Wayve raises US$1.5bil for robotaxi wars
25 February 2026
LONDON: Wayve, the UK autonomous driving software startup, has raised US$1.5 billion (RM5.84bil) in funding at an US$8.6 billion (RM33.5bil) valuation as it prepares to go up again...
AI could soon keep humans awake in robocars
25 February 2026
STUTTGART: Sit in the driver's seat of a robot vehicle and you can theoretically take your hands off the steering wheel and even your eyes off the road ahead - but you need to be r...
EU lobby wants tighter emission rules for corporate cars
25 February 2026
PARIS: The European Union should make companies include more environmentally friendly vehicles in their corporate fleets, and exclude low-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrids from...
European auto sales fall even as EV demand cushions the drop
24 February 2026
PARIS: European car sales fell in January, breaking a six-month growth streak as consumer reticence in several markets overshadowed still-robust demand for electrified models.New-v...
Liberty General Insurance introduces EV 365 Care
24 February 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Liberty General Insurance has introduced EV 365 Care, a customised optional add-on package designed for electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) owners...
SPPF Malaysia unveils new automotive paint protection
24 February 2026
PETALING JAYA: SPPF Malaysia has introduced its next-generation spray-on paint protection system, billed as providing unparalleled durability and visual clarity.At a recent showcas...
Four nabbed in RM22mil car case
24 February 2026
JOHOR BARU: Four company owners have been arrested by the Customs Department for allegedly violating vehicle import laws involving 42 cars worth more than RM22mil.Johor Customs di...
African solar motorbike trek shows EV promise
20 February 2026
CAPE TOWN: A 17-day journey by solar-powered motorbike across six African countries highlights the potential for EV travel on the sun-drenched continent, researchers said.The 6,200...
CKD BEV investments gaining traction, says MBSB
20 February 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its full-year total industry volume (TIV) forecast at 788,000 units for 2026, implying a 4.0 per cent decline from last year's...
Smaller bikes face bigger risks
20 February 2026
PETALING JAYA: The kapchai, a humble, lightweight motorcycle commonly found on Malaysian roads, is the nation’s deadliest vehicle, accounting for nearly 70% of annual road fataliti...
Road safety experts: Smart lanes a double-edged sword
20 February 2026
PETALING JAYA: With traffic snarls along highways worsening, local highway concessionaires have introduced “smart lanes” as a quick fix to ease flow.The new system, which began imp...
Trump rescinding rule incentivising EV production
19 February 2026
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration said it is rescinding a rule that incentivised automakers to produce electric vehicles to meet fuel economy requirements by overstating energy ...
Used EVs under US$25K propel sales
16 February 2026
NEW YORK: Traffic may have dried up at EV (electric vehicle) dealerships after the end of federal purchase incentives, but sales of used electric cars and trucks have only accelera...
Global EV sales hampered by China, US slowdown in January
13 February 2026
PARIS: Global EV registrations fell 3% in January as the introduction of a purchase tax and lower EV subsidies in China and policy changes in the U.S. hindered sales, data by consu...
Detroit auto rep warns Carney: China EV plan risks US trade
13 February 2026
DETROIT: The Canadian government's deal with China to allow Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country is putting more important trade negotiations with the US at risk, accord...
Americans ditch premium trims for entry-level cars
13 February 2026
NEW YORK: For American buyers, affordable cars have not been this hot since the Gulf War sent petrol prices climbing and Japanese automakers took market share by offering a simple ...
China issues auto industry guidelines to curb price wars
12 February 2026
BEIJING: China's market watchdog on Thursday released guidelines for the auto industry aimed at regulating pricing behaviour, curbing price wars and preventing unfair competition.T...
Chinese EV makers eye EU tariff talks of their own
12 February 2026
BEIJING: Major Chinese automakers will be next to knock on Brussels' door after Volkswagen secured a breakthrough EU tariff reprieve for its China-made Cupra Tavascan SUV, industry...
Win tech goodies from Proton's CNY campaign
10 February 2026
SUBANG JAYA: Proton has rolled out its 2026 Chinese New Year Campaign, "Ride Into Prosperity," running from Feb 5 to April 6.For two months, this campaign will be available at all ...
Putrajaya shelves Automated Rapid Transit plan
09 February 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: There are no plans to roll out or expand the Automated Rapid Transit (ART) system in Putrajaya after its projected 10-year cost of RM211.95mil was deemed too high, th...
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