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Modern assistance systems blur the lines between passenger a...
09 July 2021
BERLIN: Despite what "autopilot" mode suggests, there is not currently a car in production that can actually replace a driver. But that's not to say that driving has become subs...
Volkswagen to discuss CEO contract extension today, say sour...
09 July 2021
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen's supervisory board will discuss today whether to extend the contract of chief executive Herbert Diess, say two people familiar with the matter. The meetin...
Steering wheels change shape as car designers look to the fu...
09 July 2021
BERLIN: A steering wheel that's not round, but instead protrudes almost hexagonally from a slim, digital cockpit gives off a futuristic feel - which is just what Johann Kistler's g...
MINI concocts a Multitone Roof
09 July 2021
MUNICH: These days, contrast roofs are becoming a thing. MINI wants to go beyond that and set a new trend with its Multitone Roof. As the name suggests, the roof is not just one...
Subaru charts milestone with over 20 million AWD vehicles pr...
09 July 2021
NEW YORK: Subaru has produced over 20 million all-wheel drive vehicles as of June this year. Subaru Corporation of Japan, parent company of Subaru of America (SOA), achieved thi...
Radford acquires trademark for John Player Special livery
08 July 2021
LONDON: British luxury coachbuilding brand Radford has today announced the acquisition of a US trademark for one of the world’s most iconic race liveries, John Player Special (JPS)...
Stellantis makes €30bil wager on EV market
08 July 2021
MILAN/DETROIT: Stellantis, the world's No. 4 automaker, said today it plans to invest more than €30 billion (RM147bil) through 2025 on electrifying its vehicle lineup. The compa...
Experimental Polestar 2 wants to impress at Goodwood Festiva...
08 July 2021
GOTHENBURG: Polestar has revealed an experimental Polestar 2 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The EV has been given a makeover that was inspired by CEO Thomas Ingenlath’s desi...
Canadian firm wants to build a 3-wheeled electric car to min...
08 July 2021
TORONTO: Daymak Avvenire, a Canadian brand with an extremely futuristic vision, is proposing a 100% electric 3-wheeled car capable of mining cryptocurrencies. The car is not yet...
Germany's car association cuts 2021 sales growth forecast
08 July 2021
BERLIN: Germany's automotive industry association on Wednesday cut its growth forecast for 2021 car sales in Europe's biggest economy to 3% from 8% citing production hurdles posed ...
Sustainable cities: learning from Ljubljana's car-free zones
08 July 2021
LJUBLJANA: At a time when many major European cities, such as Paris, are introducing low-emission zones, from which most cars will be banned, Ljubljana stands out as a pioneer in t...
Tesla unveils much cheaper Model Y in China after months of ...
08 July 2021
SHANGHAI: Tesla Inc. debuted a significantly cheaper version of its locally built Model Y sports utility vehicle in China as deliveries for June slipped amid concern a string of ne...
EU fines BMW and Volkswagen Group US$1bil over emissions cle...
08 July 2021
Vestager. BRUSSELS: The European Commission said today three German carmakers breached EU antitrust rules by restricting competition in emission cleaning for new passenger diese...
BMW sticks with rear drive in 2 Series Coupe
08 July 2021
MUNICH: When BMW rolls out the new generation of the 2 Series Coupe to dealers in the coming months, starting at US$37,345 (RM156,000), the German carmaker will continue to rely on...
PLUS extends aid for R&R traders by three months
08 July 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS Malaysia Bhd has extended its assistance to rest area business operators by a further three months, from August to October. The aid extension, which includes ...
Car wash services can reopen in Phase 2
08 July 2021
PUTRAJAYA: Manual, semi-automated and automated car wash services licensed by the local authorities, as well as morning markets and farmers' markets, are allowed to operate in stat...
China's Huawei scores 4G patent deal for VW cars
07 July 2021
SHENZHEN: Huawei has struck a licensing deal that will allow use of its 4G technologies in connected vehicles made by the Volkswagen Group, the Chinese tech giant said today. Th...
Volkswagen Malaysia ramps up aftersales benefits
07 July 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM)'s aftersales offers under its Volkswagen Cares initiative aims to ease the upkeep costs for car owners during these trying t...
Ineos reveals Grenadier interior
07 July 2021
LONDON: The interior of the Ineos Grenadier has been revealed, showing off the space, practicality and versatility owners need from a hard-working 4X4. Starting from a clean she...
July 8-14: RON97 petrol price up 1 sen to RM2.70 per litre
07 July 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The pump price of RON97 petrol will see an uptick of 1 sen to RM2.70 per litre from July 8-14. Prices of RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged at RM2.05 an...