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Raya rush: Traffic still slow on several major highways
13 April 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several major highways is reported to be still slow as of 5pm today. A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), spokesman said the high volume of vehicle...
Chinese EV brand Hyper says will use all-solid-state batteri...
13 April 2024
BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle maker GAC Aion's Hyper brand said on Friday it has finished R&D on all-solid-state batteries that will be first used in Hyper cars in 2026...
Chery Omoda 5 brake complaint: No defects under Puspakom tes...
12 April 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Chery Omoda 5 unit which was the centre of a recent viral complaint had been declared as safe for use following tests conducted by Chery Auto Malaysia and Puspako...
2024 Audi S3: Increased output, a torque splitter
12 April 2024
INGOLSTADT: With a host of new features, the Audi S3 is more than just a product upgrade: Increased output, a torque splitter, and other technology highlights ensure strong perform...
Gordon Murray Automotive moves T.50 supercar production to n...
12 April 2024
LONDON: Premium British vehicle manufacturer Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) has announced a strategic move of its T.50 supercar production to the company’s newly-built Group headqu...
Automobili Pininfarina bespoke twin hypercars: Reversario an...
12 April 2024
ROME: Automobili Pininfarina has delivered its most unique commission to date - the Battista Reversario, inspired by the Battista Anniversario and the concept of balance. Every ...
Mercedes-Benz EQS refreshed with an upright star and more ra...
12 April 2024
STUTTGART: For the current change year 2024, the EQS is now receiving an extremely extensive update package. The electric flagship comes with up to 82 kilometres more range, a n...
Tesla's brash Cybertruck: A blend of Wild West and space tec...
12 April 2024
It took a little longer to hit the showrooms but Tesla's brash and innovative Cybertruck has now been on sale for some weeks. High time to put one through its paces. Not much ha...
Mazda CX-80 set for April 18 debut in Europe
12 April 2024
COLOGNE: Mazda is gearing up to introduce the all-new Mazda CX-80, a three-row SUV, on April 18. Positioned as the second vehicle built on Mazda’s Large Architecture platform fo...
Citroen reveals petrol and hybrid versions of electric C3
12 April 2024
LONDON: Citroen has revealed conventional versions of its electric C3 to make it more competitively priced against its rivals. The hatchback has been around since 2002 and has g...
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: Hark to the past
12 April 2024
THE Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is a retro modern motorcycle. The Interceptor 650 is not big on horsepower and aggressive styling but offers a refreshingly simple and classic ...
Getting it right: Be aware of road safety features along hig...
12 April 2024
Being aware of emergency phones along highways and Rest and Service areas can contribute to making journeys safer. — ART CHEN/The Star PETALING JAYA: With millions travelling on t...
Kia’s Aussie pickup targets nation’s love of energy guzzling...
12 April 2024
CANBERRA: As global automakers pivot to electrify their fleets, South Korea’s Kia Corp has gone against the grain by unveiling its first pickup truck – a diesel model designed spec...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N prepares for Pikes Peak challenge
12 April 2024
LOS ANGELES: Hyundai is set to compete in the 102nd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) on June 23, with a four-car team including two 641hp Ioniq 5 N vehicles aimed at bre...
BMW achieves milestone: One million BEVs delivered
12 April 2024
MUNICH: The BMW Group marked a significant milestone in the first quarter of 2024 with the delivery of its one-millionth battery electric vehicle (BEV) since the introduction of th...
Tesla is working on a massive charging station
12 April 2024
PARIS: Tesla is planning to increase the number of giant charging stations in order to meet ever-increasing demand. Its latest project, in Florida, could bring together some 200 ch...
Lamborghini Huracán STJ marks end of V10 engine
11 April 2024
BOLOGNA: Lamborghini has unveiled the Huracán STJ, a final homage to its V10 super sports car heritage, with an extremely limited production run of just 10 units. This announcem...
Wider cars mean drivers struggle to get in and out when park...
11 April 2024
LONDON: Drivers are struggling to get in and out of parked cars because of the increasing size of their vehicles, according to a new study in Britain. Many manufacturers have in...
German premium carmakers struggle to revive demand in China
11 April 2024
BERLIN: German premium carmakers took a further hit to their Chinese sales in the first quarter, data from the companies showed on Wednesday, with Porsche and Mercedes-Benz also st...
Ford delays launch of larger, 3-row electric vehicles till 2...
11 April 2024
NEW YORK: The Ford Motor Co said recently that it would not launch its new three-row electric vehicles in 2025 but would offer the models in 2027 in order for the electric car mark...