Canada to scrap EV rules
05 February 2026
OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce a new system of fuel-efficiency standards for cars and trucks, replacing an electric vehicle mandate that was hated b...
EU proposals set to limit EV sales from 2035, says campaign ...
04 February 2026
BRUSSELS: Electric vehicles are likely to make up 85% of new car sales in the EU from 2035, based on its plans to drop an effective ban on new combustion-engine models, although th...
China's ban on concealed door handles to start from Jan 1, 2...
03 February 2026
BEIJING: China banned concealed door handles on electric vehicles, the first country in the world to outlaw a design popularised by Tesla Inc that is now facing global regulatory s...
One in 10 cars sold in Europe made by a Chinese brand
02 February 2026
PARIS: Chinese automakers built nearly one in 10 passenger cars sold in Europe last month, a record share that caps a year of rapid growth led by brisk sales of hybrid and battery-...
Ola Electric to lay off 5 per cent of workforce
02 February 2026
NEW DELHI: India's Ola Electric said it would lay off 5% of its workforce in a restructuring effort aimed at improving profitability through greater automation.The company is "doub...
BateriHub reaches 200 stores
30 January 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: BateriHub is now the country’s largest direct-owned car battery retail network, after surpassing 200 branches nationwide.The expansion milestone is supported by offic...
US gains 11,300 ultra-fast chargers in bet to lure more EV d...
29 January 2026
LOS ANGELES: The time it takes to fuel an electric vehicle, long a stumbling block to EV adoption, is shrinking in the US, as more capable cars and trucks plug into a rash of new, ...
E-car sales expand 30% globally: China leads, Europe gains m...
29 January 2026
MUNICH: Last year, around 13.7 million new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were delivered, a 30% increase compared to 2024, according to an analysis of the most important markets ...
Thailand's 2025 auto sales climb to 2-year high on EV demand
29 January 2026
BANGKOK: Thailand's automobile sales rose to a two-year high in 2025 as exponential growth in electric vehicle purchases drove demand despite the backdrop of lackluster economic gr...
Electric car sales edge above petrol in EU for first time
29 January 2026
PARIS: Sales of fully electric cars surpassed those of petrol-only vehicles in the European Union for the first time in December, data from the auto industry group ACEA showed on T...
Petron Malaysia Hypermarket Sweep: Delightful experiences
29 January 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Another round of the Petron Malaysia's Hypermarket Sweep recently delighted winners from six regions nationwide with exciting prizes.A total of 160 winners were selec...
South Africa weighs steep tariffs on Chinese, Indian autos
29 January 2026
CAPE TOWN: South Africa is considering imposing tariffs of as much as 50% on vehicles from China and India as it moves to protect its automotive industry from a flood of imports.An...
EV sales momentum likely to slow down
29 January 2026
PETALING JAYA: The strong electric vehicle (EV) momentum is not expected to continue this year with the expiry of tax incentives and lack of infrastructure to support the trend.Bas...
Auto plate readers ease jams
29 January 2026
PUTRAJAYA: An Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system may soon be used to solve traffic congestion during roadblocks, says Anthony Loke.The Transport Minister has reminde...
Proton aims for 200,000 unit sales this year
29 January 2026
SHAH ALAM: National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd is targeting sales of up to 200,000 units in 2026, driven by its comprehensive future technology roadmap.Its chief executive office...
Defensive driving courses may be mandatory for some, says An...
28 January 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is mulling the possibility of making defensive driving courses mandatory, particularly for drivers with traffic offence records or suspended licences, ...
Matching grant programme launched: Up to RM4K rebate for new...
28 January 2026
PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry has launched the "Matching grant programme for the replacement of old vehicles".Under this programme, eligible recipients will receive a matching ...
iMotorbike opens Johor and Penang showrooms
27 January 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: iMotorbike, Southeast Asia’s leading motorcycle platform for buying and selling pre-owned motorcycles, has opened its Johor and Penang showrooms.This marks a major mi...
Maxim Malaysia: No maximum age limit for e-hailing drivers
27 January 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: In line with national regulations, Maxim Malaysia states that the e-hailing sector remains open to individuals of all ages, with no upper age restriction, as long as ...
Perodua’s strong sales to lift Pecca’s revenue
27 January 2026
PETALING JAYA: Analysts remain positive on Pecca Group Bhd for its multiple growth drivers across the replacement equipment manufacturer (REM) and aviation segments, while earnings...
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