Tesla supplier Panasonic Energy: cutting China supply 'No.1 ...
07 January 2025
LAS VEGAS: Tesla supplier Panasonic Energy plans to eliminate its supply-chain dependence on China for electric vehicle batteries made in the United States, a senior executive told...
New research sheds light on motorists' biggest concerns abou...
07 January 2025
LONDON: New research has revealed that just over half of uk motorists (57%) are concerned about the feeling of not being in control of self-driving cars.
The study, commissioned...
StarCarSifu Editors' Choice Awards 2024: Great Wall Motor, P...
06 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The night sparkled with excitement and camaraderie as automotive industry leaders gathered to celebrate excellence at the StarCarSifu Editors' Choice Awards 2024.
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NYC’s congestion pricing off to quiet start with big test co...
06 January 2025
NEW YORK: New York City kicked off the first congestion pricing program in the US, part of an effort to reduce the number of vehicles in the world’s most traffic-clogged urban area...
Special task force to oversee heavy vehicle safety, says Lok...
06 January 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry will set up a special task force to comprehensively address heavy vehicle safety issues, says minister Anthony Loke.
The task force will be cha...
EV sales surge in UK as carmakers slash prices to dodge fine...
06 January 2025
LONDON: Almost one in three new cars registered in the UK last month were fully electric as automakers keep slashing prices of plug-in models to avoid fines.
Sales of battery-po...
Pony.ai eyes robotaxi services in HK, joining Baidu
06 January 2025
HONG KONG: Guangzhou-based Pony.ai Inc is seeking to launch its robotaxi services here, joining Baidu in a race to provide services in the city, as the autonomous driving firm look...
Threat of tariffs will loom large amid auto, tech glitz at C...
06 January 2025
SAN FRANCISCO: Auto and tech giants showing off their latest innovations at the CES trade show in Las Vegas this week can expect a barrage of questions on a topic that is usually n...
Safety concerns spark calls for quality checks on retreaded ...
04 January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Retreaded tyres and imported tyres from China have become the top choice among heavy vehicle operators, dominating 80% of the commercial vehicle tyre market.
Their...
Cult Italian 'Ape' three-wheeler gets new lease of life in I...
04 January 2025
ROME: For decades, the little Ape tricycle scooter, with a cab for the driver and a cargo body over the back wheels, has been a symbol of Italy. Now, it's headed for a new lease of...
Electric cars took 89% of Norway market in 2024
03 January 2025
OSLO: Electric cars accounted for 89 percent of the new cars sold in Norway last year, a report said Thursday, pushing the country closer to reaching its goal of going fully electr...
Free parking in Penang until app outage is fixed
03 January 2025
BUKIT MERTAJAM: No fines will be issued to some 3,000 vehicle owners in Penang who could not pay parking tickets under the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) and Penang City Counci...
Chinese EV makers extend buying incentives as price war ente...
03 January 2025
BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle makers including Nio and Li Auto have followed market leaders Tesla and BYD in extending buying incentives to the start of 2025, as a price war in...
Vehicle owners get six months to settle summons at RM150 rat...
02 January 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Vehicle owners have six months to settle three traffic summonses at a special flat rate of RM150, or they will not be able to renew licences and road taxes.
Transport...
Over 10 new companies apply for licences, ending Puspakom mo...
02 January 2025
PUTRAJAYA: More than 10 companies have applied for vehicle inspection service licences as Puspakom’s three-decade monopoly ends, says Anthony Loke.
The Transport Minister added ...
Road debris a danger to motorists
02 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: Leaving debris on the road and road shoulders can lead to potentially dangerous situations, say road safety experts. This comes after recent road accidents in which ...
Puspakom says it welcomes JPJ spot checks
31 December 2024
SHAH ALAM: Puspakom says it is co-operating with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to root out any malpractices in the organisation.
It made the announcement following surpris...
Beijing unveils plans to boost driverless vehicle use in cap...
31 December 2024
BEIJING: China's capital Beijing passed new regulations today to encourage autonomous driving technology in the city, with authorities planning to eventually allow driverless publi...
Mapping flood-hit roads through data
31 December 2024
PETALING JAYA: A coordinated approach on mapping flooded roads will help authorities make contingency plans and keep users informed on avoiding deluged routes, according to the Nat...
Hesai is world's first lidar company to deliver 100K units m...
31 December 2024
SAN FRANCISCO: China's Hesai Technology has delivered more than 100,000 lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) units during December, becoming the world's first lidar company to reach...
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