PETALING JAYA: SmartTAG and TouchNGo users do not need to worry as the lanes will still be around despite the launch of RFID lanes along the North-South Expressway (NSE), says PLUS...
GM loses US sales crown to Toyota, ends run dating to 1931
05 January 2022
DETROIT: Toyota Motor Corp grabbed the US sales crown from General Motors Co., swiping an honour that the Detroit automaker has held since Herbert Hoover was president.
If GM’s ...
Police need a warrant to search your cellphone. Your car’s d...
05 January 2022
WASHINGTON: Police can pull sensitive personal data from many modern vehicles without a warrant due to gaps in US federal law, according to new research.
Cars are becoming more ...
Proton X90: Smooth drive for a spiky delight
8.0
Toyota Innova Zenix Hybrid: Family-friendly carrier
8.2
BMW R 1300 GS Trophy: Power and control
8.8
GWM Ora 07 (Long Range Ultra): Impressively luxurious, refin...
6.2
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: A multi-terrain adventurer
8.2
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro: Powerful, premium specs, impressive value
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7.6
Smart #1 Brabus: Pragmatic achiever
Suzuki Jimny 5-door enters Malaysia
Hennessey Venom F5 Stealth Series
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