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China limits trade-in subsidy for 2026 in hit to some carmak...
31 December 2025
BEIJING: China has adjusted its cash-for-clunkers program that could impact lower-priced brands such as BYD Co, potentially reducing the boost to new car sales next year.Customers ...
South Korea's L and F slashes value of battery material supp...
31 December 2025
SEOUL: South Korean battery material maker L&F said the value of its 2023 supply deal with Tesla has shrunk to US$7,386 (RM29,980) from an earlier projection of US$2.9 billion ...
BYD to beat Tesla as top EV maker in 2025
31 December 2025
BEIJING: Growing Chinese auto giant BYD stands poised to officially surpass Tesla as the world's biggest electric vehicle company in annual sales.The two groups are expected soon t...
Geely unit sues battery firm Sunwoda over alleged defects
30 December 2025
BEIJING: Vremt, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co, is suing battery maker Sunwoda Electronic Co for at least 2.31 billion yuan (US$330 million or RM...
Leapmotor targets annual sales of more than 4 million units ...
30 December 2025
HANGZHOU: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Leapmotor expects to sell more than 4 million vehicles a year within the next decade, CEO Zhu Jiangming said.Leapmotor aims to sell 1 ...
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Honda ADV350: User-friendly and rugged
30 December 2025
FROM the moment I walked up to the Honda ADV350, I was reminded why it stands out in a sea of conservative scooters.I like how the sharp front fascia, layered body panels and tall ...
PolicyStreet offers uncapped 10% car insurance savings
30 December 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: PolicyStreet has launched its ‘10+10’ promotion, offering an uncapped 10% discount on car insurance premiums alongside an additional RM10 discount.Complemented by the...
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia concludes 2025: Elevating customer ex...
29 December 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is concluding 2025 after driving product innovations to strengthen a wider portfolio in meeting evolving market conditions and customer needs."...
iCaur V23 gets 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating
29 December 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The all-electric iCaur V23 off-road SUV (sport utility vehicle) achieved the full five-star rating under the Asean New Car Assessment Programmeme for Southeast Asia (...
Proton Business Case Study Challenge 2025: UUM team wins
29 December 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The Proton Business Case Study Challenge 2025 recently had its grand finale in Putrajaya.It was won by team WOLC from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), who beat out 41 ot...
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV scores five stars in Asean NCAP rating
26 December 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Malaysia's Tiggo 7 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) has earned itself a 5-Star Asean NCAP rating.It attained an overall 94.68-point performance score whic...
Forland Motors: Keep on truckin'
25 December 2025
FORLAND might not ring a bell with anyone in the Malaysian truck scenario but from the first quarter of 2026, it might turn heads with what it could offer as a medium-duty truck in...
HEV IT ALL with Toyota: The smarter way to step into electri...
25 December 2025
For many Malaysians, the shift toward electrified mobility can feel overwhelming.With terms like EV (electric vehicle), hybrid, and plug-in hybrid being used everywhere, it’s under...
Lexus introduces Special Edition RZ 600e F Sport Performance
24 December 2025
TOKYO: The all-electric Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance special-edition model will be offered in Japan in March, 2026.The F Sport Performance special-edition model was developed ...
Chery Malaysia honours medal-winning para-athletes
24 December 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Malaysia recently celebrated medal-winning young para-athletes at a recognition ceremony, marking the finale of a month-long campaign designed to support the Ma...
smart Malaysia celebrates 2nd anniversary
24 December 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) recently celebrated two years of smart in Malaysia with the smart Owners Club Malaysia.Pro-Net is the official distributor of s...
Lexus Australia to get 2nd RX PHEV
23 December 2025
SYDNEY: Lexus Australia has introduced a second RX plug-in hybrid – the RX 450h+ Luxury with all-wheel drive (AWD).This takes to four the number of RX and NX plug-in hybrid vehicle...
Huawei's Maybach rival is China's top-selling US100K car
23 December 2025
BEIJING: Huawei Technologies Co's ultra-luxury Maextro S800 sedan is so popular in China nowadays, it's outselling Porsche AG's Panamera, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's S-Class and all o...
Europe car sales rise in November: Budget EVs lure buyers
23 December 2025
PARIS: New-car registrations in Europe ticked up for a fifth straight month in November, putting the region on course for a fourth year of gains led by growth across electrified mo...
Uber, Lyft team up with Baidu: Robotaxi trials in UK
22 December 2025
LONDON: Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc are each teaming up with Baidu Inc to trial driverless taxis in the UK, as ride-sharing companies race to deploy autonomous services arou...