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In China, global automakers seek clarity from a more ambitio...
11 November 2021
People walking past an ID. Store X showroom of SAIC Volkswagen in Chengdu in January. — Reuters
BEIJING: For foreign automakers, selling in China - the world's biggest car market ...
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Got a B on your bonnet? Why car mascots, once beloved, are d...
11 November 2021
BERLIN: Bonnet ornaments are decidedly old-school and amid safety considerations and aerodynamic aesthetics they are becoming rarer too.
One of the most famous insignia is the M...
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Mercedes-Benz showcase opens at Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala L...
11 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Cycle & Carriage is holding a Mercedes-Benz Roadshow at Centre Court, Mid Valley Megamall here from now till Nov 14.
The showcase that opens daily from 10am to...
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S. Korea tests system for controlling air taxis
11 November 2021
A test flight of the Volocopter 2X drone taxi at Gimpo Airport in Seoul today. — Reuters
SEOUL: South Korea demonstrated a system for controlling urban air mobility vehicles (UAM)...
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First-ever online car insurance policy with interest-free in...
11 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Dreamshop.com.my, an e-commerce platform that hosts more than one billion products, together with insurtech startup PolicyStreet.com have announced a first-in-market ...
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Carmakers help Greek islands go green
11 November 2021
BERLIN: Volkswagen and Citroen are helping two sunny Greek islands to go green by cutting carbon emissions and focusing on sustainability.
Citroen is one of the partners for the...
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UMW auto sales surge 63.8% to 36,358 units in October
11 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: UMW Group's automotive sales surged 63.8% to 36,358 units in October from 22,193 units in the previous month, underpinned by improved Toyota sales and a record-breaki...
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Renault moves up a gear in the circular economy
11 November 2021
PARIS: After a successful first program launched last year in Flins, France, Renault is inaugurating its new Refactory project in Seville, Spain.
The concept behind the plant, b...
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Radford Lotus Type 62-2 sportscar cabin revealed
11 November 2021
LONDON: British luxury coachbuilder Radford has revealed the interior design for the Radford Lotus Type 62-2 sportscar at an exclusive showcase at Bremont’s new 35,000 sq ft state-...
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Solterra: Subaru unveils first EV developed with Toyota
11 November 2021
TOKYO: Japan's Subaru Corp today unveiled it first all-electric vehicle (EV), the Solterra, the result of a two-year joint development project with its biggest shareholder Toyota M...
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Toyota defends skipping COP26 emissions pledge
11 November 2021
TOKYO: Toyota defended a decision not to sign an emissions pledge proposed during the COP26 climate talks on Wednesday, saying its global business would make the commitment "diffic...
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VW's Diess says to remain CEO, dismisses fossil fuel phase o...
11 November 2021
BERLIN: Volkswagen's Herbert Diess said on Wednesday he was confident he would remain as chief executive into next year, dismissing speculation that he could be pushed aside.
Di...
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Volvo Cars sets carbon price to assess sustainability of new...
11 November 2021
GLASGOW: Swedish automaker Volvo Cars said on Wednesday it had set a price on carbon emissions from its operations of 1,000 Swedish crowns (RM480) a tonne, part of attempts to ensu...
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Opel's 'special status' will make it relevant in Stellantis,...
11 November 2021
BERLIN: Opel's status as the only German brand within the Stellantis group affords it "special prioritisation," said the carmaker's chief executive today, following concerns from u...
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Renault's electric Megane set for March debut with 470km ran...
11 November 2021
PARIS: Around 10 years after the Zoe, Renault is now launching its first electric car from a completely new platform: the Megane E-Tech.
Set to be the first of many dedicated el...
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VW plans farewell to legendary Santana model in China
10 November 2021
BEIJING: Volkswagen plans to stop making Santana cars in China, bidding farewell after over three decades to its first Chinese-made model that became a symbol of the country's risi...
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Nov 11-17: RON97 petrol up 2 sen
10 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail price of RON97 petrol will increase by two sen per litre, to RM3.08, from Nov 11 to Nov 17, according to the Finance Ministry.
In a statement today, it ...
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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia issues recall of older Merc models ov...
10 November 2021
PETALING JAYA: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is conducting a safety recall of some models linked to the infamous Takata airbag issue that has affected automakers globally.
Locally, aff...
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Global carmakers now target US$515bil for EVs and batteries
10 November 2021
DETROIT: Global automakers are planning to spend more than half a trillion dollars (RM2.1tril) on electric vehicles and batteries through 2030, according to a Reuters analysis, amp...
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Auto parts maker EP Manufacturing wants to assemble EVs in M...
10 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: EP Manufacturing Bhd has signed an MoU with Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute today to collaborate and venture into making electric vehicles and create a...
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