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Proton e.Mas 7 electric SUV is rebadged version of China-made Geely Galaxy E5

The tuned-down Proton e.Mas 7 is as well-equipped as ever.
The tuned-down Proton e.Mas 7 is as well-equipped as ever.

Save the stick shift: Three-pedal cars improve road safety

With hands and feet kept busy by the manual transmission, there is little bandwidth left to be distracted by the infotainment screen.
With hands and feet kept busy by the manual transmission, there is little bandwidth left to be distracted by the infotainment screen.

Self-parking shoot-out: Four cars put to the test in parallel and perpendicular spots

Berth control: (From left) The Avatr 07, Toyota bZ4X, Xpeng G6 and GAC E9.
Berth control: (From left) The Avatr 07, Toyota bZ4X, Xpeng G6 and GAC E9.

Car giant Volkswagen says cutting 100,000 jobs by end of decade

Hit by US tariffs, patchy demand for electric cars and fierce competition in and from China, Europe’s largest carmaker, Volkswagen, is in trouble.
Hit by US tariffs, patchy demand for electric cars and fierce competition in and from China, Europe’s largest carmaker, Volkswagen, is in trouble.

Eleventh US motorist death tied to banned Chinese airbag component

A motorist died in Dallas on Aug 27 in a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox - in an otherwise survivable crash. The crash was tied to substandard ​Chinese replacement airbag inflators that have been banned by the US.
A motorist died in Dallas on Aug 27 in a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox - in an otherwise survivable crash. The crash was tied to substandard ​Chinese replacement airbag inflators that have been banned by the US.

Lawson says biggest challenge pre-Monza was working with two teams at once

Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 3, 2026 RB's Liam Lawson arrives ahead of the Italian Grand Prix REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 3, 2026 RB's Liam Lawson arrives ahead of the Italian Grand Prix REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Car crash leaves Davis-Woodhall facing late decision on Budapest event

Jul 25, 2026; New York, NY, USA; The reflection of the track in the sunglasses of Tara Davis-Woodhall during the USATF Championships at Icahn Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 25, 2026; New York, NY, USA; The reflection of the track in the sunglasses of Tara Davis-Woodhall during the USATF Championships at Icahn Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

First electric Range Rover will cost buyers more than $264,000

The Range Rover Electric can travel 599km on a single charge in testing conditions.
The Range Rover Electric can travel 599km on a single charge in testing conditions.

Mitsubishi Motors unveils revived Pajero model after 7-year hiatus

Mitsubishi Motors plans to launch the Pajero in around 100 countries.
Mitsubishi Motors plans to launch the Pajero in around 100 countries.

Part of Joo Chiat Road to be closed off to traffic on Oct 3 to mark World Car-Free Day

This is the first time an area outside the Central Business District will be off-limits for cars and other vehicles for the annual event.
This is the first time an area outside the Central Business District will be off-limits for cars and other vehicles for the annual event.

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