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Mitsubishi Motors to electrify 100% of its fleet by 2035, sa...
10 March 2023
TOKYO: Mitsubishi Motors Corp plans to electrify 100% of its fleet by 2035 through active introduction of hybrid and electric vehicles (EV), the Yomiuri Shimbun daily said today.
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Nissan's electric comeback stalled by Ariya production woes
10 March 2023
TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co's new Ariya electric vehicle has been hampered by problems at its high-tech production line, four people familiar with the matter said, slowing delivery of a...
Tesla taps Asian partners to address 4680 battery concerns
10 March 2023
SHANGHAI: It's crunch time at Tesla Inc, where Elon Musk is looking to crack the code for making better, cheaper batteries.
The electric-vehicle maker is recruiting Chinese and ...
Tesla 4680 battery’s secret sauce: Dry electrode coating
10 March 2023
AUSTIN: Tesla Inc is pioneering a new battery manufacturing process called dry electrode coating that it is applying to its new 4680 battery cells.
The dry process, which Tesla ...
Local radio DJ's new car stolen 78 hours after buying it
10 March 2023
DJ Yoon says she has reason to believe the theft was premeditated. — DJ Yoon/Instagram & DJ Yoon/FacebookReuters
PETALING JAYA: Buying a new car is undeniably an occasion wo...
BMW names new CFO as earnings underwhelm relative to Mercede...
10 March 2023
MUNICH: BMW AG appointed a new chief financial officer as the German luxury-car maker spends billions of euros on shifting to electric cars.
Walter Mertl, 49, (pic) will in May ...
E-fuels beat petrol for power and consumption, motorcycle te...
10 March 2023
MUNICH: Amid a tense debate in Europe as to whether cars running on e-fuels are a viable alternative to electric mobility, motorcycle testers have shown that they can squeeze more ...
BMW Group and AirConsole host joint developer contest for in...
10 March 2023
MUNICH/ZURICH: The BMW Group and AirConsole are launching a competition to develop games tailored to the in-car experience.
With this competition, the two companies are tapping...
Chinese EV competition hots up as BYD offers discounts
10 March 2023
BYD vehicles displayed at a car dealership in Shanghai. — Reuters
BEIJING: China's BYD, the world's leading seller of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids, on Thur...
Ready to pick up a folding electric motorcycle?
10 March 2023
PARIS: Two folding electric motorcycle projects, presented as concepts in 2021, are poised to hit the market this year.
On the one hand, Romanian manufacturer Colibri is getting...
Customer service satisfaction of EV owners lower than ICE ve...
09 March 2023
DETROIT: Customer service satisfaction among owners of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is lower than those who own internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, according to a study ...
GWM Malaysia presents Ora Good Cat EV to ministry for testin...
09 March 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: GWM Malaysia has presented an Ora Good Cat electric vehicle (EV) to International Trade and Industry Ministry for evaluation purposes.
The Good Cat 500 Ultra flags...
Dealerships in overdrive to fulfil orders
09 March 2023
PETALING JAYA: Dealerships are working hard to ensure customers register their units before March 31 and enjoy the sales tax exemption under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Pe...
Backlog of car orders at around 300,000 ahead of March 31 de...
09 March 2023
PETALING JAYA: As the March 31 deadline looms for carmakers to deliver units ordered by customers to enjoy sales tax exemption under Penjana last year, analysts estimate that the t...
BMW shows off latest iDrive system with flat menu structure
09 March 2023
MUNICH: BMW has just announced the new BMW iDrive system that promises greater ease of use.
It comes with a new home screen with clearly arranged functions that are optimised fo...
Nissan says new powertrains may cut hybrid costs up to 30%
09 March 2023
YOKOHAMA: Nissan Motor Co. is developing new modular powertrains that will help streamline production and drive manufacturing costs for hybrid cars down by as much as 30%.
By en...
Ferrari's first-ever SUV is as fast as it is unaffordable
09 March 2023
ROME: Ferrari, the home of low-lying status symbols, uncomfortable rear seats and red paint jobs, is now finally caving to the pressure and boarding the SUV bandwagon.
Wait, wha...
Stellantis to make fully electric cars at Cassino plant in I...
09 March 2023
MILAN: Stellantis said today it will use its Cassino assembly plant in central Italy for making cars based on its STLA Large platform as part of the company's electrification strat...
US opens Tesla probe into reports steering wheels fell off
09 March 2023
WASHINGTON: The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday it is opening a preliminary investigation into 120,000 Tesla Model Y vehicles after two rep...
Hyundai Mobis seizing on holographics tech to improve in-car...
09 March 2023
LONDON: British holographic specialist Envisics has today announced receiving over US$50 million (RM226mil) in a further funding round led by Hyundai Mobis.
Other investors in E...
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