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Eco-Shop takes delivery of UD Quester and Croner trucks
31 August 2025
JEMENTAH, Johor: Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd has taken delivery of new units of UD Trucks Euro 5 heavy-duty Quester and medium-duty Croner to support its increasing transportation needs...
Numbers of EVs on German roads are rising again
30 August 2025
BERLIN: Purely electric cars now account for 3.7% of the total of registered cars in Germany, with the numbers slowly growing, according to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (K...
US battery makers will make more than the country needs
30 August 2025
LOS ANGELES: US battery makers will likely face a major surplus in manufacturing capacity by 2030 as President Donald Trump's administration withdraws support for electric vehicles...
These companies want to tap power from idle EVs
30 August 2025
LOS ANGELES: For the past few years, charging networks, delivery fleets and retail hubs have been hustling to add infrastructure to provide juice to electric cars. The next step: h...
Nissan Navara X-Tremer launched: RM135K onwards
29 August 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The new Nissan Navara X-Tremer pick-up gets distinctive updates inside and out. These range from its aggressive new black grille and X-formation bumper cladding to...
CATL shares soar on outlook for battery sales
29 August 2025
SHENZHEN: Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.'s shares jumped to the highest in three years after a supplier indicated a strong outlook for sales. It...
New Isuzu 3S centre opens in Kuantan
29 August 2025
KUANTAN: Isuzu Malaysia has opened a new 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre in Kuantan, Pahang. The new outlet is operated by Dynamic Motors Sdn Bhd, and situated i...
Hyundai Motor Malaysia and Selangor FC kick off mobility par...
29 August 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) and Selangor FC have formalised their collaboration, with Hyundai supporting the club’s mobility needs through its luxurious Staria MPV (...
Honda CRF250 Rally now in Extreme Red and rally styling
29 August 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Boon Siew Honda Sdn Bhd has introduced the updated Honda CRF250 Rally, now available in Extreme Red with rally-style graphics, multi-tone bodywork, and a distinctive ...
Bufori CS8 launched at RM2.2mil
28 August 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Bufori Motor Car Company, the builder of bespoke cars located in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, has launched its latest offering - the high-powered CS8. This ultra high-per...
Chinese carmakers resist Beijing's call to end brutal price ...
28 August 2025
BEIJING: China's campaign to stamp out a ferocious electric vehicle price war seems to be having limited effect, with all of the nation's top 20 auto brands either keeping discount...
Toyota's record sales run extends to 7th month on US, China
28 August 2025
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp. manufactured and sold a record number of cars in July, stretching the carmaker's streak to a seventh consecutive month, on strong demand in the US and Chi...
2026 2nd-gen Volkswagen T-Roc: Mild hybrid, 7-speed DCT, bet...
28 August 2025
WOLFSBURG: The second-generation Volkswagen T-Roc has made its world premiere, and will have only hybrid turbocharged petrol engines in Europe. At launch, there are two 48V mild...
Toyota HiAce gets safety upgrades in Australia
28 August 2025
SYDNEY: The Toyota HiAce commercial van in Australia is getting updates and enhancements to active safety and convenience technologies. The Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver a...
Advanced Accumulators: Battery subscription programme to tra...
28 August 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Battery and automotive solutionist Advanced Accumulators has launched Southeast Asia’s first battery subscription programme for commercial vehicles. In a statement...
Carsome Academy empowers youths via automotive TVET
28 August 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Carsome Group’s education arm, Carsome Academy, was recently recognised with the TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) Centre of Excellence Award (Au...
Carro to have 4 Zeekr showrooms by end-2025
28 August 2025
PENANG: Carro has opened its first two Zeekr showrooms in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur and Juru Autocity, Penang. Two more Zeekr showrooms are slated to open by the end of the year, sa...
Farewell, Nissan R35 GT-R
28 August 2025
TOCHIGI, Japan: After 18 years, Nissan has ended production for the R35 GT-R. Nissan said assembly for Japan - the final sales region for the model - has ended. Since its lau...
Honda: Hybrid all the way
28 August 2025
HYBRID vehicles are reportedly said to be gaining ground in the Malaysian car market against both EVs (electric vehicles) and ICE (internal combustion engine) rivals. Honda Mala...
EU carmakers warn ICE engine ban is no longer feasible
27 August 2025
PARIS: European carmakers said the European Union's planned ban on combustion engines is no longer realistic, warning that climate rules risk weakening the region's auto industry a...