Tesla lays off more than 10% of its global workforce
According to a report by Reuters, Tesla will lay off more than 10% of its global workforce due to declining sales and an intensifying price war for electric vehicles (EVs). The New …
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EPMB signs 10-year contract to assemble BAIC cars in Melaka – BJ40 Plus and X55II SUVs to debut in 2025
BAIC X55II EP Manufacturing (EPMB) has announced it has signed a 10-year vehicle assembly agreement with BAIC International Development, which is a subsidiary of BAIC Motor. Under the terms of the agreement, …
Alfa Romeo Junior – Milano crossover renamed after dispute with Italian govt over where it is produced
After being chided by the Italian government over the name of its newly revealed crossover, Alfa Romeo has announced it will change the name of the Milano to the Junior. Why Junior? …
Voltpost launched in the US – retrofits lampposts to become Level 2 EV chargers; one-hour installation
Voltpost is a curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging solution that was recently made commercially available by the company that bears the same name. Set to be deployed in major United States metro …
TIME dotCom enters EV charge point operator biz after Charge N Go becomes its 51% owned subsidiary
TIME dotCom, which is primarily known as an internet service provider, appears to have entered the charge point operator business after acquiring Charge N Go. A quick check on social media revealed …
2024 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line in Malaysia gallery – CKD; 340 PS 3.0L TSI V6; priced fr RM472k with VAP
Here’s a full gallery of the five-seat Volkswagen Touareg, which made a return to Malaysia after being launched last month. Offered here in a sole R-Line variant, the facelifted third-generation SUV is …
Italian government says it’s illegal for the Alfa Romeo Milano to be produced outside the country in Poland
Last week, Alfa Romeo revealed its new crossover called the Milano, which is available with fully electric and mild hybrid powertrains. This makes the Milano the brand’s first electric vehicle (EV), but …
Agong Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar becomes first owner of Hongqi L5 in the world – stately limo with 4.0T V8
DYMM Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar became the first owner in the world to receive a Hongqi L5. His Majesty took delivery of the vehicle following today’s meeting with China’s ambassador …
Porsche to use CM1 active suspension technology developed by ClearMotion in its future vehicles
Porsche has signed an agreement with Boston-based ClearMotion to collaborate in the field of advanced chassis systems with the objective of elevating the performance of its road cars. Through the partnership, both …
BMW & Rimac partner up for high-voltage EV batteries
BMW and Rimac have announced a long-term partnership which will see the latter provide high-voltage batteries for the German carmaker’s electric vehicles. “The respective strengths and expertise of the two companies complement …
2024 Mazda CX-80 3-row SUV teased – April 18 debut
The Mazda CX-80 will make its debut on April 18 as the fourth SUV to be part of the carmaker’s Large Product group, joining other models like the CX-60, CX-70 and CX-90 …
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS facelift debuts – bonnet star added; new 118 kWh battery; up to 822 km EV range
The Mercedes-Benz EQS has been given a facelift for the 2024 model year, which brings with it not just styling changes, but also updates to its powertrain and kit list. Starting with …
Bangkok 2024: GAC Aion Hyper HT – EV SUV bookings open in Thailand fr RM260k; Hyper GT shown
GAC Aion Hyper HT The recently concluded Bangkok Internation Motor Show saw GAC Aion display two models from its Hyper series, namely the Hyper GT and HT. We’ll start by focusing on …
2024 Peugeot 408 specs leaked before Malaysia launch in May – three variants; 1.6T, 8AT; standard AEB
Local specifications of the Peugeot 408 have leaked ahead of the fastback crossover’s launch scheduled to take place in May. The info comes from a brochure posted in the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion …
Road rage incident on Karak Highway leaves Proton Waja overturned and two injured in dramatic accident
Tempers flared when two drivers met on the Karak Expressway on Sunday (April 7, 2024), resulting in a dramatic accident that left a driver and passenger with minor injuries. The incident, which …
Tesla Cybertruck completely sold out for 2024 – new orders for EV pick-up truck to be delivered in 2025
The Tesla Cybertruck has sold out for 2024 just a few months after the brand’s first electric pick-up truck made its debut on December 1 last year, which is also when deliveries …
Customers willing to pay up to RM5k per day to rent luxury vehicles like a Porsche, Lamborghini this Raya
The car rental industry is facing high demand this festive season despite the current economic situation, with customers willing to pay up to RM5,000 a day to rent luxury vehicles. Speaking to …
2024 Jaecoo J7 open for booking in Malaysia – 1.6T; FWD fr RM150k est, AWD RM160k; deliveries in Q3
After being previewed back in January this year, the Jaecoo J7 is now open for booking. Malaysia will be the first Southeast Asian country to welcome the SUV, with deliveries set to …
Touch ‘n Go eWallet to take legal action over Zahid Baharuddin’s viral video claiming security breach
In a post on its official Facebook page on April 7, 2024, Touch ‘n Go eWallet said it would take legal action against Zahid Baharuddin after the Malaysian singer failed to cooperate …
Bangkok 2024: Isuzu D-Max facelift shown – revised styling; 1.9L/3.0L turbodiesel, 6AT/6MT; from RM75k
The third-generation Isuzu D-Max facelift was introduced in Thailand last October and was showcased at this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show, so here’s a small gallery of the updated pick-up truck. In …
