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Opel pulls wraps off next-generation Astra
18 July 2021
BERLIN: Opel has pulled the wrapping from its new Astra, releasing the first photos of the next generation featuring a decidedly sporty design that especially scores points against...
Agnelli heir held Armani tie-up talks to build luxury empire...
17 July 2021
Elkann posing with the Ferrari Roma in Rome in 2019. — Reuters LONDON: John Elkann, scion of Italy's Agnelli family, has been exploring a possible tie-up with fashion designer Gio...
Honda open to new alliances to bring down EV costs, says CEO
17 July 2021
TOKYO: Honda Motor Co's new chief executive said on Friday the Japanese automaker was willing to form new alliances to make electrification profitable. "If through an alliance H...
Shanghai city to regulate data from smart vehicle testing
17 July 2021
SHANGHAI: Shanghai city has issued draft regulations to safeguard data generated during testing of smart vehicles, underscoring China's growing concern about data security. In a...
Face-lifted Volkswagen Arteon R-Line 4Motion launched from R...
16 July 2021
KUALA LUMPUR:  Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM)'s face-lifted Arteon R-Line 4Motion flagship model will be shaking up the premium executive car segment with its offering o...
Cleaner cabin air with Proton's N95 filter
16 July 2021
SHAH ALAM: Proton has introduced a range of N95 cabin filters that are designed specifically for current models, such as the 2019 Proton Persona, Iriz, Exora and Saga, as well as t...
BMW 330Li M Sport long wheelbase confirmed at RM277,614
16 July 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia has announced the pricing for the first-ever 330Li M Sport at RM277,164. The extended variant of the G20 generation 3 Series, which was officially...
Updated Hyundai Kona 1.6 Turbo line-up arriving this month
15 July 2021
PETALING JAYA: Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HDSM) is taking orders for the soon-to-be launched updated Kona 1.6T-GDi compact sports utility vehicle (SUV). Featuring a powerful 1.6...
Valhalla: Aston mints its first mid-engined hybrid supercar ...
15 July 2021
LONDON: The Aston Martin Valhalla has turned from concept into a series production car. The driver-focused mid-engined hybrid supercar is the latest and most significant product...
Porsche Rimac alliance spells the end of Bugatti as we know ...
15 July 2021
NEW YORK: When Porsche and Rimac Automobil announced their plan on July 5 to fold Bugatti into a joint venture called Bugatti-Rimac, no member of the leadership team from the 112-y...
Land Rover Defender available as plug-in hybrid
15 July 2021
LONDON: One of the classics in the world of off-road vehicles is ready for a new era of electromobility: The Land Rover Defender is now being made available as a plug-in hybrid for...
Tesla's Autopilot will soon be able to detect turn signals, ...
15 July 2021
SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla's Autopilot system will soon include new features capable of detecting turn signals, as well as hazard lights, emergency vehicle flashing lights and certain ha...
Toyota buys US mapping, road data firm to bulk up driverless...
15 July 2021
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp's research arm said today it acquired US-based Carmera, a provider of maps and data for driverless vehicles, marking the Japanese car maker's latest invest...
US urges 50,000 Chevy Bolt owners to park outside because of...
15 July 2021
WASHINGTON: US auto safety regulators on Wednesday urged about 50,000 owners of General Motors electric Chevrolet Bolt vehicles that were recalled last year to park outside and awa...
TomTom cuts 2021 outlook as chip shortage threatens auto rev...
15 July 2021
AMSTERDAM: Dutch navigation and digital mapping company TomTom today cut its 2021 outlook, amid a global shortage in semiconductor chips that has disrupted auto supply chains and s...
Porsche 911 as SUV: Marc Philipp Gemballa's out-of-this-worl...
15 July 2021
STUTTGART: Marc Philipp Gemballa is following in his father's footsteps and is now also becoming a Porsche tuner. His first project? An out-of-this-world version of the 911 that's ...
UMW Toyota Motor seeks relaxed lockdown requirements
14 July 2021
SHAH ALAM: UMW Toyota Motors is hopeful that the restrictions of the lockdown can be eased to allow the company and automotive industry to operate in a limited and safe way. Its...
EU targets end of fossil fuels with landmark climate proposa...
14 July 2021
BRUSSELS: The European Union is set to transform every corner of its economy — from how people heat their home to the cars they drive — as the bloc uses a massive overhaul of rules...
TenneT adds more electric BMWs to power grid support project
14 July 2021
FRANKFURT: Germany's biggest power network operator TenneT is stepping up a pilot project to study the use of electric vehicle (EV) batteries in helping to stabilise power transmis...
2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S unveiled
14 July 2021
MILWAUKEE (USA): Harley-Davidson has unveiled the all-new Sportster S sport custom motorcycle that promises a new era of a thrilling riding experience. The bike features a taut,...