S. Africa bids for first African F1 grand prix in 30 years
04 March 2025
JOHANNESBURG: Three decades after Formula One engines last roared on African tarmac, South Africa is mounting a bid to organise a new Grand Prix and bring the world championship ba...
US auto industry could be collateral damage in Trump's trade...
03 March 2025
DETROIT: President Donald Trump's trade wars threaten to claim a casualty on the home front: the American auto industry.
If the president goes ahead with 25% taxes on imports fr...
EU to propose push to boost EV demand
03 March 2025
BRUSSELS: The European Commission will present measures next week meant to boost demand for electric vehicles (EVs)in the European Union, and envisages local content requirements f...
Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroen to introduce Hedmos electric SUV
03 March 2025
WUHAN: Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile today launched its new energy vehicle brand, Hedmos, according to Yiche News.
The name Hedmos, derived from "head+most", implies leade...
Asean Goods Vehicle Cross-Border Permit open for application
03 March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Applications for the Asean Goods Vehicle Cross-Border Permit (AGVCBP), as required under the Asean Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Inter-State Transport (A...
QR codes for Immigration clearance at car lanes this year, s...
03 March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The quick response (QR) code system for Immigration clearance at Malaysia's borders will be implemented for car lanes this year, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri...
Thailand weighs car trade-in scheme to revive sector
02 March 2025
BANGKOK, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Thailand is in early discussions with car makers to introduce a car trade-in and scrapping scheme in a bid to revive an industry hit by its biggest cris...
Flying debris and sudden swerves: The risks of driving in se...
01 March 2025
LONDON: Drivers tend to be wary of the dangers of icy roads and foggy conditions - but wind? How often are you likely to consider the risks of sudden gusts before setting off in th...
Doctors urge EU Commission to uphold 2035 combustion engine ...
28 February 2025
BRUSSELS: More than 500 doctors have called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to uphold the planned 2035 phase-out of combustion engines, warning of serious hea...
China's Xiaomi prices luxury electric sedan 35% lower than i...
28 February 2025
Lei Jun unveiling the SU7 Ultra in Beijing on Oct 29, 2024. — Reuters
BEIJING: Xiaomi on Thursday slashed its initial sticker price for its luxury electric sedan SU7 Ultra by over...
Germans can drive fast as they want on highways - so why don...
28 February 2025
HAMBURG: Motorists in Germany can drive fast and furious on the large stretches of the highway, which have no fixed speed limit. And yet it seems the majority of them prefer to sta...
Sime Motors introduces EV Next used EVs dealership
27 February 2025
Photos: RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: Leading automotive player Sime Motors has introduced EV Next, Malaysia’s first used electric vehicles (EV) dealership.
In ...
KL, JB and George Town identified for possible congestion ch...
27 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: George Town in Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru are the three cities identified for the initial rollout of proposed congestion charges, the Dewan Rakyat heard.
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2024 saw nearly one-third increase in electrified car sales,...
26 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Last year saw a 30.4% increase in electric-powered vehicle (xEV) sales compared to 2023, which made up 5% of total passenger vehicles registered, says the Investment,...
Nearly RM2bil spent on maintaining Peninsular Malaysia roads...
26 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM1.909bil was spent on maintaining roads in 11 states across Peninsular Malaysia last year, the Dewan Rakyat was informed today.
Works Minister Datuk S...
LG Display introduces 40-inch Pillar-to-Pillar automotive di...
25 February 2025
SEOUL: LG Display has started mass production of its groundbreaking 40-inch Pillar-to-Pillar (P2P) automotive display, the first of its kind in the industry.
The new display cov...
Thai car production slumps 24.63% in January as sales, expor...
24 February 2025
BANGKOK: Car production in Thailand fell a surprisingly large 24.63% in January from a year earlier to 107,103 units due to weak domestic sales and exports, the Federation of Thai ...
JPJ enforcement officers to start using body cams this year
24 February 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) enforcement officers will start using body-worn cameras this year, with the initial deployment of 100 cameras, according to the Trans...
NYC's congestion pricing pulls in US$48.6mil in first month
24 February 2025
NEW YORK: New York City's new toll on motorists driving into Manhattan's busiest areas raised US$48.6 million (RM214mil) in its first month, as President Donald Trump is seeking to...
RWB Collective announces Jazeman Jaafar as brand ambassador
24 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: As a consortium under a trust, and with a deep connection to the legendary RWB brand, the RWB Collective will unite six RWB cars and create a vibrant community of lik...
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