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Driving nostalgia, cars of legend go electric: The Renault 5
PARIS, Aug 3 ― Earlier this year, Renault caused a stir by unveiling an electric prototype heralding an upcoming production model descended from the legendary R5. The Renault 5...
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Driving nostalgia, cars of legend go electric: The Mini E
PARIS, Aug 2 — The launch of an all-electric version of the Mini in 2020 ushered in a new era for this legendary little city car. Just over 60 years since the first Mini...
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Going electric: Carmakers make the switch
PARIS, July 27 — Leading automakers have signalled their intention to scrap internal combustion engines by 2030 or cut back sharply on their production as the sector turns...
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Daimler prepares for all-electric shift by 2030
FRANKFURT, July 23 — German luxury carmaker Daimler said Thursday it was investing €40 billion (RM199 billion) in a shift to electric Mercedes-Benz vehicles by the end of the...
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Proton unveils X70 special edition variant, limited to 2,000 units
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 ― Proton Holdings Bhd has unveiled a new variant to the X70 line-up, the Proton X70 Special Edition (X70 SE) to further strengthen the appeal of its...
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Proton X70 Special Edition with ‘enhanced features’ launching tomorrow (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Despite the ongoing pandemic and lockdown measures, Proton is launching a new X70 Special Edition model this coming Thursday, July 22. For...
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Tesla’s Autopilot will soon be able to detect turn signals, hazard lights and more
SAN FRANCISCO, July 16 — Tesla’s Autopilot system will soon include new features capable of detecting turn signals, as well as hazard lights, emergency vehicle flashing lights...
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Unveiling its last petrol car, Lotus sets off in pursuit of Porsche
HETHEL, July 7 — Lotus unveiled its last ever petrol car on Tuesday, a milestone in the British sportscar brand’s journey towards becoming an all-electric and far bigger...
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How over-the-air technology is providing remote vehicle updates
MUNICH, July 7 — German automaker Volkswagen has announced that, starting this summer, it will send remote software updates to all of its ID. electric vehicles. This process,...
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VW, Daimler, Volvo team up to build truck chargers
BERLIN, July 6 ― The truck manufacturing units of Volkswagen, Daimler and Volvo announced yesterday they will team up to build a network of 1,700 charging points for heavy-duty...
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US regulators probe ‘spontaneous’ fire of top-end Tesla
SAN FRANCISCO, July 3 — US transportation safety regulators said yesterday they are probing an incident in which a brand-new Tesla apparently burst into flames, temporarily...
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The automakers bringing a new musical experience to the cars of tomorrow
LONDON, July 1 — As dealerships face declining sales, the automotive industry is working on ways to draw potential buyers to cars. Many are betting on music to do this, stepping...
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A solution for not forgetting kids or pets in a car in hot weather (VIDEO)
NEW YORK, June 23 — Ford has developed a system specially designed to prevent children or pets from being left in the back seat of the car during heat waves. It will be deployed...
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JDT in tie-up with Aston Martin to produce limited edition cars
JOHOR BAHRU, July 27 — The Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) football club has established cooperation with British motoring company Aston Martin Racing Asia to produce limited edition...
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The car that transforms into an aircraft in just two minutes (VIDEO)
AMSTERDAM, June 22 — Dutch company Pal-V hopes to market the world’s first production flying car in 2022. On the road, this vehicle will look like a small sports car, albeit...
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New EU tyre labels will tell users fuel efficiency, noise and safety upfront (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — The European Commission has brought about new rules regarding the labels on road tyres for the European Union (EU). These changes aim to...
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Europe powers up electric car battery drive
PARIS, June 21 — As electric car sales soar, Europe has started to build up its capacity to produce batteries on the continent but it remains far from reducing its dependence on...
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How changing the position of EV batteries could help boost vehicle range
LONDON, June 10 — British startup Page-Roberts has unveiled a concept electric vehicle (EV) promising a 30 per cent increase in range, notably by repositioning the battery...
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Why Tesla hit reverse on the Model S Plaid+, its most ambitious sedan yet
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8 — In a tweet that cuts straight to the chase, Elon Musk has revealed that the Plaid+ version of the Tesla Model S is cancelled. Announced at the beginning...
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Tesla scraps plan for ultra-luxe Plaid+ model
WASHINGTON, June 7 — Tesla has abandoned a plan for an ultra-deluxe Plaid+ version of its Model S vehicle, according to founder Elon Musk. Musk said in a tweet Sunday that the...
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Why is Tesla activating the in-car camera of its vehicles?
NEW YORK, June 2 ― Tesla decided to activate the in-car camera installed in some of its models to ensure, in the event of a serious accident, that the driver was properly seated...
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This self-charging cargo e-bike features integrated solar panels
AMSTERDAM, June 1 ― A Dutch company has developed the first self-charging solar cargo e-bike, which charges as you ride to help drive down carbon footprints. Featuring three...
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Dangerously trending: Driverless Tesla videos on social media
NEW YORK, May 30 — It was a boozy joyride captured for TikTok with a soundtrack provided by Justin Bieber and with a Tesla serving as the “Designated Driver” for the night....
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World’s rich floor it in post-pandemic luxury car rush
PARIS, May 30 — The global rebound from the coronavirus pandemic is revving luxury carmakers’ sales to never-before-seen heights, as order books at the likes of Lamborghini,...
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Rolls-Royce drives up car luxury with 'Boat Tail'
LONDON, May 29 ― Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, which along with the wider luxury goods sector is recovering strongly from pandemic fallout, has launched a “Boat Tail” automobile...
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Why did Tesla remove radar sensors from Models 3 and Y?
KUALA LUMPUR, Mau 28 — Tesla Vision is supposed to be the future for its advanced driver assistance system, and it basically uses cameras — as opposed to radar — to guide...
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‘Black boxes’ are coming to cars in Europe, but what are they recording?
LONDON, May 28 — From July 6, 2022, auto manufacturers will be obliged to fit new models destined for the European market with a kind of “black box” for recording technical...
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Cars made with ‘green’ steel pave the way to carbon neutrality
STOCKHOLM, May 28 — Car-makers Volvo and Mercedes-Benz have announced that they will soon start using green steel, made with zero CO2 emissions, in the production of their...
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How F1 technology is set to help Alpine cars evolve (VIDEO)
LONDON, May 28 — Renault's sports car division Alpine will now benefit from the expertise of its team of Formula 1 engineers based in the UK, for the development of its future...
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Rolls-Royce creates ‘most refined picnic facility on Earth’
GOODWOOD (England), May 27 — A convertible Rolls-Royce with a back deck that opens up to reveal cocktail tables, fridges for champagne and a parasol matching the vehicle’s...
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Ford pulls China car ad featuring Marilyn Monroe after social media users deem it ‘vulgar’
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — American automobile company Ford's joint venture in China has removed an advertisement featuring Marilyn Monroe’s iconic white dress air vent scene....
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Ford unveils its first all-electric pickup truck
DEARBORN, May 20 — Ford officially unveiled the all-electric version of its bestselling F-150 truck on Wednesday, in an eco-friendly reinvention of a flagship American car...
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Over the last ten years, the steering wheel has become a site of innovation
PARIS, May 18 — The steering wheel has evolved significantly since the creation of the automobile. Some car manufacturers are working at making it simpler and ultra-efficient....