S. Korea's Kumho Tire plant production suspended due to fire
17 May 2025
The Gwangju plant accounted for nearly 20% of Kumho's global production capacity. — Reuters
SEOUL: Production at Kumho Tire's largest factory in South Korea was suspended due to a...
No more conversion of foreign driving licences from May 19, ...
17 May 2025
PUTRAJAYA: All foreign driving licences cannot be converted to Malaysian driving licences from May 19.
Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli sa...
EV sales to continue growing despite trade uncertainty, says...
16 May 2025
PARIS: Uncertainty about trade and industrial policy triggered by US tariffs won't derail growth in sales of electric vehicles, which should account for one in four cars sold this ...
Baidu plans self-driving taxi tests in Europe this year
16 May 2025
BEIJING: Chinese tech giant Baidu plans to start testing self-driving taxis in Europe for the first time by the end of this year, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Wedn...
Many seeking a headstart as targeted RON95 petrol subsidy lo...
16 May 2025
PETALING JAYA: With the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation expected mid-year, Malaysians say there should be an avenue to check their eligibility beforehand.
Writer John Seng, 3...
De Tomaso unveils P72 production model with six-speed manual...
15 May 2025
AFFALTERBACH (Germany): De Tomaso Automobili revealed on Wednesday the production specification of its P72, marking a return to its 1960s roots and celebrating 65 years of marque h...
Harley Davidson scores victory in board battle aimed at remo...
15 May 2025
NEW YORK: Harley-Davidson on Wednesday beat back investor H Partners' proposal to remove three directors, including the CEO, the company said in a statement.
The victory for Har...
Petronas and Blueshark team up on e-bike venture
15 May 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Dagangan and electric Vehicle (EV) tech mobility company Blueshark Ecosystem have set up Blueshark Malaysia to sell electric motorcycles and run battery-swap...
Cycle & Carriage opens upgraded Batu Caves service centre
14 May 2025
PETALING JAYA: Mercedes-Benz dealer Cycle & Carriage has unveiled its newly upgraded Batu Caves service centre, featuring Mercedes-Benz’s latest retail brand presence.
This ...
How AI can help combat power grid congestion
14 May 2025
AMSTERDAM: Vehicles in this Dutch city is putting unexpected and considerable pressure on the power grid, particularly during peak hours.
This is why a smart charging trial has ...
Govt panel agrees to funding mechanism for road safety initi...
14 May 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet Committee on Road Safety and Traffic Congestion has agreed in principle to establish a funding mechanism for road safety initiatives, says Transport Minister...
Why China is seeking to clamp down on these EV door handles
13 May 2025
BEIJING: The Chinese authorities are seriously considering banning retractable door handles on electric vehicles (EVs), for safety reasons. This could have unfortunate consequences...
New roads, highways need wildlife tunnels, says Works Minist...
13 May 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Highway Authority and Public Works Department will ensure all new roads and highways will be designed and built with wildlife tunnels to create safe pas...
The final frontier of luxury in autos is sound
13 May 2025
SAN FRANCISCO: Everyone from Gen Z to CEOs being chauffeured now expect concert hall acoustics in the place where they listen to music the most.
The car industry is competing to...
Goodyear introduces race-grade Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 SUV tyr...
13 May 2025
SHANGHAI: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recently launched Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 SUV tyres across Asia Pacific, adding another milestone as it celebrates the 45th ...
MARii launches voluntary NxGV labelling scheme
13 May 2025
SERDANG: Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) has introduced the Voluntary Next Generation Vehicle (NxGV) Labelling Scheme, aimed to provide a clear and transpar...
435 robots power Chery’s smart manufacturing push in China, ...
12 May 2025
BEIJING: China's ForwardX Robotics has deployed 435 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at Chery Automobile’s Dalian factory, marking the largest just-in-time AMR installation in the g...
Almost 2,400 wild animals killed on Malaysian roads since 20...
12 May 2025
CHUKAI: A total of 2,361 wild animals have been killed by vehicles nationwide since 2020, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minist...
EV plates must meet JPJ specs, even if not mandatory, says S...
12 May 2025
KUCHING: All electric vehicle (EV) dealers and owners in Sarawak should ensure their number plates comply with the Road Transport Department's (JPJ) ePlate’s specifications, even t...
Workshop worker arrested for stealing RM6,000 in vehicle spa...
12 May 2025
ISKANDAR PUTERI: A workshop worker has been arrested for allegedly stealing vehicle spare parts worth RM6,000 from his workplace in Skudai.
Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kum...
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