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Crash sensors and rocket fuel: The story of how the airbag c...

08 August 2021

COLOGNE: There's the squeal of tyres, the crash of breaking glass, and then the airbag immediately inflates. The now ubiquitous safety device that protects the head and upper body ...

Hard-hit conventions in US hope delta fades soon as shows ax...

08 August 2021

NEW YORK: The cancellation of the 2021 New York Auto Show last week over concerns about the spread of the Covid-19 delta variant sparked “here-we-go-again” fears in the events indu...

Cher, Iggy Pop and Jennifer Hudson will star in the upcoming...

07 August 2021

MILAN: Some of the world's most famous singer-songwriters are hitting the road for this new edition of the Pirelli Calendar. While the pandemic put paid to the "Cal 2021," a new...

Audi wants to show you what its future car interior will loo...

07 August 2021

INGOLSTADT: Audi will be unveiling on Aug 10 an electric roadster that will showcase its vision of the future of progressive luxury. It is the first of three concept cars that w...

Why BMW is embracing predictive maintenance at its plants

07 August 2021

MUNICH: BMW is increasingly using predictive maintenance across its plants around the world to improve efficiency and sustainability. The system makes use of sensors, data analy...

Volkswagen ID.5 GTX teased ahead of Munich reveal on Sept 7

06 August 2021

WOLFSBURG: After the VW ID.4 GTX comes the ID.5 GTX, the SUV coupe version of the sporty electric car. The ID.5 GTX will make its world premiere at the IAA Munich as a near-fini...

Maserati Grecale SUV coming in November

06 August 2021

MODENA: Maserati will be unveiling its second SUV in November. Pegged below the mid-size Levante, the compact SUV named Grecale would be available with a petrol engine, as a plu...

Plight of car dealers struggling to stay open to be raised i...

06 August 2021

PETALING JAYA: At least 30% of independent car dealers under the Federation of Motor and Credit Companies Associations of Malaysia (FMCCAM) are at risk of closing permanently befor...

This Wmoto scooter is 250cc and will launch in 2022

06 August 2021

GEORGE TOWN: Mforce Bike Holdings has announced that it will be launching the next Wmoto Xtreme scooter in 2022. According to the company, the Xtreme 250cc scooter follows up on...

Allianz General offers free roadside assistance for motorcyc...

06 August 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad is offering its motorcycle comprehensive (below 250cc) policyholders free roadside assistance. The roadsides as...

Cars fuelled by sugar in India will heighten food inflation ...

06 August 2021

NEW DELHI: India is pushing for more cars to run on ethanol made from sugar, a move that risks raising the cost of the sweetener globally. The government will fast-track an etha...

Tesla snubbed by White House

06 August 2021

Musk. — Reuters SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla, the global leader in electric cars, was excluded from the White House event Thursday where US President Joe Biden unveiled a big push for zer...

Australia takes Mercedes to court for downplaying Takata air...

06 August 2021

MELBOURNE: Australia's consumer watchdog has filed a court case against Mercedes-Benz alleging that the company downplayed the risks involved with the use of Takata airbags in its ...

Refreshed Proton Iriz and Persona arrive

05 August 2021

SUBANG JAYA: Proton today announced the launch of the new 2022 Iriz and Persona, offering updated design elements plus enhanced features. The latest additions to the company’s rang...

First production-ready Battista prepared for world debut

05 August 2021

TORINO: Automobili Pininfarina is taking the most significant step yet in delivering its pioneering pure-electric Battista hyper GT, with the first production-spec example making i...

Zapp Scooters poised to enter crowded electric motorbike seg...

05 August 2021

LONDON: British-based Zapp Scooters plans to begin selling its new i300 electric two-wheeler this fall in Europe and early next year in the United States, the company said, as the ...

Honda vehicle sales for May-July drop 52% year-on-year

05 August 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda Malaysia’s car sales declined by 52 per cent year-on-year from May to July 2021 as its business operations were affected by the implementation of the Movement C...

NY Auto Show cancelled on delta variant concerns

05 August 2021

NEW YORK: Organisers of the 2021 New York International Automobile Show have cancelled the event for the second year in a row, citing concerns over the spread of the Covid-19 delta...

Forest fires, batteries, air con: Five driving essentials fo...

05 August 2021

HAMBURG: You won't always be able to park in the shade. And on those days where you have to return to a car that's punishingly hot, there are a few things you have to pay attention...

American Honda names new CEO as it gears up for electric fut...

05 August 2021

Aoyama (left) and Kaihara. LOS ANGELES: Honda today announced that Noriya Kaihara has been appointed as president and CEO of American Honda from Oct 1 as part of the company's mov...

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