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January 2024 vehicle sales up 31% to 65,499 units, says MAA
21 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s new vehicle sales soared 31 per cent to 65,499 units in January this year against 50,168 units during the same month last year due to higher passenger vehi...
New Proton NEV models on the horizons
20 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton today hinted that it will launch several new models of new energy vehicles (NEV) soon. "We will launch (the models) very soon. We will launch one model, may...
BMW Premium Selection showcase is back bigger at Bukit Jalil...
20 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The BMW Premium Selection (BPS) Showcase by BMW Group Malaysia returns to the Bukit Jalil National Stadium here with up to 500 pre-owned premium cars as well as new v...
Get to know about Tesla cars and tech at Feb 20-26 exhibit
20 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: If you have always wanted to know about the inner workings of a Tesla car, here's your chance. From Feb 20-26, Tesla is having a pop-up show at IOI City Mall, Mal...
Make Malaysia the Asean EV hub, automakers urged
20 February 2024
An EV charging station in Miri, Sarawak. KUALA LUMPUR: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has encouraged electric vehicle (EV) auto makers...
BAIC's EV brand to launch first Huawei-backed sedan in 2024
20 February 2024
BEIJING: BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology, the electric vehicle arm of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC), plans to launch its first sedan in partnership with Huawei Technologies t...
PLUS and authority agree to increase highway EV charging sta...
20 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS Malaysia Bhd (PLUS) and the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) have agreed to simplify the process of developing and growing the number of electric vehicle (EV) c...
Putin gifts new car to N. Korea’s luxury limo-loving leader ...
20 February 2024
SEOUL: Vladimir Putin’s bonhomie with Kim Jong Un took a fresh turn, with the Russian president gifting the limousine-loving North Korean leader a new car. Putin gave Kim a Russ...
UMW Toyota Motor plugs eco-friendly cars at 'Beyond Zero' ev...
20 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMW Toyota) today unveiled its "Beyond Zero" initiative. The event, which is taking place from today until Feb 28 at Technology Park Mala...
Toyota Industries faces crackdown for engine emissions cheat...
20 February 2024
A forklift from Toyota Industries. The Toyota affiliate is facing a probe by Japan's transport ministry. TOKYO: Japan's transport ministry is preparing action against a Toyota M...
Carmen Sagrera: Hispano Suiza unveils first images of its ne...
20 February 2024
BARCELONA: Hispano Suiza has unveiled the first images of its new hypercar, the Carmen Sagrera, in a 12-second teaser video. It will be the third model in the company's range of...
Stellantis may build Leapmotor EVs in Italy, says report
20 February 2024
MILAN: Stellantis is considering building up to 150,000 low-cost electric vehicles (EVs) in Italy, in its Mirafiori complex in Turin, as part of its agreements with Chinese automak...
BYD plans more luxury models
20 February 2024
HONG KONG: BYD aims to ramp up production of more luxury models this year, boosting its credentials beyond just stylish but budget-friendly cars. It is also planning to repurcha...
Facelifted Range Rover Evoque arrives, prices start from RM4...
19 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: The refreshed Range Rover Evoque has made its debut in Malaysia, offering three variants to consumers. Prices start at RM498,800 for the Dynamic SE (M Spec), RM52...
Proton sets new sales record in Brunei
19 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: Proton Holdings Bhd’s vehicle sales in Brunei rose 87% to 789 units in 2023, which was a new record for the national carmaker. In a statement, Proton said the exc...
EV maker Xpeng to hire 4,000, invest in AI
19 February 2024
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said it would hire 4,000 this year and invest millions in artificial intelligence, as it seeks to survive what it describes a...
ACO Tech taps blockchain tech to improve EV services
19 February 2024
Present at the recent signing of the memorandum of collaboration are (from left) Li Pu, Azrul and Zhang. CYBERJAYA: Smart mobility provider ACO Tech is set to work with Geno and t...
Watch for speed bumps! New Waze update alerts drivers to mor...
19 February 2024
STATEN ISLAND (New York): The latest updates to Google’s Waze app are giving users a heads-up on speed bumps and keeping their commute smooth and ticket-free. The app is redefin...
Hong Leong Bank partners Refiller Mobile for zero-waste life...
19 February 2024
Oh with her zero-waste store on wheels at Hong Leong Bank’s Sustainability Bazaar 2023. KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank (HLB) is collaborating with Refiller Mobile to encourage Ma...
US to soften tailpipe rules, slow EV transition through 2030
19 February 2024
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden's administration is set to ease proposed yearly requirements through 2030 of its sweeping plan to aggressively cut tailpipe emissions and ramp up...