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Half glasshouse, half convertible: Porsche launches Targa 91...
13 August 2020
BERLIN: A little over 3 seconds to get to 100 kph, 19 seconds to fold down the roof: Porsche's priorities have never been clearer. Almost two years after the 911 generation upda...
European battery makers power up for a green recovery
13 August 2020
BRUSSELS: European battery makers are gearing up to take advantage of massive “green” stimulus packages unveiled since the coronavirus pandemic though many acknowledge it will be t...
Allianz General to revamp auto repairers panel
13 August 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Allianz General Insurance Company is seeking PIAM Approved Repairers Scheme (PARS) workshops nationwide to join its panel of authorised repairers this year. Invita...
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB sets record for most expensive car ever...
13 August 2020
LOS ANGELES: In an auction that ended Aug 7, Gooding & Co. sold a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB the colour of a white sand beach for US$3.08 million (RM12.9mil). Even more unbelievable:...
How to tell if an unwanted critter has been in your car's en...
13 August 2020
BERLIN: Coolant hoses, ignition cables, insulation materials and rubber seals – these are just a few of the preferred targets for snakes, lizards and other rodents who find their w...
The birth of the adventure motorcycle: 40 years of the BMW R...
13 August 2020
BERLIN: The BMW R 80 G/S was created by accident 40 years ago. By the end of the 1970s, the German company's motorcycle division was in trouble, with competition from Japan and its...
Malaysia starts returning vehicles to Thai owners
13 August 2020
A pick-up truck is disinfected following its return to Thailand on Wednesday. — Image from Bangkok Post PETALING JAYA: Thai vehicle owners who left their cars in Malaysia followin...
BMW M adds M3 Touring to the lineup
13 August 2020
MUNICH: BMW's M division has announced the coming of a Touring (wagon) variant that will be added to the G20 M3 stable. News of the addition comes just less than a month before ...
Nikola says open to working with Hyundai on hydrogen tech
13 August 2020
SEOUL: US electric commercial truck maker Nikola said it is open to working with Hyundai Motor on hydrogen technology, following a media report it had reached out to the Korean aut...
BMW 545e xDrive heads new 5 Series line-up
12 August 2020
MUNICH: BMW is expanding the 5 Series line-up to include five plug-in hybrid models by this November, with the 545e as the range-topper. With an increase from two to five models...
Alpina XB7 goes into series production
12 August 2020
COLUMBIA: BMW of North America together with BMW-tuner Alpina has announced that the new BMW Alpina XB7 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) has begun series production at the German carm...
New Volkswagen Passat R-Line open for booking
12 August 2020
PETALING JAYA: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is accepting pre-bookings for the new Passat R-Line which is locally assembled with an estimated price of RM200,000 to RM21...
All-new Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line and Highline seven...
12 August 2020
PETALING JAYA: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) launched the all-new Tiguan Allspace seven-seater SUV available in two variants: the Tiguan Allspace Highline 1.4TSI and th...
Beware danger road curves in Subang Jaya
12 August 2020
Some vehicles spin out of control when speeding motorists are unable to negotiate the bends in Jalan Kemajuan Subang. PETALING JAYA: Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) will be...
Bentley reveals flagship Bentayga Speed with retuned 6.0L tw...
12 August 2020
LONDON: Bentley Motors has officially announced the details to its new flagship Bentayga Speed sports utility vehicle (SUV). As always, the outfit in Crewe, England will always ...
Volkswagen Arteon R-Line launched at RM221K
12 August 2020
PETALING JAYA: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM)  launched the all-new Arteon R-Line priced at RM221, 065 (prices are on-the-road without insurance and sales and service ta...
Ducati and Lenovo collab heralds a new limited-edition lapto...
12 August 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Next Bike Sdn Bhd, the official distributor for Ducati in Malaysia, announced a new partnership with its Ducati MotoGP and key technology partner, Lenovo Malaysia. ...
China's CATL aims for 800km range with battery built into EV...
12 August 2020
WUHAN: China’s CATL, a Tesla supplier, said today it is working on a new technology that will allow battery cells to be integrated with an electric car’s chassis, shedding traditio...
Kia reveals new design for fastback Stinger
12 August 2020
SEOUL: Kia has released the first images of the upgraded Kia Stinger today, revealing a refreshed design for the high-performance fastback sports saloon. Changes to the appearance ...
Chairman Mao's favoured carmaker considers higher sales targ...
12 August 2020
BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China’s FAW Group is considering setting a higher sales target for Chairman Mao Zedong’s carmaker of choice, Hongqi, or Red Flag, in coming years as its sales sur...