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Kia opens sixth 3S centre in Johor
09 September 2019
KUALA LUMPUR: Kia now has a dealership in Tampoi, Johor Baru, bringing the number of outlets to six in the state and 45 nationwide. The Tampoi 3S outlet is operated by Supreme P...
Don't give second chance to errant AP holders, says crime an...
09 September 2019
KUALA LUMPUR: Approved Permit (AP) holders who misused the permit should not be given a second chance, and their permits should be withdrawn, to serve as a warning to others. To...
'DDP 1' plate number fetches RM152,999
09 September 2019
Nik Azhan (centre) said the 'DDP 1' bid, which was secured by a company, was among four bids made for the plate number. — Bernama KOTA BARU: The vehicle plate number "DDP 1" fetch...
Smart's redesigned EQ fortwo and EQ forfour to get premiere ...
09 September 2019
STUTTGART: Smart's updated EQ fortwo and EQ forfour will be shown for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show, set to be held Sept 12 - 22. The entire lineup will now only be av...
Karim Habib lands design chief job with Kia
07 September 2019
SEOUL: There's no dearth of jobs waiting for Karim Habib. The ex-Infiniti design chief landed on his feet with Kia offering him the same post. As Kia senior vice president and h...
Six Lamborghini Huracans seized over document forgery
07 September 2019
SEPANG: Six Lamborghini Huracan supercars were seized by the Customs Department after two car importing companies were found forging declaration documents to bring them in. Depu...
VW keeping vintage Beetle alive with electric conversion off...
07 September 2019
WOLFSBURG: With Volkswagen officially ceasing production of the Beetle in July, VW announced last Thursday its plans to keep the iconic model with over seven generations of history...
Asian cities turn to electric vehicles in anti-pollution dri...
07 September 2019
BANGKOK: Asian cities are switching to electric vehicles in a bid to tackle worsening air quality, cut climate changing emissions, and expand their public transport networks, clima...
Porsche raises stake in Croatian sportscar maker Rimac to 15...
07 September 2019
FRANKFURT: Porsche, a unit of Volkswagen on Friday said it had raised its stake in Croatian sportscar maker Rimac to 15.5%. In June 2018, Porsche took a 10% stake in Rimac, afte...
Germany ready to back new electric car battery consortium
07 September 2019
BERLIN: European states are discussing the creation of a second European battery cell production consortium, the German economy ministry said on Friday, as carmakers prepare to lau...
Thailand to legalise ride-hailing services by early 2020
07 September 2019
As part of the approval, ride-hailing firms in Thailand must verify the identities of drivers and operate a 24-hour complaint centre. — Reuters BANGKOK: Thailand has drafted guide...
Toyota brings TNGA platform to small cars
06 September 2019
BRUSSELS, Belgium: New platforms under the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) philosophy have delivered a step-change in the ride, handling and styling of new models. The fir...
Kitchenware biz buys Isuzu Elf Smoother with AMT gearbox
06 September 2019
SHAH ALAM: Commercial kitchenware business Tembikar Gemilang has taken delivery of the first Isuzu Elf Smoother truck with factory-fitted Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). F...
2020 2nd-gen Nissan JUKE launched in Europe
05 September 2019
LONDON: The new 2020 second-generation Nissan JUKE compact crossover made its global debut recently in five cities across Europe (London, Paris, Milan, Barcelona and Cologne). T...
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia achieves production milestone
05 September 2019
PEKAN: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) recently built 100,000 of its vehicles, including the commercial range that accounts for a small percentage, in Pekan over a span of 15 year...
Igniting motorsports with Gazoo Racing
05 September 2019
PETALING JAYA: Season three of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival and Toyota Vios Challenge one-make race series will launch tomorrow to the delight of motorsports fans and Toyot...
Volkswagen introduces VIP insurance plan for Malaysia
05 September 2019
PETALING JAYA: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) announced the launch of its insurance programme, the Volkswagen Insurance Plan or VIP. Tailor-made to enhance the owners...
Honda reveals production Honda E ahead of Frankfurt debut
05 September 2019
TOKYO: Honda has published official images of the mass production version of the all-electric Honda E compact city car and revealed its technical specs - from a standstill, this ti...
JLR to launch 30 new vehicles in China over next two years
05 September 2019
BEIJING: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to launch 30 new or revamped vehicles in China in the next two years, it said on Wednesday, seeking to build on a recent recovery in sales in...
Sian: Lamborghini's most powerful supercar ever
05 September 2019
BOLOGNA: Lamborghini has released the first images of its new supercar, a hybrid christened Sian with a combined power of 819 hp, which is a new record for the Italian auto manufac...