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New cars have gained nearly 400kg in seven years
06 July 2024
LONDON: The average weight of new cars has increased by almost 400kg in just seven years, according to British website Autocar. The widespread popularity of SUVs and the rise of...
Caterham car uses Puma HC2 helicopter parts in special tribu...
06 July 2024
LONDON: Caterham and the UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) have unveiled a special one-off car built using exterior and interior components from a Puma HC2 helicopter. The Caterham Sev...
Redtiger F4 dashcam improves safety with voice-control tech
06 July 2024
ZHOUSHAN CITY (China): A Chinese automotive electronics maker says it is upgrading the driving experience with the launch of the F4 dashcam. The Redtiger device integrates voice...
Tesla Model 3 now available in 'Quicksilver' colour but will...
05 July 2024
CYBERJAYA: Tesla in Malaysia has introduced a new Quicksilver colour to the Model 3 lineup. The colour is designed to accentuate the shape of the Model 3 and change depending on...
Geely plans to introduce Zeekr EV brand in S. Korea by 2026
05 July 2024
SEOUL: Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. plans to introduce its first premium electric vehicle to South Korea as early as 2026, joining a wave of Chinese carmakers hoping to penetrate...
Brad Pitt's F1 movie to be called ... 'F1'
05 July 2024
Brad Pitt on location shoot in Silverstone, England, on July 9 last year. — Reuters SILVERSTONE: The suspense around the name of Brad Pitt's previously untitled Formula One movie,...
‘Handsome’ and ‘omelette’ among new words that can be added ...
05 July 2024
BANGKOK: Motorists in Bangkok can now personalise their licence plates with 70 new Thai words, according to the Royal Gazette today. Most of the new words are considered auspici...
More Proton e-MAS dealerships coming to build 'greener futur...
05 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) says it aims to lead the national car industry in using electric vehicles (EV) to build a greener future with the expan...
Tesla cars for first time on Chinese government purchase lis...
05 July 2024
SHANGHAI: Tesla's best-selling Model Y was included in a list of electric and plug-in hybrid models that a local government in China can buy as a service car, according to the offi...
First stretch of smart highway opens in the US
05 July 2024
SAN FRANCISCO: Several kilometres of a future "smart" highway were recently opened in the US state of Michigan. The idea is to be able to connect the highway to all compatible v...
How China's EV battery makers stack up in energy storage
05 July 2024
SHANGHAI: China's EV battery giants CATL and BYD are eyeing the growing market for stationary energy storage. Here are the numbers behind their energy storage business: CATL ...
Free motorcycle, car aircond service at eastern zone Madani ...
05 July 2024
KUANTAN: Visitors to the Eastern Zone Madani Rakyat programme can enjoy complimentary motorcycle servicing as well as car air conditioner maintenance and headlight polishing during...
Win a Mercedes-Benz in Goodyear Malaysia tyre campaign
05 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Goodyear Malaysia has launched its “Win A Car” Campaign, running till October 31, 2024. Through this exclusive campaign, customers who purchase two or more 17-inch...
EU slaps Chinese electric cars with tariffs of up to 38%
05 July 2024
BRUSSELS: The European Union on Thursday slapped extra provisional duties of up to 38% on Chinese electric car imports because of Beijing's "unfair" support, a move that risks esca...
All eligible firms may present DRT proposals ahead of full l...
05 July 2024
PETALING JAYA: The Selangor government will invite all transport companies licensed by the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) to offer the demand-responsive transit (DRT) service ...
Owner of ‘Polite Car’ told to remove decal from vehicle, giv...
05 July 2024
Under the Police Force Act 2004, it is an offence for a person who is not a police officer to wear or possess any police uniform, or to use any police insignia. - Courtesy of Goh Y...
Three Mercedes-AMG models unveiled at Mercedes-Benz World sh...
04 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has premiered three new top-of-the-line Mercedes-AMG high-performance models. Unveiled at the Mercedes-Benz World showcase at KL Base, Sungai ...
Parking fees may be waived for EVs in cities to encourage us...
04 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Local authority parking fees may be waived for electric vehicles (EVs) entering cities in a move to encourage their use, says Nga Kor Ming. The Housing and Local G...
LG sees battery breakthrough by 2028 that has eluded Tesla
04 July 2024
SEOUL: LG Energy Solution Ltd is aiming to commercialise what’s been described as a game changing battery-making technology by 2028, opening a path for the Korean cell manufacturer...
Japan’s Orix, Ubiden strike deal for EV chargers at older co...
04 July 2024
TOKYO: Japan’s Orix Group and electric vehicle charging provider Ubiden Inc. have agreed to install chargers at existing apartment complexes around the country as the government se...