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Nov 7-13: Fuel prices down across the board
06 November 2020
PETALING JAYA: Fuel prices in Malaysia continue their downward trend after staying unchanged for two straight weeks. Pump prices of RON95 and RON97 petrol will drop by three sen...
Volvo EV trucks go on sale in Europe next year
06 November 2020
GOTHENBURG: Volvo Trucks has announced that its all-electric versions of Volvo's heavy-duty trucks will be on sales for the European market in 2021. Volvo Trucks is now running ...
Audi RS e-tron GT prototype proves its mettle
06 November 2020
INGOLSTADT: Audi presents the production-based RS e-tron GT as the sporty and technological spearhead of its electric offensive and the first all-electric RS model launched by Audi...
Automotive companies expected to show strong Q3 earnings
06 November 2020
PETALING JAYA: Automotive companies are expected to stage a solid earnings recovery in the third quarter. According to MIDF Research, this anticipation is based on the strong to...
VW’s boss warns the troops: we don’t want to end up like Nok...
06 November 2020
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen AG is at a critical juncture. It has weathered the pandemic relatively well but is fretting about cases going up again. It has electric cars rolling out but i...
Saudi Arabia to host F1 night race in Jeddah in 2021
06 November 2020
LONDON: Saudi Arabia will host a Formula One grand prix for the first time next year with a night race on the streets of the country’s second city Jeddah, the sport and organisers ...
BMW's electric SUV iX3 with 460-km range set for January lau...
06 November 2020
MUNICH: With the new iX3, BMW is preparing to launch its second fully electric car, this time a no-fumes spin-off of the X3 SUV - and one that looks almost identical. BMW has an...
Petronas targets net zero carbon emissions by 2050
06 November 2020
PETALING JAYA: Petronas is aiming for “net zero carbon emissions” by 2050 as it seeks to be a “progressive energy and solutions partner enriching lives for a sustainable future”. ...
VW's Diess says existential electric race awaits after pande...
06 November 2020
FRANKFURT: Volkswagen AG chief executive officer Herbert Diess vowed to pursue a sweeping transition to electric cars, declaring it a matter of survival even as the coronavirus ris...
Subaru sets the date for BRZ reveal and teases more details
05 November 2020
LOS ANGELES: Rumour has now turned to fact as Subaru reveals the launch date of its highly anticipated BRZ sports car and it's happening on Nov 8. Thanks to a new teaser video f...
WATCH: How difficult is it to get cars into a video game?
05 November 2020
LOS ANGELES: It's always exhilarating to find out just how your favourite vehicle might perform in a video game. But before the real deal goes virtual, there's a great deal of w...
BMW's German plants to start making EVs by 2022
05 November 2020
MUNICH: BMW has announced that all of its manufacturing plants in Germany will be directed at building electric vehicles (EVs) from 2022 onwards. At present, the German carmaker...
Hyundai Motor Group joins IONITY
05 November 2020
LONDON: Hyundai Motor Group has joined IONITY, Europe's leading high-power charging network, as a strategic partner and shareholder. Through its participation in this joint vent...
New safety features for Ford Kuga in UK
05 November 2020
LONDON: Ford has introduced a new technology designed to help drivers avoid blind spot collisions while travelling on multi-lane carriageways. New Lane-Keeping System with Blind...
Swindon Powertrain electrifies classic Mini
05 November 2020
LONDON: Swindon Powertrain is now offering a stand-alone electric 80kW continuous (120kW peak), Classic Mini Kit, which can be used in isolation or in addition to a range of afterm...
Honda Malaysia launches facelifted CR-V, prices from RM139K
05 November 2020
PETALING JAYA: Honda Malaysia today announced the launch of the facelifted CR-V, which is available in three variants. The variants and their prices are: 1.5L TC-P 4WD (RM162,91...
Mitsubishi Xpander priced at RM91,369, over 2,000 bookings s...
05 November 2020
PETALING JAYA: Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) announced the price for the new seven-seater crossover Xpander at RM91, 369 for Peninsular Malaysia and has garnered over 2,000 book...
Thailand unveils fresh tax breaks for EV makers to become hu...
05 November 2020
BANGKOK: Thailand approved a slew of new incentives covering electric cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles and ships to promote local production of electric vehicles and its supply cha...
Nissan unveils latest Navara pickup truck
05 November 2020
CANBERRA: Nissan in Australia conducted a virtual unveiling of the latest Navara pickup truck that promises enhanced safety, comfort, handling prowess, durability, reliability and ...
VW boss sees Joe Biden being more in sync with electric car ...
05 November 2020
Biden smiling during an appearance in Wilmington, Delaware, on Wednesday. — Reuters WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen AG’s boss waded carefully into the fraught matter of US presidential poli...