Mr Bean blamed for Britain's sluggish electric car sales
22 February 2024
LONDON: The actor best known for playing the hapless TV comedy figure Mr Bean has been blamed for ruining the reputation of electric cars in Britain, according to evidence given to...
US lung association says a switch to EVs benefits children
22 February 2024
CHICAGO: The transport sector's transition to all-electric power could considerably improve children's health, in particular by reducing the risk of asthma attacks, according to a ...
Red Bull Racing's Adrian Newey picked as '2024 World Car Per...
22 February 2024
TORONTO: Red Bull Racing chief technical officer Adrian Newey has been named the "2024 World Car Person of the Year".
The announcement was made by the World Car Awards jury, com...
Thailand approves incentives for companies transitioning to ...
21 February 2024
BANGKOK: Thailand has approved incentives for companies to transition their commercial fleets of large trucks and buses to battery electric vehicles, the government said today.
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King proud owner of ‘GOLD 1’ number plate
21 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is now the proud owner of the special edition “GOLD 1” number plate after a winning bid of RM1.5mil.
It marks the hi...
EV charging void has drivers trying new routes to power up
21 February 2024
LONDON: Electric vehicle drivers unable to install a charger at home are turning instead to stop-gaps offered by US and European firms as alternatives to often expensive or inconve...
Feb 22-28: Fuel prices unchanged
21 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from Feb 22-28.
The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, said that R...
Batu Pahat 'drifting' enthusiast arrested after crashing int...
21 February 2024
A generic photo of a car burning rubber.
BATU PAHAT: A factory worker has landed himself in hot water with the law after his attempt to show off his drifting driving skills caused...
January 2024 vehicle sales up 31% to 65,499 units, says MAA
21 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s new vehicle sales soared 31 per cent to 65,499 units in January this year against 50,168 units during the same month last year due to higher passenger vehi...
Make Malaysia the Asean EV hub, automakers urged
20 February 2024
An EV charging station in Miri, Sarawak.
KUALA LUMPUR: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has encouraged electric vehicle (EV) auto makers...
PLUS and authority agree to increase highway EV charging sta...
20 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS Malaysia Bhd (PLUS) and the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) have agreed to simplify the process of developing and growing the number of electric vehicle (EV) c...
Putin gifts new car to N. Korea’s luxury limo-loving leader ...
20 February 2024
SEOUL: Vladimir Putin’s bonhomie with Kim Jong Un took a fresh turn, with the Russian president gifting the limousine-loving North Korean leader a new car.
Putin gave Kim a Russ...
Carmen Sagrera: Hispano Suiza unveils first images of its ne...
20 February 2024
BARCELONA: Hispano Suiza has unveiled the first images of its new hypercar, the Carmen Sagrera, in a 12-second teaser video.
It will be the third model in the company's range of...
ACO Tech taps blockchain tech to improve EV services
19 February 2024
Present at the recent signing of the memorandum of collaboration are (from left) Li Pu, Azrul and Zhang.
CYBERJAYA: Smart mobility provider ACO Tech is set to work with Geno and t...
Watch for speed bumps! New Waze update alerts drivers to mor...
19 February 2024
STATEN ISLAND (New York): The latest updates to Google’s Waze app are giving users a heads-up on speed bumps and keeping their commute smooth and ticket-free.
The app is redefin...
Hong Leong Bank partners Refiller Mobile for zero-waste life...
19 February 2024
Oh with her zero-waste store on wheels at Hong Leong Bank’s Sustainability Bazaar 2023.
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank (HLB) is collaborating with Refiller Mobile to encourage Ma...
US to soften tailpipe rules, slow EV transition through 2030
19 February 2024
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden's administration is set to ease proposed yearly requirements through 2030 of its sweeping plan to aggressively cut tailpipe emissions and ramp up...
Singer celebrates 300th restoration in California
18 February 2024
LOS ANGELES: The 300th Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer – Classic Study has been completed in California.
The 1990 Porsche 911 was restored in collaboration with its owner who h...
Malaysian duo speeding to success as F1 fluid engineers
18 February 2024
Wan Mohd Saifullah (wearing glasses) and Emil are tasked with analysing fuel and lubricant oils for Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 racing cars before and after each race. — Bernama
KU...
Dublin to ban driving through its city centre
18 February 2024
DUBLIN: This year, Dublin will become the latest European capital to bar through-traffic from its city centre.
In a bid to clear the roads and clean the air at its core, Ireland...
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