All News

Aston Martin's finance boss to leave as losses deepen
27 February 2020
Aston Martin said Wilson would step down from his role no later than April 30 but that he had not been fired. LONDON: Aston Martin’s chief finance officer will leave the company f...
BMW iNEXT crossover undergoes hot climate testing in the Kal...
27 February 2020
MUNICH: The BMW iNEXT crossover is undergoing further testing across the desert regions of South Africa ahead of series production in 2021. Intensive test runs in the freezing c...
Smells, scratches and stains: Tips for sprucing up a grubby ...
27 February 2020
HAMBURG: To restore the car to its former glory and get it spick and span for the road, there are a few things you need to pay attention to. Ulrich Koester from the German motor...
Hyundai shows off new i20 interior
27 February 2020
LONDON: Hyundai has released s new photo of the next i20 that shows off two large digital screens, a new colour scheme, ambient lighting technology and striking horizontal blades s...
Mercedes-Benz introduces lifestyle-oriented GLA 45 AMG
27 February 2020
STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz has revealed that the new Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4MATIC+ has been outfitted with the brand's 2.0-litre turbo engine, an engine the company claims is "currentl...
New Hyundai i30 revealed
26 February 2020
LONDON: Hyundai Motor has released new details of the new i30 before its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The new i30 will feature a new design, advanced connectivity features and o...
Rolls-Royce reaches out digitally to wealthy clients via Whi...
26 February 2020
LONDON: Those who can afford a Rolls-Royce car can now also enjoy the benefits of an online members' club called Whispers, accessible through a smartphone app. It was initially ...
VW Touareg R set for world premiere in Geneva
26 February 2020
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen is set to add a range-topping new premium model to its flagship Touareg line – the Touareg R which will debut at the upcoming 90th International Geneva Motor ...
Hyundai to decide hydrogen fuel-cell system plant location t...
26 February 2020
TOKYO: Hyundai Motor Co and its affiliates are ready to decide the location of a new hydrogen fuel-cell system factory this year, which could be in South Korea or overseas, an exec...
Facelifted Honda Civic and 10th-gen Accord launched
26 February 2020
PETALING JAYA: Honda Malaysia today launched the facelifted Civic C-segment and all-new Accord D-segment sedans, with increased prices across the board. Both the Civic and Accor...
Plastic shields protect China's ride-hailing drivers against...
26 February 2020
A worker installing a plastic sheet to separate the driver and passenger compartments in a car at a disinfection station for Chinese ride hailing company Didi, in Beijing. — AFP B...
Ford's incoming COO focuses on cost cuts, launches, change
26 February 2020
Farley says part of his strategy is to grow the electric vehicle business. DETROIT: Ford's incoming chief operating officer outlined his priorities for the company’s turnaround to...
Panasonic to exit solar production at Tesla's New York plant...
26 February 2020
TOKYO/LOS ANGELES: Panasonic Corp said it would exit solar cell production at Tesla Inc’s New York plant, the latest sign of strain in a partnership where Panasonic’s status as the...
Mitsubishi declares record-high market share in January
26 February 2020
PETALING JAYA: Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) begun the year strong with an all-time high market share of  22.8% for the month of January 2020. This is the highest in the past 10...
BMW teases electric Concept i4
26 February 2020
MUNICH: BMW will unveil its first pure-electric Gran Coupe on March 3 at the Geneva Motor Show. The Concept i4 blends a modern, elegantly sporty design with the spaciousness and...
Toyota pumps US$400mil into Pony.ai to deepen driverless pac...
26 February 2020
SHANGHAI: Toyota Motor Corp. invested US$400 million in Pony.ai to strengthen its ties with the Chinese provider of driverless-car systems. The investment extends the companies’...
Jaguar supplier ‘paddling like hell’ to support slow-selling...
26 February 2020
NEW YORK: American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., a supplier that derives three quarters of its sales from trucks and SUVs, knows the times are a-changing for the auto ind...
Tesla’s autopilot, cell phone use blamed in 2018 fatal crash
26 February 2020
The mangled Model X that resulted in the death of Huang on March 23, 2018. — AP WASHINGTON: US crash investigators faulted Tesla Inc.’s autopilot system and the driver’s distracti...
Renault promises premieres and limited editions for 2020 Gen...
26 February 2020
PARIS: Unlike its national rival PSA, France's Renault group will be present at the Geneva Motor Show, which runs from March 5 to 15. The offering from its Renault, Dacia and Alpin...
Polestar teases high-tech, all-electric GT emblematic of bra...
26 February 2020
GOTHENBURG: Polestar is previewing the Precept concept, a fully electric grand tourer, which will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week. The car also symbolises the ...