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Zeekr launches X EV in Australia, eyes New Zealand next
17 October 2024
SYDNEY: Chinese EV maker Zeekr's has begun sales of its first model for Australia - one of two slated for 2024 and both will also launch in New Zealand later this year as it seeks ...
Sarawak's Northern Coastal Highway to be built in sustainabl...
17 October 2024
KUCHING: The construction of the Northern Coastal Highway in Sarawak will prioritise environmental and social sustainability in its design and construction, says the head of its im...
China says unidentified foreign company conducted illegal ma...
17 October 2024
BEIJING: China's state security ministry said that a foreign company had been found to have illegally conducted geographic mapping activities in the country under the guise of auto...
Stellantis recalls 44,500 hybrid SUVs worldwide over brake p...
17 October 2024
WASHINGTON: Stellantis said on Wednesday it is recalling 44,500 hybrid crossover SUVs worldwide because the brake pedal in the vehicles could disengage and stop working. The rec...
Xpeng eyes Europe factories after tariffs
17 October 2024
PARIS: Chinese electric car maker Xpeng is looking into opening its own factories in Europe after the EU increased tariffs, and it even hopes to sell flying vehicles in the bloc on...
Amnesty slams EV firms over rights measures in battery produ...
17 October 2024
PARIS: Major electric car makers are failing to show that they are protecting workers and communities from exploitation and environmental harm in producing metals for their batteri...
Kia introduces world's first car accessory made from ocean p...
17 October 2024
SEOUL: Kia has developed the first-ever car accessory made from plastic extracted from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) through its partnership with The Ocean Cleanup. This m...
Leapmotor C10 arrives in Malaysia, priced at RM159,000
16 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The all-electric Leapmotor C10 is launched today in Malaysia as the brand wades into a space brimming with mainly Chinese  electric vehicle (EV) players fiercely batt...
Strong EV demand and govt support make Malaysia top choice, ...
16 October 2024
Morais (left), Zafrul and Gonzalez posing with the C10. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia was chosen as the first market of entry for Leapmotor's C10 in South-East Asia because there is a s...
2024 Paris Motor Show: Alpine A110 R Ultime
16 October 2024
PARIS: Alpine has revealed its all-new A110 R Ultime limited edition at the Paris Motor Show. Alongside the A390_β show car, the forerunner of the brand's future sport fastback...
2024 Paris Motor Show: Citroën C4 and C4 X world premieres
16 October 2024
PARIS: Citroën is completely revamping its range of C-segment saloons, with the world premieres of the new C4 and C4 X at the Paris Motor Show 2024. The new C4 becomes the most ...
All-new Mitsubishi Triton lineup launched from RM102,000
16 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has refreshed its popular Triton double cab pick-up truck lineup with the latest sixth-generation. The variants offered are Triton...
Mercedes me Charge exceeds 2 million charging points
16 October 2024
STUTTGART: The Mercedes me Charge network now includes over 2 million charging points worldwide from more than 1,600 different charge point operators. With the expansion to Aus...
Audi delivers cars to FC Bayern
16 October 2024
MUNICH: FC Bayern Munich recently received Audi cars for the current soccer season at the Audi Piazza in Ingolstadt. Superstar Harry Kane, Germany’s captain Joshua Kimmich, hea...
2025 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e: 1.5 TFSI evo2 engine, 142k...
16 October 2024
INGOLSTADT: With a higher battery capacity, 50kW DC charging at fast-charging stations, and an electric range of up to 88 miles (142km), the 2025 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e has re...
Singapore drivers offered unprecedented engine protection
16 October 2024
SINGAPORE: 1 Car Service Workshop announces the launch of 'Engine Shield', a free lifetime engine warranty programme providing coverage up to 20 years of a vehicle's age with unlim...
2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé: 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch...
16 October 2024
MUNICH: The new BMW 2 Series Coupé will be produced at the BMW Group’s plant in Leipzig, with the market launch starting in March 2025. The Gran Coupé's drive portfolio include...
Porsche 911 GT model: Debut on Oct 18
16 October 2024
STUTTGART: The first GT model of the Porsche new 911 generation will have its world premiere on Oct 18. The new 911 from the GT department in Flacht will be presented in two var...
Tesla wants to register generic 'robotaxi' word as its own t...
16 October 2024
SAN JOSE: Tesla is seeking to secure the generic industry phrases "Robotaxi" and "Robobus" as its own exclusive brand names, according to new applications to the US Patent and Trad...
Global EV sales up 30.5% in September as China shines, Europ...
16 October 2024
LONDON: Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by an annual 30.5% in September, as China surpassed its record numbers recorded in August and Europe resumed...