In the world of luxury cars, hybrids are the sexiest new thi...
22 July 2024
NEW YORK: Hybrids were supposed to be a way station on the road to electric cars.
Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. started pushing them in the late 1990s, using their part...
Suzuki sees India’s automobile market growing fivefold by 20...
22 July 2024
TOKYO: India’s car market is on track to reach 20 million units by 2047, helped by promising growth in battery electric vehicles, said Suzuki Motor Corp. executive vice president K...
Porsche replaces China boss amid sales slump
22 July 2024
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FRANKFURT: Porsche AG will replace the chief executive of its China business, it said on Saturday, a move that follows a major drop sales in the world's largest automotiv...
Hyundai starts local assembly of Ioniq 6 EV in Singapore
22 July 2024
SINGAPORE: Hyundai Motor Co. kicked off final assembly of its Ioniq 6 electric sedan in Singapore on Friday, reaffirming a commitment to the factory that could one day churn out as...
Indonesia's cleaner-fuel programme kicks off on Sept 1
22 July 2024
JAKARTA: The government plans to start distributing “cleaner fuel” on Sept 1 in an effort to fight air pollution in Jakarta and possibly in other major cities, but experts caution ...
Ariya Nismo coming to Europe
21 July 2024
Paris, FRANCE: Gear up Europe...the Ariya NISMO is on its way!
With 2024 marking NISMO’s 40th Anniversary and a legacy spanning 30 years in the region, the NISMO brand returns ...
Thai investigation into BYD EV discounts moves ahead despite...
20 July 2024
BANGKOK: A Thai investigation into discounts from China's BYD will continue despite a cash-back programme from its distributor in response to a backlash from consumers who felt the...
2025 Volkswagen Passat: 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating
20 July 2024
WOLFSBURG: The new Passat has been awarded the top rating of five stars in the renowned Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) consumer protection programme.
This ma...
Ride a scooter safely: Always be seen — and more essentials
20 July 2024
BERLIN: If you've started riding a motor scooter, there are a few things you should bear in mind to make sure that you arrive safely.
First of all, you have to wear a helmet, as...
Unique edition Ducati DesertX and Monster unleashed
19 July 2024
PETALING JAYA: Ducati Malaysia has introduced the DesertX Rally ultimate off-road motorcycle and the Monster 30° Anniversario naked bike made to commemorate the lineup's 30 years.
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Hyptec HT launched in Indonesia: RM198K, Gullwing doors, 83k...
19 July 2024
JAKARTA: Aion Indonesia has introduced the Hyptec HT, a luxurious and intelligent electric SUV under the Hyptec brand.
Specifically designed for the Indonesian market, the Prem...
Flying Spur to become most powerful Bentley sedan after swit...
19 July 2024
LONDON: Bentley’s Flying Spur sedan is set to be released with the company’s new 782PS/771bhp Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain.
Launched recently in Bentley’s new Continental...
Havana's roads change as Cubans adopt electric bikes and veh...
19 July 2024
Workers assembling electric scooters at the Caribbean Electric Vehicles factory in Havana a few days ago. — Reuters
HAVANA: Havana is famed for the colourful vintage cars that can...
Indonesian govt prepares mandatory insurance for vehicle own...
19 July 2024
JAKARTA: The government is preparing to require vehicle owners to participate in a mandatory insurance scheme, which many see as part of a larger effort to enlarge the country’s in...
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Royal Enfield Shotgun 650: Aiming at the sweet spot
19 July 2024
THE Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is a motorcycle that straddles the line between classic cafe racer looks and surprisingly modern performance.
I was immediately struck by its retro...
Nissan-sponsored Redline Fitness Games' successful end paves...
19 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Marking a return to the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) for the second consecutive year, the "Redline Fitness Games Powered by Nissan" en...
Most powerful Porsche Panamera yet is a plug-in hybrid
19 July 2024
STUTTGART: Porsche has introduced its new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and Panamera GTS variants, both designed to set new standards in luxury and performance.
The Panamera Turbo S...
MINI considering off-road version of Countryman, says execut...
18 July 2024
NEW YORK: MINI might be venturing into the off-road SUV market, according to a report from US automotive site motor1.com.
It picked up on what MINI of the Americas vice-preside...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N launched in Indonesia as CKD model
18 July 2024
JAKARTA: Hyundai launched the Ioniq 5 N high performance electric vehicle (EV) in Indonesia on Thursday.
The model, unveiled at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, i...
TGR upgrades GR86 and introduces special-edition variant
18 July 2024
TOKYO: Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) announced recently that it has upgraded the GR86 for improved turning performance and easier upper-limit handling.
Orders are now being accepted...