California enacts car data privacy law to curb domestic viol...
01 October 2024
SACRAMENTO: California governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that requires automakers selling Internet-connected cars to do more to protect domestic abuse survivors, a move that ...
Honda’s CR-V tops list of most-reliable SUVs
01 October 2024
LONDON: The Honda CR-V has come out on top in a recent survey of the most reliable SUVs.
The high-riding SUV body style has grown in popularity over recent years with many buyer...
EU says it could continue China EV talks even after tariffs
01 October 2024
BRUSSELS: The European Commission is willing to continue negotiating with China a potential deal to avert tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles even after such tariffs are imposed, ...
SAIC Motor Malaysia gets new MD
01 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: SAIC Motor Malaysia Sdn Bhd has promoted its chief operating officer Emory QiFeng to managing director.
Qi, who joined SAIC Motor Malaysia this year, will now over...
European carmakers warn on profits in the face of weak deman...
01 October 2024
LONDON: European carmaker Stellantis on Monday joined bigger rival Volkswagen and others in warning about the worsening outlook for auto demand and rising costs, wiping billions of...
Renault to stop making F1 engines after 2025 season
01 October 2024
LONDON/PARIS: Renault will end Formula One engine production at their Viry-Chatillon factory after the 2025 season, with the French carmaker's Alpine team set to race with power un...
Multiple temporary road closures in KL for marathon, LTdL ra...
01 October 2024
Filepic of the marathon.
KUALA LUMPUR: Over 30 roads in Kuala Lumpur city will be closed or be diverted for the 2024 Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon that will begin and e...
Ex-Mercedes chief designer Bruno Sacco dies
01 October 2024
STUTTGART: Former Mercedes-Benz chief designer Bruno Sacco has passed away.
He was 90 when he died in Sindelfingen, Germany on Sept 19. Born in Italy with German citizenship, he...
Hyundai celebrates 100 millionth vehicle milestone
30 September 2024
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Company has reached a significant milestone, producing 100 million vehicles globally since its founding 57 years ago.
The South Korean automaker celebrated ...
Volvo leads 50 firms urging EU to stick to combustion-engine...
30 September 2024
BRUSSELS: Volvo Car AB and dozens of industrial manufacturers urged Brussels to stick to a plan to halt sales of new combustion-engine cars starting 2035. But Europe’s biggest auto...
Volkswagen’s second profit warning exposes a carmaker in dec...
30 September 2024
BERLIN: Volkswagen AG’s second profit warning in three months makes one thing clear: Europe’s biggest automaker is in decline.
The German manufacturer last Friday slashed expect...
Toyota production falls on car safety scandals, US recalls
30 September 2024
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp.’s sales fell again after declines in Japan and China put an end to a short-lived recovery, while production was disrupted by domestic scandals and recalls...
Toyota ends sponsorship with 'political' Olympics
30 September 2024
TOKYO: Japanese auto giant Toyota is to end their top-tier Olympics sponsorship, its chairman has said, citing the sporting showpiece's "increasingly political" influence that puts...
BYD recalling 97,000 top-selling EVs on steering component f...
30 September 2024
SHANGHAI: BYD has informed the Chinese regulator it is recalling nearly 97,000 electric vehicles (EVs) for a manufacturing fault involving a steering control unit that could lead t...
Siemens family scion in bitter London divorce dispute with w...
30 September 2024
LONDON: A member of the Siemens family dynasty is embroiled in a bitter London divorce case, with his wife accusing him of avoiding child payments despite living a lavish lifestyle...
Bentley parades out bespoke Bentayga inspired by luxury yach...
30 September 2024
LONDON: Bentley Motors has unveiled the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB) Azure Riviera Collection, its latest bespoke design.
Following in the wake of the first Riviera Collect...
Hollywood car stunts turn into real crimes with street takeo...
30 September 2024
LOS ANGELES: California, the birthplace of hot rod culture and televised police chases, is cracking down on a surge in deadly street takeovers.
Often organised through social me...
CATL says small impact from battery plant blaze, no casualti...
30 September 2024
BEIJING: China's CATL said a "relatively small" number of products were affected by a fire at its battery factory in south-eastern Fujian province and the impact on production and ...
Hyundai and Kia push for advanced EV battery tech
30 September 2024
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Company and its affiliate Kia Corporation are accelerating efforts to improve the competitiveness of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
They said last week th...
JPJ wants more manpower for enforcement and licensing in 202...
30 September 2024
MELAKA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will hold discussions with the Public Service Commission and the Public Service Department to request for the recruitment of additional ...
Nissan Kicks e-Power: Kicking off a new efficiency
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Mercedes-Benz GLB 200: Measured versatility
MG5: Slick and comfortable cruiser
8.2
Kia EV9: Prime cut
8.0
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro: High adventure on two wheels
8.0
Honda Civic Type R (FL5): Ride on the wild side
Mitsubishi Xpander facelift: Expanding the reach
First drive of Geely Galaxy E5
Aveta VTM 250; Affordable & Road Legal Adventure Bike
Nissan to launch affordable Vehicle to Grid technology from ...
Aveta VTM 250 hits Malaysian roads
