SHANGHAI: Chinese entrants in the race to put autonomous vehicles on the road are bringing “robotaxis” online in hopes that a hired-car format can be the key to unlocking wide acceptance of the futuristic technology.

FRANKFURT: BMW said it expected an operating profit for the full year even as Covid-19 coronavirus lockdowns pushed the carmaker to a second-quarter operating loss as deliveries of luxury cars fell 25 per cent during the period.

Kota Kinabalu: Six lucky employees of a Sabah-based company, TCT Group, have been awarded with an imported BMW each as a reward and recognition for their hard work, loyalty, dedication and huge contributions.

PETALING JAYA: The Isuzu D-Max featuring its innovative new 1.9-litre Blue Power engine has been named Pick-up Truck of the Year by DSF.my, one of the country’s top automotive websites. The latest accolade comes at the heels of the earlier award by the Carlist website that named the Isuzu D-Max as the pick-up truck with the best engine in 2019.

Kuala Lumpur: Proton Holdings Bhd held its first-ever virtual launch over social media of the Saga Anniversary Edition in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of the Proton Saga.