Lights out for Rolls' Spirit Of Ecstasy in EU
13 October 2020
LONDON: Rolls-Royces car owners in the European Union are barred from having an illuminated Spirit Of Ecstasy on their bonnets.
New EU light pollution regulations state they con...
BMW S 1000 RR World Superbike components 3D printed right at...
13 October 2020
MUNICH: The BMW Group already applies 3D printing to production procedures in many areas – and BMW Motorrad Motorsport is also relying on this innovative technology with the BMW Mo...
EVs to triple market share in Europe amid Covid-19, say rese...
13 October 2020
The VW ID.3 electric car.
BRUSSELS: Electric vehicles made up 8% of car sales in Europe in the first half of 2020, putting them on track to triple their market share this year, a...
Hamilton warns he will keep racing until he turns grey
13 October 2020
Hamilton showing a helmet of Michael Schumacher after he won the Eifel Formula One Grand Prix at the Nuerburgring racetrack in Nuerburg, Germany, on Sunday. Hamilton received the h...
Police roadblocks back again in states under conditional MCO
12 October 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Police will enforce roadblocks in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya following the implementation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) from Oct 14.
D...
Tesla battery supplier LG Chem forecasts record third-quarte...
12 October 2020
SEOUL: South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd, an electric vehicle (EV) battery supplier for Tesla and a petrochemicals maker, said on Monday its third-quarter operating profit likely jumped to...
Slovakian firm InoBat claims to have built world’s first ‘in...
12 October 2020
LONDON: European EV battery producer InoBat Auto says its has produced the world’s first "intelligent" electric vehicle battery.
Speaking at the Oct 9-10 GLOBSEC Tatra Summit 20...
Two young Asian winners in Rolls-Royce global designer conte...
12 October 2020
LONDON: A young Chinese and Japanese were among the four global winners in Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' Young Designer Competition, which invited children around the world to design the...
Underground 'Parthenon' protecting Tokyo from floods
12 October 2020
The cavernous complex charged with protecting Tokyo and surrounding areas from catastrophic flooding. — All pix by AFP
KASUKABE (Japan): It has been called Japan's underground "Pa...
Hyundai among big brands stung by BTS uproar in China
12 October 2020
HONG KONG: South Korean boyband BTS is facing a barrage of criticism in China after its leader made remarks about the Korean War and several big-name brands, including Samsung, hav...
Get a dash of street culture with RM25K Vespa Primavera Sean...
12 October 2020
PETALING JAYA: A colourful scooter has landed in Malaysia and it's called the Vespa Primavera Sean Wotherspoon, priced at RM24,960.
If you don't know who Wotherspoon is, he's co...
Warranty about to expire? Think Subaru Auto Protection Progr...
12 October 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: TC Subaru Sdn Bhd today introduced the Subaru Auto Protection Programme (SAPP), a move by the distributor to offer customers peace of mind and ensure higher resale va...
PSA and BMW among carmakers seen avoiding European emissions...
12 October 2020
BERLIN: PSA Group and Volvo Cars, along with BMW AG and Renault SA are among carmakers on track to meet European Union emissions rules after sales of battery-powered vehicles tripl...
Daimler, Swiss Re launch mobility insurance venture
12 October 2020
FRANKFURT: Swiss Re and carmaker Daimler announced a joint automotive and mobility insurance venture today, seeking to tap into a wealth of new data generated by highly automated v...
Pandemic fuels NY used-car sale surge, risking 'Carmageddon'
12 October 2020
A used car dealership. Many New Yorkers are buying used cars despite misgivings. — AFP
NEW YORK: Increasing numbers of New Yorkers are buying cars as they avoid public transport b...
Audi chief sees 2020 sales down despite strong Q3, says trad...
12 October 2020
FRANKFURT: Volkswagen’s Audi unit expects lower sales in 2020 despite strong numbers in the months of July, August and September, Automobilwoche on Sunday cited the head of the div...
Transport Ministry told to crack down on 'lori hantu' issue ...
12 October 2020
File pic of unregistered lorries.
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has told the agencies under the Transport Ministry to solve the issues of “lori hantu” (unregistered lo...
Good vibrations: Wearable sends bikers alerts without causin...
11 October 2020
VIENNA: The Austrian startup Motobit has unveiled a wearable device aimed at motorcycle riders. The device uses vibrations to communicate with riders at all times, so they can stay...
'Lollipop' sign by Renault measures air pollution
11 October 2020
PARIS: Renault has re-invented the iconic symbol of road safety, the “lollipop”, to encourage drivers to not idle in their vehicles.
Renault commissioned the custom lollipop...
Mercedes Vision EQXX concept targets world's longest electri...
11 October 2020
FRANKFURT: One day, no one will bat an eyelid if an electric car can go 2,000km on a single charge. But for now any auto maker that can validate its electric car can travel 1,000km...
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Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Max: Punchy powertrain, roomy, premium c...
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Royal Enfield Shotgun 650: Aiming at the sweet spot
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Mercedes-Benz S 580 e: Plug in to hybrid luxury
Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV: A jaw-dropping juggernaut
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Harley-Davidson Street Glide: Slick and comfortable tourer
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Chery Omoda E5: Premium features, 430km range (WLTP)
GWM Ora 07 Performance: Juiced up and ready to go
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Triumph Speed 400: Fun and easy on the wallet
Double take: Electric Porsche Macan RWD and Macan 4S add div...
New Porsche Panamera blazes record time on Nürburgring
Maserati's Exclusive Electric GranCabrio Celebrates 50 Years...
