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New Audi RS 3 introduced
21 July 2021
INGOLSTADT: Audi has unveiled its latest RS 3 that delivers higher levels of performance and more aggressive styling. Offered in five-door Sportback and four-door sedan, the veh...
World’s road fuel demand to peak earlier than expected
20 July 2021
NEW YORK: Demand for gasoline and diesel to fuel cars and trucks will peak in 2027 — four years earlier than expected — as more fuel-efficient autos and increasing adoption of elec...
Man goes viral after putting up durian that smashed into car...
20 July 2021
PETALING JAYA: A man in Shah Alam, Selangor, has gone viral after uploading a video in which he jokingly offered a durian for sale for RM500, claiming that it was special because t...
Watch out for Proton X70 SE launch on July 22
20 July 2021
PETALING JAYA: Proton will be releasing a special edition X70 come July 22 at a virtual launch. Only 2,000 units of the X70 SE would be produced. Proton is inviting prospective ...
Smart hacks for saving electricity when driving an e-car
20 July 2021
BERLIN: If you drive an electric car, there are ways you can save electricity by paying attention to your driving style. Drive with foresight and keep your distance from the car...
China frictions steer electric automakers away from rare ear...
19 July 2021
LONDON: As tensions mount between China and the United States, automakers in the West are trying to reduce their reliance on a key driver of the electric vehicle revolution - perma...
Volkswagen to end production of Passat model in the United S...
19 July 2021
NEW YORK: Volkswagen plans to end the production of its well-known mid-range Passat model in the United States. After the model year 2022, the car will no longer be part of the ...
AMMB and Liberty in RM2.29bil deal to create top auto insure...
19 July 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: AMMB Holdings Bhd said its 51% owned AmGeneral Holdings Berhad (AGHB) has entered into an agreement with Liberty Insurance Bhd to dispose AmGeneral Insurance Bhd (AGI...
American duo jailed by Tokyo court for helping Ghosn flee Ja...
19 July 2021
Ghosn. — AP TOKYO: A Tokyo court today doled out the first sentences in Japan related to Carlos Ghosn's arrest and escape, imprisoning US Army Special Forces veteran Michael Tay...
Kia Stinger on the way out?
18 July 2021
PETALING JAYA: The Kia Stinger is slated to be axed by April 2022, according to a South Korean auto blog site. Citing unnamed industry sources, Korean Car Blog wrote that the So...
Tesla launches subscription service for advanced driver assi...
18 July 2021
BERKELEY: Tesla Inc said on Saturday it has introduced an option for some customers to subscribe to its advanced driver assistance software, dubbed "Full Self-Driving capability", ...
Being paid not to own a car? It's an idea that's gaining gro...
18 July 2021
BERLIN: Almost everything is being done to encourage drivers to stop using their cars in cities, starting with the development of low-emission zones, only open to recent, non-pollu...
Opel pulls wraps off next-generation Astra
18 July 2021
BERLIN: Opel has pulled the wrapping from its new Astra, releasing the first photos of the next generation featuring a decidedly sporty design that especially scores points against...
Agnelli heir held Armani tie-up talks to build luxury empire...
17 July 2021
Elkann posing with the Ferrari Roma in Rome in 2019. — Reuters LONDON: John Elkann, scion of Italy's Agnelli family, has been exploring a possible tie-up with fashion designer Gio...
Honda open to new alliances to bring down EV costs, says CEO
17 July 2021
TOKYO: Honda Motor Co's new chief executive said on Friday the Japanese automaker was willing to form new alliances to make electrification profitable. "If through an alliance H...
Shanghai city to regulate data from smart vehicle testing
17 July 2021
SHANGHAI: Shanghai city has issued draft regulations to safeguard data generated during testing of smart vehicles, underscoring China's growing concern about data security. In a...
Face-lifted Volkswagen Arteon R-Line 4Motion launched from R...
16 July 2021
KUALA LUMPUR:  Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM)'s face-lifted Arteon R-Line 4Motion flagship model will be shaking up the premium executive car segment with its offering o...
Cleaner cabin air with Proton's N95 filter
16 July 2021
SHAH ALAM: Proton has introduced a range of N95 cabin filters that are designed specifically for current models, such as the 2019 Proton Persona, Iriz, Exora and Saga, as well as t...
BMW 330Li M Sport long wheelbase confirmed at RM277,614
16 July 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia has announced the pricing for the first-ever 330Li M Sport at RM277,164. The extended variant of the G20 generation 3 Series, which was officially...
Updated Hyundai Kona 1.6 Turbo line-up arriving this month
15 July 2021
PETALING JAYA: Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HDSM) is taking orders for the soon-to-be launched updated Kona 1.6T-GDi compact sports utility vehicle (SUV). Featuring a powerful 1.6...