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Ex-MARii CEO gets one year jail and RM100K fine for deceivin...
18 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: A former chief executive officer (CEO) of an automotive institute was sentenced to one year in prison and fined RM100,000 by two Sessions Courts today for fraudulentl...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N launched in Indonesia as CKD model
18 July 2024
JAKARTA: Hyundai launched the Ioniq 5 N high performance electric vehicle (EV) in Indonesia on Thursday. The model, unveiled at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, i...
TGR upgrades GR86 and introduces special-edition variant
18 July 2024
TOKYO: Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) announced recently that it has upgraded the GR86 for improved turning performance and easier upper-limit handling. Orders are now being accepted...
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 unveiled, targets younger custom...
18 July 2024
BARCELONA: Royal Enfield has recently added a new model to its lineup. Marking a departure from the brand's classic heritage, the Guerrilla 450 roadster-styled motorcycle is aim...
Gracshaw Animalia helmet collection unveiled
18 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: A vibrant new collection of Gracshaw helmets has just hit the shelves. The Gracshaw G919i Animalia Series aren't just any helmets, they are masterpieces adorned wi...
Over 15,000 road issues reported on MyJalan app, says Works ...
18 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Some 15,772 complaints on road damages have been reported through the Works Ministry’s MyJalan application as of May 31 this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told. The m...
Ex-Lamborghini executive to produce US$1.5mil Diablo V12
18 July 2024
NEW YORK: Maurizio Reggiani, who retired in 2023 from his position as Lamborghini chief technical officer, has taken a job at Eccentrica, a new company that modifies classic Lambor...
This simple change in EU regulations will extend the lifespa...
18 July 2024
PARIS: The updated European regulation R117-04 on tyres provides for greater safety and respect for the environment, as well as protecting motorists' purchasing power. The idea is ...
Mercedes-Benz unit partners with Starbucks for fast-charging...
18 July 2024
ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday it had partnered with Starbucks to deploy its fast-charging stations at more than 100 locations across the United States. The first phas...
Suzuki aims to cut vehicle weight of key model by 15% over a...
17 July 2024
TOKYO: Suzuki Motor said today it plans to cut the weight of its small Alto hatchback by 15% over the next decade, aiming to reduce the vehicle's energy usage and employ those tech...
Red Bull's RB17 is ultimate hypercar for track use
17 July 2024
The RB17. — Photos from Ed Bull LONDON: Red Bull Advanced Technologies recently unveiled the RB17 hypercar at theGoodwood Festival of Speed. Designed by Adrian Newey, Oracle Re...
US to issue proposed rules limiting Chinese vehicle software...
17 July 2024
WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department plans to issue proposed rules on connected vehicles next month and expects to impose limits on some software made in China and other countrie...
Tow truck driver’s car torched in mistaken identity
17 July 2024
SEGAMAT: A tow truck driver had a terrifying wake-up call when his slumber, despite a stomach ache, was cut short by the acrid smell of fumes. Rushing outside, he was met with a...
Porsche Macan RWD and Macan 4S electric SUVs slide in to mak...
17 July 2024
STUTTGART: There's more choices now if you are in the market for the electric Porsche Macan. A rear-wheel drive (RWD) Macan starts as the base variant, while the Macan 4S occupi...
Electrify America tackles long queues at EV fast charging st...
17 July 2024
WASHINGTON: Electrify America, the largest open DC fast-charging network in the US, is launching a pilot program to reduce waiting times at 10 of its charging stations in Californi...
EU countries divided on Chinese EV tariffs in vote, say sour...
17 July 2024
BRUSSELS: European Union governments exposed divided views on the merits of EU tariffs on imports of China-built electric vehicles in a non-binding but still influential vote, sour...
Targeted fuel subsidies to drive long-term growth for Malays...
17 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The cut in diesel and soon petrol subsidies will go a long way towards sustaining the country’s economic growth in the longer term. According to the Asean+3 Macroe...
KL motor show set to return on Dec 5-11
16 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) is making a comeback after an absence of five years. The show, organised by the Malaysian Automotive Associati...
Targeted RON95 petrol subsidy expected to have bigger impact...
16 July 2024
PETALING JAYA: The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) expects that the rationalisation of RON95 petrol will have a greater impact on small and medium en...
Shell FuelSave Diesel: New formulation offers 3.75% fuel sav...
16 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Shell Commercial Fuels has launched its new formulation of Shell FuelSave Diesel with advanced cleaning properties, which it says helps customers in the transport, co...