JOHANNESBURG: Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa's underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, as restrictions on exports to the United States and Europe send them on a global quest for new markets. Though home to over a billion people, low incomes and high import duties have long hampered manufacturers' efforts [...]

LONDON: Marcos Motor Company Ltd, custodian of the original assets of the British sports-car marque founded in 1959, has unveiled plans to develop its first new vehicles in around two decades. Three distinct programmes are under evaluation, with physical prototypes already in build. The first project reimagines a classic Marcos silhouette on a modern platform [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: Cycle & Carriage shares three things to watch out for in your beloved vehicle amidst rising temperatures. Keep your vehicles fluid levels up Check your cars coolant and brake fluids regularly to ensure they are not running low, especially in hot weather. By keeping them at proper levels, it can help prevent a [...]

LONDON: Jaguar Land Rover has launched the Defender Trophy adventure competition, billed as the experience of a lifetime for participants. The global final will be held in Africa, in autumn 2026. For full eligibility requirements, visit URL. "Eligibility requirements include: entrants are resident in a participating country, over 23 years old, can swim 50m, eligible [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has debuted the all-electric G 580 with EQ Technology, which offers unique driving characteristics both on and off road. From June 27 - 29, at Raintree Plaza, The Exchange TRX, visitors can witness the groundbreaking capabilities of the all electric G-Class, including its ability to conquer a 40-degree climb and perform [...]

SUBANG JAYA: Proton is taking another step in localising high-tech components for its upcoming models with the signing of agreements between its vendors and Chinese companies that are currently supplying products to Geely. Four new joint-ventures and two technical agreements were signed to enhance Protons local supply chain and introduce new competencies to its vendors. [...]

PETALING JAYA: Castrol has kicked off 2025 with high-impact developments in its motorcycle racing portfolio. These include a new rider lineup for the Castrol Power1 Honda Yuzy Racing team in the Malaysian Cub Prix Championship and a collaboration with the Honda HRC Factory MotoGP Team. Castrol will serve as the main sponsor and technical partner [...]

When it comes to building big, lavish SUVs that command space and attention, count on the Germans to do it with gusto. The locally-assembled V167 Mercedes- Benz GLE 450 4Matic AMG Line is a prime example of that ethos a seven-seat carriage wrapped in luxury, layered in tech, and with a few quirks of its [...]

GOTHENBURG: The XC60, with more than 2.7 million cars sold, has surpassed the iconic 240 as the best-selling Volvo model ever. Since its debut in 2008, Volvo Cars mid-size SUV has remained a favourite among customers. Initially built exclusively in Europe, the XC60 later became the first global Volvo model to also be produced in [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Motorrads latest touring model arrives with prices starting from RM165,500 on-the-road, without insurance. The new BMW R 1300 RT is priced, with BMW Motorrad Malaysia's 3-year warranty and 3-year Roadside Assistance Programme, at: - Standard Alpine White (RM165,500) - Triple Black (RM168,500) - Impulse (RM171,500) - Triple Black Limited Edition (RM175,500) - [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: The new BMW 320i Sport is officially priced at RM265,800 on the road, without insurance. Buyers can opt for BMW Service & Repair Inclusive (consists of the 5-Year Extended Warranty and Service Package) which brings the price to RM292,200. With the Easy Drive Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the 320i [...]

SHAH ALAM: Sisma Auto has launched its new Denza showroom and service centre in Glenmarie here. The new facility which embodies Denza's brand essence, involved an investment of RM25mil and spans an impressive 20,000sq ft (1,858sq m) across two floors. Denza is BYD's luxury electric vehicle (EV) marque. Aside from blending modern sophistication with sustainable [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: The new BMW X3 20 xDrive M Sport is officially priced at RM320,800 on the road, without insurance. Buyers can opt for BMW Service & Repair Inclusive (consists of the 5-Year Extended Warranty and Service Package) which brings the price to RM348,700. With the Easy Drive Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services [...]

