Car buyers still going monochrome, despite move to 'greener'...
01 February 2022
BERLIN: Greys, blacks and whites are still the most popular new car colours in Britain and Germany, where "greener" forms of propulsion have not dislodged monochromatic hues.
Am...
Mao’s favoured ‘Red Flag’ car seeks a new audience in Japan
31 January 2022
OSAKA: China FAW Group Co, the carmaker whose luxury Hongqi model was used to transport Chairman Mao Zedong, is betting on a new audience in Japan, opening its first showroom in th...
Traffic in Penang under control at lunchtime on CNY Eve
31 January 2022
GEORGE TOWN: Traffic flow at several major roads here is reported to be under control on Chinese New Year Eve.
State Traffic and Public Order Department chief Supt Zafri Zolkapl...
Germany's never-ending success story: The toy Bobby Car turn...
31 January 2022
NÜRNBERG (Germany): The sound of an approaching Bobby Car is unmistakable. The plastic toy car’s wheels scrape across the floor unforgivingly as the toddler driver pushes their fee...
SMTrack says it's not involved in RFID project
31 January 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: SMTrack Bhd has denied allegations it was involved in the current radio frequency identification (RFID) project for the country’s toll plazas.
Deputy executive cha...
Electric cars delivering mixed results in long-term inspecti...
30 January 2022
BERLIN: Electric cars subject to general inspections just like all other cars, and according to a new evaluation by German technical inspectors, there's no reason to expect they wi...
Only 4,227 online applications for automotive aid received s...
30 January 2022
KUANTAN: Only 4,227 applications for automotive aid with an estimated claim value of RM5.47mil have been received from flood victims nationwide through the official portal https://...
London considers new fee for all car journeys
29 January 2022
LONDON: Motorists in London may one day pay a new fee for all car journeys in the city.
When it was introduced in 2003, London’s congestion charge made history: The UK capital w...
Trevo unveils offers for Year of the Tiger
28 January 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Trevo is rolling out promotions to usher in the Year of the Tiger as well as assisting house-to-house visits and family reunion dinners.
From now till Feb 10, Mala...
How to tell if used electric car's battery is worn out
28 January 2022
BERLIN: If you’re considering buying a used electric car, there are some things to bear in mind, in particular regarding the battery.
Given the limited charging infrastructure i...
Cycle & Carriage opens its first pop-up store
28 January 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Cycle & Carriage has introduced its first Mercedes-Benz Shop & Go pop-up store selling merchandise.
The pop-up store organised by the Mercedes-Benz dealer ...
New EV owners resist petrol cars, J.D. Power survey shows
27 January 2022
DETROIT: First-time owners of electric vehicles were reluctant to switch back to petrol-fuelled cars even as concerns continued to loom about the availability of charging infrastru...
Senator wants US government, automakers to address 'alarming...
27 January 2022
WASHINGTON: A senior US senator on Wednesday called on major automakers and the Transportation Department to take action to address an "alarming" rise in carjackings in some major ...
Over 2,000 JPJ personnel to ensure road safety during CNY
27 January 2022
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 2,200 Road Transport Department (JPJ) personnel will be assigned to ensure road safety during the Chinese New Year festive season, says Transport Minister Dat...
Ex-hairstylist jailed three years for causing friend's death...
27 January 2022
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A former hairstylist was sentenced to three years' jail for causing the death of a college student because of reckless driving.
Sessions Court judge Ahzah Fariz ...
China summons manufacturers after prices of rare earths surg...
27 January 2022
Soaring rare-earth prices are boosting costs at manufacturers including automakers as China grapples with the fastest inflation in over two decades.— Bloomberg
BEIJING: China has ...
Tycoon's 417kph autobahn stunt fuels speed limit debate in G...
26 January 2022
BERLIN: A Czech millionaire whose Bugatti Chiron hit 417kph, while blasting down the German autobahn has refuelled a debate about clamping speed restrictions on the country's famou...
Jan 27-Feb 2: RON97 petrol up 5 sen
26 January 2022
PETALING JAYA: The retail price of RON97 petrol will increase by five sen per litre to RM3.12 from Thursday until Feb 2, says the Finance Ministry.
In a statement today, it said...
Thailand's auto exports to reach one million units in 2022
26 January 2022
BANGKOK: Auto exports of Thailand are expected to rise 4.54 percent year on year in 2022 to reach 1 million units, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
The FTI ...
Highway users can pay toll with any digital payments soon, s...
25 January 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The public will soon be able to pay highway toll using any digital payment provider and not just Touch 'n Go, says Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
The To...
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