News round-up from Ford, MINI, Hyundai, Kia
10 June 2020
Savings with Ford's 'Service Relief Promotion'
Ford distributor Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) has announced a "Service Relief Promotion" with savings of up to 20% for vehicle...
Honda cyberattack halts Japanese carmaker's plants in India,...
10 June 2020
TOKYO: Honda plants in Brazil and India have halted operations as the Japanese carmaker battles to recover from a cyberattack that affected several factories worldwide.
The cybe...
Sales tax exemption benefits non-national brands more, says ...
10 June 2020
PETALING JAYA: Non-national brands are expected to gain more from the sales tax exemption compared to the national brands, according to analysts.
“We think the non-national bran...
Perodua trims car prices by 3% to 6% from today
10 June 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua will reduce its model prices (on-the-road excluding insurance) by between 3% and 6% via cash rebates until Sunday despite the fact car makers need only lower ...
Control on traffic movement ordered
10 June 2020
PETALING JAYA: Police and highway authorities are fully prepared to ensure smooth traffic flows on expressways and major roads, especially during this weekend, as traffic is expect...
Amid cycling boom, Japan to fine cyclists who unnecessarily ...
10 June 2020
Cyclists in Japan commit a traffic offence if they ring their bell unnecessarily. — dpa
TOKYO: In Japan, as in many countries, more and more people are hopping on bicycles to avoi...
Govt removes ceiling prices for RON95 petrol and diesel
10 June 2020
PETALING JAYA: The Government has revoked a clause for the ceiling price of RON 95 and diesel.
The Federal Gazette published on June 3 no longer contains a clause for setting th...
Karma Automotive offers new packages for 2020 Revero GT
09 June 2020
LOS ANGELES: Karma Automotive has launched new Sports and Performance packages for the 2020 Revero GT, catering to the driving enthusiast.
The 2020 Karma Revero GT features dual...
BMW X8 PHEV rumoured
09 June 2020
MUNICH: According to BMWblog.com, a new flagship BMW X8 will be the ultimate SUV offering from the premium and luxury carmaker next year.
BMWblog.com says it aims to be one of t...
BYD’s push into masks boosted by US approval
09 June 2020
SAN FRANCISCO: Chinese carmaker BYD Co. won regulatory approval to sell face masks to California, a boon for the Warren Buffett-backed company that expanded into protective gear as...
PLUS expects 15% rise in daily traffic from Wednesday
09 June 2020
The forecast figure was based on the steady increase in daily traffic volume from May 4 when the government announced the Conditional MCO. — Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: Highway concessi...
Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid launched in Japan
09 June 2020
TOKYO: The new 2.5-litre Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) has been launched in Japan, with an all-electric driving range of 95km, and a hybrid fuel economy of 22k...
Mitsubishi Triton gaining popularity among Malaysians
09 June 2020
PETALING JAYA: Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) announced an increase in the Mitsubishi Triton market share at 28% for financial year to date 2020.
From January to May 2020, the...
Allianz lays out challenges in insuring EV players
09 June 2020
SINGAPORE: The future of mobility is clearly electric, but the transition will lead to a fundamental change in risk for manufacturers, suppliers and insurers alike and will have a ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS updated with MBUX multimedia system
09 June 2020
LOS ANGELES: The Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 and CLS 450 4MATIC, as well as the Mercedes-AMG CLS 53, will now feature the latest generation of the MBUX multimedia system (Mercedes- Benz ...
Japan wants manufacturing back from China, but breaking up s...
09 June 2020
Honda plant in Wuhan. — Reuters
TOKYO: When Japanese firm Iris Ohyama agreed in April to begin producing much-needed face masks in Japan, it marked a win for Prime Minister Shinzo...
Electric news from Ford, Volvo and Nissan
09 June 2020
Ford Fiesta hybrid goes on sale in the UK
The popular Ford Fiesta compact hatchback – the automaker’s best-selling model in Europe – is now available to order with an electrifie...
German public electric car charging network grows by 60%
09 June 2020
FRANKFURT: Germany’s public network for electric vehicles expanded by 10,000 charging spots, an increase of nearly 60%, in the last year, the country’s electricity lobby said on Mo...
Honda suspends vehicle shipments after suspected cyberattack
09 June 2020
TOKYO: Honda temporarily halted shipments from some of its factories in Japan due to a suspected cyberattack that disrupted its internal network.
The Japanese carmaker is still ...
Musk says solving Tesla Model Y production issues top priori...
09 June 2020
SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk told employees the electric-car maker is having issues boosting output of its new Model Y crossover and said he’ll be walking the assembly lin...
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Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Max: Punchy powertrain, roomy, premium c...
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Mercedes-Benz S 580 e: Plug in to hybrid luxury
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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...
