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Electrified Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC+ Coupé revealed
19 February 2020
STUTTGART: Mercedes-AMG has revealed the new GLE 63 4MATIC+ Coupé, whose V8 engine has been electrified to be even more responsive
The AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine is paired ...
Porsche confirms Taycan electric car caught fire in US
19 February 2020
FRANKFURT: Porsche confirmed one of its new Taycan electric cars has caught fire in the garage of a US customer, marking the first such incident since Volkswagen AG’s sportscar div...
Honda Jazz, City and CR-V top in JD Power Malaysia quality s...
19 February 2020
PETALING JAYA: JD Power 2019 Malaysia has ranked the Honda Jazz, City and CR-V as the highest in their segments under an Initial Quality Study for new vehicle quality study.
“Ho...
GM to lay off all 1,500 plant workers in Thailand following ...
19 February 2020
BANGKOK: General Motors will begin laying off around 1,500 employees in Thailand in June, after announcing the sale of its production plants in the country, a government official s...
Volkswagen Tour happening at 1Utama, PJ, this weekend
19 February 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced a new event happening for 'folks' looking for a new vehicle with a VW roundel.
The company's first Volkswag...
Indonesia proposes to tax polluting cars, plastic and sweet ...
19 February 2020
Indrawati said the tariffs on vehicles would vary depending on emission levels and other aspects. — Reuters
UPDATE: Indonesia’s parliament today told the government to tax a wider...
Shell Malaysia stops charging 50 sen TnG top-up fee at more ...
19 February 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Shell Malaysia has waived the 50 sen Touch ‘n Go (TnG) top-up fee at all stations along more PLUS highways and the East-Coast Expressway.
The PLUS highways are the...
Singapore aims to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles by 20...
19 February 2020
SINGAPORE: Singapore aims to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040, making a bigger bet on electric cars as part of its efforts to cut greenhouse gases and fight climate cha...
Audi trials 5G tech in automated airbag installation
19 February 2020
SINGAPORE: Audi is working with Ericsson on a new pilot project in human-robot interaction using 5G wireless technology.
Audi said in a statement that unlike other wireless tech...
Jaguar Land Rover's UK output at risk from coronavirus-hit s...
19 February 2020
LONDON: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has flown Chinese parts in suitcases to Britain to maintain production and could run out after two weeks as the impact of the coronavirus outbreak h...
Toyota launches AWD versions of Camry and Avalon sedans
19 February 2020
DALLAS: Toyota has announced new variants of its best-selling sedans to help drivers stay safe on the slick, icy streets of North America, the AWD Camry and AWD Avalon.
Despite ...
Pay 15% less for ERL tickets with TnG eWallet
18 February 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: In a move to expand cashless payments, Touch ‘n Go (TnG) eWallet has teamed up with Express Rail Link (ERL) to enable passengers heading to and from KLIA/KLIA2 to use...
Toddler flung out of car case: Two claim trial to reckless d...
18 February 2020
REMBAU: Two men pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court here to a reckless driving charge, after a toddler, who was in another car being driven by his father, was flung out fo...
Nissan's new CEO says willing to be fired if no turnaround
18 February 2020
Uchida urged shareholders to be patient while he comes up with a plan by May to save Nissan. — Reuters
YOKOHAMA: Nissan’s new chief executive said today he would accept being fire...
Land Rover Defender flies into action in new Bond film
18 February 2020
LONDON: The new 2020 Land Rover Defender is seen in thrilling action in this new behind-the-scenes commercial from the upcoming James Bond film "No Time To Die".
The commercial ...
Grab exploring regional air taxi service with Volocopter
18 February 2020
SINGAPORE: Ride-hailing firm Grab and German air mobility start-up Volocopter will conduct a joint feasibility study to explore the prospect of offering airborne rides in South-eas...
Mazda CX-5 ends up upside down after trip to car wash
18 February 2020
PETALING JAYA: Sending your car for a wash should not be a traumatic experience but for one woman, it turned out to be a nightmarish moment she will never forget.
She left her M...
Tesla said to be in talks to use CATL's cobalt-free batterie...
18 February 2020
BEIJING: Tesla is in advanced stages of talks to use batteries from Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) that contain no cobalt — one of the most expensive metals in elect...
Musk calls Gates underwhelming after billionaire buys a Pors...
18 February 2020
NEW YORK: Bill Gates paid Tesla Inc. a compliment for coaxing the car industry to go electric. If he was expecting kind words in return from Elon musk, he apparently shouldn’t have...
Shades of Detroit? Germany's auto heartlands in peril as 'go...
18 February 2020
The Schmitts are facing an uncertain future at the Michelin plant where they work. — Reuters
BAMBERG (Germany): When Kristin and Thomas Schmitt took out a mortgage and bought a ho...
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