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BYD produces its 5 millionth new energy vehicle
16 August 2023
SHENZHEN, China: BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, rolled off its 5 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), a Denza N7, on August 9th, m...
Goodyear to launch new tyres in Malaysia in September
16 August 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Goodyear will commemorate its 125th anniversary with a regional launch of new products, reaching the Malaysian market in September 2023. In a statement, the tyre ...
ONE boosts range of Aries EV battery, aims for 965km with Ge...
16 August 2023
DETROIT: Our Next Energy, the Michigan-based electric vehicle battery startup, said its new Aries II battery pack is capable of providing 565km of range between charges while avoid...
Aug 17-23: Fuel prices unchanged
16 August 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from Aug 17-23. The Finance Ministry, in a statement, said that RON97 p...
BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet visits the UK
16 August 2023
LONDON: After four years of development work, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicle and its development project are entering its critical next phase as the first vehicles enter a pilot flee...
10 cars crushed after building beam collapses, say cops
16 August 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: At least 10 cars were crushed when a building beam collapsed at Kuchai Entrepreneurs Park here. Brickfields OCPD Asst Comm Amihizam Abdul Shukor said they were ale...
NY fines Avis Budget for denying car rentals to people who l...
16 August 2023
NEW YORK: New York state on Tuesday fined Avis Budget Group US$275,000 (around RM1.3mil) for refusing to rent vehicles to customers who did not have credit cards. Letitia James,...
Allianz’s Social Impact Fund 2023 gives RM177K grant to Incr...
16 August 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Allianz Malaysia Berhad‘s social partner, Incredible Hearts PLT (IH), recently won a total of 34,990 euros (RM177,179) grant from the Allianz Group’s Social Impact Fu...
Aston Martin DB12 Volante unveiled
16 August 2023
LONDON: Aston Martin is introducing the DB12 Volante convertible, which is built alongside its Coupe stablemate, boasting the same design, engineering and technology advances. A...
Pricier tyre production could mean even more expenses for ca...
16 August 2023
BERLIN: Inflation-addled car owners could face further price pressures this year if tyre production cost increases are passed on. After automotive company Continental's early 20...
Meet Amanda Zhang — Mercedes-Benz Malaysia's new CEO
15 August 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has named Amanda Zhang as the CEO and president of Mercedes-Benz Cars Malaysia, effective Aug 1. She will also assume the role of regional head...
Indonesian startup Soul Parking expanding into electric moto...
15 August 2023
JAKARTA: Indonesian startup Soul Parking is expanding into electric motorcycle charging from its base as a motorcycle parking solutions provider. Through mobile app integration,...
BMW dealer in Sabah unveils the state's first public EV char...
15 August 2023
KOTA KINABALU: Regas Premium Sabah has unveiled the state’s first public electric vehicle (EV) charging facility at the basement parking of T1 @ Bundusan shopping centre here. R...
Pininfarina B95 heading for Aug 17 reveal
15 August 2023
MUNICH: Automobili Pininfarina is set to stage the world debut of a new model called B95 on Aug 17 at Monterey Car Week in California. The car will feature details inspired by t...
Tesla launches cheaper Model S, X versions in US with shorte...
15 August 2023
AUSTIN: Tesla on Monday launched cheaper variants of its Model S sedan and Model X SUV with shorter driving ranges in the United States, looking to increase sales as high borrowing...
Fisker to add Tesla's EV charging connector by 2025
15 August 2023
LOS ANGELES: Electric vehicle startup Fisker said today it signed a deal with Tesla to adopt its North American Charging Standard (NACS), giving Fisker customers access to the auto...
Kia K3 makes global debut
15 August 2023
MEXICO CITY/SEOUL: Kia has revealed the all-new Kia K3 at a world premiere in Mexico City. It will be available in select markets starting from the fourth quarter of the year. D...
Geely unveils auto robotics brand JI YUE
15 August 2023
BEIJING: Geely Holding Group on Monday unveiled a premium intelligent technology brand JI YUE, which stems from Geely's cooperation with Baidu Inc on "automotive robotics", and int...
BMW M Performance Parts for new 5 Series and i5
15 August 2023
MUNICH. BMW M Performance Parts will be offered with the eighth generation BMW 5 Series and its electric i5 counterpart when they launch in October 2023. The M Performance aerod...
Public Bank and smart Malaysia collaborate on hire purchase ...
14 August 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Public Bank Bhd and Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (Pro-Net) have signed a Memorandum of Collaboration for financing facilities. Pro-Net is an exclusive auth...