The last of Ethiopia's Soviet-era Lada cars
30 December 2024
ADDIS ABABA: Leaning under the hood, Tesfahun Assefa checks the oil and the radiator. All good. But when he climbs inside and starts the engine, the Lada coughs and kicks out thick...
China extends licence age limit for truck, bus drivers as po...
30 December 2024
BEIJING: China will extend licence age limits for drivers of medium-sized and large buses as well as trucks, as part of broader efforts to address the challenges posed by an aging ...
'Tomorrow is Spring' film wins BMW Shorties 2024
30 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: This year's winner of the long-running BMW Shorties is the film Tomorrow is Spring by K. Krityishaa.
The announcement of the grand prize winner was made earlier th...
German air taxi company Volocopter announces insolvency
30 December 2024
KARLSRUHE: German air taxi manufacturer Volocopter has declared insolvency as it seeks new funding, the company announced from its headquarters at Bruchsal near Stuttgart.
"The ...
Imposing pickup trucks symbolise Pakistan's power gulf
30 December 2024
KARACHI: In Pakistan's largest city, cars inch forward in bumper-to-bumper traffic. But some seamlessly carve through the jam: SUVs flanked by Toyota Hilux pickup trucks.
The Hi...
Callum shows off luxury interior for on-road Skye variant
29 December 2024
LONDON: Callum has finally shown the world the interior design for the on-road variant of its high-performance, all-wheel-drive electric vehicle, the Callum Skye.
First announce...
Ineos Automotive unveils custom-built ‘Kaiju Quartermaster’ ...
29 December 2024
MELBOURNE: Ineos Automotive’s Australian division has introduced a one-off custom Grenadier Quartermaster Cab Chassis, named the "Kaiju Quartermaster."
Drawing inspiration from ...
VW Polo to celebrate 50th anniversary with major facelift in...
28 December 2024
WOLFSBURG: The Volkswagen Polo, a small car icon since its debut in 1975, will remain in production until at least 2030, Volkswagen has confirmed.
A significant facelift is plan...
BMW Group tops rankings as most popular employer again
28 December 2024
MUNICH: BMW Group topped the rankings in 2024 as the best employer – for the 13th time in a row, according to a survey.
A leading study in gauging employer attractiveness, the T...
Transport industry tainted by the wheels of graft
28 December 2024
PETALING JAYA: There are many reasons why lorries are increasingly getting involved in accidents – bad drivers and poor maintenance are partly to blame.
“But one other major rea...
JPJ cracks down on commercial vehicles
28 December 2024
Penang JPJ officers inspecting heavy vehicles during Ops Gempur Teknikal at the Juru toll plaza. — Photo sourced from Penang JPJ’s FB
PETALING JAYA: Ahead of the balik kampung ru...
Osamu Suzuki, who ran automaker for five decades, dies at 94
27 December 2024
File pic of Suzuki. He died of cancer on Dec 25. — AFP
TOKYO: Osamu Suzuki, who ran Suzuki Motor Corp., known for its minicars and motorcycles, across several decades and drove th...
Zeekr 7X launched in Europe: 800V system, up to 615km range
27 December 2024
AMSTERDAM: Building on the success of the Zeekr 001 shooting brake and Zeekr X compact urban SUV, Zeekr has launched a third all-electric vehicle in Europe: the Zeekr 7X five-seate...
Lynk & Co L946 flagship SUV revealed
27 December 2024
HANGZHOU: Images of the Lynk & Co L946 plug-in hybrid flagship crossover in camouflage paint have been released before its official launch in China in 2025.
carnewschina.com re...
Goodyear Malaysia campaign winner bags Mercedes-Benz EQA
27 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Goodyear Malaysia has announced the winner of the Mercedes-Benz EQA grand prize in its “Win A Car” campaign, which ran from July to October 2024.
The campaign saw...
10 cars coming to Malaysia in 2025
27 December 2024
PETALING JAYA: One year is coming to an end and a new one is around the corner. We can look forward to more new car models making their way into Malaysia, and many are increasingly...
Nio’s mass market push draws scorn as EV maker promises a pr...
27 December 2024
SHANGHAI: It’s a wonder three little headlights can stir up such debate. But that’s what many netizens in China have been driven to comment on following the launch of Nio Inc.’s ne...
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Husqvarna Svartpilen 401: Inspiring retro design
27 December 2024
THE Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is a motorcycle that embodies the essence of minimalist design, combined with modern performances, appealing to riders who seek style, agility, and fun...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 sets greatest altitude change record by an E...
27 December 2024
SEOUL: The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has set a new record by registering an altitude change of 5,802 metres in the Guinness World Records title attempt for the greatest altitude change by an...
Proton e.MAS 7 gets over 2,500 bookings
27 December 2024
SHAH ALAM: The all-electric Proton e.MAS 7 has received over 2,500 bookings.
The e.MAS 7 is priced at RM109,800 (Prime variant) and RM123,800 (Premium) on-the-road without insur...
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