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Toyota Hilux for Australia gets new look and 48-volt tech
05 February 2024
SYDNEY: The upgraded Toyota Hilux pick-up will arrive in Australian showrooms in March at the same time as the introduction of 48-volt technology. Toyota Australia says the 48-v...
Plan in advance, manage emotions for CNY holiday drives, Mir...
05 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Road users are advised to plan their journeys and manage their emotions as best as possible before starting their trip, especially for individuals or families who wil...
Mitsubishi Xpander and Xpander Cross hybrids launched in Tha...
05 February 2024
TOKYO: New hybrid variants of the Mitsubishi Xpander and Xpander Cross crossover MPVs have been launched in Thailand. The hybrid models are produced at the Laem Chabang Plant of...
TomTom sees broadly flat 2024 sales on subdued auto sector
05 February 2024
AMSTERDAM: TomTom sees broadly flat sales this year as the digital mapping specialist's auto sector clients grapple with subdued demand. TomTom, whose customers include Volkswag...
Tan Chong Motor appointed GAC Motor's distributor in Vietnam
05 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary TC Services Vietnam Co Ltd has been appointed GAC Motor International Co Ltd's vehicles distributor in Vietnam....
Australia releases preferred option on pollution rules to bo...
05 February 2024
SYDNEY: Australia on Sunday released a "preferred model" for new standards on vehicle emissions as the country moves closer to finalising rules to boost uptake of electric cars, in...
Ford to offer complimentary Tesla Supercharger adapter to el...
05 February 2024
DETROIT: Ford says eligible Ford electric vehicle (EV) customers will soon be able to reserve a complimentary fast charging adapter. Ford had last year announced that its EV cus...
Elon Musk took drugs with some Tesla board members, says WSJ
05 February 2024
File pic of Musk. According to the Wall Street Journal, Musk’s use of illegal drugs was common knowledge among several current and former Tesla and SpaceX directors. — AFP SAN F...
Tesla runs afoul of font-size rule in 2.2 million electric c...
05 February 2024
LONDON: Tesla drivers no longer have to squint to read the warning lights in their electric vehicles, thanks to eagle-eyed auditors at the US National Highway Traffic Safety Admini...
Longest vehicle formation in Malaysia makes it into record b...
05 February 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Territories Department earned a spot in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) on Sunday, with the longest vehicle formation, with the involvement of 644 vehicl...
Bike-friendly Paris votes to triple parking fees for SUVs
05 February 2024
PARIS: Parisians voted in a referendum on Sunday in favour of subjecting large SUVs to a threefold increase in parking charges as the French capital presses on with long-term plans...
BMW unveils stick-shift Z4 M40i Pure Impulse edition
05 February 2024
MUNICH: BMW is set to introduce the Pure Impulse edition of the BMW Z4 M40i for the 2024 model year, catering to enthusiasts of open-top driving pleasure. The significant highli...
Vincent Tan-linked HR Owen the latest UK retailer for Lotus
04 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: HR Owen, the United Kingdom's leading luxury automotive dealer group, has added Lotus to its line-up of the world's most iconic luxury and performance car brands. ...
Edotco and ChargeSini collaborate for EV infrastructure depl...
04 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Edotco, a leading regional integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company, and ChargeSini, an innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provi...
Didi Resources is exclusive Harley-Davidson distributor
04 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Didi Resources will be the exclusive distributor of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and will provide after sales service through a network of Harley-Davidson brand-exclus...
Armoured and luxurious GMC right-hand drive cars for well-he...
03 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Autogroup International (AGI) has launched its 2024 range of armoured vehicles and luxury CEO ‘private jet’ interiors, based on the right-hand drive GMC Yukon Denali ...
Lexus GX large 4x4 SUV to arrive in Australia in mid-2024
03 February 2024
SYDNEY: The Australian off-road landscape will receive a potent mix of rugged capability, torque-rich turbocharged performance and practical luxury when Lexus introduces the all-ne...
Rolls-Royce creates four 'Year of the Dragon' cars
02 February 2024
GOODWOOD (West Sussex, Britain): Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is presenting four "Year of the Dragon" bespoke products to mark Chinese New Year, which begins on Feb 10. Produced at it...
French city of Lyon to impose parking rates according to car...
02 February 2024
LYON: The French city of Lyon has unveiled a unique progressive parking pricing policy. To encourage the use of less-polluting vehicles, parking rates will vary according to the...
Touch ‘n Go eWallet to charge 1% fee for all credit card rel...
02 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNGD) will implement a 1% fee for all credit card reloads starting February 23, 2024. Reloads via DuitNow Transfer and debit cards remain free...