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Toyota defends skipping COP26 emissions pledge
11 November 2021
TOKYO: Toyota defended a decision not to sign an emissions pledge proposed during the COP26 climate talks on Wednesday, saying its global business would make the commitment "diffic...
VW's Diess says to remain CEO, dismisses fossil fuel phase o...
11 November 2021
BERLIN: Volkswagen's Herbert Diess said on Wednesday he was confident he would remain as chief executive into next year, dismissing speculation that he could be pushed aside.
Di...
Volvo Cars sets carbon price to assess sustainability of new...
11 November 2021
GLASGOW: Swedish automaker Volvo Cars said on Wednesday it had set a price on carbon emissions from its operations of 1,000 Swedish crowns (RM480) a tonne, part of attempts to ensu...
Opel's 'special status' will make it relevant in Stellantis,...
11 November 2021
BERLIN: Opel's status as the only German brand within the Stellantis group affords it "special prioritisation," said the carmaker's chief executive today, following concerns from u...
Renault's electric Megane set for March debut with 470km ran...
11 November 2021
PARIS: Around 10 years after the Zoe, Renault is now launching its first electric car from a completely new platform: the Megane E-Tech.
Set to be the first of many dedicated el...
VW plans farewell to legendary Santana model in China
10 November 2021
BEIJING: Volkswagen plans to stop making Santana cars in China, bidding farewell after over three decades to its first Chinese-made model that became a symbol of the country's risi...
Nov 11-17: RON97 petrol up 2 sen
10 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail price of RON97 petrol will increase by two sen per litre, to RM3.08, from Nov 11 to Nov 17, according to the Finance Ministry.
In a statement today, it ...
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia issues recall of older Merc models ov...
10 November 2021
PETALING JAYA: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is conducting a safety recall of some models linked to the infamous Takata airbag issue that has affected automakers globally.
Locally, aff...
Global carmakers now target US$515bil for EVs and batteries
10 November 2021
DETROIT: Global automakers are planning to spend more than half a trillion dollars (RM2.1tril) on electric vehicles and batteries through 2030, according to a Reuters analysis, amp...
Auto parts maker EP Manufacturing wants to assemble EVs in M...
10 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: EP Manufacturing Bhd has signed an MoU with Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute today to collaborate and venture into making electric vehicles and create a...
Six major carmakers agree to phase out fossil-fuel vehicles ...
10 November 2021
GLASGOW: Six major automakers will commit today to phasing out the production of fossil-fuel vehicles around the world by 2040, as part of global efforts to cut carbon emissions, t...
Speedy flood claims settlement from Allianz General
10 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd is ready to provide fast claims settlement for customers residing in flood-prone areas due to the North-East monsoon ...
Hyundai's Supernal to lead the way in air mobility
10 November 2021
SEOUL/WASHINGTON: Hyundai Motor Group announced today a new company called Supernal, LLC to take its future mobility vision forward.
An evolution of its Urban Air Mobility Divis...
Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV introduced
09 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Goodyear Malaysia has unveiled the Assurance MaxGuard SUV, a new member of Goodyear’s Assurance Family.
Customised for the Asia-Pacific market, the Assurance MaxGu...
All-new Honda City Hatchback open for booking
09 November 2021
PETALING JAYA: Honda Malaysia has started order-taking for the highly anticipated all-new City Hatchback at Honda dealerships nationwide.
The City Hatchback is expected to be la...
New Mitsubishi Xpander debuts in Indonesia
09 November 2021
TOKYO: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation revealed on Monday the new Xpander MPV, featuring a refreshed design and improved eco-friendliness.
The facelifted model's pricing will be a...
US auto safety regulator awards over US$24m to Hyundai Motor...
09 November 2021
In 2020, Hyundai and Kia's US units agreed to a record US$210 million civil penalty. — Reuters
SEOUL/WASHINGTON: The US auto safety regulator announced today its first-ever reward...
Watch where you put traffic cones, police warn contractors
09 November 2021
JOHOR BARU: Contractors should be careful when putting up traffic cones, says state police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.
He said that police in Johor have been recei...
Upgraded Perodua Myvi now open for booking, manual transmiss...
09 November 2021
UPDATE: The new Perodua Myvi will be launched online at 9pm on Nov 18. Catch the live event on Perodua's Facebook and YouTube pages.
RAWANG: Perodua’s third generation Myvi is ...
Police probing alleged road rage incident in Kajang
09 November 2021
KAJANG: Police are investigating an alleged road rage incident involving two motorists here which has gone viral.
Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Zaid Hassan (pic) said they came to ...
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