Volkswagen plans major layoffs, to shut at least three German plants, works council head says
Europe's biggest carmaker has been negotiating for weeks with unions over its plans to overhaul its business and lower costs.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Lamborghini has already sold all its cars until 2024
Wealthy customers are flocking to the brand despite the global financial fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Electric cars take a sharp turn towards the mainstream
China now counts the most electrified vehicles on the road with 5.5 million, far ahead of Europe with 4.1 million.
Sun Jan 23 2022
Will the next Volkswagen Golf be sold as an NFT?
The German automaker announced that it will unveil its very first NFT Golf in February 2022, but not necessarily in the usual sense of a non-fungible digital token.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Factbox: Automakers cutting back on rare earth magnets
Automakers in the West are trying to reduce their reliance on a key driver of the electric vehicle revolution.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Cops nab man, parents to assist in probe into discovery of air pistol, live bullets
Police also seized another component of a firearm, three mobile phones and two vehicles - a Suzuki Swift and Volkswagen.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Hybrid leader Toyota turns on electrics
Toyota plans for its first global line-up of battery electric vehicles as other carmakers have pulled ahead in electrification.
Wed Apr 21 2021
VW pulls a fast one: 'Voltswagen' rebrand a ruse
Gillies says "Voltswagen" rebrand was a joke after the Wall Street Journal and other media reported that the announcement was indeed a ruse.
Wed Mar 31 2021
South Korea to exempt auto chip buyers from COVID-19 quarantine, provide vaccines
COVID-19 vaccinations would be available for people departing for essential purposes such as purchasing and procuring auto chips.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Electric car king Tesla is going mainstream
As the world leader for all-electric cars, Tesla is more than ever gaining ground as a mainstream car-maker and one to be taken seriously.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Old but gold: Tokyo's retro car owners revel in modern classics
The casual society has around 10 members and the oldest cars they own are a 1941 Cadillac and a restored 1929 Ford Model-A.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Forced labour and the on-going systematic oppression of the Uyghurs
One of the developments that have emerged more fully is the highly organised and extensive use of forced labour.
Sat Jan 09 2021
China's car production may face disruptions from chip shortage - VW says
China's overall auto production could be interrupted after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted chip supplies globally for some electronic components.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Electric car batteries: The facts
Electric car batteries have the world's superpowers vying for a share of what promises to be a lucrative market.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Volkswagen reduces car prices from June 15-Dec 31, 2020
VPCM said the Volkswagen models include the Polo, Vento, Tiguan andPassat, while the Golf family, consisting of the R-Line, GTI and R, are fully imported.
Fri Jun 12 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024