VW steers clear of Red Sea disruption by rerouting parts sup...
17 January 2024
BERLIN: Volkswagen AG is avoiding production woes faced by Tesla Inc. and Volvo Car AB by redirecting ships quickly after the Red Sea crisis erupted last month, ensuring a steady s...
Maserati sets up 'Overseas Region' unit in business rejig
17 January 2024
MODENA: Maserati kicks off 2024 by announcing the creation of a new "Overseas Region" unit, expected to give the Italian luxury manufacturer’s markets a new business configuration....
MAN Truck & Bus records a strong 2023
17 January 2024
MUNICH: Commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus achieved significant sales growth in all product areas in the financial year 2023.
In total, the company delivered aroun...
Malaysia's auto sales at all-time high of 799,731 units in 2...
16 January 2024
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s total industry volume (TIV) recorded an all-time high of 799,731 units in 2023 versus 721,177 units sold in 2022, the Malaysia Automotive Association said...
Toyota to announce plans for scandal-hit Daihatsu in a month
16 January 2024
TOKYO: Toyota Motor plans to announce in about a month steps to overhaul its small-car specialist Daihatsu Motor after an investigation into misconduct at its unit related to rigge...
Certification revoked for 3 Daihatsu cars due to safety scan...
16 January 2024
TOKYO: The Japanese government is revoking certification for three Daihatsu Motor Co. vehicles after an investigation found the Toyota Motor Corp. affiliate had been manipulating c...
Trio admit RM33mil fraud involving luxury cars
16 January 2024
Fairul Ismazi, Mohd Khairul and Mohd Noh all wearing hooded jackets being escorted by MACC officers at the Alor Setar Sessions Court. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
ALOR SETAR: Three...
Volkswagen and rivals plug away at solid-state battery puzzl...
16 January 2024
LONDON/DETROIT: Volkswagen, whose drive to develop a "solid-state" electric car battery with US startup QuantumScape has been dogged by delays, is casting its net wider in pursuit ...
Ora Good Cat promotion: Up to RM20K rebate, free wall charge...
16 January 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has a Chinese New Year campaign offering rebates of up to RM20,000 and a free wall-mounted charger worth RM5,500 for each purchase of ...
Car camping getting more popular in Malaysia
16 January 2024
This SUV has a large enough interior space to provide comfortable bedding for two adults.
PETALING JAYA: Car camping is becoming popular in the Klang Valley, especially among vehi...
Philippine jeepney drivers protest phase-out plan
16 January 2024
Jeepney drivers and operators marching during a protest against the jeepney modernisation programme in Manila today. — AFP
MANILA: Philippine jeepney drivers staged a noisy protes...
Sales growth is mostly electric as combustion engine 'tippin...
16 January 2024
BERLIN: BMW has passed the tipping point for combustion engine vehicle sales and now generates most sales growth from electric cars, its chief financial officer said in a media rou...
Toyota aims to produce about 10.3 million vehicles globally ...
16 January 2024
TOKYO: Toyota Motor plans to produce about 10.3 million vehicles globally in 2024, renewing its record annual production for the second consecutive year, the Nikkei reported on Mon...
Underground car parks could be used to heat water and save e...
16 January 2024
BERLIN: Underground car parks act like heaters for the ground and according to a new research from Germany and Switzerland, the energy this generates could be used to heat building...
Extra benefits from buying Goodyear tyres during CNY promo
16 January 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Goodyear Malaysia is holding its Chinese New Year promotion that starts now until Feb 29.
Customers who buy 2 pieces of 16” and above consumer tyres will receive R...
More thrills from SKILLDRVN Swift one-make race series this ...
15 January 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: SKILLDRVN Swift one-make race series is getting more exciting this season with four more racers and two more rounds added, bringing the total number of standard-produ...
Ford Ranger lifestyle podcasts: 6 weekly episodes, starts Ja...
15 January 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Those who are keen on discovering unique insights into the Ford Ranger lifestyle can soon tune in to a new Ford podcast series called “Ford Malaysia: Built for Life”,...
BMW’s Brilliance China partner considers selling JV stake, s...
15 January 2024
BEIJING: Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd’s biggest shareholder is considering options to raise funds including selling the company’s 25% stake in its joint venture with BM...
It’s only right to penalise foreign-registered vehicle drive...
15 January 2024
A Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry enforcement officer conducting checks at a popular petrol station in Johor Baru.
PETALING JAYA: The plan to impose higher fines ...
The best and most frivolous car tech is going straight to EV...
15 January 2024
NEW YORK: From regenerative braking to the quiet hum of battery-powered cruising, electric vehicles are upending many a fundamental when it comes to the traditional driving experie...
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