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Big budget local film 'The Catcher' set for 2022 production
11 October 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Catcher, a Malaysian-made film set to feature some 500 supercars, is poised to be the highest-invested movie ever in Malaysian history. The script for the film...
Qatar Petroleum changes name to Qatar Energy signalling new ...
11 October 2021
Qatar Petroleum's name change is to better reflect the company's focus on supplying natural gas to the world. — Reuters DOHA: Qatar Petroleum changed its name to Qatar Energy to b...
Interstate travel allowed from Oct 11, says PM
10 October 2021
PETALING JAYA: Interstate travel nationwide will resume starting tomorrow, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Prime Minister said this during a special address at 3pm toda...
First Berlin Teslas could come next month, Musk tells fans
10 October 2021
Musk standing in front of the Tesla plant near Berlin. — Reuters BERLIN: The first cars to emerge from Tesla's new Berlin factory should roll off the production line as early as...
WATCH: Tesla Glass explained
10 October 2021
LOS ANGELES: Tesla posted a video clip last month outlining the technology behind its proprietary Tesla Glass. Tesla Glass debuted in 2016, and since then, the electric car make...
Don't sell China-made cars in India, minister urges Tesla
10 October 2021
NEW DELHI: India’s Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said he has asked Tesla Inc. to avoid selling China-made cars in India ahead of the electric-vehicle maker’s expected entry...
Danish police seize Lamborghini Huracan caught speeding
09 October 2021
A Huracan though not the one seized by Danish police. COPENHAGEN: Danish police have confiscated a high-performance luxury car after its new owner was caught speeding as he drove ...
Toyota Mirai sets Guinness World Records title with 1,359km ...
09 October 2021
LOS ANGELES: The 2021 Toyota Mirai has officially set the Guinness World Records title for the longest distance by a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle without refuelling. The ...
Congestion charges: The urban tolls reducing traffic in city...
09 October 2021
NEW YORK: Tolls for vehicles entering city centres have been around since 2003 and, in a US first, New York City is now expected to implement its own congestion zone. This type ...
All-new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer debuts
09 October 2021
MUNICH: BMW has unveiled the second generation 2 Series Active Tourer earlier this week. It's targeted at active, lifestyle-oriented customers. Four model variants with front...
All-new Lexus LX world premiere set for Oct 14
08 October 2021
TOKYO: Lexus will unveil the all-new LX in a digital world premiere on Oct 14 at 1:30pm JST (12.30am in Malaysia). At the same time, ground events related to the launch would be...
Apple’s plan for cars: Using iPhone to control a/c, seats, r...
08 October 2021
LOS ANGELES: Apple Inc., whose CarPlay interface is used by millions of motorists to control music, get directions and make phone calls, is looking to expand its reach within cars....
Audi R8 V10 performance RWD ramps up the thrills
08 October 2021
INGOLSTADT: Audi's new R8 V10 performance RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) is more athletic now with a revised engine and a host of new technological highlights. Available as a Coupé or S...
Pothole barrage: Minister overwhelmed by calls after telling...
08 October 2021
PETALING JAYA: Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim has been inundated by phone calls after revealing his personal phone number in Parliament for people to repor...
Five men charged with deceiving auto spare part supplier
08 October 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: An auto spare parts company owner and four workers pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today on charges of cheating an auto spare part supplier involving lo...
Mercedes-backed Farasis says silicon boosts battery energy 2...
08 October 2021
DETROIT: Farasis Energy, the Chinese battery manufacturer backed by Mercedes-Benz, said a lithium-silicon battery it’s developing with Group14 Technologies Inc. passed a key perfor...
Volkswagen Care Plus offers discounts and benefits for older...
08 October 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: As a show of appreciation for owners who have stayed with the brand over the years, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is offering 30% savings for maintenance ...
Police assess BMW and VW models for use in fleet
08 October 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Five German cars received by the police on Thursday were for test-drive purposes, says Bukit Aman. The five vehicles, which comprised a BMW M3, two X3 and two Volk...
All-new Ducati Monster introduced at RM69,900
08 October 2021
PETALING JAYA: The latest generation of Ducati's best-selling and longest running model - the Monster - has arrived. Ducati Malaysia says the all-new Monster outprices its compe...
Tesla to move its headquarters to Austin, Texas
08 October 2021
A scenic view of Austin. — Photo by Pierce Ingram/VisitAustinTX SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla Inc. is moving its corporate headquarters to Austin, Texas, where a new factory for the Model ...