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Audi weighs tie-up with McLaren to enter F1 after initial of...
24 November 2021
FRANKFURT: Audi is exploring deals with British sports car-maker McLaren Group as the German manufacturer looks for ways to enter Formula 1 racing and promote its electric-car tech...
GM buys 25% stake in electric boat startup Pure Watercraft
24 November 2021
DETROIT: Top US automaker General Motors Co has bought a 25% stake in Pure Watercraft, valuing the electric boat startup at US$600 million, the companies said on Monday. GM is o...
GM to begin Hummer electric pickup deliveries in December
24 November 2021
DETROIT: General Motors Co will begin deliveries of its GMC Hummer electric pickup truck in December, the brand's chief said on Tuesday. The top-of-the-line "Edition 1" of the H...
Diess's future as VW CEO remains uncertain
24 November 2021
HAMBURG: Volkswagen's supervisory board executive committee will meet on Tuesday evening to discuss the future of chief executive Herbert Diess, but further talks will likely be ne...
BMW 218i Gran Coupé gets BMW Live Cockpit Professional upgra...
23 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia has upgraded the instrumentation and infotainment system of the new locally-assembled 218i Gran Coupé to a new system which comes with more flexibility a...
Hyundai Kona Electric launched from RM149,888
23 November 2021
PETALING JAYA: Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has introduced the Hyundai Kona Electric compact sports utility vehicle available in three variants. The Kona Electric Lite (e-Li...
59% of Malaysian motorists still not covered for flood damag...
23 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Zurich Malaysia found that 59% of Malaysian motorists still do not have adequate protection against flood damage, as one of the findings under its Impact of Pandemic ...
Two held for allegedly stopping traffic to allow bike convoy...
23 November 2021
PORT DICKSON: Police have detained two suspects who allegedly stopped traffic to allow a convoy of high-powered motorcycles to pass through a traffic light junction near here on Su...
JPJ to conduct Ops Sedar from Nov 24 to track down uninsured...
23 November 2021
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will conduct Ops Sedar nationwide, starting on Wednesday (Nov 24), to track down vehicles that do not have insurance coverage. Its...
Kia teases new Niro ahead of Nov 25 reveal
22 November 2021
SEOUL: Kia has revealed the first glimpse of the all-new Niro, a model that has been an integral part of Kia's growing eco-friendly line up. Created under the company's "Opposit...
Davinci Motor eyes US and European markets for its DC100 'tw...
22 November 2021
BEIJING: China's Davinci Motor calls its DC100 electric motorcycle a "two-wheeled robot" which it plans to sell in the United States and Europe. Davinci Motor chief operating of...
Buffett-backed BYD shows how unloved hybrids can help beat T...
22 November 2021
The BYD Dm-i plug-in hybrid. — YouTube/Chinese Car Reviewer SHANGHAI: Even with disruptions from chip shortages and supply chain failures it’s been a banner year for China’s car m...
Triumph Street Twin EC1 Special Edition open for booking
22 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The new Triumph Street Twin EC1 Special Edition will be available in Malaysia early next year and booking for this bike is accepted now. The stunning new EC1 Speci...
UK to require charge points for electric vehicles in new bui...
22 November 2021
LONDON: Charging points for electric vehicles will be required to be installed in new buildings in Britain from next year under new legislation to be announced by Prime Minister Bo...
Tesla's Musk says Model S Plaid may come to China by March
22 November 2021
SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said in a tweet today that the Model S Plaid will "probably" be coming to China around March. In June, Tesla launched the Model S ...
Ardent Star reader now proud owner of Mazda2 Hatchback
22 November 2021
SHAH ALAM: When Rachel Muriel Lim was informed that she was one of the finalists in the Star Media Group’s 50 Days of Giveaways competition and may win a Mazda2 Hatchback, she imme...
Toyota Gazoo Racing festival and Vios Challenge Season 4 end...
22 November 2021
SEPANG: Suspense and on-track drama from start to finish provided the perfect backdrop for an exciting finale as Season 4 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival and Vios Challenge rac...
Ferrari roars out with high octane Daytona SP3 for its Icona...
21 November 2021
MILAN: Ferrari's new high octane model, the Daytona SP3, ends a long wait by lovers of its Icona-series cars, although it may not be welcomed by those trying to curb carbon emissio...
No right to: Police seeking individuals who caused traffic s...
21 November 2021
UPDATE: Two nabbed, police looking for four more bikers. See follow-up story. PORT DICKSON: Police are looking for several individuals who stopped traffic for a convoy of mo...
UK to ban drivers from scrolling through playlists on phones
21 November 2021
LONDON: Drivers in the UK are set to be banned from scrolling through playlists on handheld devices from next year as part of a government crackdown on road safety. The Departme...