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Mitsubishi Motors says ex-chairman Masuko dead at 71
01 September 2020
Masuko became Mitsubishi Motors’ president in 2005, and oversaw the creation of a partnership with Nissan. — Reuters TOKYO: Mitsubishi Motors Corp’s former chairman Osamu Masuko h...
Car customisation is booming — but does it add any real valu...
01 September 2020
FRANKFURT: Michael Fux has pretty distinctive visions and desires, and as he became a billionaire selling mattresses, he could afford to indulge them. He has a dozen sports cars...
Turkey raises taxes to discourage car imports amid virus slu...
01 September 2020
ISTANBUL: Turkey increased taxes on most imported cars, a step that aims to ease the deterioration in foreign trade caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. For most cars with engine ca...
Indonesia drive-in concert delivers live music as coronaviru...
31 August 2020
People watching a drive-in concert by local pop band Kahitna during the New Live Experience series, at a parking area of the Jakarta International Expo on Saturday. — Reuters JAKA...
Toyota starts selling Yaris Cross in Japan
31 August 2020
TOYOTA CITY: Toyota today announced the release of the Yaris Cross, a new-model compact SUV. The Yaris Cross will be available through Toyota dealers across Japan with immediate ef...
Proton teases X50 in National Day video
31 August 2020
The Binyue on which the X50 is based. PETALING JAYA: Proton's rousing video clip today for the 63rd National Day on Facebook offers a glimpse into the much anticipated X50 that sh...
Japan looks to AI as pandemic challenges go-and-see quality ...
31 August 2020
TOKYO: At a factory south of Japan’s Toyota City, robots have started sharing the work of quality-control inspectors, as the pandemic accelerates a shift from Toyota’s vaunted “go ...
Nazim flies the flag in UK
31 August 2020
Nazim Azman posing with the trophy after winning Round 9 of the British Formula 3 race at Brands Hatch Circuit in England. PETALING JAYA: Nazim Azman earned a meaningful Merdeka D...
Nissan dealers in UK preparing for introduction of green num...
30 August 2020
LONDON: Nissan dealers in Britain are preparing for the arrival of a new kind of number plate this autumn. The plates are being brought in especially for electric vehicles and h...
Japan's lunar rover nicknamed 'Lunar Cruiser'
30 August 2020
TOKYO: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Toyota have named their jointly-developed manned pressurised lunar rover the "Lunar Cruiser" in a nod to the car maker's La...
Only for the rich: Experience the thrills of F1 from the com...
30 August 2020
LONDON: Following several years of development, British specialist Cranfield Simulation has launched the world's first bespoke Formula One simulator for the home market. More co...
Road tax, driving licence renewal deadline extended to Sept ...
29 August 2020
AYER HITAM: In line with the extension of the recovery movement control order (MCO), the Transport Ministry is extending the deadline for the renewal of road tax and driving licenc...
Ford offering Sept 1-2 service deal with RM5 vouchers
29 August 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) today announced its "Service Reward" promotion, which will see 1,000 service vouchers on sale from Sept 1-2. The promotion is to r...
US gives automakers at least six more months to meet 'quiet ...
29 August 2020
WASHINGTON: US automakers will have another six months to meet “quiet car” regulations requiring electric and hybrid vehicles to emit alert sounds to warn pedestrians when they app...
Recovery MCO extended till New Year’s Eve
29 August 2020
PETALING JAYA: Despite Malaysia’s admirable efforts in battling the Covid-19 pandemic, the recovery movement control order (MCO) has been extended to Dec 31. In announcing this ...
California approves largest ever utility programme to expand...
29 August 2020
A charging station for electric vehicles is pictured in Pasadena, California. — Reuters SAN FRANCISCO: California has approved a US$437 million effort to build thousands of electr...
Hyundai Kona coming in Q4, booking opens
29 August 2020
PETALING JAYA: If you have been looking for more choices in the compact crossover segment, wait a little longer for the Hyundai Kona to hit town. Sime Darby Auto Hyundai is acce...
BMW and MINI revise price list for Malaysia
28 August 2020
PETALING JAYA: BMW Group Malaysia will be offering full Sales & Services Tax (SST) reduction for selected 2019 Year-of-Make CKD models from the BMW and MINI portfolio. The S...
Aug 29-Sept 4: RON97, RON95 petrol up one sen, diesel down t...
28 August 2020
PETALING JAYA: Fuel prices will increase for RON97 and RON95, while the price of diesel will be lower from Aug 29 to Sept 4. The Finance Ministry said that RON97 petrol would be...
10th-gen Honda Accord attracts over 900 bookings since launc...
27 August 2020
PETALING JAYA: Honda Malaysia has announced that it has managed to record over 920 bookings for its 10th-generation Accord. The D-segment sedan was recently launched in February...