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Euro NCAP snubs BYD's Atto 3 driver assistance system
30 October 2024
MILAN: Europe's car safety agency has issued a "not recommended" rating to the driver assistance system used in BYD's Atto 3 EV, dealing a blow to the Chinese automaker as it striv...
Puspakom to offer free inspections at Karnival Jom Heboh in ...
29 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time, Puspakom will participate in the Karnival Jom Heboh (KJH) organised by Media Prima at Plaza Angsana, Johor Baru on Nov 1-3. The country's first...
China driver buys used US$14,000 Tesla, finds it will not ch...
29 October 2024
Despite unusual public protest, car showroom involved insist car was listed in a buyer beware category when it was bought. — SCMP HONG KONG: A car owner in China was so shocked to...
EV charging stations to double to 4,000 next year says Fadil...
29 October 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the country will be doubled to 4,000 next year to support the government's plan to use EVs as official cars for ...
Toyota and NTT to make US$3.3bil R&D investment for AI self-...
29 October 2024
TOKYO: Toyota Motor and Japan's Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) will invest 500 billion yen (RM14.3bil/US$3.3mil) in research and development to create artificial intelligence...
Apple supplier TDK partners with McLaren Racing in EV push
29 October 2024
TOKYO: Apple supplier TDK has partnered with McLaren Racing in Formula E electric motor racing as the Japanese components manufacturer targets expansion in the electric vehicle sec...
Enough laws on accidents, no need for 'blood money' system, ...
29 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The country does not need a "diat" (compensation or "blood money") system as there are sufficient laws covering road accidents, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. ...
GM Defense completes first armoured vehicle for US Diplomati...
29 October 2024
CONCORD (North Carolina, USA): GM Defense has completed production of the first vehicles in support of the Diplomatic Security Service’s Heavy-Duty armoured Sport Utility Vehicle (...
Join Asia Harley Days 2024 in Chiang Rai, Thailand from Nov ...
29 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Harley-Davidson, in partnership with Singha Soda, will hold the third edition of Asia Harley Days at Singha Park in Chiang Rai, Thailand from Nov 15–16. This signa...
Targeted subsidies: Govt to continue protecting interests of...
29 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue to protect the interests of 85 per cent of the Malaysian population amid the implementation of targeted subsidies for RON95 petrol, which...
Mercedes-Benz C-Class earns highest Euro NCAP rating for dri...
29 October 2024
STUTTGART: The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has received a "very good" rating in the latest Euro NCAP assessment for driver assistance systems, securing 182 points to place first among fi...
Mitsubishi Outlander tops J.D. Power ranking in compact SUV ...
29 October 2024
NASHVILLE: The Mitsubishi Outlander has secured the top spot in the small/compact SUV category in the 2024 J.D. Power US Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study, marking a milest...
Bentley goes 'Nila Blue'
29 October 2024
LONDON: Bentley Motors has announced a continued partnership with British fashion designer Supriya Lele, introducing a bespoke colour named "Nila Blue" for exclusive use by Mulline...
Govt aims for all-EV fleet for Asean leaders attending state...
29 October 2024
PUTRAJAYA: Electric vehicles (EVs) are set to serve as the official cars for Asean leaders attending state events when Malaysia chairs Asean next year, says Prime Minister Datuk Se...
VW labour chief sounds alarm on mass layoffs, three German p...
29 October 2024
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen plans to shut at least three factories in Germany, lay off tens of thousands of staff and shrink its remaining plants in Europe's biggest economy as it plots ...
Toyota, Hyundai chairmen team up to host rare race event
28 October 2024
SEOUL: The chairmen of Asia’s two largest automakers made a rare joint public appearance at an event to showcase their companies’ high-performance vehicles, underscoring the trend ...
Stellantis to set up regional parts hub in Malaysia
28 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest automaker and leading mobility solutions provider, will set up a regional parts hub in Malaysia which will be operational next ...
Lexus takes a culinary turn with 'The Maverick Academy'
28 October 2024
SINGAPORE: Lexus Asia has partnered with AR Asia Production to debut a new culinary competition, "The Maverick Academy", which will premiere on Netflix on Nov 8. The show, a fiv...
PLUS activates 21 additional 'smart lane' locations starting...
28 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) will activate 21 "smart lane" locations during the Deepavali holiday season, starting Oct 30, to facilitate smoother traffic flow in areas...
Economy Ministry to finalise T15 definition in a month
28 October 2024
MELAKA: The Economy Ministry is finalising the details of the T15 group category in collaboration with the Finance Ministry before tabling it to the Cabinet for approval, said Mini...