![Tesla Malaysia cuts prices for two models by RM8,000 in Malaysia Tesla Malaysia cuts prices for two models by RM8,000 in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714109185_model.jpg)
Tesla Malaysia cuts prices for two models by RM8,000 in Malaysia
The electric carmaker said the price "decrement" has made Tesla EV more affordable and accessible to a border range of audiences.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Could Tesla's Cybertruck become the first amphibious electric car? Could Tesla's Cybertruck become the first amphibious electric car?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71664874092_Tesla.jpg)
Could Tesla's Cybertruck become the first amphibious electric car?
Musk suggests that the Tesla Cybertruck, the US carmaker's first electric pickup, will be able to travel short distances on water.
Tue Oct 04 2022
![Proton records third consecutive year of sales growth in 2021 Proton records third consecutive year of sales growth in 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603104119_protonlogo.jpg)
Proton records third consecutive year of sales growth in 2021
National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd's total sales rose by 4.5 per cent year-on-year in 2021 to 114,708 units for the domestic and export markets -- its highest closing figure since 2014.
Tue Jan 04 2022
![Tesla delivers almost one million cars globally Tesla delivers almost one million cars globally](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641207303_Tesla.jpg)
Tesla delivers almost one million cars globally
The US electric carmaker delivered more than 936,000 cars of all models in 2021, an increase of 87 percent over the previous year.
Mon Jan 03 2022
![German auto giants place their bets on hydrogen cars German auto giants place their bets on hydrogen cars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632297420_bmwhydrogen.jpg)
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 Hybrid leader Toyota turns on electrics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618966452_TOYOTA.jpg)
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
![Betting on death of petrol cars, Volvo to go all electric by 2030 Betting on death of petrol cars, Volvo to go all electric by 2030](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61614678188_Volvo.jpg)
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
![Aston Martin says back on the road to profitability after 2020 loss Aston Martin says back on the road to profitability after 2020 loss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71614245966_AstonMartin.jpg)
Aston Martin says back on the road to profitability after 2020 loss
The British company's shares jumped 9 pct in early Thursday trading after it kept a forecast for around 6,000 sales to dealers this year.
Thu Feb 25 2021
![French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81590744286_renault.jpg)
French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide
The job cuts come as part of a plan to cut costs by 2 billion-euro
Fri May 29 2020
![China's Geely takes 49.9 percent stake in Malaysia's national carmaker Proton China's Geely takes 49.9 percent stake in Malaysia's national carmaker Proton](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61495610884_Protonlogo.jpg)
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
![Porsche-Piech clan to stay out of VW management: Porsche chairman Porsche-Piech clan to stay out of VW management: Porsche chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61491790388_WolfgangPorsche.jpg)
Porsche-Piech clan to stay out of VW management: Porsche chairman
Members of the Porsche-Piech clan that controls Volkswagen will no longer be eligible to serve as executives of the carmaker, Porsche Automobil Holding SE Chairman Wolfgang Porsche said.
Mon Apr 10 2017
![Proton's win-win tie-up with foreign partner to create more jobs for Malaysians Proton's win-win tie-up with foreign partner to create more jobs for Malaysians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71460105749_ProtonLogo.jpg)
Proton's win-win tie-up with foreign partner to create more jobs for Malaysians
This will not only translate into better sales for the national carmaker, but also ramp up production at the Shah Alam and Tanjung Malim plants which are now producing below capacity.
Sun Feb 19 2017
![Proton Iriz enters Indonesia Proton Iriz enters Indonesia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61487421197_ProtonIRIZ.jpg)
Proton Iriz enters Indonesia
Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Kenali says Indonesia is an important market for the national carmaker.
Sat Feb 18 2017
![Trump hits Toyota in latest broadside against carmakers and Mexico Trump hits Toyota in latest broadside against carmakers and Mexico](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/71483667246_Toyota.jpg)
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
![Proton to identify foreign strategic partners by first half of 2017 Proton to identify foreign strategic partners by first half of 2017](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/81471947673_ProtonPersonaBaru.jpg)
Proton to identify foreign strategic partners by first half of 2017
Proton needs time to select the right strategic partner to help drive the national carmaker to the next level.
Tue Aug 23 2016