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Proton X80 coupe crossover coming?
22 February 2024
The Tugella scrambles to get to the top.
PETALING JAYA: With Malaysians gravitating towards cars that look sporty, it's only natural for a mass market carmaker to try to meet that...
Mr Bean blamed for Britain's sluggish electric car sales
22 February 2024
LONDON: The actor best known for playing the hapless TV comedy figure Mr Bean has been blamed for ruining the reputation of electric cars in Britain, according to evidence given to...
US lung association says a switch to EVs benefits children
22 February 2024
CHICAGO: The transport sector's transition to all-electric power could considerably improve children's health, in particular by reducing the risk of asthma attacks, according to a ...
Red Bull Racing's Adrian Newey picked as '2024 World Car Per...
22 February 2024
TORONTO: Red Bull Racing chief technical officer Adrian Newey has been named the "2024 World Car Person of the Year".
The announcement was made by the World Car Awards jury, com...
Chery Omoda E5 electric SUV estimated at RM160,000 to hit sh...
21 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Malaysia's highly-anticipated Omoda E5 electric vehicle (EV) will be making its way into Chery showrooms nationwide, starting this Saturday.
Customers and fa...
Porsche expanding Panamera lineup with new e-hybrid variants
21 February 2024
STUTTGART: Porsche AG has announced the introduction of new plug-in hybrid variants to its Panamera lineup for 2024, marking a significant step in its E-Performance strategy.
Th...
Thailand approves incentives for companies transitioning to ...
21 February 2024
BANGKOK: Thailand has approved incentives for companies to transition their commercial fleets of large trucks and buses to battery electric vehicles, the government said today.
...
King proud owner of ‘GOLD 1’ number plate
21 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is now the proud owner of the special edition “GOLD 1” number plate after a winning bid of RM1.5mil.
It marks the hi...
EV charging void has drivers trying new routes to power up
21 February 2024
LONDON: Electric vehicle drivers unable to install a charger at home are turning instead to stop-gaps offered by US and European firms as alternatives to often expensive or inconve...
Cybertruck rust 'can be cleaned off,' says Tesla engineer
21 February 2024
SAN JOSE: The rust spots which have blighted a few of Tesla's shiny new Cybertrucks are normal and easy to get rid off, a Tesla engineer has gone on record as saying.
Wes Morril...
Feb 22-28: Fuel prices unchanged
21 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from Feb 22-28.
The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, said that R...
Batu Pahat 'drifting' enthusiast arrested after crashing int...
21 February 2024
A generic photo of a car burning rubber.
BATU PAHAT: A factory worker has landed himself in hot water with the law after his attempt to show off his drifting driving skills caused...
Volkswagen makes ID.7 even more practical with new Tourer va...
21 February 2024
LONDON: Volkswagen has added to its flourishing line-up of ID electric vehicles with a more practical version of its ID.7 – the Tourer.
Its first electric wagon will join a smal...
Volvo Cars decides to streamline model names, announces upgr...
21 February 2024
GOTHENBURG: Volvo Cars is changing the way it names its electric cars.
Its popular XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge models will now be known as the EX40 and EC40 respectively, ali...
Ford cuts prices of all variants of Mustang Mach E electric ...
21 February 2024
DETROIT: Ford Motor Co cut prices of all variants of its Mustang Mach E electric SUV on Tuesday, as the Detroit automaker deals with lower demand for EVs.
Demand for EVs has det...
January 2024 vehicle sales up 31% to 65,499 units, says MAA
21 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s new vehicle sales soared 31 per cent to 65,499 units in January this year against 50,168 units during the same month last year due to higher passenger vehi...
New Proton NEV models on the horizons
20 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton today hinted that it will launch several new models of new energy vehicles (NEV) soon.
"We will launch (the models) very soon. We will launch one model, may...
BMW Premium Selection showcase is back bigger at Bukit Jalil...
20 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The BMW Premium Selection (BPS) Showcase by BMW Group Malaysia returns to the Bukit Jalil National Stadium here with up to 500 pre-owned premium cars as well as new v...
Get to know about Tesla cars and tech at Feb 20-26 exhibit
20 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: If you have always wanted to know about the inner workings of a Tesla car, here's your chance.
From Feb 20-26, Tesla is having a pop-up show at IOI City Mall, Mal...
Make Malaysia the Asean EV hub, automakers urged
20 February 2024
An EV charging station in Miri, Sarawak.
KUALA LUMPUR: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has encouraged electric vehicle (EV) auto makers...
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