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Specialty mix for roads goes a longer way
21 August 2024
KOTA BARU: A pavement material known as "specialty mix" is being widely used to maintain the vast network of federal roads to improve durability and extend its lifespan, says the W...
Geely, Xpeng, Xiaomi boosted by strong vehicle sales
21 August 2024
BEIJING: Chinese automakers including Xpeng Inc., Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. and Xiaomi Corp. should all report higher vehicle sales, though challenges remain as competition he...
Diesel car registrations hold steady amid targeted subsidy
21 August 2024
PETALING JAYA: The price of diesel may have gone up, but demand for cars powered by the fuel has yet to drop. Diesel car registrations grew by 7.8% last month despite the diesel...
Govt to revoke diesel fleet card privileges for misuse, smug...
21 August 2024
IPOH: Fleet card holders may have their privileges revoked if they are found misusing them for diesel smuggling under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS). Domestic Trade...
Russia's Rostec chief thanks Chinese automakers
21 August 2024
MOSCOW: Sergei Chemezov, the head of Russia's vast Rostec corporation, said that he was grateful to Chinese automotive makers for filling the gap created by the exit of Western bra...
MCE wins supply contracts from Proton
21 August 2024
PETALING JAYA: MCE Holdings Bhd has secured contracts from Proton Holdings Bhd worth RM52.13mil to supply automotive electronic and mechatronic components. In a statement, the c...
Stellantis delays investment plans for Illinois
21 August 2024
BELVIDERE, Illinois: Stellantis said its planned investments at Belvidere, Illinois, will be delayed but insisted it is committed to moving forward and is not in violation of its u...
Executive changes: Tim Fallon joins Stellantis, Rebecca Tinu...
21 August 2024
SAN FRANCISCO: Rivian's head of manufacturing is leaving the electric vehicle startup to join Stellantis at a time when the maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pickups is preparing to launc...
Mattel, AirConsole, and BMW Group: World premiere of UNO Car...
20 August 2024
MUNICH: Mattel, AirConsole, and BMW Group announced today that Mattel’s classic card game UNO will be revealed next week for in-car gaming in Cologne, Germany at gamescom 2024, the...
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport marks world premier...
20 August 2024
MONTEREY: The limited Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport recently celebrated its world premiere at the Aug 9-18 Monterey Car Week in California. The GT3 car unites two ico...
A reason for film buffs to flock to Mercedes-Benz Museum
20 August 2024
STUTTGART: “Roll the film!” is the motto of the open-air cinema at the Mercedes-Benz Museum from tomorrow. The popular event series will once again offer a varied film programme...
British luxury automotive wall art business gaining traction...
20 August 2024
LONDON: Limited100.co.uk is a British outfit most people probably have never heard before but it is growing in its international influence. The East Midlands-based luxury car pr...
2025 Audi RS 3 upgraded: More sporty, fastest in its class
20 August 2024
INGOLSTADT: With the upgrade, the Audi RS 3 compact top model becomes even sportier with an expressive front and eye-catching diffuser, carbon details, RS bucket seats, and flat-to...
XPeng's maiden XOS 5.2 OTA upgrade boosts user experience wo...
20 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: XPeng Motors (XPeng), a Chinese electric vehicle company, recently rolled out its latest Tianji XOS 5.2 Over-the-Air (OTA) upgrade worldwide, unveiling the Smart Cock...
Northvolt to shift R&D from California to Sweden
20 August 2024
STOCKHOLM: Battery maker Northvolt will consolidate and shift development of lithium-metal battery technology to its R&D hub in Vasteras, Sweden, from California, the company s...
BMW Motorrad S1K Malaysia presents BMW S1K Mega Gathering 20...
20 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Motorrad S1K Malaysia ignited the passion of motorcycle enthusiasts with the highly anticipated return of the BMW S1K Mega Gathering, which took place from 9am  t...
Trump says he may end EV tax credit; is open to naming Elon ...
20 August 2024
YORK (Pennsylvania): Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday that if elected he would consider ending a US$7,500 (RM33,000) tax credit for electric-vehicle pu...
UMW Toyota Motor opens 3S centre in Kota Samarahan
20 August 2024
SHAH ALAM: UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has officially opened a new 3S centre in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. Operated by Borneo Mobility (Samarahan) Sdn Bhd, the new facility is located...
Rimac introduces 2,107hp Nevera R
20 August 2024
ZAGREB: Rimac has unveiled the Nevera R, a high-performance evolution of the Nevera hypercar. Positioned as a more aggressive, track-focused variant, the Nevera R embodies Rimac...
Hennessey shows off Venom F5 'Stealth Series'
20 August 2024
HOUSTON: Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has revealed the "Stealth Series" – a new, limited line of its 1,817 bhp Venom F5 hypercar. Celebrati...