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All-new Honda City RS hits the road
24 August 2020
PETALING JAYA: Now you can take a closer look at the all-new Honda City as it starts a nationwide tour starting Aug 29 at Sunway Pyramid mall and Tesco Cheras in Selangor. The c...
Proton recalling over 6,000 Perdana units over airbag flaw
24 August 2020
SUBANG JAYA: Proton is recalling 6,342 units of Perdana units made from 2012 to 2018 over defective airbags. The company is appealing to Perdana owners it has been unable to con...
Tesla’s Model 3 is doing what other EVs have not: retain val...
24 August 2020
NEW YORK: It’s early, but there are signs Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 could be as exceptional in the used market as it has been in the new-car world. The sedan has sold at volumes no o...
BMW M debuts new M8 Gran Coupe MotoGP Safety Car, MotoGP rid...
24 August 2020
SPIELBERG (Austria): BMW M presented over the weekend the new M8 Gran Coupe MotoGP Safety Car at the Red Bull Ring in conjunction with the BMW M MotoGP Grand Prix of Styria, where ...
Ford trials tech to help foresee traffic incidents
24 August 2020
LONDON: A consortium led by Ford is developing an innovative predictive road safety tool which, using data from connected vehicles and intelligent roadside sensors, could help to m...
BMW works with Shell to offer two new car care programmes
24 August 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia has teamed up with Shell Malaysia to introduce its latest engine oil service and maintenance parts programmes that feature the Shell Helix Ultra Professi...
First AMG Experience Centre opens in China
24 August 2020
AFFALTERBACH/ ZHEJIANG: Mercedes-AMG has set up its first Experience Centre in the world at the Zhejiang International Circuit in China. As the name of the venue suggests, custo...
London’s Tower Bridge closed to cars after getting stuck ope...
24 August 2020
LONDON: London’s Tower Bridge isn’t falling down, but it’s not working very well at the moment. The iconic bridge across the River Thames was stuck open Saturday after opening t...
VW steps up electric offensive with ID.4 production
24 August 2020
WOLFSBURG: Following the production of the ID.3 electric car, Volkswagen has moved on to series production of the ID.4 electric crossover. Both models are being produced at VW's...
Ford syncs up with INRIX to steer drivers to cheaper parking...
24 August 2020
DETROIT: As people around the world start driving more again, Ford and INRIX will soon help them find cheaper options for fuel prices and that elusive open parking spot. INRIX, ...
Williams no longer a family affair, US investment firm buys ...
24 August 2020
LONDON: The historic Williams Formula One team has been bought by US-based investment firm Dorilton Capital, ending 43 years of family ownership, it was announced last Friday. F...
Automakers urge FTC to seek appeal after defeat in Qualcomm ...
24 August 2020
WASHINGTON: A group of tech companies and automakers including Ford Motor Co, Honda Motor Co Ltd, Daimler AG as well as Tesla today urged the US Federal Trade Commission to seek an...
Harley's activist investor backs business reboot strategy
24 August 2020
CHICAGO: An activist investor who shook up Harley-Davidson Inc earlier this year said he is impressed with the changes initiated by new chief executive Jochen Zeitz to turn around ...
Volta Zero electric commercial truck to launch online on Sep...
24 August 2020
LONDON: Electric truck maker Volta Trucks has confirmed that the full-electric Volta Zero will be revealed at an online launch event at 10:00 BST (5pm in Malaysia) on Sept 3. As...
Mexican welder gained fame from 'Wedding Beetle' creations
24 August 2020
MEXICO CITY: Ever wanted to take a spin in Cinderella’s magical coach? Look no further than the Wedding Beetle, an enchanting white, wrought iron-bodied coachbuilt car from the 196...
Germany probes Porsche over suspected petrol engine manipula...
24 August 2020
The investigation is focused on engines developed between 2008 and 2013, including those of the Panamera and 911 models. HAMBURG/MUNICH: Germany’s motor vehicle authority KBA is i...
Porsche launches probe into suspected engine manipulation, s...
23 August 2020
FRANKFURT: Volkswagen’s luxury sports vehicle unit Porsche AG has launched an internal investigation into the suspected manipulation of petrol engines, German weekly Bild am Sonnta...
Man who drove car in bike lane surrenders to police
23 August 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: The driver of a car which had been driven on a motorcycle lane along the Federal Highway has surrendered to the police. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enfo...
How to secure your car on a slope
23 August 2020
BERLIN: When you park your car on a slope what's the best way of preventing it from rolling downhill? We have some advice from a safety expert. Whether it's for a short time, ov...
Team effort and hard work drive Proton dealer to the top
22 August 2020
Quek says the team immediately maximised sales opportunities once businesses reopened. PETALING JAYA: Hard work and sacrifice. Those are the two things that come to mind for Setia...