Latest Stories (Page 257)

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  Tesla recalls over 1.8 million vehicles in the US due to software failure to detect an unlatched bonnet

  31 July 2024 / 5 comments

  Tesla is recalling 1.85 million vehicles in the United States due to risk of software failure to detect an unlatched bonnet. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an unlatched bonnet could fully […]

   

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  SmartLane not implemented on KL-Karak Highway due to factors such as winding paths, hilly terrain

  31 July 2024 / 5 comments

  SmartLane routes which have been activated on several stretches of highway in Malaysia cannot be implemented on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway due to several factors, such as its winding and hilly nature, reported The Star. […]

   

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  Volkswagen ID. Buzz launched in Indonesia – 286 PS, up to 430 km WLTP EV range; SWB version fr RM367k

  31 July 2024 / 4 comments

  The first Volkswagen electric vehicle (EV) to go on sale in Indonesia is the ID. Buzz, which is the German carmaker’s retrofuturistic take on the iconic Microbus. Launched during the recent Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto […]

   

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  BBS files for bankruptcy, failed to pay staff since May

  31 July 2024 / 11 comments

  Two of the most desired car component makers going bust at the same time? Yes, aside from the shocking news that seat maker Recaro has filed for bankruptcy, famous wheel manufacturer BBS has also filed […]

   

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  Car seat maker Recaro Automotive files for bankruptcy

  31 July 2024 / 13 comments

  Recaro Automotive has announced it has filed for bankruptcy with the Local Court of Esslingen. According to the German seat supplier, its insolvency was a result of significant financial difficulties due to extreme price increases […]

   

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  Proton eMas EV to be unveiled this Friday – rebadged Geely Galaxy E5 SUV confirmed as first model

  30 July 2024 / 33 comments

  This just in – Proton has released a teaser of its first electric vehicle, branded eMas (stylised e.MAS), which it will reveal in just three days (Friday, August 2)! This is a huge surprise, as […]

   

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  Seres 7 in Indonesia – rebadged Huawei Aito 7, 6-seat range-extender EV SUV, up to 449 PS, 1,150 km range

  30 July 2024 / 2 comments

  Aside from the Seres 9, Dongfeng Sokon Automobile (DFSK) also previewed the Seres 7 at the recent Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Just like its sibling, it ditches the Aito branding – a collaboration with […]

   

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  Stellantis could shut down underperforming brands amid weak profit; Maserati at risk of getting sold off

  30 July 2024 / 1 comment

  Automotive group Stellantis is taking steps to regrow weak margins and high inventory levels following worse-than-expected results for the first half of 2024, and could drop underperforming brands from its portfolio, reported Reuters. “If they […]

   

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  GAC Aion Hyptec HT in Indonesia – Hyper HT EV with new name, up to 340 PS, 825 km range, RM194k

  30 July 2024 / 2 comments

  Remember the GAC Aion Hyper HT that was shown at the Malaysia Autoshow in May? Well, the electric SUV has since made its way to Indonesia at the recent Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) […]

   

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  Continental Tyre Malaysia to expand ContiSeal self-sealing tech to more products – UC7, UC6 SUV, PCC

  30 July 2024 / 4 comments

  Continental Tyre Malaysia (CTM) has announced the expansion of the tyre brand’s ContiSeal technology to cover a wider range of products and sizes. According to the company, the self-sealing tyre technology reduces the safety risk […]

   

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  Thailand announces incentives for hybrid vehicle production – lower excise tax from 2028 to 2032

  30 July 2024 / 7 comments

  Thailand’s ambition in wanting to become the regional electric vehicle production hub has seen it put all the eggs into one basket over the past couple of years, pushing the fully-electric agenda seemingly at the […]

   

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  South Australia police catch nearly 31,000 distracted drivers with new mobile phone detection cameras

  30 July 2024 / 5 comments

  South Australia police (SAPOL) have revealed almost 31,000 drivers were caught using their mobile phones while driving in the first month of new mobile phone detection cameras (MPDC) being operational. According to Drive, the state […]

   

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  GOyang-GOyang your way with Caltex and Touch ‘n Go – be rewarded with 1,000 Caltex points worth RM10

  30 July 2024 / Comments are Disabled

  GOyang-GOyang your way with Caltex and TNG Digital for an exciting reward when you fuel up. With just a few simple steps, you can earn 1,000 Caltex Points worth RM10 which can be spent on […]

   

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  2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door launched in Malaysia – two extra doors; 2x boot space; same 1.5L 4AT; fr. RM200k

  30 July 2024 / 31 comments

  If you’ve had eyes on the Suzuki Jimny but can’t live with the fact that the little 4×4 only has two doors, this new Jimny 5-Door – launched this afternoon by official Suzuki distributor Naza […]

   

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  2024 MG3 Hybrid at GIIAS 2024 – 1.5L Atkinson-cycle petrol, 4.4l/100 km consumption; RM58k in Indonesia

  30 July 2024 / 7 comments

  Following its debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, the MG 3 Hybrid has been shown at the 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) this month. This model measures 4,113 mm long, […]

   

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