California approves largest ever utility programme to expand...
29 August 2020
A charging station for electric vehicles is pictured in Pasadena, California. — Reuters
SAN FRANCISCO: California has approved a US$437 million effort to build thousands of electr...
Aug 29-Sept 4: RON97, RON95 petrol up one sen, diesel down t...
28 August 2020
PETALING JAYA: Fuel prices will increase for RON97 and RON95, while the price of diesel will be lower from Aug 29 to Sept 4.
The Finance Ministry said that RON97 petrol would be...
Bristol aerospace company unveils winged e-taxi for commuter...
26 August 2020
LONDON: Commuters travelling between London and Brighton could be making the trip via air taxi as soon as 2024.
Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace has just unveiled plans for a wi...
Drink-drivers will pay stiffer penalties
26 August 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Stiffer penalties await those who cause death due to recklessness or driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in the newly-passed Road Transport (Amendment) B...
Electric cars to account for 79% of lithium demand by 2030, ...
26 August 2020
SANTIAGO: The electric car industry will dominate demand for lithium over the next ten years, Chilean state mining agency Cochilco said today, accounting for more than three quarte...
Why you should walk away from your car when it breaks down
26 August 2020
BERLIN: When your car gives up the ghost on the highway, you might be tempted to wait by its side until the repair crew shows up.
But you're much safer waiting for help away the...
Renault asks FIA to drop Racing Point appeal
26 August 2020
The Racing Point race car driven by Sergio Perez. — AP
PARIS: Renault have requested Formula One’s governing body FIA to withdraw its appeal against the punishment imposed on Raci...
Thailand approves new warrant against Red Bull heir over hit...
25 August 2020
Vorayuth missed eight court summonses before authorities issued an arrest warrant five years after the incident. — The Nation/ANN
BANGKOK: A Thai court today issued a new arrest w...
London’s Tower Bridge closed to cars after getting stuck ope...
24 August 2020
LONDON: London’s Tower Bridge isn’t falling down, but it’s not working very well at the moment.
The iconic bridge across the River Thames was stuck open Saturday after opening t...
Williams no longer a family affair, US investment firm buys ...
24 August 2020
LONDON: The historic Williams Formula One team has been bought by US-based investment firm Dorilton Capital, ending 43 years of family ownership, it was announced last Friday.
F...
Automakers urge FTC to seek appeal after defeat in Qualcomm ...
24 August 2020
WASHINGTON: A group of tech companies and automakers including Ford Motor Co, Honda Motor Co Ltd, Daimler AG as well as Tesla today urged the US Federal Trade Commission to seek an...
Harley's activist investor backs business reboot strategy
24 August 2020
CHICAGO: An activist investor who shook up Harley-Davidson Inc earlier this year said he is impressed with the changes initiated by new chief executive Jochen Zeitz to turn around ...
Volta Zero electric commercial truck to launch online on Sep...
24 August 2020
LONDON: Electric truck maker Volta Trucks has confirmed that the full-electric Volta Zero will be revealed at an online launch event at 10:00 BST (5pm in Malaysia) on Sept 3.
As...
Man who drove car in bike lane surrenders to police
23 August 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: The driver of a car which had been driven on a motorcycle lane along the Federal Highway has surrendered to the police.
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enfo...
How to secure your car on a slope
23 August 2020
BERLIN: When you park your car on a slope what's the best way of preventing it from rolling downhill? We have some advice from a safety expert.
Whether it's for a short time, ov...
Some Grab drivers using external tools to exploit job alloca...
21 August 2020
PETALING JAYA: Some Grab drivers are using external tools – including location spoofing services – to grab the jobs of others, said the e-hailing service.
“We are aware that the...
Your phone can already help find your car
21 August 2020
BERLIN: With a smartphone in their pocket, drivers can safely forget where they've parked their car. That's because apps and digital assistants will remember for you.
You can ea...
British company Lunaz is electrifying old Rolls-Royces
21 August 2020
LONDON: A British outfit has started production of the world’s only electric Rolls-Royce cars.
The Rolls-Royce marque joins existing electrified classic cars from Jaguar and Ben...
Facing Trump criticism, Goodyear says employees can wear clo...
21 August 2020
Goodyear tyres are seen on the presidential limo known as 'The Beast'. — Reuters
WASHINGTON: Goodyear Tire chief executive Rich Kramer said on Thursday the company had clarified i...
China electric scooter duo gets rich with Vin Diesel’s help
21 August 2020
Vin Diesel made a fortune playing the American muscle-car driving anti-hero in the Fast & Furious films. — AFP
HONG KONG: Vin Diesel made a fortune playing the American muscle...
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