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Russia considers built-in breathalysers for cars to curb dri...
30 July 2020
MOSCOW: Russia is considering fitting cars with devices that breathalyse drivers to clamp down on drink driving and is looking at ways to encourage manufacturers to install them in...
In a pandemic, no better way to travel than a VW Grand Calif...
30 July 2020
BERLIN: For some it's the worst of times, for others, the best: While the coronavirus pandemic is roiling the travel industry, makers of RVs can barely handle the surge in demand. ...
Bank Negara says banks to provide flexible repayment
29 July 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: The banking industry will provide a targeted moratorium extension and provision of repayment flexibility to those severely impacted by the fallout from the Covid-19 p...
All-electric Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne gets first US cus...
29 July 2020
BARCELONA: World-renowned car fanatic and businessman, Michael Fux, has commissioned a striking Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne to add to his collection, and in doing so becomes the ...
BMW invests in faster and cheaper 5G rollout
29 July 2020
LOS ANGELES: BMW i Ventures is investing in GenXComm, a company with ground-breaking technology that improves the performance and capacity of communication networks, and aims to si...
Hyundai wins 2020 FMOTY awards
29 July 2020
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor has won two 2020 Future Mobility of the Year (FMOTY) Awards for HDC-6 NEPTUNE and the company’s built-in e-scooter. Established by the Korea Advanced Instit...
BMW M Performance Parts for new 5 Series, M5 and M5 Competit...
29 July 2020
MUNICH: BMW is also offering an extensive range of BMW M Performance Parts for the new 5 Series, M5 and M5 Competition. All components, in addition to the sporty look, also ful...
Proton to have more used car outlets
29 July 2020
SHAH ALAM: Proton aims to have 36 used car outlets nationwide in 2020. The new Used Car Management (UCM) division was started in 2019, to support new car sales and manage resale...
Audi delves into next-generation OLED technology
29 July 2020
INGOLSTADT: Audi introduced digital OLED technology in the Q5 last month, which improves road safety and allows for personalisation of the taillight signature. Audi is the first...
Pakatan's proposed petrol subsidy programme shelved
29 July 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: The targeted fuel subsidy programme proposed by the previous Pakatan Harapan government has been shelved. The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister D...
Thousands of Daimler employees trim hours to save jobs
29 July 2020
FRANKFURT: Thousands of Daimler employees have agreed to cut their hours and give up bonuses this year to save jobs amid the coronavirus crisis, the German carmaker said Tuesday. ...
Naza launches Merdeka sale campaign
29 July 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Naza Motor Trading, a subsidiary of the Naza Group and Malaysia’s largest vehicle importer, has kicked off the "Merdeka Beli & Menang" campaign. From now until...
Tesla's Musk says open to supplying batteries to other autom...
29 July 2020
SEOUL: Tesla Inc chief executive officer Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the company is open to licensing software and supplying powertrains and batteries. Tesla has previously s...
F1 makes way for drive-in cinema in Mexico
29 July 2020
People attending the drive-in cinema set up at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City on Sunday. — AFP MEXICO CITY: After the disappointment of seeing the Mexican Formu...
S. Korea launches safety probe into Tesla vehicles
29 July 2020
SEOUL: South Korea said it is investigating suspected safety issues with vehicles made by US automaker Tesla Inc, which is competing strongly with Hyundai Motor Co in the South Kor...
Next-generation of Mercedes Citan to include T Class for fam...
29 July 2020
STUTTGART: Drivers are mostly familiar with the Mercedes Citan as a leisure activity van. However, in its next iteration, it will be reborn into two versions: one for businesses, o...
JPJ offers 70% discount
29 July 2020
PETALING JAYA: In a rare occasion, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is offering a 70% discount on summonses in conjunction with the Merdeka month. Transport Minister Datuk Se...
French automaker PSA remains profitable despite virus
29 July 2020
PARIS: French automaker PSA, which is in the process of merging with Fiat Chrysler, said Tuesday it had remained profitable during the first half of the year despite sales plunging...
Jaguar Land Rover names ousted Renault boss as CEO
29 July 2020
Bollore will take over at JLR on Sept 10, replacing Ralf Speth, whose tenure ends after more than 10 years. — AFP LONDON: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has picked ousted Renault boss Th...
Global tech show CES to be only online in 2021 due to Covid-...
29 July 2020
LAS VEGAS: CES, the biggest global tech and gadget show, held every January here, will be only online in 2021 due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, organiser Consumer Tech...