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Struggling Nissan launches electric car for ‘new era’
TOKYO, July 16 — Nissan yesterday unveiled the Ariya, a new 100-per cent electric crossover model that the boss of the struggling Japanese car manufacturer said would open a...
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How to check the safety of your automobile before going on vacation
WASHINGTON, July 15 — Given that close to 97 per cent of trips away made by Americans this year will be by car according to AAA and Inrix, automobile safety has never been more...
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Long road ahead for fully self-driving cars, despite Tesla claim
WASHINGTON, July 11 — The road to fully self-driving vehicles remains riddled with obstacles, with years of refinements likely needed, despite Tesla founder Elon Musk’s claim...
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Proton now offers N95 cabin filter for Saga, Persona, Iriz and Exora
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — During the launch of the Proton Saga 35th Anniversary Edition, Proton has announced that it is offering N95 cabin filter for four of its existing model...
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Tesla 'very close' to level 5 autonomous driving technology, Musk says
SHANGHAI, July 9 — US electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc is “very close” to achieving level 5 autonomous driving technology, Chief Executive Elon Musk said today, referring to...
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Proton Saga 35th Anniversary Edition: Everything you need to know
PETALING JAYA, July 9 — On this day, 35 years ago, the very first Proton Saga had rolled off the production line at Proton’s plant in Shah Alam. Proton has sold 4,150,035 cars...
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Cars, a cocktail and a celebrity: South Koreans succumb to Tesla fever
SEOUL, July 8 — From an eponymous cocktail to eager buyers following the shipping routes of long-awaited cars, Tesla Inc is having a moment in South Korea, particularly among...
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Proton Saga 35th anniversary edition expected to be unveiled July 9 (VIDEO)
PETALING JAYA, July 7 — The Proton Saga will turn 35 on Thursday. To celebrate the occasion, Proton which is now co-owned by Geely is expected to introduce a special edition...
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Fiat 500 features in new virtual museum
TURIN, July 7 — Fiat has presented a new virtual museum, the “Virtual Casa 500,” devoted to its iconic compact automobile. Internet users from all over the world will be...
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What lifestyle aspects to consider when buying a car? Here’s what Mazda CX-30 can offer Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Let’s face it! When searching for a new vehicle to buy, all you usually hear about is the heat of the engine, the powerful acceleration and the...
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Prestige automobile auctions resume in Monaco
MONACO, July 5 — In the wake of a hiatus of several months caused by the coronavirus pandemic, prestige automobile sales are set to resume with the Monaco 2020 auction by...
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Tesla sales boosted by entry-level sedan
NEW YORK, July 3 — This week, Tesla was crowned the automaker with the biggest market capitalisation in the world. At US$208 billion (RM892 billion), the company is now worth...
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MARii collaborates with Proton to launch MARSAC
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), together with PROTON, has launched the MARii Simulation and Analysis Centre (MARSAC) to...
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Geneva auto show 2021 cancelled over virus crisis
GENEVA, June 30 — Geneva's auto show was cancelled this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, and organisers said yesterday they were also scrapping the 2021 edition as the auto...
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Pakistan launches electric vehicle plan with cars in slow lane
ISLAMABAD, June 29 — Ghulam Hussain was used to zipping through the streets of Lahore with his wife and three young children perched perilously on his motorbike, whenever they...
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BMW vehicles with iDrive OS 7.0 will soon support wireless Android Auto (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — BMW users with Android smartphones rejoice! After an excruciatingly long wait, the German carmaker will soon be integrating wireless Android...
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More than 50 countries agree regulations for automated driving
NEW YORK, June 26 — More than 50 countries, including Japan, South Korea and the EU member states, have agreed common regulations for vehicles that can take over some driving...
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Everything you need to know about the new Seat MÓ urban mobility range
BARCELONA, June 19 — In late 2019, Spanish manufacturer Seat presented a number of electric urban mobility concepts. Now it has returned with a new entity, Seat MÓ, which will...
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Prestige automobile auctions return to Monaco
MONTE CARLO, June 14 — Now that lockdown is coming to a close, major auction houses are beginning to bring their wares to market. A case in point is Artcurial Motorcars, which...
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Vespa teams up with the French couture house to launch the new Vespa 946 Christian Dior scooter
MILAN, June 14 — Dior has announced a partnership with Vespa for the design of a luxury scooter and a line of matching accessories. The branded limited edition, which will go on...
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Tesla shares pass US$1,000, making it world’s most valuable automobile company
PALO ALTO, June 11 — Each day, ETX Studio puts the spotlight on a number that stands out for making headlines in one way or another. Today, we’re highlighting Tesla’s recent...
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UMW Toyota Motor taking orders for all-new RAV4 beginning today
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — UMW Toyota Motor is taking orders for the 2019 Japan Car of the Year, the all-new Toyota RAV4, beginning today. UMW Toyota Motor said the fifth...
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Perodua offers 3-6pc cash rebates on all models
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Perodua is offering cash rebates of between three and six per cent for all models on-the-road excluding insurance prices from today until June 14, 2020....
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Study: Self-driving cars could only prevent a third of US crashes
LOS ANGELES, June 4 — Self-driving cars, long touted by developers as a way to eliminate road deaths, could likely only prevent a third of all US road crashes, an analysis of...
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Citroën's little electric Ami gets a promising launch in home market (VIDEO)
PARIS, May 20 ― A week after a wholly new kind of launch without any advertising and 100 per cent of orders via the internet, the new electric Ami from Citroën, which in its...
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CMCO: Perodua restarts nationwide operations in full
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has officially resumed operations at all 182 sales, 202 service and 68 body and paint outlets nationwide...
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Dyson's failed EV finally unveiled after project scrapped in October
LONDON, May 19 — This past weekend, The Times published an exclusive interview with James Dyson about Dyson's EV project and how much this failed Tesla competitor cost him and...
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Are automakers about to win their battle with bird poop? (VIDEO)
NEW YORK, May 13 ― American manufacturer Ford is working intensively on automobile coatings that can overcome many different challenges, including corrosion caused by bird...
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Aiways to launch with smart shock-resistant battery
LONDON, May 7 — Keen to draw attention to its official arrival in Europe later this year, Chinese automaker Aiways has presented a particularly innovative electric...
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Proton is gradually restarting operations, but with these new procedures
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — After Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced on Labour Day that several businesses are be allowed to open with set conditions during the...
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As car dealerships reopen, how will they adapt post-quarantine?
TOKYO, May 4 — With the end of lockdown on the horizon in many countries, automobile dealerships will soon be reopening their doors. But not under any conditions. Automaker...
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Indian mechanic invents ‘social distancing’ motorbike
AGARTALA, May 2 — An Indian school drop-out has built a motorbike with a one-metre gap between the rider and the passenger to drive home the importance of social distancing in...
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GM delays reveal of resurrected Hummer with all-electric power
NEW YORK, May 2 — The reveal of the new GMC-branded, all-electric Hummer, which was originally scheduled for May 20, has been delayed indefinitely. Back in January, GM told the...