BYD launches hybrid pickup in Mexico as US hikes EV tariffs
15 May 2024
MEXICO CITY: Chinese automaker BYD unveiled the Shark, a mid-size hybrid-electric pickup truck, in Mexico on Tuesday, as its regional chief brushed off new US tariff hikes on Chine...
Hundred trees to be planted for every one cut in KL, says PM
15 May 2024
PETALING JAYA: A hundred trees must be planted for every one cut in Kuala Lumpur, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) today, he said ...
Fuel subsidy cut at the ‘right time’, says PM
15 May 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated the need to cut wasteful spending, including reducing excess subsidies to trim government debt levels, while stoppi...
Tesla is sued over emissions from California plant
15 May 2024
SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla has been sued by an environmental nonprofit that accused Elon Musk's electric car company of violating the federal Clean Air Act hundreds of times by letting i...
Isuzu D-Max lineup updated for 2024 from RM99,000
14 May 2024
PETALING JAYA: Isuzu Malaysia has updated its third-generation D-Max pick-up truck lineup for 2024, providing more tech and refinement.
The pick-up truck is available in single-...
Leapmotor partners Stellantis to kick off global expansion i...
14 May 2024
AMSTERDAM/HONG KONG: Stellantis N.V. and Chinese EV startup Leapmotor have finalised the formation of Leapmotor International B.V., a 51/49 joint venture.
Based in Amsterdam...
Proton: Future trends at 2024 Beijing Automobile Show
14 May 2024
SUBANG JAYA: Proton’s technology partner and stakeholder, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely), showcased a vast array of innovative technologies at the recent 2024 Beijing Automob...
BYD to unveil Shark plug-in hybrid pickup in Mexico
14 May 2024
NEW YORK: BYD Co., the leader in electric vehicles in China, plans to debut its first truck in Mexico, next door to the world’s largest pickup market.
BYD is set to unveil its S...
GWM Malaysia to debut Tank 300 at Malaysia Autoshow 2024, Ma...
14 May 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia will debut its much-anticipated Tank 300 off-roader at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 in MAEPS Serdang from May 22-26.
The Tank 300 is ...
First ART vehicle to arrive in Kuching before year's end
14 May 2024
KUCHING: The first unit of the autonomous rapid transit (ART) vehicle for the city's public transport system is expected to be shipped to Sarawak by October, says state Transport M...
Fake windscreens worth over RM140,000 seized
14 May 2024
A newly installed windscreen on a Perodua Myvi is taped up to ensure the adhesive sets in.
PETALING JAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has seized fake windscreen...
First flagship Castrol Auto Service store opens in Johor Bar...
14 May 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Leading global lubricants specialist Castrol has unveiled its first flagship Castrol Auto Service (CAS) store in Malaysia.
Located in Johor Baru, Era Maju Automobi...
Porsche’s hybrid 911 packs battery pep for extra performance
14 May 2024
FRANKFURT: Porsche AG is adding a battery to its 911 sports car for the first time with the model’s electric motor working in tandem with its conventional gasoline engine to boost ...
Xiaomi moves ahead with Tesla-like SUV as first EV hits goal...
14 May 2024
SHANGHAI: Xiaomi Corp. aims to begin making and selling a sport utility vehicle similar to Tesla Inc.’s Model Y as early as 2025, embarking on a major new expansion with production...
Mara sets aside RM15mil to foster growth of automotive entre...
14 May 2024
KUALA NERUS: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) allocated RM15 million for the Mara-Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development programme from 2022 until this year.
Mara chairman Datu...
VW explores stock sale in truckmaker Traton, Bloomberg repor...
14 May 2024
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen is exploring the sale of as much as 1 billion euros (RM5.1bil) worth of stock in its heavy truckmaking arm Traton SE, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citin...
Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big ...
13 May 2024
LIVONIA (Michigan, USA): A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling.
The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker B...
MINI to get new chief from Aug 1
13 May 2024
MUNICH: MINI is set to get a new CEO from Aug 1.
BMW veteran Stefan Richmann will succeed Stefanie Wurst, who has held this position since Feb 1, 2022.
Wurst will remain in t...
Jaecoo J7 test drives off to a good start
13 May 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The test drive sessions of Jaecoo Malaysia’s J7 maiden premium off-road SUV has gotten off on a good footing with some 470 test drives from May 9-12.
Jaecoo Malays...
Storm uproots trees in KL, several vehicles and house damage...
13 May 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: A storm has swept through the city, uprooting five trees and causing damage to a house and at least eight vehicles.
According to the Fire and Rescue Department, th...
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