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
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024