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Will EVs take off in Malaysia?
13 April 2024
PETALING JAYA: The electric vehicle (EV) industry has a lot of ground momentum driving its growth and adoption globally, but there are still key chokepoints that could impede any w...
Cost of EV ownership
13 April 2024
PETALING JAYA: As more electric vehicles (EVs) are sold in Malaysia, a pivotal question emerges: Are consumers ready to embrace this shift amid broad changes in fuel subsidies and ...
China's EV export boom fuels surge in demand for new car-car...
13 April 2024
BEIJING/SHANGHAI: Chinese automakers and shippers are ordering a record number of car-carrying vessels to support a boom in EV exports, data showed, putting China on course to amas...
Hongqi L5: All about the King’s new luxurious ride
13 April 2024
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim seen next to his new ride, the Hongqi L5. - All photos from Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's Facebook account PETALING JAYA: Curious about His Majesty ...
Raya rush: Traffic still slow on several major highways
13 April 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several major highways is reported to be still slow as of 5pm today. A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), spokesman said the high volume of vehicle...
Chinese EV brand Hyper says will use all-solid-state batteri...
13 April 2024
BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle maker GAC Aion's Hyper brand said on Friday it has finished R&D on all-solid-state batteries that will be first used in Hyper cars in 2026...
Gordon Murray Automotive moves T.50 supercar production to n...
12 April 2024
LONDON: Premium British vehicle manufacturer Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) has announced a strategic move of its T.50 supercar production to the company’s newly-built Group headqu...
Getting it right: Be aware of road safety features along hig...
12 April 2024
Being aware of emergency phones along highways and Rest and Service areas can contribute to making journeys safer. — ART CHEN/The Star PETALING JAYA: With millions travelling on t...
Wider cars mean drivers struggle to get in and out when park...
11 April 2024
LONDON: Drivers are struggling to get in and out of parked cars because of the increasing size of their vehicles, according to a new study in Britain. Many manufacturers have in...
German premium carmakers struggle to revive demand in China
11 April 2024
BERLIN: German premium carmakers took a further hit to their Chinese sales in the first quarter, data from the companies showed on Wednesday, with Porsche and Mercedes-Benz also st...
China’s EV makers bet they can dethrone Japanese brands in T...
10 April 2024
BANGKOK: Standing in front of a large crowd at last month’s Bangkok International Motor Show, an executive from Hozon New Energy Automobile Co. promised to double sales in Thailand...
WHO lists five road safety tips Malaysians already know and ...
10 April 2024
PETALING JAYA: With almost 600,000 road accidents resulting in over 6,000 deaths in Malaysia last year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has come out with five main safety tips ...
Over 1,600 accidents reported nationwide on April 9
10 April 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,631 accidents were reported nationwide on April 9, the eve of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. In a Facebook post, the police also said that there were also 18 f...
Erdogan's electric car: Turkey's Togg T10X SUV gears up for ...
10 April 2024
ISTANBUL: The first Turkish car manufacturer since 1970s brand Anadol is stepping onto the international stage and planning to enter the Western European market with the launch of ...
Pan Borneo Highway: Phase 1 to be fully opened in 2Q 2024
10 April 2024
KUCHING: Phase one of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway (LPB) project will be fully opened in the second quarter of this year, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. ...
April 11-17: Fuel prices unchanged
10 April 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from April 11-17. The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, said that...
BMW iX rental promotion from Sime Darby Auto Bavaria and Her...
09 April 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Auto Bavaria (SDAB) and Sime Darby Rent-A-Car (SDRAC) - Hertz Malaysia will be extending their collaboration on the fully electric BMW iX vehicle rental pr...
Allianz Road Rangers on standby for roadside assistance ahea...
09 April 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Allianz Road Rangers, a premium roadside assistance service for the company’s motor comprehensive policyholders, is on standby with a fleet of more than 300 tow truck...
Petron promotes road safety awareness this Hari Raya
09 April 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Petron Malaysia, in collaboration with Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Road Transport Department (JPJ), Applecrumby, NESQ, Farm Fresh, and snskidz is promoting road saf...
Bangkok motor show reports 28% rise in orders, Toyota leads ...
09 April 2024
BANGKOK: Thailand's Bangkok International Motor Show recorded a 27.5% rise in orders, with Toyota leading sales, while traditional cars still dominated despite electric vehicles ga...