Spike in road accidents since WFH order lifted, say police
28 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are recording an average of 180 cases of road accidents daily in Kuala Lumpur since the work-from-home (WFH) order was lifted on April 1.
Kuala Lumpur Traff...
Toyota sales reach record on recovering demand for cars
28 April 2021
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp.’s global sales in March rose to a record, as the automaker’s ability to keep churning out vehicles amid a global shortage of chips puts the company in pri...
First BMW and MINI service fast lane centre opens in Penang
28 April 2021
GEORGE TOWN: Auto Bavaria Penang has introduced its first-ever dedicated BMW and MINI Service Fast Lane Centre in Malaysia.
Located along Jalan Sungai Pinang in Penang, the new ...
BMW Group Malaysia gets new managing director/CEO
28 April 2021
CYBERJAYA: BMW Group AG has appointed Hans de Visser as the new managing director and chief executive officer of BMW Group Malaysia effective May 1.
De Visser takes over from Ha...
US auto suppliers oppose setting gas-powered phase-out date
28 April 2021
WASHINGTON: Auto suppliers told U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday they opposes setting a firm date to end the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and warned that a quick shift to a...
Tips to avoid having your motorcycle stolen
28 April 2021
PARIS: To avoid the nasty surprise of having your two-wheeled pride and joy whisked away while your back is turned, riders need to be extra careful and follow certain rules to mini...
Thai auto exports roar ahead in March
28 April 2021
BANGKOK: Vehicle exports in March accelerated to 104,006 units, increasing 16.38 per cent year on year – the highest in the past two years thanks to a slowly recovering global econ...
Rolls-Royce celebrates Unesco World Book Day with 'Making A ...
28 April 2021
LONDON: Rolls-Royce marked the Unesco World Book and Copyright Day on April 23 with Making A Legend – a new book exploring how today's Rolls-Royce cars are designed and handcrafted...
Carsome partners CKL Group to broaden technical education
28 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Carsome is partnering with CKL Group to broaden technical education capabilities for students, and provide a holistic offering to car owners and buyers.
Carsome, w...
Clean energy innovation slowing, report warns
28 April 2021
MUNICH: A joint report by the European Patent Office and the International Energy Agency found that found that the average annual growth rate of patents for low carbon emissions te...
Govt expands auto incentives to tap into sea change in indus...
27 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Government has announced the extension and enhancement of automotive industry incentives in its effort to make the industry competitive as it transitions towards ...
Hyundai Kona N a hot SUV that aims to be a 'corner rascal'
27 April 2021
SEOUL: Hyundai today unveiled the all-new Kona N as well as its high-performance philosophy and ambition for sustainable driving fun at Hyundai N Day, a digital showcase dedicated ...
Toyota acquires Lyft's self-driving unit for US$500m
27 April 2021
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp. has acquired the self-driving division of American ride-hailing company Lyft for US$500 million, in a move that underlines the Japanese automaker’s ambiti...
Auto group backs guidelines for partially automated vehicles
27 April 2021
DETROIT: The trade association representing most major automakers is offering guidelines for manufacturers to advertise partially automated driving systems and to make sure drivers...
Porsche Asia Pacific homes in on electrification targets
26 April 2021
SINGAPORE: Porsche Asia Pacific recorded its best first quarter ever, delivering 827 sports cars to achieve 28% growth in Q1 2021 compared to the previous year.
Electrification ...
Car maintenance on a 'Netflix' plan appeals to younger drive...
26 April 2021
LONDON: Even car maintenance have a subscription plan.
British automotive servicing and repair company Kwik Fit today announced the launch of its motoring maintenance subscripti...
Renault and Dacia to join the 180kph speed cap club
26 April 2021
PARIS: When Volvo starting the ball rolling by putting a 180kph top speed cap on its new cars for better road safety, it did not gain any traction among manufacturers as "slow" veh...
Dafi ducks danger as motorcyclists ride to missing poodle's ...
26 April 2021
A screen grab of the poodle that motorists attempted to save. — Image grab from Facebook video by Fatin Syahirah
PETALING JAYA: Dafi the poodle will be happily reunited with its o...
Škoda releases exterior design sketches of new Fabia ahead o...
26 April 2021
PRAGUE: Škoda is building anticipation for the upcoming fourth generation of the Fabia by releasing the first official design sketches.
The popular small car (not in Malaysia un...
Tesla to add EV components recycling facilities at Shanghai ...
26 April 2021
File pic of a lithium-ion car battery pack being stripped down for recycling. — Reuters
BEIJING: Tesla Inc plans to add facilities at its Shanghai factory to repair and reproduce ...
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