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Renault 5 returns as an affordable electric runabout
26 February 2024
GENEVA: A zero-emission Renault 5 is the latest electric re-imagining of an original petrol car to emerge and the update of the classic formally broke cover today at the Geneva Mot...
Tesla opens two AC charging stations in Penang
26 February 2024
The Destination Charging Station at The Ship Campus. KUALA LUMPUR: Tesla in Malaysia has expanded its charging network to Penang with two charging stations at The Ship Campus, Bat...
Hong Leong Industries' Tekhne venture to produce automotive ...
26 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Industries Bhd's (HLI) latest venture, Tekhne Sdn Bhd, will produce automotive spare parts for both 2- and 4-wheelers. Tekhne will venture into the Orig...
SAIC's MG unveils MG3 hybrid model for European market
26 February 2024
GENEVA: MG Motors, a unit of China's SAIC today unveiled its hybrid hatchback MG3 model for the European market, taking advantage of slowing growth demand for electric vehicles by ...
BMW R 18 Roctane to debut, estimated price at RM160K
26 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: BMW Motorrad Malaysia is set to unveil the new BMW R 18 Roctane at the BMW Premium Selection Showcase 2024. Price is estimated at RM160,000. As the fifth model...
Renault Scenic E-Tech voted European Car of the Year 2024
26 February 2024
GENEVA: The Renault Scenic E-Tech electric car has been awarded the European Car of the Year 2024 title. The win was announced at the Geneva Motor Show. Selected from seven f...
Potholes, a British obsession with a heavy price
26 February 2024
LONDON: Potholes across the UK are thought to number more than one million, according to vehicle-breakdown company RAC, owing to a widely-perceived lack of government investment fo...
Hong Kong’s first hydrogen bus hits the road
26 February 2024
The hydrogen bus follows a daily schedule of 6 to 8 trips in the initial phase. HONG KONG: The first hydrogen double-decker in Hong Kong rolled out and plied its initial route o...
BYD unveils RM1mil electric supercar to rival Ferrari, Lambo...
26 February 2024
SHANGHAI: BYD Co. debuted its most expensive car on Sunday, a 1.68 million yuan (RM1.1mil) high-performance fully-electric supercar pitted against gas-guzzling options offered by r...
After the Ineos Grenadier, here comes the Fusilier
26 February 2024
LONDON: Ineos Automotive has introduced its latest 4X4, the Ineos Fusilier here. Announced by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the vehicle boasts off-road capabilities and on-road performance...
HyperloopTT relocates to Italy to continue high-speed travel...
26 February 2024
VENICE: Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) on Friday announced it is relocating from Toulouse, France, to Veneto, Italy. The Italian location offers a larger te...
Lucid Air becomes the most powerful saloon in the world
26 February 2024
SAN JOSE: Lucid, the US automotive company pushing electric performance to newer highs, has announced what it describes as the most powerful saloon in the world, a Sapphire-badged ...
Touch ‘n Go’s first-ever Chinese New Year Edition Charm
25 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Touch ‘n Go is ushering in the year of the Dragon with the launch of its limited-edition Touch ‘n Go Chinese New Year Edition Charm. The charm’s design of a mystic...
Cycle & Carriage: Three benefits of owning an EV in Malaysia
25 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: More electric cars are entering the Malaysian market at various price points from those in the luxury segment to the relatively more affordable ones. Chinese auto...
2024 Mercedes-Benz C 350 e plug-in hybrid: 117km all-electri...
24 February 2024
Photos by IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: The new Mercedes-Benz C 350 e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) that was launched on Friday has an all-electric range of up to 117km (WLTP dr...
Used car dealers can now transfer ownership of vehicles onli...
24 February 2024
SEREMBAN: Used car dealers will no longer have to go to the Road Transport Department to temporarily transfer the ownership of vehicles they buy from sellers from April, says Antho...
Ford halts shipments of new F-150 Lightning EVs
24 February 2024
DETROIT: Ford Motor said on Friday it had halted shipments of all 2024 model year F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks, so it could perform quality checks for an issue it did not...
Polyplastics and Selex Motors to advance electric two-wheele...
24 February 2024
TOKYO: Polyplastics Co Ltd's Duranex (R) PBT material has been selected for battery packs produced by Selex Motors, an electric motorcycle start-up from Vietnam. Battery covers...
Ora Good Cat now on GoCar Share (round trip) bookings
24 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ora Good Cat is now offered on GoCar Share (round trip) bookings for RM23.90 per hour, or from RM157 per day. GoCar Malaysia, a leading on-demand mobility-as-a...
Tan Chong Group-backed GoInsuran makes digital car insurance...
24 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Reap instant savings through the exclusive promo code REFERME for up to RM100 off and more when renewing your car insurance with GoInsuran, subject to the premiums an...