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Modenas launches new logo and brand identity
27 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional (Modenas), subsidiary of DRB-Hicom Bhd has launched a new logo and brand identity, marking its bold ambitions for the future that focuses...
Limited sneaker edition as tribute to Porsche 911 Turbo
27 August 2024
STUTTGART, Germany: Porsche is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first 911 Turbo with a special highlight for all Porsche enthusiasts: an exclusive series of twelve different...
Hyundai and Kia score credit ratings boost
27 August 2024
SEOUL, South Korea: Leading global mobility brands Hyundai and Kia have just received a big vote of confidence from S&P Global, as the renowned ratings agency has upgraded both bra...
Mitsubishi Xpander hits 40,000 sales milestone in Malaysia
27 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) recently celebrated a significant milestone of reaching 40,000 units of production for the Xpander, the country's top selling non-nat...
All-electric Xpeng G6 unveiled in two variants from RM166,00...
27 August 2024
PETALING JAYA: Bermaz Xpeng Sdn Bhd, the sole local distributor of the Xpeng (pronounced ex ph'ng) brand, has introduced its first model – the all-electric Xpeng G6.
Dubbed an "...
Inaugural BMW CE 02 fun challenge and CE 04 test ride held
26 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Motorrad Malaysia hosted the first-ever all-electric BMW CE 02 Fun Challenge recently.
The event, held on Aug 17, offered motorcycle enthusiasts and customers ...
Govt clarifies fuel purchase rules for Brunei vehicles in Sa...
26 August 2024
MIRI: There is no issue for Brunei citizens purchasing subsidised diesel fuel in Sarawak, according to Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.
The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister sai...
S. Korea to advance EV battery certification scheme after fi...
25 August 2024
The scene of the EV fire on Aug 1 at an Incheon apartment underground parking lot. — Reuters
SEOUL: South Korea's government and ruling party have agreed to move up an electric ...
Greater KL ridership hits new high
25 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Observers of mobility in Malaysia were pleasantly surprised by the latest official data on public transport ridership released by the Transport Ministry (MOT) as well...
As demand for petrol wanes, S'pore petrol stations evolve to...
25 August 2024
The Shell petrol station at 49 Serangoon Garden Way features a bubble tea shop. - Photo: ST
SINGAPORE: The number of petrol stations in Singapore has fallen over the past two de...
Hydrogen cars are turning out to be a flop. Why?
25 August 2024
PARIS: Sales of hydrogen-powered cars are sluggish all over the world, mainly due to an impoverished product selection and scant charging infrastructure.
Only 5,621 hydrogen-pow...
The dogsitting car: How cool is Tesla's 'dog mode' really?
25 August 2024
BERLIN: Leaving your dog in the car while running a quick errand on a hot day is a very bad idea.
Five minutes in a hot car are enough for a dog to suffer a heatstroke, the anim...
One-off Škoda Superb special edition celebrates success of t...
24 August 2024
LONDON: The third-generation Škoda Superb has been so successful that it has spawned a one-off Superb Estate Sleeper Edition in the UK.
The third modern generation of the Superb...
Future robotaxis from Waymo to drive themselves using fewer ...
24 August 2024
SAN JOSE: The robotaxi company Waymo says it wants its vehicles to drive around US cities with fewer cameras and radar sensors in future.
The next generation of vehicles and sof...
GM's Cruise to offer robotaxis on Uber's platform from 2025
23 August 2024
SAN FRANCISCO: Cruise will offer its autonomous vehicles on ride-hailing platform Uber starting next year, the companies said on Thursday, as the General Motors-backed robotaxi fir...
China meets automakers to discuss import tariffs
23 August 2024
BEIJING, China: China's Commerce Ministry met with automakers and industry associations on Friday to discuss raising import tariffs on large-engined petrol vehicles, sounding a war...
BMW passes Tesla and tops Europe’s EV sales rankings for 1st...
23 August 2024
MUNICH: BMW AG pulled ahead of Tesla Inc. and led Europe’s electric-vehicle market for the first time last month, extending the German carmaker’s strong run of growth as other manu...
Xiaomi will swallow EV losses to join Tesla in big leagues
23 August 2024
BEIJING, China: Xiaomi Corp. is willing to grow its nascent electric vehicle arm at the expense of profits for now, as it angles to join Tesla Inc. and BYD Co. among the world’s bi...
Geely says EU tariffs would have big impact
23 August 2024
HANGZHOU, China: Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., the Hong Kong-listed arm of billionaire Li Shufu’s car empire, is the latest Chinese automaker to come out swinging against propose...
Bentley Bacalar and Batur at Salon Privé 2024
23 August 2024
WOODSTOCK, England: Salon Privé is delighted to confirm the presence of the bespoke & coachbuilding arm of Bentley Motors, Mulliner, at this year’s Blenheim Palace event, held late...
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