Car service tax likely to increase from 6% to 8%
22 December 2023
PETALING JAYA: It could be more expensive to have your car serviced from next year, with the service tax likely seeing an increase from 6% to 8%.
Vehicle repairs and maintenance...
Alpine A290 to get three EV-specific tyres from Michelin
22 December 2023
PARIS: After several successful collaborations with the A110, Alpine and Michelin are partnering once again to supply the future electric models of the Alpine Dream Garage, sta...
Osamu Suzuki inducted into Motoring Hall of Fame
22 December 2023
LONDON: In the lead-up to his 94th birthday in January, Osamu Suzuki, senior advisor to Suzuki Motor Corporation, is celebrating his induction into The Motoring Hall of Fame club.
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Daihatsu offices raided after scandal halts all car shipment...
22 December 2023
Daihatsu headquarters in Osaka. — Image from Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
TOKYO: Daihatsu Motor Co.’s offices were raided by the Japanese government after an...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Asean tour ends on a high note for EVs
21 December 2023
HO CHI MINH CITY: The Ioniq 5 Asean Tour, themed "Go Far with Zero Worries," reached its final destination in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam after traveling through Singapore, Malaysia,...
Proton nets over 4,000 bookings for S70 sedan
21 December 2023
KUCHING: National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd has received over 4,000 bookings for its newly launched S70 compact sedan so far.
Proton deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abd...
Mitsubishi brings Triton pickup back to Japan after 12-year ...
21 December 2023
TOKYO: Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will bring back its Triton pickup truck to Japan next year after a 12-year hiatus from its home market, targeting customers in rural areas and the bo...
Hyundai to shut South Korean parts plants in pivot towards E...
21 December 2023
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor said today it plans to stop operations at two parts forging plants in South Korea next year as the automaker accelerates a shift away from petrol-powered cars....
Tesla faces inquiry by Norway's safety regulator over suspen...
21 December 2023
STOCKHOLM: Tesla faces an inquiry by Norway's traffic safety regulator into suspension failures in the company's electric cars that could result in a recall, the agency told Reuter...
Toyota vows reform after affiliate Daihatsu caught in safety...
21 December 2023
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp. pledged "fundamental reform” after subsidiary Daihatsu Motor Co. was forced to suspend all shipments - and now faces a government raid of its offices - fo...
Hyundai Motor Group introduces its president and global chie...
21 December 2023
SEOUL: This is the man charged with safety for Hyundai vehicles globally.
Brian Latouf has been promoted to Hyundai Motor Group president and global chief safety and quality off...
Kia Europe names insider Marc Hedrich as president and CEO
21 December 2023
FRANKFURT: Kia has announced that Marc Hedrich will join the European regional headquarters in the position of president and CEO, starting on Jan 1, 2024.
With this appointment,...
Padu national database registrations open from Jan 2, 2024 t...
21 December 2023
PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living announced via its X page that the country’s central database (Padu) will be open for user registration from Jan 2 ...
All contra lanes at Johor land checkpoints open for Christma...
21 December 2023
KULAI: All contra lanes at the two land Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) checkpoints in Johor will be activated in anticipation of a high volume of vehicles from Singapore...
Toll-free travel for Christmas on Dec 23 and 26
21 December 2023
PETALING JAYA: Highway users will be exempt from paying tolls on highways nationwide on Dec 23 and 26 in conjunction with Christmas celebrations, say Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.
Th...
PLUS’ Putri Chatbot provides faster response to highway user...
21 December 2023
PETALING JAYA: PLUS Highway users can now obtain speedier emergency assistance and information on highway general inquiries through the PLUS Texting Realtime Interface (Putri) Chat...
Dutch village Giethoorn is car-free
21 December 2023
THE HAGUE: Cars are a seemingly indispensable part of modern life, so much so that the very idea of a region that is completely car-free is unfathomable.
That said, there exists...
Toyota recalling 1.12 million vehicles over potential airbag...
21 December 2023
WASHINGTON: Toyota Motor said on Wednesday it will recall 1.12 million vehicles worldwide because a short circuit in a sensor could cause air bags not to deploy as designed.
The...
GoAuto Group and Careplus JV to set up EV plant in Negri Sem...
21 December 2023
SEREMBAN: GoAuto Group and Careplus Group Bhd’s (Careplus) joint-venture (JV) company NexV Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is set to develop a new energy vehicle manufacturing and assembly p...
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia: Special deals on RR Velar and I-...
21 December 2023
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Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) customers can take advantage of financing packages starting as low as 1.23% per annum, applicable to both the Range Rover Velar and a...
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Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Max: Punchy powertrain, roomy, premium c...
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Harley-Davidson Street Glide: Slick and comfortable tourer
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Chery Omoda E5: Premium features, 430km range (WLTP)
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Triumph Speed 400: Fun and easy on the wallet
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New Porsche Panamera blazes record time on Nürburgring
Maserati's Exclusive Electric GranCabrio Celebrates 50 Years...
