ASEAN sees surge in EV sales, Malaysia among top performers - Maybank Investment
The investment bank said that favourable regulations, local brands and penetration of Chinese carmakers will drive sales higher.
Thu Aug 01 2024
German auto giants place their bets on hydrogen cars
BMW is hydrogen's biggest proponent among Germany's carmakers, charting a path to a mass-market model around 2030.
Wed Sep 22 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
Trump hits Toyota in latest broadside against carmakers and Mexico
"Toyota Motor said will build a new plant in Baja, Mexico, to build Corolla cars for U.S. NO WAY! Build plant in U.S. or pay big border tax," Trump said in a post on Twitter.
Fri Jan 06 2017
B10 biodiesel implementation postponed
Carmakers cite insufficient research of increased palm oil mix with engine compliance
Tue Jun 21 2016
Carmakers focus on China as scorching market slows
Analysts say the brakes are coming on in the world's number one auto market, with the slowing economy dragging on vehicle demand.
Sat Apr 23 2016
Japan officials raid Mitsubishi office after data scandal
Mitsubishi's Tokyo-listed shares looked set to plunge about 20 percent Thursday.
Thu Apr 21 2016
Porsche CEO has no plans to go down self-driving route
Porsche does not plan to join luxury carmakers who are trying to develop self-driving vehicles, its chief executive told a German newspaper.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Shell partners with major carmakers
Among the top-tier carmakers that Shell Helix will be working with are BMW, Ferrari and Hyundai.
Wed Dec 02 2015
Hike in car prices not conclusive, says MAI
Madani Sahari said there is still less than three months left before the new year and the ringgit could rebound to a better level during the period.
Fri Oct 16 2015
Self-driving cars vulnerable to cyberattack, experts warn
Hackers pose a real danger to self-driving vehicles, US experts are warning, and carmakers and insurers are starting to factor in the risk.
Tue Jun 02 2015
South Korea Oct industrial output rebounds, up 1.8%
South Korea's industrial output rebounded in October from the prior month's fall as the end of labor strikes of major carmakers led to a surge in auto production.
Fri Nov 29 2013
'Made in Germany' no longer pride of German carmakers
Since 2010, more German cars are built outside the country than are assembled in domestic plants.
Wed Sep 11 2013
Automakers scent recovery at Frankfurt IAA show
The world's auto industry said it believes it can smell the whiff of recovery in Europe as carmakers converged on Frankfurt, yesterday.
Tue Sep 10 2013
In Geneva, carmakers see no light at end of the tunnel
The European crisis hovered like a dark cloud over the Geneva International Motor Show as it opened on Tuesday, but there was no lack of new luxury cars shining on the showroom floor.
Tue Mar 05 2013
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
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
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024