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Buying a used plug-in-hybrid: Will it fall short on the old ...
26 April 2020
BERLIN: If you've ever considered buying a used plug-in hybrid car, you've probably worried about the state of the battery. But experts say these rechargeable batteries won't be as...
Porsche's new smart radio can be fitted into the brand's vin...
26 April 2020
STUTTGART: Porsche has announced yet another way that classic and vintage car owners can soup up their vehicles: with one of two new Porsche Classic Communication Management smart ...
Police lay down the rules on May 1-3 interstate travel
25 April 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Those stuck in their hometowns since the movement control order (MCO) began will have to go through a multi-stage application process before they are allowed to trave...
Volvo debuts 'Stay Home Store' concept in Europe amid restri...
25 April 2020
GOTHENBURG: Volvo Cars has launched a new online sales concept in several quarantined European markets, allowing customers there to buy or lease a brand new Volvo from the safety a...
MINI Malaysia kicks off 'Minimise' campaign
24 April 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: MINI Malaysia's Minimise campaign offers exciting deals on select MINI models, as well as the brand’s first digital booking platformfor its entire model range – the M...
BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport arrives at RM730K
24 April 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: The new BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport has arrived at RM729,800 (on the road, without insurance) and bookings can be made on www.shop.bmw.com.my at RM5,000. The after-sa...
BMW 840i Gran Coupé M Sport arrives, priced at RM969K
24 April 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: The new BMW 840i Gran Coupé M Sport has arrived at RM968,800 (on the road without insurance) and bookings can be made at www.shop.bmw.com.my at RM5,000. The after-...
BMW Shop Online and BMW Engage introduced
24 April 2020
CYBERJAYA: BMW Group Malaysia has digitalised its ownership experience by introducing two new online platforms for digital vehicle booking and financing pre-approval. Dubbed BMW...
April 25-May 1: Diesel down three sen, petrol prices unchang...
24 April 2020
Kia creates vehicle maintenance and safety video series
24 April 2020
LONDON: Leaving your vehicle unused for extended periods of time can lead to a number of unexpected issues. Kia Motors (UK) Ltd have created a series of four short animation vid...
Ford introduces Mustang Cobra Jet all-electric dragster
24 April 2020
DEARBORN, Michigan: It won’t hurt your ears and doesn’t use a drop of fuel, but it’s projected to crush a 400-metre span in the low-8-second range at more than 273kph. For the ...
McLaren 765LT supercar uses extensive weight reduction tech
24 April 2020
LONDON: The limited-volume McLaren 765LT supercar will have an 80kg reduction (compared to McLaren 720S), integral to a lightest dry weight of just 1,229kg. Considering that the...
Toyota to Tesla nearing plant reopenings, putting pressure o...
24 April 2020
DETROIT: Automakers are cautiously coalescing around plans to reopen North American assembly plants early next month following what will be a roughly six-week shutdown for virtuall...
MCO: Volkswagen service centres open, make appointment first
24 April 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced that a majority of its service centres have received approvals to resume operations during the movement contro...
MCO takes toll on highway concessionaires, says MARC
24 April 2020
The impact from the recent coronavirus outbreak and the ensuing MCO has created a challenging environment for the toll road sector. — Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Rating Corpor...
Tesla raises China-made Model 3 prices after EV subsidies cu...
24 April 2020
BEIJING: Tesla Inc raised prices for two China-made Model 3 variants after authorities cut subsidies in the world’s biggest auto market. China cut subsidies on electric vehicles...
China to cut new energy vehicle subsidies by 10% this year
24 April 2020
BEIJING: China will cut subsidies on new energy vehicles (NEV) such as electric cars by 10% this year, the finance ministry said on Thursday, following a decision last month to con...
VW making masks in China for its staff at European plants
24 April 2020
BEIJING: Volkswagen AG is making masks in China for distribution to Volkswagen plant employees in Europe, the German automaker said as it prepares to restart European production. ...
Germophobes shunning public transit give carmakers a bit of ...
24 April 2020
NEW YORK: When Jason Rogers’ Buick Rendezvous blew its exhaust system and became undrivable last year, the cable-and-internet salesman and weekend songwriter decided he’d just take...
US carmakers pledge 5 million ‘talking cars’ in FCC airwaves...
24 April 2020
WASHINGTON: The US auto industry will deploy millions more wireless systems to help prevent traffic collisions if the Federal Communications Commission abandons a proposal that wou...