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Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars

04 February 2025

OSLO: Almost 96 percent of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, an unparalleled number in the world and close to the country's goal of selling only zero-emission...

Yayasan Hasanah and Carsome Academy in partnership to uplift...

04 February 2025

SHAH ALAM: Yayasan Hasanah and Carsome Academy have partnered to provide scholarships to 25 students from B40 communities under the EmpowerYouth+ initiative by Carsome Academy. ...

Horse begins production of HR13 flex fuel engine in Brazil

04 February 2025

LONDON: Horse, a division of Horse Powertrain and a leader in innovative and low-emission powertrain systems, has started production of its 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder "HR13" engine at i...

New approach to make subsidies rational

03 February 2025

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians have long been divided by household income into three groups – the B40 (bottom 40%), M40 (middle 40%), and T20 (top 20%) – but the government is now mooti...

China cars muscling into local scene puts pressure on legacy...

03 February 2025

PETALING JAYA: Observers and automotive companies agree that industry players are feeling the heat from their Chinese counterparts who have moved into Malaysia in the last few year...

Traffic congestion on major highways expected to go on late ...

02 February 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on the country's main highways leading to the Klang Valley is still slow as people start returning to the capital after the long Chinese New Year holiday...

Thai EV output set to jump, sparking a price war in a bruise...

02 February 2025

BANGKOK: Thailand is bracing for an extended EV price war triggered by a surge in local production from Chinese car makers, a move likely to deal a further blow to a domestic auto ...

Matrix headlights: A useful car feature - but with some down...

01 February 2025

MUNICH: Headlight technology has made huge strides in recent decades. After halogen bulbs were the standard for a long time, xenon headlights brought significantly more light onto ...

Punish foreign fuel buyers

31 January 2025

PETALING JAYA: If a foreigner buys subsidised fuel at a local petrol station, the dealer can be fined up to RM1mil or jailed for three years. But the foreigner gets away scot-free....

EU kicks off auto support plan as carmakers blast fines

31 January 2025

BRUSSELS: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen hosted auto sector executives, unions and interest groups on Thursday to debate how to help EU car producers electrify thei...

Scania tries to breathe life into troubled EV battery maker ...

31 January 2025

STOCKHOLM: Truckmaker Scania has stepped in to help Northvolt with the day-to-day running of its flagship plant in northern Sweden, a last-ditch effort to boost quality and output ...

Whatever happened to the amazing airless tyre?

29 January 2025

MUNICH/PARIS: The new airless Uptis tyre from French manufacturer Michelin is made from rubber and fibreglass and has been hailed as a potential game-changer. Yet it has still not ...

EV car sales to top 20 million in 2025, says research firm

29 January 2025

LONDON: Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will rise by at least 17% this year to over 20 million cars, helped by an extension of China's auto trade-in subs...

Over 600 notices issued for offences involving buses

29 January 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 635 notices have been issued for various offences following inspections involving 6,605 buses nationwide, says Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli. The Road Transpor...

Smooth CNY traffic on major expressways despite increase in ...

29 January 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several main expressways on Tuesday night was reported to be smooth despite slow movement towards the southern region and east coast due to the higher...

Keeping wrecks off our roads

28 January 2025

PETALING JAYA: A vehicle gets involved in an accident, is written off as a total loss, and the owner receives compensation. Yet, the vehicle somehow finds its way back on the road....

Puspakom’s free festive safety checks no longer certain

28 January 2025

PETALING JAYA: Puspakom has suspended its free safety inspection for private vehicles provided by the company before major festivals, targeted especially for those returning to the...

Why luxury cars are getting crazy expensive

27 January 2025

NEW YORK: That sticker shock you got the last time you compared prices on a new BMW or Mercedes-Benz sedan? You’re not alone. Cars today are getting way more expensive. The aver...

Johnson Matthey to review executive pay, cut spend in hydrog...

27 January 2025

LONDON: British autocatalyst maker Johnson Matthey said today it would review its executive pay and cut its capital expenditure in its hydrogen technologies business to boost its c...

Plan balik kampung journey beforehand

26 January 2025

PETALING JAYA: With about 2.6 million vehicles expected on the main highways during the peak hours of Chinese New Year balik kampung euphoria, drivers and passengers should adhere ...