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Hyundai minicar 'reads' emotions using EAVC tech
15 December 2020
SEOUL: Hyundai unveiled details of its one-of-a-kind mini EV based on the "45" concept car in a short film on YouTube. The 6-minute video shows how the minicar uses Emotion Adap...
You can now park and pay with Touch ‘n Go eWallet in PJ and ...
15 December 2020
PETALING JAYA: For motorists who frequent Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam, here's a bit of good news. You can do cashless parking now with Touch ‘n Go eWallet. The digital wallet...
Ferrari CEO search may take months, cover non-car candidates
15 December 2020
MARANELLO: Ferrari NV may take months rather than weeks to name a new boss after chief executive officer (CEO) Louis Camilleri abruptly left the Italian supercar maker, according t...
MAA confident of achieving TIV of 470,000
15 December 2020
PETALING JAYA: Car sales for the year are inching towards the annual target set by the automotive association, with the sales tax exemption driving enthusiasm. According to the ...
New Mercedes GLA debuts, two variants from RM245K
15 December 2020
UPDATE: The SST exemption has been extended until Dec 31, 2021.   PETALING JAYA: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) today unveiled the GLA, its smallest SUV and now in its sec...
Volkswagen's Herbert Diess cements support in boardroom deal
15 December 2020
Firmly in the driver's seat now. Diess gains full support to proceed with his goal to beat Tesla at the auto electrification game. FRANKFURT: Volkswagen's supervisory board on Mon...
Hyundai nominates Genesis head as new co-CEO
15 December 2020
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor nominated Jaehoon Chang, global head of its premium Genesis brand, as the co-CEO and president today, it said in a statement. Lee Won-hee, existing presiden...
Nissan’s Rogue draws richer buyers, boosting turnaround plan
15 December 2020
NASHVILLE: Sales of Nissan Motor Co.’s new Rogue are charting higher in the U.S. since the compact SUV debuted in October by attracting higher-income customers, a sign that the Jap...
China search giant Baidu mulling own EVs, say sources
15 December 2020
A logo of Baidu is seen during the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang, last month. — Reuters BEIJING: China’s Baidu Inc is considering making its own electric vehicle...
Ducati Superleggera V4 unveiled
15 December 2020
Nazir astride his new superbike. With him are (left) Naza Corp Holdings group CEO (Automotive Group) Datuk Nik Hamdam Nik Hassan and Next Bike head of company Dennis Micheal. PETA...
Mercedes-Benz to ready six all-electric EQ models by 2022
15 December 2020
STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz plans to roll out six all-electric Mercedes-EQ models by 2022 as part of its "Ambition 2039" electrification strategy. It is already integrating its Mer...
Vettel anticipates Aston Martin move like 'little boy in a t...
15 December 2020
Vettel aims to return to winning form with Aston Martin after a disappointing term at the Scuderia. — Reuters BERLIN: Sebastian Vettel would have enjoyed a first few laps for his ...
Trucks in China are watching if drivers doze, speed or slack...
15 December 2020
A display of the company’s various AI technology on a truck at the G7 headquarters in Beijing, China. Using Internet of Things technology, G7 can employ anti-fatigue cameras to cal...
Vespa GTS 300 HPE Super Tech launched
14 December 2020
PETALING JAYA: Didi Resources Sdn Bhd, the official Piaggio distributor in Malaysia, has unveiled the Vespa GTS 300 HPE (High Performance Engine) Super Tech. Priced at RM33,000,...
Make motorists who abuse parking bays for disabled pay dearl...
14 December 2020
PETALING JAYA: Widespread misuse of parking bays meant for the disabled is a common complaint received by local authorities. The parking bays, painted blue with a wheelchair sig...
Puspakom's JB branch shutters after worker found infected by...
14 December 2020
Generic image of a Puspakom centre. JOHOR BARU: Puspakom’s Johor Baru branch has been closed temporarily beginning Sunday after one of its workers tested positive for Covid-19. ...
East Klang Valley Expressway ready by Q3 2021
14 December 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: The developer of the East Klang Valley Expressway, EKVE Sdn Bhd, has said that the project is on course to be completed by the third quarter of 2021 despite being ham...
MINI Countryman Boardwalk released
14 December 2020
MUNICH: MINI has put together a limited edition Countryman it calls the Countryman Boardwalk. It comes in three variants. The SUV features an exterior finish in Deep Laguna m...
Q Motorsport becomes Audi factory team
14 December 2020
SINGAPORE: Audi will compete in the Dakar Rally for the first time with a hybrid electric prototype entry in 2022. The race in the world’s toughest cross-country rally will be c...
French and British vehicle testing firms aim to scale up wit...
14 December 2020
LONDON: The French group UTAC CERAM and the British group Millbrook, both of which are key partners to automotive customers in Europe and around the world, have today announced the...