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Toyota plans to mass produce battery Hilux pickup truck by 2...
26 March 2024
BANGKOK: Toyota plans to mass-produce a battery electric Hilux pickup truck by the end of 2025, the president of its Thailand unit said today. The announcement comes just a few ...
Chery to see record sales in Malaysia: 7,500 units delivered
26 March 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Auto Malaysia is on track for record-breaking deliveries in Malaysia in 2024, with 3,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) delivered in the first two months. Th...
World premiere of 2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX with 4MOTION
26 March 2024
WOLFSBURG: The 2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX had its world premiere, and will be offered with two wheelbases, two battery sizes and a choice of 5-, 6- or 7-seater. It also comes...
Adventurous moreh ride with Royal Enfield
26 March 2024
PETALING JAYA: Royal Enfield Petaling Jaya (REPJ) held the Moreh Ride & Night Test Ride during the fasting month recently. Twenty riders participated in this event on a vari...
Australia waters down fuel emissions standards in blow to Te...
26 March 2024
CANBERRA: Australia’s government has bowed to political pressure and a growing public backlash to water down planned vehicle emission standards, handing a potential win to Ford Mot...
Thailand's Feb 2024 car output drops 19.3%: EV imports, lowe...
26 March 2024
BANGKOK, (Reuters): Car production in Thailand fell 19.28% in February from a year earlier to 133,690 units, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Tuesday, largely due to a dec...
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro: 197PS/290Nm 1.6-litre turbo, 7-speed DCT,...
26 March 2024
Photos by ART CHEN KUALA LUMPUR: The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 5-seater sports utility vehicle (SUV) will be priced below RM130,000 and start deliveries at end-May 2024. Its rivals i...
Chinese EV makers take centre stage at Bangkok Motor Show, t...
25 March 2024
BANGKOK: Boosted by strong electric vehicle sales, Chinese car makers will be in the spotlight at the Bangkok International Motor Show this week, underscoring the growing challenge...
GWM Malaysia launches 3S centre in Setia Alam
25 March 2024
SETIA ALAM: Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has expanded its dealership network in the country, with the recent launch of a 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre in Setia Alam...
Xiaomi CEO teases price on upcoming car, showrooms begin dis...
25 March 2024
BEIJING: Xiaomi's CEO said today his goal for the firm's first electric vehicle was that it would be the "best looking, easiest to drive and smartest car" priced below 500,000 yuan...
Sarawak seeks cautious deployment of Padu
25 March 2024
KUCHING: The Sarawak government supports the federal government’s intention to introduce the Central Database Hub (Padu), but said the programme should be carried out cautiously. ...
Refreshed Neta V begins local assembly in Thailand
25 March 2024
BANGKOK: Neta Auto has begun local assembly of the Neta V-II following the opening of its electric vehicle (EV) plant here, its first outside China. Deliveries to Thai customers...
Nissan targets to sell 1 million cars over next three years
25 March 2024
ATSUGI: Nissan Motor said today it would launch 30 new models by the financial year ending in March 2027 and aim to raise its global sales by 1 million vehicles while cutting costs...
Renovated Auto Bavaria showroom for used BMWs and MINIs in K...
25 March 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Auto Bavaria today unveiled its newest refurbished showroom that features upgraded facilities and enhanced services. Located near Jalan Chan Sow Lin here, the reva...
German lawmakers approve pure biodiesel for vehicles
25 March 2024
BERLIN: In future, German motorists will also be able to fill up their tanks with diesel fuel made 100% from waste materials such as cooking oil from restaurant deep fryers, under ...
Mercedes-Benz recalls right-hand drive vehicles for software...
25 March 2024
STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz has recalled around 529,000 right-hand drive vehicles worldwide to address a steering software issue, according to a spokesman. A recall notice was publ...
AIG in Singapore stops insuring McLarens driven to Malaysia
24 March 2024
Insurer AIG has decided not to cover McLaren cars driven into Malaysia following a crash involving three such cars in October 2023. — Photo courtesy of Malaysian police via The Str...
Mercedes-Benz C 200 giveaway at Fuso's 60th anniversary luck...
24 March 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Fuso celebrated its 60th anniversary with a grand finale lucky draw event on March 5 this year, held at Menara Hap Seng 3 here. Enthusiastic dealers and customers ...
Maxim E-hailing celebrates partner-drivers
24 March 2024
LABUAN: In connection with International Taxi Driver Day, Maxim E-hailing took the opportunity to celebrate its partner-drivers.  A Maxim-organized badminton tournament was held...
New pricing and great deals for Ora Good Cat
23 March 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: GWM Malaysia has rolled out a new strategic pricing for the GWM Ora Good Cat electric hatchback while extending new benefits to current owners. For the 2024 year m...