Soft, warm and vegan-friendly, Volvo cars go leather-free
23 September 2021
LONDON: Volvo Cars said today that its vehicle range will go leather-free or "vegan-friendly" by 2030, offering instead bio-based and recycled materials to a customer base that inc...
Malaysian vehicle sales set to rise
23 September 2021
PETALING JAYA: Total vehicle sales are expected to start picking up from this month, as the government’s economic relaxation measures have allowed automotive players to resume oper...
EU court adviser finds car defeat devices broadly illegal
23 September 2021
BRUSSELS: Software Volkswagen AG used to alter pollutant emissions based on the temperature and altitude is illegal unless it prevents potentially dangerous sudden damage to the en...
Porsche launching its 911 as a 480hp GTS
23 September 2021
BERLIN: Porsche is announcing another new addition to its treasured 911 family and launching its cult sports car as a GTS with a little more power and pizzazz.
Two years after t...
Mercedes announces new soft-top SL roadster for 2022
23 September 2021
BERLIN: The next generation of Mercedes' legendary SL roadster is set to be formally unveiled in the coming weeks before its launch in the first half of 2022, technical director Jo...
Lovers can now say 'I do' with bespoke car-inspired engageme...
23 September 2021
LONDON: Car lovers preparing to tie the knot can now treat their fiancé(e) to an original ring inspired by their favourite ride.
Combining precious stones with recycled material...
Samsung in talks with Tesla to make next-gen self-driving ch...
23 September 2021
Samsung Electronics' semiconductor plant in Hwaseong produces 7nm chips.
SEOUL: Samsung Electronics is in talks with Tesla to make Tesla's next-generation self-driving chips based...
Stellantis chairman says Turin, Italy key to group's product...
23 September 2021
TURIN: Stellantis chairman John Elkann said on Wednesday an investment in a historical production plant in Italy showed manufacturing in the country remained key to the carmaker, i...
Tesla pushes US to boost fuel economy penalties
23 September 2021
WASHINGTON: Tesla Inc is pressing US President Joe Biden's administration and a US appeals court to move quickly to hike civil penalties for automakers failing to meet fuel economy...
Emira First Edition ushers in end of petrol era at Lotus
22 September 2021
LONDON: Lotus has confirmed more details of its Emira sports coupé which is set to be the final non-electrified model from the iconic British marque.
First in the showroom is th...
Electric cars have much higher repair costs, research shows
22 September 2021
MUNICH: Although government subsidies can sometimes reduce the cost, electric cars are by and large more expensive than petrol or diesel cars - at least when considering the cost t...
Sime Darby employees offered special deal to buy used cars
22 September 2021
PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Motors is turning to employees within the diversified group to buy the used cars it sells under the Sime Darby Auto Selection division.
It announced to...
Air taxi startup Volocopter to sell 150 aircraft to China JV
22 September 2021
STUTTGART: German flying taxi startup Volocopter said today it would sell 150 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to its joint venture with a unit of Chinese au...
Compact Maserati Grecale SUV heads for Nov 16 debut
22 September 2021
MODENA: We knew for some time that Maserati would have the Grecale world debut in November but not the date.
Well, the Italian automaker has made it specific in a brief announce...
Miros studying how well harsher penalties work against drivi...
22 September 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) is studying the effectiveness of measures to reduce instances of driving under the influence of intoxicating s...
German auto giants place their bets on hydrogen cars
22 September 2021
MUNICH: Battery power may be the frontrunner to become the car technology of the future, but don't rule out the underdog hydrogen.
That's the view of some major automakers, incl...
Sept 23-29: RON97 petrol up 2 sen to RM2.75
22 September 2021
PETALING JAYA: Retail prices for RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged from Sept 23 to Sept 29 while RON97 petrol will go up by two sen to RM2.75 per litre, says the Financ...
Lotus reveals ‘blueprint’ for electric sports cars
21 September 2021
HETHEL (UK): Just weeks after Lotus confirmed it will be launching a new family of EV performance cars, it has given a world premiere to the innovative new lightweight chassis tech...
Pioneering EV trial heralds ability to predict battery lifes...
21 September 2021
LONDON: A world-first, real-life trial of electric vehicles, involving battery analytics specialist Silver Power Systems (SPS), EV manufacturers and academics, has brought closer t...
EVs may cut global refining capacity demand by half in 2050,...
21 September 2021
SINGAPORE: A global drive towards electrification of road transport to reduce carbon emissions may cut demand for the world's oil refining capacity by half in 2050, consultancy Rys...
Porsche Macan EV: Re-energised exhilaration
All-electric Leapmotor C10 SUV ticks all the right boxes
New Kia Sportage: Versatile and stylish
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Triumph Scrambler 1200 X: A good balancing act
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Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S 4Matic+: Poking the pocket rocket
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Moda Sporter-S 250: A new player in town
Porsche Taycan E-xperience drive: Kuala Lumpur - Kuantan
Mercedes-Benz E 350 e PHEV: Refined elegance, timeless prest...
2025 Proton X50 Facelift Spotted. Major Redesign & New Engin...
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA: 4th Generation MBUX
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