US opens safety probe into Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs over power lo...
20 June 2023
WASHINGTON: US auto safety regulators are investigating nearly 40,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles over reports of power loss while driving tied to a battery charging issue.
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Carsome boosts liquidity to RM924mil via fundraising
20 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: South-East Asia’s largest integrated car eCommerce platform Carsome Group Inc has improved its liquidity position to about US$200mil (RM924mil) at the close of its la...
Porsche and Xbox team up to celebrate Porsche’s 75th anniver...
20 June 2023
STUTTGART: Racing gaming has achieved extraordinary new levels of immersion over the years leading to new collaborations.
Xbox has worked closely with Porsche to bring its iconi...
Europe in danger of losing EV battery race, says Court of Au...
20 June 2023
BRUSSELS: Europe is in danger of losing the race to become a global battery powerhouse as access to raw materials remains a major roadblock along with rising costs and fierce compe...
Helixx picks Siemens Xcelerator to develop automotive factor...
20 June 2023
OXFORD: Helixx, a new UK-based global technology company, has selected the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software and services to assist the design, development, validat...
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE and GSX-8S launched
19 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Suzuki Malaysia launched the much anticipated Suzuki V-Strom 800DE and GSX-8S on Sunday.
The V-Strom 800DE, available at a promotional price of RM60,800, is a dyna...
Suzuki Jimny Rhino limited edition unveiled at RM175K
19 June 2023
SEMENYIH: The Suzuki Jimny Rhino, available in pure pearl white and limited to 30 units, is priced at RM174,900 before insurance, and offers a range of exclusive features and upgra...
Renault Rafale makes world premiere
19 June 2023
PARIS: Renault has unveiled the Rafale SUV coupe, its first production vehicle entirely designed according to the new visual language that Gilles Vidal has brought in as design chi...
Proton Digital Xperience centre opens
19 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: ACO Tech, a company within the Proton Group that is also jointly owned by Altel and ECARX, today unveiled the country’s first automotive digital experience centre, Pr...
China’s plan to boost rural EV sales meets with sceptical bu...
19 June 2023
HONG KONG: To understand the challenges China faces in trying to encourage the uptake of electric cars in its vast rural regions, meet ride-share driver Hu Hang.
The 28-year-old...
Polestar partners with Geely's Meizu to build Chinese operat...
19 June 2023
GOTHENBURG: Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar said today it had formed a joint venture with Xingji Meizu to build an operating system for Polestar cars sold in China tha...
Four men charged over BYD showroom vandalism in HK
19 June 2023
BYD's showrooms were daubed with red paint last week. — Reuters
HONG KONG: A Hong Kong court today charged four men with criminal damage to property at showrooms and a service c...
Shell FuelSave 95 Challenge 2023 demonstrates better fuel sa...
19 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The new and improved Shell FuelSave 95 fuel formulation is designed for better fuel economy, and motorists can get up to 15km longer per tank, according to the energy...
JLR taps Everstream Analytics' AI to dodge supply chain prob...
19 June 2023
LONDON: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) said today it has partnered with supply chain mapping and risk analytics firm Everstream Analytics, which will embed artificial intelligence into th...
Lack of active safety features like ABS may cost lives, says...
19 June 2023
PETALING JAYA: All cars should come with active safety features, especially those with light bodies and small wheels, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, adding that it could ultimate...
China’s next export is an electric-vehicle fight
19 June 2023
HONG KONG: Chinese automakers will road test Western protectionism.
Electric-car marques led by BYD are establishing their supremacy at home against global brands such as Tesla ...
US can't yet compete with China on EVs, Ford chairman tells ...
19 June 2023
DETROIT: Ford Motor executive chairman Bill Ford said the United States was not ready yet to compete with China in the production of electric vehicles.
"They developed very quic...
Nio launches EL6 SUV in Europe
18 June 2023
MUNICH: Chinese electric car maker Nio has launched its EL6 SUV in Europe.
The EL6 showcases its "Design for AD" philosophy, which sees the brand’s watchtower sensor layout seam...
VW reveals new Tiguan details, second-gen Tayron to replace ...
18 June 2023
WOLFSBURG: As part of final test drives, the Volkswagen brand is announcing the first details of its currently best-selling model: The third generation of the new Tiguan will be av...
Italy curbs China influence over F1 tyremaker Pirelli
18 June 2023
ROME: Italy’s government stepped in to limit the influence of China’s Sinochem over Formula One supplier Pirelli SpA, citing concern about data collected by sensors in the company’...
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