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Volvo Cars decides to streamline model names, announces upgr...
21 February 2024
GOTHENBURG: Volvo Cars is changing the way it names its electric cars. Its popular XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge models will now be known as the EX40 and EC40 respectively, ali...
Ford cuts prices of all variants of Mustang Mach E electric ...
21 February 2024
DETROIT: Ford Motor Co cut prices of all variants of its Mustang Mach E electric SUV on Tuesday, as the Detroit automaker deals with lower demand for EVs. Demand for EVs has det...
New Proton NEV models on the horizons
20 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton today hinted that it will launch several new models of new energy vehicles (NEV) soon. "We will launch (the models) very soon. We will launch one model, may...
BMW Premium Selection showcase is back bigger at Bukit Jalil...
20 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The BMW Premium Selection (BPS) Showcase by BMW Group Malaysia returns to the Bukit Jalil National Stadium here with up to 500 pre-owned premium cars as well as new v...
Putin gifts new car to N. Korea’s luxury limo-loving leader ...
20 February 2024
SEOUL: Vladimir Putin’s bonhomie with Kim Jong Un took a fresh turn, with the Russian president gifting the limousine-loving North Korean leader a new car. Putin gave Kim a Russ...
UMW Toyota Motor plugs eco-friendly cars at 'Beyond Zero' ev...
20 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMW Toyota) today unveiled its "Beyond Zero" initiative. The event, which is taking place from today until Feb 28 at Technology Park Mala...
Toyota Industries faces crackdown for engine emissions cheat...
20 February 2024
A forklift from Toyota Industries. The Toyota affiliate is facing a probe by Japan's transport ministry. TOKYO: Japan's transport ministry is preparing action against a Toyota M...
Carmen Sagrera: Hispano Suiza unveils first images of its ne...
20 February 2024
BARCELONA: Hispano Suiza has unveiled the first images of its new hypercar, the Carmen Sagrera, in a 12-second teaser video. It will be the third model in the company's range of...
BYD plans more luxury models
20 February 2024
HONG KONG: BYD aims to ramp up production of more luxury models this year, boosting its credentials beyond just stylish but budget-friendly cars. It is also planning to repurcha...
Proton sets new sales record in Brunei
19 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: Proton Holdings Bhd’s vehicle sales in Brunei rose 87% to 789 units in 2023, which was a new record for the national carmaker. In a statement, Proton said the exc...
EV maker Xpeng to hire 4,000, invest in AI
19 February 2024
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said it would hire 4,000 this year and invest millions in artificial intelligence, as it seeks to survive what it describes a...
US to soften tailpipe rules, slow EV transition through 2030
19 February 2024
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden's administration is set to ease proposed yearly requirements through 2030 of its sweeping plan to aggressively cut tailpipe emissions and ramp up...
Malaysian duo speeding to success as F1 fluid engineers
18 February 2024
Wan Mohd Saifullah (wearing glasses) and Emil are tasked with analysing fuel and lubricant oils for Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 racing cars before and after each race. — Bernama KU...
Dublin to ban driving through its city centre
18 February 2024
DUBLIN: This year, Dublin will become the latest European capital to bar through-traffic from its city centre. In a bid to clear the roads and clean the air at its core, Ireland...
Continental UltraContact NXT wins 2023 International Design ...
18 February 2024
HANNOVER: Continental's UltraContact NXT tyre clinched the "Gold" award in the "Automotive & Transport / Cars Accessories" category at the 2023 International Design Awards (IDA...
Mazda Japan says sayonara to Mazda6 amidst SUV dominance
17 February 2024
HIROSHIMA: Mazda bids farewell to its iconic midsize sedan — the Mazda6 — as production is set to cease in Japan, marking the end of an era for the beloved model. With productio...
Updated BMW iX xDrive50 Sport and iX M60 arrive with 22kW AC...
16 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia today introduced the refreshed iX xDrive50 Sport and iX M60. The two model variants joined the X5 xDrive50e M Sport plug-in hybrid that was launch...
Tesla Cybertruck may be blighted by rust, say reports
16 February 2024
SAN JOSE: The Tesla Cybertruck was a long time coming but seems to take only a few days before it starts to rust, according to reports that the pick-up's shiny stainless-steel body...
Stellantis can be an industry 'consolidator', says CFO
16 February 2024
PARIS: Stellantis, with 61 billion euros (RM314bil) in liquidity and strong cash flows, will keep "eyes open" for potential acquisitions and merger opportunities, the automaker's c...
GM's Cruise hardware chief resigns in latest exit after oper...
16 February 2024
SAN FRANCISCO: The head of hardware at General Motors' Cruise self-driving unit, Carl Jenkins, said on Thursday he had resigned from the company, the latest in a series of departur...