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EON eyes 500 bookings through new digital platform during au...
01 March 2024
SHAH ALAM: EON Berhad (EON) is targeting 500 bookings for its cars through EON Capital Sdn Bhd's new integrated digital financing platform over the three days following the launch ...
Labuan vehicle ferry fares up by 6% following SST implementa...
01 March 2024
The 'Blue Ocean' ferry plying between Labuan and Sabah. — Images from galaxyferry.com LABUAN: Labuan's roll-on-roll-off (roro) ferry fares for vehicles will now see a marginal inc...
Li Auto pins hopes on first all-electric model
01 March 2024
BEIJING: Li Auto officially launched today its first pure electric model MEGA multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), which founder and CEO Li Xiang expects to become the Chinese electric veh...
Woman hurt after vehicle plunges from KL car park
01 March 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: A woman suffered head and knee injuries after her car plummeted from the first floor of a car park here. According to the City Fire and Rescue Department, the inci...
MACC receives 17 specially modified vehicles
01 March 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) received 17 specially modified vehicles equipped with high-tech systems to enhance operational assignments, such as trans...
US to probe if Chinese cars pose national data security risk...
01 March 2024
WASHINGTON: The United States is opening an investigation into whether Chinese vehicle imports pose national security risks and could impose restrictions due to concerns about "con...
Leap year glitch disrupts Japan's driving licence issuance
01 March 2024
TOKYO: Several local police departments across Japan encountered problems in issuing driving licences on Thursday due to a system malfunction related to the leap year, according to...
smart Malaysia celebrates first 100 days
01 March 2024
SUBANG JAYA: smart Malaysia is thrilled to celebrate its first 100 days in the market today, a rare leap year occurrence. In its first 100 days, smart Malaysia has hosted the sm...
Fisker cuts 15% of staff, seeks partner on going-concern woe
01 March 2024
LOS ANGELES: Fisker Inc. plans to cut 15% of its workforce as the electric-vehicle maker faces "substantial doubt” about its ability to continue operating if it can’t secure new fi...
Burger seller compensated after workshop fails to repair MPV...
01 March 2024
Images shown are generic photos depicting an engine repair. JOHOR BARU: Ahmad Fakrullah regrets sending his MPV with engine troubles to a workshop that specialises in gearbox repa...
Volkswagen, Xpeng say first jointly made car will be electri...
01 March 2024
TAIPEI: German automaker Volkswagen and Chinese electric vehicle (EV) partner XPeng on Thursday said the first car they plan to develop together will be an SUV for which they will ...
Leap Year software glitch closes fuel pumps across New Zeala...
01 March 2024
WELLINGTON: New Zealand fuel stations reported nationwide outages at self-service pumps on Thursday, apparently because their software is unable to deal with the date of Feb 29. ...
Rolls-Royce reveals one-off Arcadia Droptail
01 March 2024
LONDON: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the Arcadia Droptail, a car made for a customer with a keen interest in architecture and design. Inspired by the mythical Arcadia, sy...
Shah Alam running EV charging pilot project
01 March 2024
SHAH ALAM: The Shah Alam City Council is conducting a pilot project aimed at drafting guidelines for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers at the local authority level...
New Maserati GranCabrio unveiled
29 February 2024
MODENA: Maserati has unveiled the GranCabrio, expanding its range with an open-top version that combines luxury, performance, and style. The new model, a convertible variant of ...
Bermaz Auto Alliance ceases operations and quits Peugeot, DS...
29 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAA) has ceased operations today after three years since its establishment to manage the distribution, sales and aftersales service of Peugeot v...
Allianz introduces EV Shield coverage with industry-first on...
29 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd (Allianz General) launched a new insurance coverage – the Allianz EV Shield for electric vehicles (EVs). Offered u...
Stellantis Malaysia launches one-stop call centre
29 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Effective March 1, Stellantis Malaysia National Sales Company (Stellantis Malaysia) will open a one-stop call centre for Peugeot, DS and Citroën vehicles in the count...
Miti proposes one-time subsidy for EV ownership
29 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) has presented a proposal for a one-time subsidy for electric vehicle (EV) ownership to boost the growth of the i...
US law on domestic abuse should cover carmakers, says FCC ch...
29 February 2024
Rosenworcel. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday proposed a potential new rule that would subject automakers that sell int...