Next step for EVs: Design batteries to strengthen car, exten...
25 July 2021
DETROIT: Automakers and battery manufacturers are racing to develop new electric-vehicle batteries that can reinforce body structures and open the door to breakthroughs in driving ...
A final facelift: The last update before Porsche Macan goes ...
25 July 2021
STUTTGART: It was supposed to be retired soon. But because the successor to the Porsche Macan will be a pure electric, and that won't be ready until 2023, its lifespan is being exp...
GM and Cruise sue Ford to block use of 'BlueCruise' name for...
24 July 2021
DETROIT: General Motors Co and its Cruise robo-taxi subsidiary have filed a lawsuit to stop Ford Motor Co from using the name "BlueCruise" to market its hands-free driving technolo...
Tesla lobbies India for sharply lower import taxes on electr...
24 July 2021
NEW DELHI: Tesla Inc is likely to set up a factory in India if successful with imported vehicles, chief executive Elon Musk said on Twitter, after the company wrote to Indian minis...
Mercedes-Benz revs up in e-car race with Tesla
24 July 2021
LONDON: Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler plans to invest more than €40 billion (RM199bil) by 2030 to be ready to take on Tesla in an all-electric car market, but warned the shift in tec...
Toyota suspended Thailand vehicle production amid parts shor...
24 July 2021
BANGKOK: Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp has since earlier this week suspended vehicle production at three of its plants in Thailand due to a parts shortage, the company said....
BASF, Porsche to develop high-performing lithium-ion batteri...
24 July 2021
BERLIN: Germany's BASF said it has been chosen as the exclusive partner to develop high-performing lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles with Cellforce Group, a joint venture...
Car sales to dip this year
23 July 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), which has revised downwards its vehicle sales forecast by 5.6% to 500,000 units this year, is projecting a tough second ha...
Triumph expands into motocross and enduro
23 July 2021
LONDON: Triumph Motorcycles has recently announced that it will be producing motocross and enduro bikes.
Triumph is also committed to race and win at the highest level in the sp...
MyTukar gets new CEO
23 July 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Digital used car platform myTukar has a new chief executive officer (CEO).
Jeffrey Ong succeeds former CEO Fong Hon Sum, who became myTukar chairman in June 2021.
...
Hyundai Grand Starex to get telematics system
22 July 2021
PETALING JAYA: All Hyundai Grand Starex registered from May 1 are pre-installed with a telematics system for enhanced driver and passenger safety.
A concierge service is also in...
Volvo Cars to take full ownership of its manufacturing and s...
22 July 2021
HANGZHOU: Volvo Cars has signed an agreement with its parent Geely Holding to acquire Geely Holding’s stake in the companies’ joint ventures in China, with the aim of taking full o...
Proton X70 Special Edition introduced at RM123,800
22 July 2021
SUBANG JAYA: Proton has introduced the X70 Special Edition variant limited to 2,000 units.
The X70 Special Edition comes with an on-the-road (OTR) price without insurance of RM1...
July 22-28: Fuel prices to stay unchanged
22 July 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The pump price of RON95 petrol, RON97 petrol and diesel have remained unchanged for July 22 to 28.
RON95 petrol will cost RM2.05 per litre, RON97 petrol at RM2.73 ...
New President and CEO, and vice-president of Customer Servic...
21 July 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz has appointed Sagree Sardien as President & CEO, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia & Head of Region, Mercedes-Benz Cars SEA II and Edmin Naidoo as vice-pre...
New Audi RS 3 introduced
21 July 2021
INGOLSTADT: Audi has unveiled its latest RS 3 that delivers higher levels of performance and more aggressive styling.
Offered in five-door Sportback and four-door sedan, the veh...
World’s road fuel demand to peak earlier than expected
20 July 2021
NEW YORK: Demand for gasoline and diesel to fuel cars and trucks will peak in 2027 — four years earlier than expected — as more fuel-efficient autos and increasing adoption of elec...
Man goes viral after putting up durian that smashed into car...
20 July 2021
PETALING JAYA: A man in Shah Alam, Selangor, has gone viral after uploading a video in which he jokingly offered a durian for sale for RM500, claiming that it was special because t...
Watch out for Proton X70 SE launch on July 22
20 July 2021
PETALING JAYA: Proton will be releasing a special edition X70 come July 22 at a virtual launch.
Only 2,000 units of the X70 SE would be produced. Proton is inviting prospective ...
Smart hacks for saving electricity when driving an e-car
20 July 2021
BERLIN: If you drive an electric car, there are ways you can save electricity by paying attention to your driving style.
Drive with foresight and keep your distance from the car...
Proton e.MAS 7 impresses in quick dynamic driving exercises
Nissan Kicks e-Power: Kicking off a new efficiency
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Mercedes-Benz GLB 200: Measured versatility
MG5: Slick and comfortable cruiser
8.2
Kia EV9: Prime cut
8.0
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro: High adventure on two wheels
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Honda Civic Type R (FL5): Ride on the wild side
Mitsubishi Xpander facelift: Expanding the reach
Jaguar's Bold Type 00 Concept: A Glimpse into the Future of ...
20 Years Strong: BMW's Johor Regional Hub Just Got Bigger
Aveta VTM 250; Affordable & Road Legal Adventure Bike
