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Toyota bets big on hybrid-only models as EV demand slows
16 August 2024
AUSTIN: Toyota may be one of the slowest legacy automakers to develop electric vehicles but it could be the first to jettison cars powered only by gasoline. Almost three decades...
Subang airport road all set for major upgrades
16 August 2024
PETALING JAYA: Major infrastructure upgrades are being planned to address traffic congestion along Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang. In response to residents’ concerns, the Public ...
Kenyan carmaker Mobius accepts bid from undisclosed buyer
16 August 2024
NAIROBI: Kenya's Mobius Motors, which makes low-priced SUVs designed for Africa's sometimes poor quality roads, has accepted a takeover bid from an unidentified buyer, it said on T...
China Utility to expand EV supercharging in Beijing, says st...
16 August 2024
BEIJING: State Grid Corp of China is planning to significantly expand its supercharging network for electric vehicles here as the adoption of EVs accelerates across the country, Ch...
Ola Electric launches electric motorcycles days after going ...
16 August 2024
POCHAMPALLI (Tamil Nadu, India): Indian electric vehicle maker Ola Electric Mobility launched a new series of motorcycles on Thursday, days after it went public, expanding into an ...
BMW, venture to recall 1.36 million cars in China, says regu...
16 August 2024
HONG KONG: BMW and its joint venture will recall a combined 1.36 million locally produced and imported cars in China due to potential risks with the Takata airbag, China's market r...
2025 Proton X70 facelift: Bigger touchscreen, wireless AACP,...
15 August 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The 2025 Proton X70 facelift sees the popular premium C-segment SUV (sport utility vehicle) offering better NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) control and fuel econom...
Proton kicks off 2024 Merdeka campaign
15 August 2024
SUBANG JAYA: Proton has launched the "Saga-Merdeka Easy To Own" campaign in celebration of Malaysia's National Day and as a gesture of giving back to the rakyat (people). Malays...
MyJPJ transactions surpassed RM28mil in just one month
15 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) recorded over RM28mil in revenue last month through the MyJPJ digital application, a significant increase following the introducti...
Scania Malaysia unveils Super Truck and New Bus Generation l...
15 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Scania in Malaysia has launched its new Super Truck and New Bus Generation (NBG). Touted to have better fuel economy of up to 9% improvement, the latest offering a...
Embrace of rail and EVs reduces fuel demand in China
15 August 2024
BEIJING: China’s embrace of clean energy means petrol sales are no longer getting their usual bump from holiday travel. Domestic tourists have been out in force this summer, but...
Polestar starts US production, avoiding heavy tariffs
15 August 2024
SAN FRANCISCO/STOCKHOLM: Swedish electric-vehicle (EV) maker Polestar moved one step further in avoiding major tariffs imposed on Chinese-made cars on Wednesday when the automaker ...
EV battery production tainted by charges of environmental da...
15 August 2024
DUBLIN: Proponents of hybrid and electric cars say they are a greener alternative to petrol and diesel vehicles. But the industry's supply chains could be "riddled by human righ...
Singaporeans owe RM3.5mil in Malaysia traffic fines
15 August 2024
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans make up the largest group of foreign motorists with outstanding traffic fines in Malaysia, owing an estimated RM3.5 million (S$1 million). Out of the 51,...
Leasing model behind Europe's EV drive at risk of breakdown
15 August 2024
LONDON: Low resale values for electric cars have pushed the leasing firms that drive Europe's auto market to double prices over the last three years and some are threatening to qui...
JPJ to study system, streamline the transition of B1, B2 lic...
15 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is detailing what class B1 and B2 motorcycle licence holders must do to obtain a class B license (for high-powered motorcycles). ...
DRT service gaining popularity
15 August 2024
PETALING JAYA: At only RM1 per trip, the Rapid Bus Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) van service has been gaining popularity among Klang Valley commuters who are drawn to its safe an...
Second Smart Malaysia dealership for Johor Baru
14 August 2024
SUBANG JAYA: Smart Malaysia is excited to announce the opening of its second dealership in Johor Baru, enhancing access to electric vehicles (EVs) in this bustling southern region....
KGM Motors UK launches special-edition Musso Saracen Platinu...
14 August 2024
LONDON: KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, is delighted to announce the launch of the special-edition KGM Musso Saracen Platinum, an exclusive model to the UK market to celebrate t...
Sportiest electric Volkswagen: Start of pre-sales for ID.3 G...
14 August 2024
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen is upping the ante by launching a new, even sportier version of the ID.3 GTX. In addition to the ID.3 GTX, which delivers 210 kW (285 PS), the new ID.3 GTX...