No walk-in inspections for now, says Puspakom
24 February 2025
SHAH ALAM: Puspakom says it has suspended walk-in inspections and requires customers to use a 14-day advance inspection period permitted by the authorities.
"JPJ allows permits ...
New Bridgestone Premium store opens in KL
24 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: A Bridgestone Premium store has opened near Petronas Twin Towers here.
Operated by dealer RSR Tyre & Tuning Sdn Bhd, it aims to provide an elevated tyre-shoppi...
Sabah to use AI for road maintenance
23 February 2025
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is set to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology to detect road defects, potholes, and sunken patches, following a successful pilot project in Selangor,...
Car safety tech has ‘blind spot’ for high-vis jackets, study...
23 February 2025
LONDON: High-visibility clothing and reflective strips may make pedestrians and cyclists invisible to modern car technology, a study suggests.
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) ...
Yugo reloaded: The underdog brand from Serbia is set for a c...
23 February 2025
KRAGUJEVAC (Serbia): The humble Yugo from Serbia was ridiculed in its day as a poorly-designed bargain basement car with puny performance. Now it is set to bounce back as a retro-t...
Alef releases video of its flying car
21 February 2025
SAN FRANCISCO: Alef Aeronautics has released a video of a flight test of its flying car in a city environment.
Alef Aeronautics said in a statement that the test was conducted w...
JPJ aware of evasive tactic of heavy vehicle drivers
21 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ), during a special technical operation at the Gombak Enforcement Station here on Friday, detected the tactic of drivers of heavy ve...
No increase in toll charges with multi-lane fast flow system...
19 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: There will be no increase in highway toll charges following the implementation of the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) toll system, assured Deputy Works Minister Datuk Ser...
How to report potholes or claim compensation
19 February 2025
PETALING JAYA: The sound of a loud thud from underneath their vehicles as they pass through an “unseen” pothole is a nightmare for all motorists.
It usually signals a new round ...
All complaints on potholes in Federal Territories to be reso...
19 February 2025
Dr Zaliha.
KUALA LUMPUR: Pothole issues in the Federal Territories will be resolved within 12 hours from the time of complaint, starting from the third quarter of this year.
Wi...
Companies in Singapore barred from selling private-hire cars...
19 February 2025
SINGAPORE: From today, companies will have to keep their private-hire cars (PHCs) meant for ride-hailing services for three years before the cars can be converted out of the scheme...
Can you tell a PHEV from a V2G? Calls to end electric car ja...
19 February 2025
LONDON: Electric car campaigners in Britain are calling on manufacturers to "hit the brakes" on jargon used to describe battery-powered vehicles, which many people are said to find...
Companies approved for vehicle inspections are well-funded, ...
19 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Three companies, including an eight-month-old firm granted conditional approval to conduct Motor Vehicle Inspection Services (PPKM), are not "RM2 companies" but inste...
First and last-mile connectivity on demand to be expanded to...
19 February 2025
PETALING JAYA: The demand-responsive transit (DRT) service, designed to enhance first- and last-mile connectivity for public transportation, will be available throughout Selangor s...
Drivers in the UK are fed up with glare from LED headlights
18 February 2025
LONDON: A petition and a study commissioned by the British government call into question LED vehicle headlights.
Although they are increasingly widespread today, these lights ca...
Biggest mistakes drivers make after an accident
17 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Between January and October 2024 alone, Malaysia recorded over 530,000 road accidents, resulting in 5,364 fatalities.
If this trend continues, the total number of...
Wuling Hongguang Mini EV five-door set to launch on Feb 22
17 February 2025
LIUZHOU (China): The five-door variant of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV will officially go on sale in China on Feb 22.
Developed by the SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) joint venture, this ...
End of the road for Kolkata's beloved yellow taxis
17 February 2025
Only around 2,500 Ambassador taxis were still working at the start of this year, down from 7,000 a year earlier, according to Bengal Taxi Association figures. — AFP
KOLKATA: Sai...
'P' licences can be converted via MyJPJ app from tomorrow
16 February 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Motorists can convert the probationary driving licence (PDL) to the competent driving licence (CDL) through the MyJPJ app from Feb 17.
In a statement today, Road Tran...
How to pack the boot and roof box if you're going on holiday...
15 February 2025
BERLIN: When you're packing for a holiday, it may come to look as though you are bringing everything you own and if you are driving, space is limited. However, with some care you c...