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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024