EU climate chief says carmakers can thrive in global EV race
15 January 2025
BRUSSELS: The European Union is prepared to make sure carmakers are ready to meet its 2035 goal to effectively phase out the combustion engine, the bloc’s climate chief said, despi...
Nexteer opens new Changshu facility for steering systems
15 January 2025
CHANGSHU (China): Nexteer Automotive has opened its new facility in Changshu in a strategic expansion of its advanced steering systems manufacturing and testing capabilities.
Th...
Global electric car sales rose by 25% in 2024
15 January 2025
LONDON: Electric car sales rose by 25 percent globally last year, surging in China but slowing in Europe, according to figures published Tuesday by the British consultancy Rho Moti...
Two-hour parking limit for Kuala Lumpur to be imposed
15 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: A two-hour parking limit for downtown Kuala Lumpur along with a crackdown on parking touts are measures in the works to restore order in some of the capital city’s mo...
Fresh-air Microlino: Is this the ultimate beach buggy?
15 January 2025
ZÜRICH: Switzerland's Microlino has started selling an open-top version of its cute microcar which is crying out to be taken to the beach.
The quirky little resort toy is alread...
Dieselgate: Volkswagen's emissions scandal troubles are far ...
15 January 2025
BRAUNSCHWEIG (Germany): Almost 10 years after the diesel emissions scandal at Volkswagen, you could be forgiven for thinking that the company's current business crisis is overshado...
Biden administration finalises US crackdown on Chinese vehic...
15 January 2025
A worker cleaning a vehicle made by Chinese carmaker GAC at the company's display during the Detroit Auto Show on Tuesday. — Reuters
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden's outgoing ...
Isuzu Malaysia introduces affordable D-Max Low-Ride 4x2 MT v...
14 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: Isuzu Malaysia has unveiled the D-Max Low-Ride 4x2 manual transmission, said to be one of the most affordable double cab pick-up trucks on local roads.
The "infla...
Lexus Australia hits record sales of electrified cars
14 January 2025
SYDNEY: Three out of four Lexus vehicles sold in Australia in 2024 were electrified, as the brand consolidated its leadership of the hybrid luxury vehicle market.
Australians bo...
Honda Civic Hybrid named 2025 North American Car of the Year
14 January 2025
DETROIT: The new Honda Civic hybrid, the electrified variant of America's most popular compact car, has won the 2025 North American Car of the Year (NACOTY) award.
It’s a record...
Join Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia's 'Drive your Ambition' even...
14 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia will hold the "Drive your Ambition" brand festival, a 4x4 experiential event at ParkCity Eastwood, Miri from Jan 18-19.
Held from 10am t...
China vehicle export growth to slow in 2025, association dat...
14 January 2025
BEIJING: China's vehicle exports are expected to grow 5.8% to 6.2 million units this year, cooling from a 19.3% increase in 2024, data from the China Association of Automobile Manu...
Johor's 400kW DC charging station for heavy vehicles set to ...
14 January 2025
The Tangkak station by ChargEV caters mainly to electric heavy vehicles. — Bernama
TANGKAK: An electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Tangkak, Johor, located along the North-So...
Toyota wants salaried staff back in office four days a week
14 January 2025
DETROIT: Toyota Motor Corp.’s salaried workers in North America are being ordered back to the office Monday through Thursday starting in September, making it the latest company to ...
Detroit Auto Show returns to January in a changed landscape
14 January 2025
DETROIT: The Detroit Auto Show returned to January for the first time since 2019, on Saturday as the city dug itself out of a winter storm that dropped about 2.5 inches of snow Fri...
Talk and drive: Mercedes-Benz integrates Google’s AI for con...
14 January 2025
STUTTGART/SAN FRANCISCO: Mercedes-Benz and Google Cloud announced on Monday the expansion of their strategic partnership to introduce new conversational capabilities to the MBUX Vi...
German premium carmakers' sales battered in China and German...
14 January 2025
BERLIN: Germany's top-end carmakers took a battering at home and in China in 2024, sales volume data showed, as wealthier consumers held back on purchases amid an uncertain economy...
Jaecoo delivered 7,041 J7 SUVs in first 5 months of operatio...
13 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Last year was a breakout year for premium SUV market challenger, Jaecoo, whose investments in an extensive dealer network, warehouse and production assets, collective...
Cycle & Carriage offers up to RM190K savings on Mercedes car...
13 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: If you are looking to upgrade your ride, visit Cycle & Carriage for exclusive #MYMercedesRewards, offering up to RM190,000 savings on selected Mercedes-Benz model...
Lucky eight win all-expenses-paid AMG Experience on Ice trip
13 January 2025
BALAKONG: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia's AMG Celebration – Drive to Trill, rewarded eight lucky Mercedes-AMG customers to an all-expense-paid trip to a winter driving experience in Swede...
Jetour Dashing a standout contender
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BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 | Limited-Run Valentino Rossi Tribute...