PUTRAJAYA: In an effort to reduce accidents involving heavy vehicles, the Transport Ministry has announced a list of companies with the most overdue traffic summonses. Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed that 11 companies operating goods vehicles have over 1,000 overdue traffic summonses. Additionally, there are 17 express bus companies with more than 200 overdue summonses. [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) held its first official event before divulging its future plans that will look to locally assemble up to seven models over the next five years. The company's president, Eric Lee, made the announcement at the Astana Grand Ballroom in Bamboo Hills earlier today, before adding that its future models [...]

LONDON: Toyota UK has unveiled a new Land Cruiser Commercial, which is a new halo model for the Toyota Professional range of light commercial vehicles. This is a factory conversion of the new Land Cruiser. It combines formidable all-terrain capabilities with a practical load space and is positioned at the top of the Toyota Professional [...]

BRUSSELS: Order books for the Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid 48V in Europe will open soon, and deliveries are due from end-2025. All European Land Cruiser models will adopt the Hybrid 48V system which is a mild hybrid system that delivers smoother, more comfortable performance both on and off-road. Launched in late 2024, the new Land [...]

DETROIT: Ford Motor Co. intensified its campaign to preserve clean energy manufacturing subsidies Monday, warning jobs at its electric-vehicle battery plant in southwestern Michigan could be at risk if Republicans in Congress pare back tax credits in President Donald Trump's multi-trillion dollar economic package. The $3 billion plant in Marshall, about 100 miles west of [...]

TOKYO: Ivan Espinosa's first annual meeting as Nissan Motor Co.'s chief executive officer was a baptism by fire, as shareholders questioned the feasibility of his turnaround plan and the carmaker's failed tie-up with Honda Motor Co. For roughly three hours, investors grilled Espinosa about decisions mostly made before he was promoted in April, airing their [...]

COPENHAGEN: The Zenvo Aurora hypercar will utilise the latest in bespoke braking system technologies from technical partner Alcon Components. To bring the power of the bespoke V12 drivetrain under control, the newly developed system from Alcon Components uses billet monoblock calipers, six-pistons at the front, four-piston at the rear. These are mated with carbon fibre- reinforced [...]

PETALING JAYA: Grab Malaysia has launched a new EV (electric vehicle) ride option exclusively for passengers travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The new EV ride option can be seamlessly booked through the Grab app. The service will feature the BYD M6 7-seater MPV (multi-purpose vehicle). The third row seats can be folded down [...]

BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China's auto industry has inflated car sales for years through a burgeoning government-backed grey market that registers new cars right off the assembly line and then ships them overseas as "used" vehicles. These so-called "zero-mileage" cars have never been driven, but they are being exported as used to markets like Russia, Central Asia and [...]

JAKARTA: The Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) hybrid battery has demonstrated exceptional durability and real-world safety during the Chinese automaker's second phase of its Global Safety Challenge battery test campaign in Indonesia. Two Chery CSH batteries were submerged in a one-metre-deep tank filled with seawater for more than 53 hours, simulating the corrosive and high-pressure [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Malaysia Motorcycle and Scooter Dealers Association (MMSDA), reinforcing their commitment to support and grow the two- wheeler industry in Malaysia. In a statement, HLB said this partnership has been crucial in the bank leveraging MMSDA's 4,000 motorcycle dealer members nationwide. Malaysia [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent Hilux Unleashed: The Ultimate Challenge 2025 was completed in spectacular fashion, and saw 90 teams chart a route from either Kuala Lumpur or Johor Bahru to Melaka. Organised by UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), it combined a first-of-its-kind cross-state treasure hunt with a vibrant public roadshow at Pantai Klebang. The campaign saw [...]

AMI group managing director Datuk Jeffrey Lim Chee Sing astride the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse. PETALING JAYA: Legendary American motorcycle brand Indian Motorcycle has officially marked its arrival in Malaysia under Spirit Lake Motor Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of AFY Mobility Industries (AMI). Established in 1901, Indian Motorcycle is Americas oldest motorcycle company, that takes [...]

