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The future of EV charging looks a lot like an airport lounge
04 October 2024
NEW YORK: Charging an electric vehicle in the future increasingly looks like an experience somewhere between a truck stop and an airport lounge. Most public chargers sit in park...
Proton retains second place as Malaysian car sales dip in Se...
04 October 2024
PETALING JAYA: Proton recorded sales of 11,269 units (both domestic and international) in September to bring its year-to-date (YTD) total sales volume to 112,758 units. As a res...
French luxury goods giant LVMH in F1 sponsorship deal
04 October 2024
PARIS: French luxury goods giant LVMH has announced a 10-year sponsorship deal as a global partner of Formula One. The multinational based in Paris like F1's governing body the ...
Aston Martin setting up UK showrooms with ultra luxury ident...
04 October 2024
LONDON: Aston Martin is enhancing its retail presence in the UK with the opening of a series of landmark new dealerships, building on the brand’s goal to provide "the most tailored...
All-new MG5 launched with introductory price of RM86,900
03 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: SAIC Motor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the official local distributor of the MG brand, has launched the sleek and stylish MG5 which comes with an introductory price of RM86,900...
Toyota to delay US EV production to 2026 amid slowing sales,...
03 October 2024
DALLAS: Toyota Motor will postpone the start of electric-vehicle production in North America to the first half of 2026 due to design adjustment and slowing EV sales, the Nikkei bus...
BMW M mixed reality: New features enhance digital driving ex...
03 October 2024
MUNICH: The BMW Group is expanding its revolutionary driving experience with BMW M Mixed Reality, which breaks down the boundaries between the physical and virtual worlds through s...
Singaporeans with pending VEP applications won't face action...
03 October 2024
JOHOR BARU: Singapore motorists whose Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) applications are still in progress will not face any action from the authorities at Johor’s land check points, says...
Mercedes-Benz organises biggest driving campaign for employe...
03 October 2024
STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz is on its way to a net-carbon-neutral new vehicle fleet by 2039. The company already offers a wide range of fully electric vehicles. With the "Get in!" ...
2025 BMW M135 xDrive: M Technology package
03 October 2024
MUNICH: An M Technology Package will be available exclusively for the new BMW M135 xDrive from November 2024. It will bring additional bracing elements and lightweight construc...
2025 BMW 116: New entry-level model, 2nd variant with BMW xD...
03 October 2024
MUNICH: From November 2024, the new BMW 116 will provide an even more economical entry point to driving pleasure in the premium segment of the compact class. This new variant ad...
Mercedes-AMG ONE beats own Nürburgring record, first product...
03 October 2024
AFFALTERBACH: Mercedes-AMG ONE has set a new production car record at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, with brand ambassador and DTM driver Maro Engel beating his previous best time b...
VW ID.7 Pro S1 travels 794km, exceeds official range by 85km
03 October 2024
WOLFSBURG/ZURICH: Volkswagen is going through a bad patch now what with declining car sales and having to close some plants and setting itself up for a bitter fight with powerful u...
Tesla discontinues most affordable Model 3 variant in US, we...
03 October 2024
AUSTIN: Tesla's most affordable Model 3 compact sedan was no longer available for order in the US, according to the EV maker's website on Wednesday. The Model 3 Standard Range R...
Great Wall Motor: Going for affordability, variety and tech
03 October 2024
DURING the 2024 Chengdu Motor Show, members of the Malaysian media were able to have a quick chat with Great Wall Motor (GWM) International chief executive officer Parker Shi about...
Chengdu Motor Show 2024: A dazzling parade
03 October 2024
THE recent 27th Chengdu Motor Show showcased 130 carmakers who converged at the Western China International Expo City in Sichuan Province. Held from Aug 20 to Sept 8, more than ...
Peugeot completes its electrified line-up with the new E-408
03 October 2024
LONDON: Peugeot has revealed the final jigsaw piece in the firm’s EV puzzle with its new E-408. The standard car comes with a choice of hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, bu...
Toyota to invest US$500mil in electric air taxi company Joby...
03 October 2024
WASHINGTON: Toyota Motor said Wednesday it will invest another us$500 million (RM2bil) in Joby Aviation to support certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric air ta...
Tesla AC chargers at EQ Hotel, KL
03 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Tesla AC chargers are now installed at EQ Hotel here. Three so-called Destination Chargers are available at the first level basement parking lot of Equatorial Plaz...
Africa roads among world's deadliest despite few cars
03 October 2024
ADDIS ABABA: Africa has the fewest roads and cars of any region, and yet the largest ratio of vehicle deaths, caused by the usual suspects —unsafe habits, speeding and drinking — b...