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Mixing hotpot with horsepower. Have Chinese car gimmicks gon...
21 October 2024
HONG KONG: China’s electric vehicle makers have been known to push the envelope when it comes to dreaming up new functions to attract buyers. There’s in-car karaoke, steering wh...
Manila's car counters help address 'world's worst traffic'
21 October 2024
MANILA: Perched on a flowerbox at a busy intersection in the Philippine capital, Irna Lapriza's eyes jump from one car to the next, her fingers flying across manual tally counters ...
EP Manufacturing eyes vehicle assembly as it seeks to expand...
21 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) has proposed to diversify its existing principal activities to include the assembly of vehicles as it aims to strengthen its existing auto...
Stellantis Malaysia opens first multi-brand showroom in KL
21 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Stellantis Malaysia has launched its first multi-brand showroom, Allure Auto Old Klang Road, marking the company's second dealership since taking over as principal. ...
MARii in MoU to make Malaysia as Asean's next auto hub
21 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), Dassault Systèmes, and Feiran Technology have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at driving...
Porsche unveils new 911 GT3 variants for 25th anniversary
21 October 2024
STUTTGART: Porsche is celebrating 25 years of the iconic 911 GT3 by unveiling two new versions of the sports car for the first time. These variants include the standard track-fo...
JPJ opens bidding for 'Madani' number plate until Oct 23
21 October 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is accepting bids for Madani Series Special Registration Numbers (NPIs), with a minimum price of as low as RM100. Bidding opened o...
ABB introduces more efficient paint atomiser that also cuts ...
21 October 2024
ZURICH: ABB has launched the RB 1000i-S paint atomiser, aimed at increasing efficiency and sustainability in automotive paint shops. The new atomiser, mounted on ABB robots, imp...
US probes Tesla's Full Self-Driving software in 2.4 million ...
21 October 2024
WASHINGTON: The US auto safety regulator on Friday opened an investigation into 2.4 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the automaker's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software after four...
Two-tiered pricing system to be implemented for RON95 petrol...
20 October 2024
PUTRAJAYA: A two-tiered pricing system is expected to be implemented for RON95 petrol subsidies, says Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. However, the specific mechanism for this sys...
Guard against China car onslaught
20 October 2024
PETALING JAYA: The global automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift, and nowhere is this more evident than in the rise of Chinese-made cars. Once seen as low-cost altern...
Global demand for new cars set to rise by 2026
20 October 2024
STUTTGART: Global demand for new cars, including electric vehicles, could rise again in the coming years, according to a recent survey by consulting and auditing firm EY. The st...
BMW recalls almost 700,000 cars in China on fire safety risk
20 October 2024
MUNICH: BMW AG is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles in China due to coolant pump defects, a fresh setback for the German carmaker that’s reeling from other vehicle faults. BMW w...
Italian autoworkers go on strike
20 October 2024
ROME: Workers in Italy’s troubled automotive sector held a national strike on Friday for the first time in 20 years, with a massive demonstration in the center of Rome. The stri...
22 locations identified for installation of automatic system...
20 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 22 locations have been identified for the proposed installation of the High-Speed Weigh-in-Motion (HS-WiM) system nationwide, the Transport Ministry said y...
More details on targeted RON95 petrol subsidy needed
19 October 2024
PETALING JAYA: The move to implement a targeted subsidy for the RON95 petrol fuel is welcomed, but the mechanics of its execution must be clearer.Several experts and consumers expr...
Special registration numbers' sale fund aid for underprivile...
19 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Part of the revenue from the sale of special registration numbers (NPI) will be used to support underprivileged groups through various initiatives, said the Road Tran...
Hyundai’s Indian stock listing to proceed as IPO fully sold
19 October 2024
NEW DELHI: The Indian stock market listing for the local unit of Hyundai Motor Co will proceed as planned, after the record offering was fully sold on the final day. The South A...
GM eyes more sources for EV minerals supply
19 October 2024
LOS ANGELES: General Motors is eyeing further North American investments in lithium and other critical minerals used to build electric vehicles after boosting its investment in a N...
Harman Kardon introduces Flow series audio systems for premi...
18 October 2024
PETALING JAYA: Harman Kardon has launched its latest Flow series car audio system, promising studio-quality sound for vehicles. The range includes top-tier models such as the Fl...