AMSTERDAM: Stellantis NV is reorganising its top management ranks as new chief executive officer Antonio Filosa begins his push to turn around the struggling automaker. Filosa is part of a 13-member senior leadership team the company announced on Monday. It includes new appointments such as Monica Genovese, who takes over the head of purchasing role [...]

STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz has expanded its off-road customer offerings around its iconic G-Class, unveiling new programmes as global demand continues to outpace availability. Since opening the G-Class Experience Centre in Graz, Austria, in 2020, the marque has hosted roughly 3,000 participants annually, with bookings filling each season from April to November. From October to November this [...]

WOLFSBURG: The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50, presented at the 24-hour race at the Nrburgring, is the fastest and most powerful GTI to date. With an output of 239kW (325PS), the Golf GTI Edition 50 will start production in Wolfsburg at the end of 2025. "With the optional Performance package, we have taken the [...]

LOS ANGELES: Tesla Inc. is set to open its first showrooms in India in July, people familiar with the discussions said, kicking off formal operations in the world's third-biggest automobile market as the Elon Musk-led firm hunts for growth amid falling sales in Europe and China. The electric vehicle giant's first set of cars have [...]

LOS ANGELES: Tesla Inc. rolled out its long-promised driverless taxi service to a handful of riders Sunday, a modest debut for what Elon Musk sees as a transformative new business line. The first robotaxi trips were limited to a narrow portion of Tesla's hometown of Austin, with an employee in each vehicle keeping tabs on [...]

MUNICH: Continental AG intends to become the latest German manufacturing stalwart to dismantle itself, highlighting the pressure to become more agile to weather structural issues at home and respond to mounting competition abroad. Tracing its roots to producing rubber hoof buffers for horses in the late 19th century, the Hanover-based company plans to split into [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: GoCar Mobility and drivEV recently partnered to organise a showcase at a KL Car-Free Morning (KLCFM) event on a Sunday. The GoCar x drivEV partnership at KLCFM held at KL City Centre had showcased a shared vision to make electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible. GoCar Mobility is a leading car sharing and mobility [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: Newly-appointed MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MAN Malaysia) managing director Marc Appelts immediate priority is to expand the MAN network with new dealerships across the country. He wants to make the German heavy commercial vehicle brand the preferred choice for fleet owners. As the first heavy truck with Euro V engines [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: Setel Ventures Sdn Bhd has entered into a deal with TNG Digital Sdn Bhd to integrate Setels pump-and-pay functionality into the TNG eWallet at more than 1,000 Petronas stations nationwide. The collaboration will enable motorists to pay for fuel directly at the pump via the "Petronas via Setel" mini programme, without leaving their [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: Over 800 units of the Jaecoo J7 PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) have been registered in just four months, since its launch in late February. At a recent event to celebrate the handover of Jaecoo J7 PHEV units to 100 buyers, owner Manivannan Manickam said, Its comfortable for the whole family, and we [...]

BERLIN: Volkswagen, through its subsidiary MOIA, is preparing to roll out its first ID. Buzz AD autonomous vehicles in Los Angeles in 2026, in collaboration with Uber. This initiative is part of a strategic partnership with the goal of deploying several thousand electric robotaxis in the United States over the next 10 years. MOIA is [...]

PETALING JAYA: Stricter fines and the prosecution of negligent parents could help reduce cases of underage motorcycle and car use, experts say. Schools and local communities also have a hand in reducing the risk of teens taking to the wheel, they added. Road safety expert Law Teik Hua said relevant laws could be amended to [...]

PETALING JAYA: Despite alarming numbers of children riding motorcycles and thousands of underage deaths recorded over the years, warnings alone have proven ineffective largely due to poor parental oversight and lax enforcement, says the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam). Suhakam Childrens Commissioner Dr Farah Nini Dusuki said enforcement efforts are often futile without [...]

LOS ANGELES: As three key players vie for dominance, the race to put driverless taxis on roads across the country is heating up. Waymo, owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, already offers paid autonomous rides in a handful of cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles. Amazon's robotaxi effort, known as Zoox, opened a new [...]