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VW plans to expand involvement in European wind, solar parks
21 January 2025
WOLFSBURG: Despite the slowdown in demand for electric vehicles, German auto giant Volkswagen said on Thursday that it continues to invest in wind and solar power parks in Europe. ...
Huawei shows off fully automated charging system
21 January 2025
SHENZHEN: Huawei has unveiled a brand-new, fully automated charging system for electric cars. All you have to do is park, and a dedicated robot takes care of everything else. Th...
In Basel, smaller cars pay less for parking
21 January 2025
BASEL: In Switzerland, not only are residential parking rates skyrocketing, they're also being aligned with car size. Basel is pioneering this new trend, where owners of large c...
BYD to complete US$1bil Indonesia plant by year-end, says ex...
21 January 2025
JAKARTA: China's top electric vehicle maker BYD aims to complete its US$1 billion (RM4.5bil) plant in Indonesia at the end of 2025, the head of its local unit said on Monday, under...
TPAD urges abolition of e-hailing auto-accept system, says i...
21 January 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The Association for Land Public Transport Transformation (TPAD) is calling for the abolition of the auto-accept system in e-hailing services, arguing that it unfairly di...
Nissan Kicks e-Power starts deliveries
20 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) will be starting deliveries of the Nissan Kicks e-Power in the coming weeks. "We are excited to share that the Nissan Kicks e-Power i...
Perodua and UTM to partner in developing next-gen EV
20 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop the country’s next generation of electric vehicles (xEV). The...
smart Malaysia CNY 2025 campaign: Rewards up to RM31K
20 January 2025
SUBANG JAYA: smart Malaysia has a Chinese New Year campaign with exclusive rewards worth up to RM31,000. Buyers of the smart #1 or smart #3 during this campaign will receive a ...
BMW 3 Series gets slew of updates for 2025
20 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: BMW Group Malaysia today announced several updates to its 3 Series range. They include modernised design elements, enhanced digital features and dynamic equipment...
Suzuki's first e Vitara BEV adopts eAxle
20 January 2025
TOKYO: Suzuki's first mass-produced battery electric vehicle (BEV) model, the e Vitara, will be fitted with the eAxle which was jointly developed by BluE Nexus Corp, Aisin Corp and...
Ministry launches Petronas car lubricant discount from Jan 2...
20 January 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has launched Servis Ihsan Madani @ Petronas AutoExpert (SIM@PAX), offering discounts on car lubricant oil. Minister Dat...
BYD launches Sealion 7 EV in India, deliveries to start in M...
20 January 2025
NEW DELHI: BYD Co. launched its electric utility vehicle Sealion 7 in India on Saturday as the Chinese carmaker seeks to increase its market share in the country’s budding segment....
Polestar revamps strategy with Polestar 7 and active sales m...
20 January 2025
GOTHENBURG: Polestar says it will introduce the Polestar 7 as a premium compact SUV and adopt a more active sales model. The Polestar 7 is set to target the fast-growing luxury ...
Mazda MX-5s take part in UK’s first ever unlit night-time tr...
20 January 2025
LONDON: Mazda MX-5s from the Mazda UK press and heritage fleet took part in a novel track driving event recently. Organised by Mission Motorsport – The Forces Motorsport Charity...
Ineos production humming again at start of 2025
20 January 2025
LONDON: Ineos Automotive’s French plant in Hambach is back to action stations after a pause in production for the Grenadier and Quartermaster 4X4s. The resolution of a critical ...
Kia Syros production starts in India, buoyed by strong pre-s...
19 January 2025
NEW DELHI: Kia has begun production of the Syros SUV at its Anantapur plant in Andhra Pradesh, India, following the model’s global debut in December 2024. The milestone was cele...
Shell introduces contactless Visa payments for EV charging
19 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Shell Malaysia and ParkEasy, in collaboration with Visa, have launched contactless payment terminals at selected Shell Recharge locations in the Klang Valley, enhanci...
Ministry to integrate used motorcycle sales app Rider Gate w...
19 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will hold talks with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to enable the mobile application for the selling and buying of used motorcycl...
Transport Ministry to enforce road ban on goods vehicles dur...
18 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: A four-day road ban on goods vehicles will be enforced in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration to alleviate traffic congestion and minimise the risk of a...
Korea's Mfive tells why its solar-powered road studs are bet...
18 January 2025
SEOUL: Mfive, a supplier specialising in road studs, is attracting attention in domestic and international markets for its technology and products for road safety. It is leading...