Xiaomi raises EV deliveries goal again on surging demand
19 November 2024
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China's Xiaomi Corp said on Monday it aimed to deliver 130,000 electric vehicles this year, raising its forecast for the third time as the automaker upstart poste...
Crisis-hit EV battery champion Northvolt struggles to hit pr...
19 November 2024
STOCKHOLM: Embattled green tech player Northvolt has missed some in-house targets and has curtailed production at its battery cells plant in northern Sweden, according to internal ...
Thirty years on, BYD rolls out its 10 millionth NEV
18 November 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD marked its 30th anniversary by celebrating the roll-out of its 10-millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) at its plant in Shenzhen.
N...
New Toyota LandCruiser Prado launched in Australia
18 November 2024
SYDNEY: Toyota has launched its new-generation LandCruiser Prado SUV delivering comprehensive improvements in driveability, off-road capability, safety, technology and functionalit...
Modenas launches high trade-in value campaign for ZX-25R SE ...
18 November 2024
SHAH ALAM: Motosikal Dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas), a subsidiary of DRB-Hicom, has launched the “Next Level Trade-In: Unlock RM888 Extra!” campaign.
This offers motorcyc...
Changan LCV unveils new K01 vehicle architecture
18 November 2024
GUANGZHOU, China: Changan LCV recently unveiled its first native digital intelligent new energy commercial vehicle architecture — K01 which offers users three new key benefits: "sm...
Limited edition 3-door Suzuki Jimny Arctic unveiled: RM168K
18 November 2024
PETALING JAYA: Naza Eastern Motors Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor for Suzuki cars in Malaysia, recently introduced the Suzuki Jimny Arctic, a new addition to the Jimny 3-Door lineup...
Use real-time monitoring tech to check lorry driver behaviou...
18 November 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Using real-time monitoring technology on moving lorries can help reduce the risk of accidents caused by human factors, says a Universiti Teknologi Malaysia expert.
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China and EU reach ‘technical consensus’ in EV talks
18 November 2024
BEIJING: China and the European Union (EU) have reached “technical consensus” in their talks aimed at scaling back or reversing tariffs that the bloc applied to China-made electric...
Two winners announced in Proton's 'Test Drive & Win Big' con...
18 November 2024
SHAH ALAM: Mohamed Affandy Zainal Ariffin from Teluk Intan bought a new Proton Saga Premium in July and his purchase brought him double happiness when he was chosen as the lucky gr...
AI-powered system aims to revolutionise road safety
18 November 2024
A conceptual computer-generated image of an AI-powered traffic risk management system.
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) is mulling the full adoption of the Aut...
Mazda CX-60 refreshed for 2025
18 November 2024
HIROSHIMA: Mazda has unveiled updates to its 2025 CX-60 SUV, which remains a key model in its line-up alongside the soon-to-be-released Mazda CX-80.
Launched in 2022, the CX-60 ...
Bugatti W16 Mistral sets new open-top speed record at 453.91...
18 November 2024
PAPENBURG (Germany): Bugatti has set a new world speed record for open-top cars with its W16 Mistral, achieving an impressive 453.91kph.
This milestone was reached on Nov 9 at t...
German lithium plant hopes to turbo-charge Europe's EV maker...
18 November 2024
PERTH: Electric vehicles need batteries, and most batteries are made with lithium, a critical material European automakers are chasing as they face tough competition from China.
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2024 StarCarSifu Auto Show: Last day to grab deals
17 November 2024
Photos by AZMAN GHANI/The Star
BANDAR SUNWAY: Today is the final day of the StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024 at Sunway Pyramid, where car buyers and enthusiasts can explore good deals...
Kia to unveil five new cars at 2024 LA Auto Show
17 November 2024
LOS ANGELES: Kia America will debut five new vehicles at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show next week.
Across multiple car lines, the show will play host to the debut of ICE, HEV, P...
Half of Gen Z drivers give their car nicknames, with 'Baby' ...
17 November 2024
LONDON: Nearly half (47%) of Gen Z drivers in the UK have a nickname for their vehicle, with "Baby" being the most common, says recent research by Honda UK.
The new study explor...
Over 350,000 Malaysians using QR code for speedy border cros...
17 November 2024
JOHOR BARU: More than 350,000 Malaysian bus and motorcycle users (including pillions) have signed up for the QR code that promises quicker border clearance on the Malaysian side, w...
VEP users now notified of summonses at border
17 November 2024
JOHOR BARU: Vehicle owners who have signed up for Malaysia’s Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will now be informed of their outstanding Road Transport Department (JPJ) and police summon...
Uber with guns': Rideshares with armed drivers launching in ...
17 November 2024
DALLAS: A new rideshare service featuring armed drivers is launching in Dallas and two other Texas cities.
BlackWolf, a small ridesharing startup that gained fame through TikTok...
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