![Turkish President Erdogan asks Musk to build Tesla factory in Turkey Turkish President Erdogan asks Musk to build Tesla factory in Turkey](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683796223_ElonMusk.jpg)
Turkish President Erdogan asks Musk to build Tesla factory in Turkey
Elon Musk said that the automaker would probably pick a location for a new factory by the end of this year.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![Tesla's Elon Musk optimistic on progress for self-driving, robots Tesla's Elon Musk optimistic on progress for self-driving, robots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671677186_Teslalogo.jpg)
Tesla's Elon Musk optimistic on progress for self-driving, robots
The electric vehicle maker is in early talks with a major automaker to license its full self-driving technology, Elon Musk said.
Thu Jul 20 2023
![TESLA officially coming to Malaysia - MITI TESLA officially coming to Malaysia - MITI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671677186_Teslalogo.jpg)
TESLA officially coming to Malaysia - MITI
Malaysians will be able to buy TESLA electric cars directly from the automaker and have aftersales support.
Wed Mar 01 2023
![Mercedes-Benz launches first EV built in Malaysia Mercedes-Benz launches first EV built in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676429260_mercedeskenderaan.jpg)
Mercedes-Benz launches first EV built in Malaysia
The first-all electric Mercedes-EQ built in Malaysia was launched at the automaker's production plant in Pekan, Pahang.
Wed Feb 15 2023
![Exclusive: Feeling 'super bad' about economy, Musk wants to cut 10 pct of Tesla jobs Exclusive: Feeling 'super bad' about economy, Musk wants to cut 10 pct of Tesla jobs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654249274_ElonMusk.jpg)
Exclusive: Feeling 'super bad' about economy, Musk wants to cut 10 pct of Tesla jobs
Musk's stark warning of a potential recession and the knock-on effect for automakers is the most direct and high-profile forecast.
Fri Jun 03 2022
![The car that changes color by the power of the mind The car that changes color by the power of the mind](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71653446937_BMW.jpg)
The car that changes color by the power of the mind
German automaker BMW showed that it was possible to change the pattern and color of a car's bodywork directly by human thought.
Wed May 25 2022
![Will the next Volkswagen Golf be sold as an NFT? Will the next Volkswagen Golf be sold as an NFT?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41642546275_NFTgolf.jpg)
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
![Mercedes-Benz hits accelerator in e-car race with Tesla Mercedes-Benz hits accelerator in e-car race with Tesla](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626964847_merc.jpg)
Mercedes-Benz hits accelerator in e-car race with Tesla
From 2025, all new vehicle platforms will only make EVs, the German luxury automaker added.
Thu Jul 22 2021
![Factbox: Automakers cutting back on rare earth magnets Factbox: Automakers cutting back on rare earth magnets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626676144_MINERAL.jpg)
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
![Takata, injured drivers reach deal to end U.S. bankruptcy Takata, injured drivers reach deal to end U.S. bankruptcy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/71484354623_Takata.jpg)
Takata, injured drivers reach deal to end U.S. bankruptcy
Takata Corp's U.S. unit reached a settlement with its creditors, lawyers for those injured by its deadly air bags and automakers.
Mon Feb 12 2018
![Aston Martin to recall over 5,000 vehicles in U.S. Aston Martin to recall over 5,000 vehicles in U.S.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/51507810452_AstonMartin.jpg)
Aston Martin to recall over 5,000 vehicles in U.S.
Faulty powertrains and battery cables forced Aston Martin to become the latest global automaker to join the "recall club".
Tue Dec 26 2017
![Nissan sues India over outstanding dues, seeks over US$770 million Nissan sues India over outstanding dues, seeks over US$770 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/61462006469_NissanEmblem.jpg)
Nissan sues India over outstanding dues, seeks over US$770 million
The Japanese automaker has begun international arbitration against India to seek more than US$770 million in a dispute over unpaid state incentives.
Fri Dec 01 2017
![Tesla moves closer to deal to build cars in China Tesla moves closer to deal to build cars in China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81483155954_TeslaMotors.jpg)
Tesla moves closer to deal to build cars in China
China levies a 25 percent duty on sales of imported vehicles and has not allowed foreign automakers to establish wholly owned factories in the country, the world's largest automaker.
Sun Oct 22 2017
![Nissan's inappropriate inspections started at least 20 years ago - NHK Nissan's inappropriate inspections started at least 20 years ago - NHK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/61462006469_NissanEmblem.jpg)
Nissan's inappropriate inspections started at least 20 years ago - NHK
Nissan said late on Thursday it was suspending domestic production of vehicles for the Japanese market for at least two weeks to address misconduct in its final inspection procedures.
Fri Oct 20 2017
![General Motors to stop selling cars in India General Motors to stop selling cars in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/51495120173_StefanJacoby.jpg)
General Motors to stop selling cars in India
The move is part of the US automaker's restructuring of its international business to focus on the markets with higher returns.
Thu May 18 2017