Announcement on Xmas toll waiver soon, extra 100 EV chargers...
19 December 2023
KAJANG: The government, through the Finance Ministry and Works Ministry, is expected to announce the exemption of toll fees in conjunction with the Christmas celebration on Friday ...
TomTom creates AI-based conversational assistant for vehicle...
19 December 2023
AMSTERDAM: Digital mapping specialist TomTom said today it has partnered with tech giant Microsoft to create an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered conversational assistant for ve...
Canada to announce 2035 all-EV sales mandate, say reports
19 December 2023
TORONTO: The Canadian government is poised to pass rules requiring all new vehicles sold in the country to be zero-emissions by 2035, according to news reports.
The federal gove...
Mercedes-Benz to carry out L3 autonomous driving tests in Be...
19 December 2023
SHANGHAI: Mercedes-Benz said on Monday it would carry out level 3 autonomous driving tests on designated highways in Beijing, without giving an exact time frame.
The German auto...
Forvia aims to halve its R&D costs by 2028 thanks to AI, say...
19 December 2023
PARIS: French car parts maker Forvia wants to cut its research and development (R&D) costs by half by 2028, thanks mainly to generative artificial intelligence (AI) to keep up ...
Man charged with DUI in Biden motorcade crash, president unh...
19 December 2023
Biden was leaving a dinner with staff at campaign headquarters at the time of the collision. — Reuters
WILMINGTON (USA): The driver of a car that collided with a vehicle in Joe Bi...
Touch ‘n Go expands NFC-enabled product range
18 December 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Touch ‘n Go has released two new products for year-end holiday gifting - its Christmas Edition Charm and Touch ‘n Go LUXE Card – Titan Edition.
The Touch ‘n Go Ch...
Asia's largest cross country rally returns to Malaysia for 2...
18 December 2023
From left: Vector co-organiser Daniel Ng, funatiko Pte Ltd chief executive officer and AXCR global promoter Remus Xin Hao Hua, Karamjit, ISC International director Jannie White, Sa...
Culdesac Tempe's car-free development model is hitting the r...
18 December 2023
Culdesac Tempe’s first residents have moved in, and the company is eyeing expansion in other cities. — All photos by Bloomberg
TEMPE (Arizona): In downtown Mesa, Arizona, the 27-a...
China's IM Motors seeks OK on L3 highly autonomous vehicles
18 December 2023
SHANGHAI: IM Motors, the electric car brand of state-owned Chinese automaker SAIC Motor, today said it is applying to China's industry ministry for product entry of Level 3 autonom...
Growing EV industry opens new career options in Singapore
18 December 2023
SINGAPORE: A sense of mission infuses Dave Wong’s work at electric mobility firm EVCo.
He uses data analytics and a customised dashboard to help customers understand the potenti...
Wing Hin Motorsports' 3-car assault in 10-hour endurance rac...
18 December 2023
BURI RAM, Thailand: Wing Hin Motorsports will be the sole flag-bearer for Malaysia with a three-car entry in this weekend’s (23 Dec 2023) 10-hour Idemitsu Super Endurance 600 South...
HK hastens end to free charging for electric vehicles
18 December 2023
HONG KONG: Free electric-vehicle charging at government-run parking lots here is being phased out as the city seeks to promote their long-term viability.
EV charging services in...
Top US auto safety official will leave agency
18 December 2023
Shulman (left) will serve as acting administrator after Carlson leaves.
WASHINGTON: The acting head of the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Frid...
The Xmas songs you shouldn't listen to while driving
18 December 2023
LONDON: Many music lovers get into the holiday mood by listening to festive songs, whether in their homes, on public transport or in the car.
But it seems that some of these Chr...
Transport Ministry to introduce on-demand transit van servic...
17 December 2023
Kumpool is an example of what Loke is talking about. The service is already active in selected areas of Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry will introduce the on-demand...
Win a free trip to South Korea in Petron contest
15 December 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Through 'Jom Jalan-Jalan Seoul', Petron Miles (P-Miles) cardholders can win a free holiday trip to South Korea from 1 December 2023 to 29 February 2024.
Petron Mal...
Kawasaki reveals world's first road-going hydrogen motorcycl...
15 December 2023
TOKYO: Meet the world's first street-legal hydrogen-powered motorcycle - a Kawasaki with bulbous, pannier-style fuel tanks and an H-shaped front headlamp which stands for hydrogen....
Towards a universal format for digital car keys on smartphon...
15 December 2023
SEATTLE: The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) recently presented its new CCC Digital Key certification, designed to standardise and secure access to cars via smartphones equipped ...
Up to 18% savings from targeted subsidies
14 December 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is expected to shave up to 17.5% of its petrol and diesel subsidy expenditures once the petroleum subsidy rationalisation plan takes place next year, s...
Free & Easy Media Test: Latest Proton X50 Flagship to Kuanta...
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Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition: Last 40 Units for Europ...
