Baosteel says it will fight Nippon Steel's patent infringeme...
15 October 2021
LONDON: China's Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd (Baosteel) said on Thursday it disputes Japanese rival Nippon Steel's claims that it infringed patents.
Nippon Steel said on Thur...
All-new Lexus LX premieres
14 October 2021
TOKYO: The new Lexus LX made its world premiere today and is scheduled to go on sale in early 2022.
No mention of a hybrid yet, and price will be announced in due course. The ne...
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia donates a Triton to a worthy caus...
14 October 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in Malaysia, has donated a Triton 4X4 pick-up truck to Dignity Farm School, a...
Toyota aims to make a splash with hybrid electric vehicles
14 October 2021
PETALING JAYA: UMW Toyota Motor today hit on the hybrid electric theme again following the last one three weeks ago.
It's part of Toyota's extended campaign to create some buzz ...
BMW ready for any ban on fossil fuel-burning cars from 2030,...
14 October 2021
STUTTGART: Germany's BMW will be ready for any ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) cars from 2030 onwards with an offering of electric vehicles, chief executive officer Oliver ...
Premium brands will be first for restructure of Stellantis d...
14 October 2021
NUERTINGEN (Germany): Stellantis will start a restructuring of its European dealers' network, due to begin in June 2023, with its premium brands such as Alfa Romeo and Lancia, the ...
After Wild West start, scooter providers chase scale to surv...
14 October 2021
LONDON: The era of breakneck growth for electric scooter firms is giving way to more selective expansion focused on profits as they face tougher regulations, more demanding custome...
Nippon Steel sues Toyota, Baoshan for patent infringement
14 October 2021
A production line of Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp.'s Kimitsu steel plant is pictured in Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture. — Reuters
TOKYO: Japan's biggest steelmaker Nippon Ste...
Renault lifts the lid on hydrogen-powered prototype van
14 October 2021
PARIS: The hydrogen component of the "Renaulution" - the Renault group's major strategic plan - is embodied by the Hyvia joint venture, founded by the French carmaker in collaborat...
VW CEO warns a delay in shift to EVs could cost 30,000 jobs,...
14 October 2021
BERLIN: Volkswagen's CEO Herbert Diess told a supervisory board meeting in September that the company could lose 30,000 jobs if it transitioned too slowly to electric vehicles (EVs...
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo debuts, three variants from RM6...
13 October 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is launched in Malaysia today, and is available in three variants that offer over 400km range.
The Taycan 4 Cross Turismo is price...
JMC Vigus Pro 4X4 automatic launched at RM98,888
13 October 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd has introduced a new player into the local one-tonne pick-up truck segment with the launch the rugged and yet stylish JMC Vigus Pro 4X4.
Lo...
Honda to launch new EV brand called e:N Series in China next...
13 October 2021
BEIJING:: Japan's Honda Motor will launch a new electric vehicle brand in China next year, it said today, and will only launch battery electric, hydrogen fuel-cell or petrol-electr...
Tesla to expand presence in Palo Alto despite HQ move to Tex...
13 October 2021
SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla Inc has agreed to lease office space from HP Inc near the electric carmaker's current headquarters in Palo Alto, California, says a person familiar with the ma...
Rocking down to Electric Avenue? Good luck charging your car
13 October 2021
LONDON: European and US cities planning to phase out combustion engines over the next 15 years first need to plug a charging gap for millions of residents who park their cars on th...
Honda SENSING 360 envelopes car in safety bubble
13 October 2021
TOKYO: Honda today unveiled the new Honda SENSING 360 omnidirectional safety and driver-assistive system which removes blind spots around the vehicle and contributes to collision a...
Oct 14-20: RON97 petrol up 10 sen
13 October 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged at RM2.05 and RM2.15 per litre respectively until Oct 20, says the Finance Ministry.
In a statem...
Cookware maker Ni Hsin diversifies into electric motorcycles...
13 October 2021
PETALING JAYA: Ni Hsin Group Bhd’s unit has signed a deal with MNA Energy Sdn Bhd to develop battery technology for electric motorcycles.
The cookware maker said the agreement s...
BMW kicks off OTA upgrades for 2 million cars worldwide
13 October 2021
MUNICH: BMW has announced its third over-the-air (OTA)upgrade this year – this time for around two million BMW vehicles worldwide.
By the end of 2021, the world’s largest upgrad...
Hyundai Mobis invents foldable steering wheel
12 October 2021
SEOUL: Hyundai Mobis has just announced that it has developed a foldable steering wheel.
It's useful as it can allow for more space in the driver's seat and bring about design i...
Guangzhou adventures: Zontes 368 scooter and 703 Adventure m...
Zontes motorcycle factory in Jiangmen: Running on a fast tra...
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