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Italy talks to Tesla, Chinese carmakers in search for second...
29 February 2024
ROME: Italy has been in talks with Tesla and three Chinese carmakers as it tries to attract another manufacturer and reach an annual output target of 1.3 million vehicles, the indu...
2024 Volvo C40 Recharge updated with longer range and faster...
28 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Volvo Car Malaysia's C40 Recharge electric vehicle (EV) has been updated for model year 2024 with up to 550km in driving range, faster DC charging and pixel headlight...
BYD Seal secures 1,300 bookings in four days
28 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Motors (SDM) and BYD Malaysia has secured more than 1,300 bookings for the BYD Seal electric vehicle within four days of its launch at The Exchange TRX las...
MG4 and MG ZS electric vehicles previewed, prices start from...
28 February 2024
Note the charging port in front for the ZS EV. The MG4 has its charging port at the rear on the left side. PETALING JAYA: Some car brands come and go in Malaysia. Chevrolet, Al...
Toyota Hilux most stolen car in 2022
28 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Toyota Hilux pick-up truck topped the list of the most stolen private cars with 204 units, surpassing the usual target that is the Proton Wira with only 170 units...
BYD amps up brutal China EV price war with bigger discounts ...
28 February 2024
BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD today unveiled lower-priced new versions of its Han sedans and Tang SUVs, deepening a protracted and brutal price war in the world's lar...
Siblings help China's BYD grab early lead in Thai EV market
28 February 2024
Pratarnwong (left) and Pratarnporn are siblings who head Rever. The BYD distributor has a one-price policy - introduced by Chinese car makers in Thailand - across all its outlets. ...
Aston Martin puts off launch of its first battery EV by a ye...
28 February 2024
LONDON: Aston Martin on Wednesday pushed back plans to launch the British luxury carmaker's first battery electric vehicle by a year. The London-listed company said it now expec...
Tesla aims to ship Roadster cars in 2025, says Musk
28 February 2024
AUSTIN: Tesla will aim to ship its Roadster electric sports car next year, the electric vehicle maker's CEO Elon Musk said today. "Tonight, we radically increased the design goa...
Proton Global Services helps automaker diversify revenue
28 February 2024
Lee (inset). SUBANG JAYA: Proton Global Services (PGS), a subsidiary of Proton Edar, has significantly contributed to Proton's diversification and expansion efforts since it was s...
Apple Car is dead, says source
28 February 2024
SAN FRANCISCO: Apple has cancelLed work on its electric car, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, a decade after the iPhone maker kicked off the project. Several e...
Auto accessories traders protest against RM400 monthly parki...
28 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: The Automotive Accessories Traders Association of Malaysia is unhappy with a recent policy implemented by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), which requires them ...
Feb 29-March 6: Fuel prices unchanged
28 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from Feb 29-March 6. The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, said t...
Electrified vehicles are becoming more popular in US, survey...
28 February 2024
NEW YORK: Electrified vehicles including hybrids and fully electric are becoming more desirable than their gasoline counterparts, influential US magazine Consumer Reports said on T...
McLaren rolls out 690hp Artura Spider
28 February 2024
LONDON: McLaren unveiled on Tuesday the Artura Spider, marking the company's first foray into convertible supercars with a high-performance hybrid powertrain, alongside an updated ...
Europe automakers will not challenge 2035 fossil-fuel car ba...
28 February 2024
GENEVA: Europe's automakers will not challenge the European Union's decision to effectively ban fossil-fuel vehicles as of 2035 no matter who wins this year's European parliamentar...
Five new cars save 2024 Geneva show from being a non-event
27 February 2024
GENEVA: The stage was set for a grand birthday gala yet the car show to mark the 100th anniversary of Geneva's annual horsepower parade failed to generate much advance interest. ...
Exclusive GAC distributor WTCA expands reach with new dealer...
27 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), the sole and exclusive distributor of GAC vehicles in Malaysia, held a signing ceremony with nine new dealerships at the GAC Motor ...
Research firms expect auto sales to trend down in 2024
27 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) is expected to trend downward in 2024 as the impending fuel subsidy rationalisation is likely to hurt the dem...
BYD brings floating SUV to Geneva to win over European buyer...
27 February 2024
GENEVA: BYD is underscoring its European ambitions at the Geneva car show this week by showing off models including a 1,200-horsepower luxury sport utility vehicle that can float o...