China’s next export is an electric-vehicle fight
19 June 2023
HONG KONG: Chinese automakers will road test Western protectionism.
Electric-car marques led by BYD are establishing their supremacy at home against global brands such as Tesla ...
Inside the race to remake lithium extraction for EV batterie...
18 June 2023
A portable and fully automated direct lithium extraction plant owned by International Battery Metals is seen in Lake Charles, Louisiana. — Reuters
LAKE CHARLES (Louisiana, USA): T...
EVs are offering foreign automakers a second chance in India
14 June 2023
NEW DELHI: India’s transition to electric vehicles is giving automakers whose conventional gasoline cars have failed to make a mark a second chance.
High taxes, price-conscious ...
Peak oil demand is coming soon for transportation
14 June 2023
NEW YORK: For more than a century, two trends in global transportation have been relentless: humanity’s desire for more cars and the consumption of ever-more oil to fuel them.
T...
Gracshaw's Japanese edition helmets debut from RM420
14 June 2023
Farizan (right) and Double Site Marketing sales division's Ooi Chik Thean at the launch.
KUALA LUMPUR: Double Site Marketing Sdn Bhd has launched six Japanese-inspired edition hel...
Aston Martin celebrates grand opening of Q New York flagship...
14 June 2023
NEW YORK: Aston Martin has opened its first global flagship store here.
It marked the opening of Q New York with a grand celebration at the venue on 450 Park Avenue in Manhattan...
Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur 2023 draws 91,000 visitors
13 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 91,000 car enthusiasts swamped the inaugural Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur which was held over three days from June 9-11 at the Malaysia International Trade...
Over-the-top encounter for 240 participants at Ducati Riding...
12 June 2023
SEPANG: Some 240 riders across Asia Pacific rode to their hearts' content during the recently concluded Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) Racetrack Academy at the Sepang International...
First Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur opens at MITEC
09 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The inaugural Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) today officially opened its doors to custom car fans a...
Carsome says growth still strong with liquidity of US$150mil
09 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Carsome seeks to clarify a recent news report and affirms that the company has not solicited or petitioned the Finance Ministry for funding.
In a statement, Carsom...
BYD outbids Tesla to supply EVs for Indonesian taxi operator
09 June 2023
BYD’s Bluebird taxis in Bali. — Bloomberg
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s largest taxi operator will turn to BYD Co. for 80% of its electric-vehicle fleet while reviewing its Tesla Inc order...
New Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel rolls in from RM2...
08 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, launched the next-generation Ranger Raptor 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo Diesel pick-up truck.
Pric...
Autoliv to launch its first motorcycle airbag in 2025
05 June 2023
STOCKHOLM: Autoliv, Inc will introduce its first bag-on-bike airbag, with production beginning in Q1 2025.
The airbag can significantly reduce the risk of serious injury for pow...
Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino to merge
04 June 2023
TOKYO: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp and Hino Motors Ltd will merge on an equal footing and collaborate in the areas of commercial vehicle development, procurement, and produc...
Lotus relaunches in South Korea
04 June 2023
SEOUL: Lotus has relaunched in South Korea and signed a partnership with premium automotive retailer Kolon Mobility Group (KMG).
KMG is now the official importer and sole distri...
Aston Martin announces Bowers & Wilkins as official audio pa...
03 June 2023
LONDON: Debuting in the new DB12, Aston Martin drivers will be able to enjoy the newly developed Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System in their cars for the first time, as two...
Geely in early talks to enter Thailand EV market
02 June 2023
BANGKOK: Major Chinese automaker Geely is in the early stages of planning an entry to Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) market, including weighing models for import and local manufa...
Ferrari hosts Seoul car show as luxury brands flock to S. Ko...
02 June 2023
SEOUL: Ferrari NV has opened its first public event in Asia here, joining a growing list of luxury brands flocking to South Korea.
The event, dubbed Universo Ferrari, showcases ...
Scania in Malaysia starts sales of battery electric trucks
02 June 2023
SHAH ALAM: Scania in Malaysia has begun the sales of the much-awaited battery electric truck.
Available for viewing at Scania Malaysia Bukit Jelutong, the electric trucks are ai...
E-Mobility Asia at KLCC in November due to draw 12K visitors
30 May 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The first E-Mobility Asia (EMA) exhibition, to be held from November 22 to 24, 2023 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, is expected to attract 12,000 local and for...
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