Auto executives predict EVs will own half of US, China marke...
01 December 2021
DETROIT: Auto industry executives expect electric vehicles will make up just over half of new vehicle sales in the United States and China by 2030, and could do so without receivin...
Michelin to cut French headcount by net amount of around 300...
01 December 2021
PARIS: Tyre maker Michelin is planning to scrap 614 jobs next year, a company spokesman said today, adding that the bulk of the cuts will be made at the company's French headquarte...
Ken Block hands keys of 1,400hp Hoonicorn to 15-year-old dau...
30 November 2021
Ken and Lia Block (at left) standing with the Hoonicorn. The car has been updated with a roll cage, paddle shifters, and a full-halo seat to protect the driver in case of impact.
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New Valeo LiDAR system promises boosted performance for auto...
30 November 2021
PARIS: French equipment manufacturer Valeo has presented its new generation of LiDAR, its laser-based remote sensing system.
Much more powerful, this updated version can spot an...
3.78 million vehicles yet to renew road tax
30 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 3.78 million vehicles throughout the country have yet to renew their road tax as at Nov 16, according to the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
JPJ deputy...
Malaysian ministry starts self-driving vehicle project
30 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The NanoMalaysia Autonomous Vehicle (NAVi) project is launched today to support innovation and adoption of advanced technology as well as tackle the rising rate of ac...
Johor Causeway finally reopens after 20 months
29 November 2021
SINGAPORE: One of the busiest border crossings in the world, the Johor-Singapore Causeway, was officially reopened with the launch of the Vaccinated Travel Lane via land crossing (...
Wee acts to cut long queues at Johor JPJ after spot check
28 November 2021
Dr Wee speaking today to JPJ customers in Johor Baru who had to put up with long queues. — All pix from Facebook/WeeKaSiong
JOHOR BARU: A surprise visit by Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Si...
First 'robotaxis' enter service in Beijing
28 November 2021
An Apollo Go autonomous taxi is seen on a street in Yizhuang, a town of Daxing District, in the southeast suburbs of Beijing. — AFP
BEIJING: Beijing has approved its first autonom...
Williams F1 founder Frank Williams dies aged 79
28 November 2021
LONDON: Frank Williams, the founder and former team principal of the once-dominant Williams Racing Formula One team, died aged 79 today, the team announced.
"After being admitte...
Xiaomi to open auto plant with 300,000-car capacity in Beiji...
27 November 2021
Lei Jun (centre) and his management team.
SHANGHAI: Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi Corp will build a plant that can produce 300,000 vehicles annually in Beijing for its electric ...
No speed limit: New German govt won't slow drivers on Autoba...
26 November 2021
BERLIN: Germany's famous Autobahn, one of the world's few remaining highways where you can legally reach speeds of over 300kph, is to remain without a speed limit under the country...
Johor Causeway to open 18 hours daily from Nov 29 to ease cr...
26 November 2021
PETALING JAYA: Representatives from the country's logistics and transport operators have met with the Transport Ministry to sort out congestion issues during cargo movement to Sing...
Carmakers get inventive as global chip crisis bites
26 November 2021
MUNICH: Whether buying computer chips directly from manufacturers, reconfiguring cars, or producing them with parts missing, automakers are having to get creative to cope with the ...
At the Milan Motorcycle Show, it's full-speed ahead on going...
26 November 2021
China's Super Soco is touting its Vmoto Stash.
MILAN: At the Milan Motorcycle Show, almost everyone is going electric. Visitors heading to the event can discover new products from...
Paris slows rented e-scooters to 10kph in urban areas
26 November 2021
PARIS: The speed of e-scooters in Paris has been reduced to 10kph in parts of the city centre following new rules implemented by the three major rental companies in November.
Th...
Roundabouts: They're more eco-friendly than traffic lights a...
26 November 2021
PARIS: Although often criticised, traffic circles, or roundabouts, are highly effective in reducing the risk of accidents at intersections.
For proof of this, look no further th...
Red Bull heir linked to 2012 fatal hit-and-run case may be h...
26 November 2021
BANGKOK: Thailand's House committee on police affairs has been told that investigation into police officers who allegedly helped Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya escape ove...
Nov 25-Dec 1: RON97 petrol down 3 sen
24 November 2021
PETALING JAYA: The retail price of RON97 petrol will be decreased by three sen whereas RON95 as well as diesel remain unchanged from Nov 25 to Dec 1, says the Finance Ministry.
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Pecca in MoU with MARii on product expansion, EVs parts tech
24 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Pecca Group Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) for market expansion of products as well as...
Free & Easy Media Test: Latest Proton X50 Flagship to Kuanta...
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