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Jaecoo J7 PHEV previewed at Sunway Pyramid ahead of launch
23 October 2024
PETALING JAYA: Jaecoo Malaysia, an upmarket arm of Chery Auto Malaysia, is looking to expand its J7 sports utility vehicle (SUV) lineup with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV...
Bentley Continental GT demonstrates eFuels
23 October 2024
LONDON: Bentley has delivered the world’s first global media drive using sustainable eFuel, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the company’s environmental impact. 157 guests ...
Tesla Malaysia kicks off 'Refer and Earn' programme
23 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Tesla Malaysia today announced the start of a "Refer and Earn" programme as it strives to pump up sales of the Model 3 and Model Y. Tesla owners will receive RM1,0...
Shift to EVs will have far-reaching impact, IMF says
23 October 2024
WASHINGTON, DC: The global transition toward electric vehicles will have "far-reaching" impacts on investment, production, international trade and employment, the International Mon...
Lower-priced new cars are gaining popularity in the United S...
23 October 2024
DETROIT: Had she wanted to, Michelle Chumley could have afforded a pricey new SUV loaded with options. But when it came time to replace her Chevrolet Blazer SUV, for which she'd...
Chery is said to pick banks for auto unit’s Hong Kong IPO
23 October 2024
HONG KONG: Chery Holding Group Co. has picked China International Capital Corp., GF Securities Co. and Huatai International Ltd. to work on a potential initial public offering of i...
Volvo Car walks back sales target on weaker demand
23 October 2024
GOTHENBURG: Volvo Car AB lowered its expectations for retail sales this year due to a growing weakness in the automotive market. The manufacturer will focus on protecting margin...
GAC Glenmarie 3S flagship centre opens
23 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), a subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings Bhd, has officially launched the GAC and AION Glenmarie 3S flagship showroom operated by WariTan...
Digital road tax to stay, says Loke
23 October 2024
JOHOR BARU: There is no need to review the digital road tax policy, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said the country has to be progressive in its policies and once the...
VEP fee collection expected to cross RM100mil in 2024, says ...
22 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Fee collection from the implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) is expected to reach more than RM100mil in 2024, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He ...
Betamek and Perodua showcase telematics system and OTA featu...
22 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Betamek Bhd showcased its telematics solution at the Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd exhibition in Osaka in collaboration with Perodua. In a statement, it said it highlighte...
German carmakers should not be afraid of Chinese competition...
22 October 2024
KUPPENHEIM (Germany): German automakers should not be afraid of competition from China, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday at the opening of Mercedes-Benz's first battery recycl...
Mercedes-Benz opens own battery recycling plant
22 October 2024
STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz opened on Monday Europe's first battery recycling plant with an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process making it the first car manufacturer world...
Top EU countries spend US$45bil subsidising fossil-fuel comp...
22 October 2024
LONDON: The EU's five biggest members spend 42 billion euros (US$45.6bil/RM196bil) annually subsidising fossil-fuel company cars, according to a study commissioned by environmental...
JAC brand officially launched with T9 pick-up truck in two v...
21 October 2024
PETALING JAYA: The JAC automotive brand has officially landed in Malaysia with the preview of a range of its upcoming vehicles. The China-based brand intends to provide a lineup...
Miti to help Perodua produce Malaysia's first EV priced unde...
21 October 2024
Perodua's first working electric vehicle (EV) prototype, the Myvi Conversion, unveiled in May. The production EV will differ from this prototype. PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of In...
Govt explores using databases, e-wallets in targeted RON95 p...
21 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is considering using databases linked to identification cards, along with e-wallets and debit cards as part of the mechanism for the two-tiered pricing...
Mixing hotpot with horsepower. Have Chinese car gimmicks gon...
21 October 2024
HONG KONG: China’s electric vehicle makers have been known to push the envelope when it comes to dreaming up new functions to attract buyers. There’s in-car karaoke, steering wh...
Manila's car counters help address 'world's worst traffic'
21 October 2024
MANILA: Perched on a flowerbox at a busy intersection in the Philippine capital, Irna Lapriza's eyes jump from one car to the next, her fingers flying across manual tally counters ...
EP Manufacturing eyes vehicle assembly as it seeks to expand...
21 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) has proposed to diversify its existing principal activities to include the assembly of vehicles as it aims to strengthen its existing auto...