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Aston Martin unveils new V12 Vanquish
03 September 2024
VENICE: Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc launched the Vanquish, a new car that will top their lineup in price, power and prestige, at the Venetian Lagoon during the Venice ...

Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed prototypes in last leg of testing
03 September 2024
STUTTGART: Mercedes-AMG announced it has begun the final phase in the development of the exclusive PureSpeed sports car, which celebrated its world premiere as a concept vehicle in...

Norway's electric car sales set new world record
03 September 2024
OSLO: Electric car sales in Norway took a 94% share of the market in August - a new world record - statistics showed Monday, as sales in the rest of Europe stagnate.
Boosted by ...

Volvo Trucks to launch electric truck with 600km range
03 September 2024
GOTHENBURG: Sweden's Volvo will launch a long-range variant of its FH Electric truck, capable of covering up to 600km on a single charge, its truckmaking arm said today.
The new...

Tesla plans six-seat Model Y, production slated for 2025 in ...
03 September 2024
SHANGHAI: Tesla plans to produce a six-seat variant of its Model Y car in China from late 2025, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, as the US automaker strives to ...

BMW worldwide recalling electric MINI Cooper SE
03 September 2024
BERLIN: BMW is recalling electric MINI Cooper SE vehicles due to problems in their batteries, which could potentially affect more than 140,000 cars worldwide, a company spokesman s...

Close to 7,000 road fatalities recorded across Malaysia in 2...
03 September 2024
PUTRAJAYA: Close to 7,000 road traffic fatalities were recorded in 2023, says Anthony Loke.
Citing police statistics, the Transport Minister said 6,443 fatalities were recorded ...

DBKL fights costly battle with abandoned vehicles
03 September 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite spending millions of ringgit each year to remove abandoned vehicles from the streets, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) recoups only a fraction of this cost throu...

Toyota dominates list of longest-lasting cars
03 September 2024
WASHINGTON: Toyota models with combustion engines take seven of the top 10 slots in the latest list of longest-lived cars by US-based internet sales platform ISeeCars.com.
This ...

VW considers historic German plant closures in cost drive
03 September 2024
BERLIN: Volkswagen is considering closing factories in Germany for the first time, in a move that shows the mounting price pressure Europe's top carmaker faces from Asian rivals.
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How bacteria could help recover rare metals from old batteri...
03 September 2024
LONDON: Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland are currently investigating the role that certain bacteria could play in the recovery of rare metals from used batter...

Lotus Cars at Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall
02 September 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall was the epicentre of automotive luxury and lifestyle as it hosted an exclusive Lotus car showcase, celebrating both iconic sports cars...

Puspakom turns new chapter: From a monopoly to licensee in v...
02 September 2024
SHAH ALAM: Following the end of its concession as the sole provider of vehicle inspection services on Aug 31, Puspakom Sdn Bhd begins life as Malaysia’s first vehicle inspection li...

BMW 520i M Sport: RM350K, 48V mild hybrid
02 September 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia unveils the new BMW 520i M Sport, further expanding its lineup of locally assembled 5 Series models with a new variant.
The recommended retail pricing...

Peugeot Malaysia opens new dealership in Subang Jaya
02 September 2024
SUBANG JAYA: Peugeot Malaysia announced the grand opening of Peugeot Subang Jaya by Allure Auto Sdn Bhd, a new dealership in Taipan USJ.
This new showroom marks the first dealer...

MAN in Singapore’s electric bus roll-out
02 September 2024
SINGAPORE: Leading German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus SE (MAN) and its partner, ST Engineering, are aiming to deliver a very innovative solution to support Sing...

Chery Omoda 7 plug-in hybrid in extreme heat tests
02 September 2024
MANILA: The Chery Omoda 7 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) compact crossover SUV recorded a 8.0 seconds sprint from standstill to 100km/h during an extreme temperature test.
During the off...

Chery Malaysia officially celebrates Seremban outlet
02 September 2024
SEREMBAN: Chery Malaysia officially celebrated a showroom and service centre in Negeri Sembilan, owned and operated by dealer-partner Taycn Kredit Sdn Bhd.
Located at Lot 2413,...

Chinese cars make inroads in Latin America
01 September 2024
SANTIAGO, Chile: Chilean truck driver Claudio Perez was dubious about his first purchase of a Chinese-made family car two years ago. But the price and quick delivery time convinced...

Hyundai Way strategy: 21 EV models by 2030
01 September 2024
SEOUL: At its 2024 CEO Investor Day, Hyundai Motor Company unveiled its new mid- to long-term strategy, the ‘Hyundai Way’.
“Under the Hyundai Way, we will respond to the market ...
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