Etiqa's first Super Premier Workshop announced
02 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Etiqa’s top premier panel workshop, Eurozone Automobile Sdn Bhd, recently earned the recognition of being named Etiqa’s very first Super Premier Workshop.
In addit...
Auto CEOs see EV profit potential after years of discouragem...
02 April 2021
NEW YORK: Automotive CEOs for years warned that making electric cars would devastate profits. They’re now saying the margins on them may not be so bad after all.
Executives from...
First drive: Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8G
01 April 2021
One arrives, another exits.
We are referring to the launch last week of the Toyota Corolla Cross that also saw the C-HR being retired.
The sports utility vehicle (SUV) love-f...
Big Bike Warehouse in Route 77 Harley-Davidson KL from April...
01 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: This year's Big Bike Warehouse is happening from April 2 to 4 at Route 77 Harley-Davidson of Kuala Lumpur.
The first Big Bike Warehouse was initiated by the Goh Br...
US ITC says SK Innovation didn't infringe LG Energy Solution...
01 April 2021
LG Energy Solution said it respects the ITC decision. — Reuters
SEOUL: The US trade watchdog cleared South Korean battery company SK Innovation Co Ltd of violating rival LG Energy...
Booking opens for the all-new Isuzu D-Max, estimated prices ...
01 April 2021
PETALING JAYA: Isuzu's highly-anticipated third-generation D-Max pick-up truck is arriving in Malaysia later this month, much earlier than its speculated launch next year.
This ...
Auto industry rethinks cost-cutting playbook
01 April 2021
DETROIT: After a year of getting hammered by the pandemic, a semiconductor shortage and storms that snarled Dana Inc’s global supply chain, the auto parts maker is reaching for a n...
Volkswagen to buy credits from Tesla in China to meet eco ru...
01 April 2021
BEIJING: A Volkswagen joint venture in China has agreed to buy green car credits from Tesla to help meet local environmental rules, three people briefed on the matter told Reuters....
Upgraded Hino 3S centre opens in Johor Baru
01 April 2021
JOHOR BARU: Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HMSM) has officially launched its new 3S (Sales, Service, and Spare Parts) centre by completing its fully upgraded renovation this...
Honda Thailand bike ops now under merged company
01 April 2021
BANGKOK: Honda has announced the merger of A.P. Honda Co., Ltd., Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and HPD Co., Ltd., a shareholding company, forming a new company named "Thai Ho...
It takes two to Taigo - VW's new compact SUV has Brazilian r...
01 April 2021
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen has confirmed a stylish new coupe-crossover called the Taigo which is based on the company's Brazilian-made Nivus SUV for the South American market.
The Ta...
Global auto recovery to be delayed, says IHS
31 March 2021
LONDON: A recent fire at a Japanese semiconductor factory and severe weather in parts of the United States in February have exacerbated an ongoing chip shortage plaguing the global...
OPen Road Asia and Permodalan Kedah to develop RM1.3bil moto...
31 March 2021
ALOR SETAR: OPen Road Asia Sdn Bhd and Permodalan Kedah Bhd has entered an agreement to develop a premier tourist and motorsports destination in Langkawi island.
The OPen Road I...
VW admits 'Voltswagen' an April Fool's marketing stunt
31 March 2021
WASHINGTON: Volkswagen AG’s US unit issued a false news release on Tuesday claiming it would rename its US operations as “Voltswagen of America” in a marketing stunt designed to ca...
Volvo Cars to review options including IPO, Geely says
31 March 2021
BEIJING: China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group said today its Volvo Cars would explore capital market options including a potential initial public offering (IPO) and stock market li...
EVs to dominate line-up at Toyota's Lexus by 2025
30 March 2021
TOKYO: Lexus, a luxury auto brand owned by Toyota Motor Corp, said on Tuesday it plans to introduce 20 new or improved models by 2025, of which more than 10 will be electric.
El...
Lexus LF-Z Electrified in focus
30 March 2021
TOYOTA CITY: The LF-Z Electrified is a BEV concept vehicle that is symbolic of Lexus's brand transformation and incorporates driving performance, styling, and advanced technology s...
Research links black carbon to increased cancer risk
30 March 2021
PARIS: Could stepping out for a breath of fresh air come with its own health risks?
Research from France's national institute of health and medical research, Inserm, published ...
Hyundai Motor to suspend production in South Korea due to ch...
30 March 2021
A view of Hyundai's Ulsan plant.
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Co plans to temporarily suspend production at its Ulsan No.1 plant in South Korea due to chip shortage between April 5 and Ap...
Man responsible for Mazda3 made design chief for Mazda North...
30 March 2021
LOS ANGELES: Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced the appointment of Yasutake Tsuchida as its design chief.
The appointment of Tsuchida as senior director of de...
Free & Easy Media Test: Latest Proton X50 Flagship to Kuanta...
Zeekr Space Sunway City Video
Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition: Last 40 Units for Europ...
