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Two winners announced in Proton's 'Test Drive & Win Big' con...
18 November 2024
SHAH ALAM: Mohamed Affandy Zainal Ariffin from Teluk Intan bought a new Proton Saga Premium in July and his purchase brought him double happiness when he was chosen as the lucky gr...
AI-powered system aims to revolutionise road safety
18 November 2024
A conceptual computer-generated image of an AI-powered traffic risk management system. PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) is mulling the full adoption of the Aut...
Mazda CX-60 refreshed for 2025
18 November 2024
HIROSHIMA: Mazda has unveiled updates to its 2025 CX-60 SUV, which remains a key model in its line-up alongside the soon-to-be-released Mazda CX-80. Launched in 2022, the CX-60 ...
Bugatti W16 Mistral sets new open-top speed record at 453.91...
18 November 2024
PAPENBURG (Germany): Bugatti has set a new world speed record for open-top cars with its W16 Mistral, achieving an impressive 453.91kph. This milestone was reached on Nov 9 at t...
German lithium plant hopes to turbo-charge Europe's EV maker...
18 November 2024
PERTH: Electric vehicles need batteries, and most batteries are made with lithium, a critical material European automakers are chasing as they face tough competition from China. ...
2024 StarCarSifu Auto Show: Last day to grab deals
17 November 2024
Photos by AZMAN GHANI/The Star BANDAR SUNWAY: Today is the final day of the StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024 at Sunway Pyramid, where car buyers and enthusiasts can explore good deals...
Kia to unveil five new cars at 2024 LA Auto Show
17 November 2024
LOS ANGELES: Kia America will debut five new vehicles at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show next week. Across multiple car lines, the show will play host to the debut of ICE, HEV, P...
Half of Gen Z drivers give their car nicknames, with 'Baby' ...
17 November 2024
LONDON: Nearly half (47%) of Gen Z drivers in the UK have a nickname for their vehicle, with "Baby" being the most common, says recent research by Honda UK. The new study explor...
Over 350,000 Malaysians using QR code for speedy border cros...
17 November 2024
JOHOR BARU: More than 350,000 Malaysian bus and motorcycle users (including pillions) have signed up for the QR code that promises quicker border clearance on the Malaysian side, w...
VEP users now notified of summonses at border
17 November 2024
JOHOR BARU: Vehicle owners who have signed up for Malaysia’s Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will now be informed of their outstanding Road Transport Depart­ment (JPJ) and police summon...
Uber with guns': Rideshares with armed drivers launching in ...
17 November 2024
DALLAS: A new rideshare service featuring armed drivers is launching in Dallas and two other Texas cities. BlackWolf, a small ridesharing startup that gained fame through TikTok...
Enticing year-end discounts and special deals for car buyers
16 November 2024
GEORGE TOWN: Penang car dealers are rolling out enticing discounts on new vehicles as the year ends, with some slashing prices by up to RM60,000 for a BMW model. New and second-...
Scammers targeting tyre shops using Fire Dept as bait
16 November 2024
Nurhidayah pointing out some of the types of tyres that were ordered by scammers using fake documents at her outlet in Johor. — THOMAS YONG/The Star KLUANG: A clerk at a tyre and ...
StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024: Tempting deals for car buyers
16 November 2024
Photos by SAMUEL ONG/The Star BANDAR SUNWAY: The third day of the StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024 at Sunway Pyramid saw visitors getting up close and test drives with the latest mode...
Carmakers hope retro electrics can help revive flagging sale...
16 November 2024
BERLIN: Now is not a good time to own an electric car dealership. Regulatory uncertainty is confusing customers in many countries, holding back sales of electric vehicles (EVs). ...
Savings of up to RM40,000 under Peugeot's 'Year-End Extravag...
15 November 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Peugeot in Malaysia is offering great savings and benefits with its "Year-End Extravaganza" that runs to Dec 31. Vehicles eligible for the promotion are the 408, 2...
StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024: Nissan
15 November 2024
PETALING JAYA: A new petrol-powered Nissan e-Power car which can deliver 21.7km per litre on a combined driving cycle or a mere 4.6 litres per 100km is set to be launched in Malays...
StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024: Proton
15 November 2024
PETALING JAYA: National car company Proton is making a strong impression at StarCarsifu Auto Show 2024. The event is ongoing until Nov 17 at LG2 Orange Concourse, Sunway Pyramid...
StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024: Attracting interest
15 November 2024
BANDAR SUNWAY: The StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024 at Sunway Pyramid continues to attract visitors who wanted to get up close with the latest models from Proton, Nissan, Chery, Hyundai,...
EV companies, battery makers urge Trump not to kill vehicle ...
15 November 2024
WASHINGTON: A group representing major electric vehicle and battery manufacturers today urged President-elect Donald Trump not to kill tax credits for electric vehicle sales and pr...