Betting on death of petrol cars, Volvo to go all electric by 2030
The Swedish carmaker said 50 pct of its global sales should be fully-electric cars by 2025 and the other half hybrid models.
Tue Mar 02 2021
'Connected' tires: What does that change for me?
For the first time, production vehicle models, made by Volvo, will be equipped with this technology.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Proton launches X50 SUV, priced from RM79,200 to RM103,300
The Proton X50 also received a five-star rating by ASEAN NCAP.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Man held for driving against traffic in Jalan Klang Lama
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Zulkefly Yahya said the Volvo driver's urine test turned out positive for drugs.
Sun Sep 06 2020
Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide
The company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened
Wed Jul 01 2020
Making Cities Work Harder but Safer
MD of Volvo Trucks Malaysia tells how the Swedish corporation is leading the way.
Fri Aug 24 2018
Volvo unveils first Polestar model, part of green car push in China
The Swedish car maker took the wraps off the "Polestar 1", a four-seater hybrid coupe in a ceremony in Shanghai.
Tue Oct 17 2017
Geely's Volvo to go all electric with new models from 2019
This spells the eventual end to nearly a century of Volvos powered solely by the internal combustion engine.
Wed Jul 05 2017
With Geely, Proton can achieve economies of scale
With the deal, Malaysians can also expect a gradual reduction in car prices in the future, a key objective of the National Automotive Policy (NAP).
Sun Jun 04 2017
Li Shufu, the man who dared to buy Proton
After years of dwindling sales and financial losses, it is hoped that finally now, Shufu is the man who would work his 'magic' in reviving Proton as he did with prestigious Swedish auto maker Volvo.
Thu May 25 2017
China's Geely takes 49.9 percent stake in Malaysia's national carmaker Proton
Geely, parent company of Hong Kong-based Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd and Sweden's Volvo Car Group, would also acquire 51 percent of Proton unit Lotus, the companies said.
Wed May 24 2017
Ford's dozing engineers side with Google in full autonomy push
Company researchers have tried to roust the engineers with bells, buzzers, warning lights, vibrating seats and shaking steering wheels.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Volvo Malaysia eyes 5 new export markets this year
Managing Director Fredrik Karlsson cited Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan as the five new export markets.
Tue Jan 31 2017
Uber's self-driving truck delivered 50,000 cans of Budweiser
The truck that made the 120-mile journey is one of a handful of Volvo rigs equipped with tech developed by Otto, a start-up Uber acquired in August.
Wed Oct 26 2016
Mercedes Benz to recall over 1,100 cars sold in South Korea
Meanwhile global automaker, Volvo will recall over 800 cars for waste water from air conditioners causing possible short circuits in electric units, the transportation ministry said Wednesday.
Wed Oct 19 2016
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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