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Four plead guilty to cooking at Genting petrol station, fine...

21 May 2024

The accused arriving at the magistrate's court in Bentong today. — Photo courtesy of Sinar Harian KUANTAN: A man and three women were each fined RM500 after pleading guilty to end...

Li Auto delays pure electric SUV launch due to insufficient ...

21 May 2024

SHANGHAI: China's Li Auto said it has postponed plans to launch pure electric SUV models to next year, citing hurdles such as a lack of enough fast chargers. The decision comes ...

Negri aims for 300 charging stations by 2025

21 May 2024

Arul taking a closer look at an EV charger at Seremban Gateway. SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan government plans to have at least 300 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the s...

Petrol stations: No place to be reckless

21 May 2024

PETALING JAYA: Even a running engine can cause a blaze in a petrol station, yet there are still those who refuel while smoking or with their handphones on, posing a huge danger to ...

Get your specialised biking needs at MAEPS Serdang autoshow ...

20 May 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Visit Gobiketoday and get great offers at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, MEAPS Serdang from May 22-26. Gobiketoday, the premium HJC and Shima specialised store, is of...

Malaysia's new vehicle sales up 21% in April, say MAA

20 May 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s new vehicle sales surged 21% to 57,991 units in April 2024 from 47,802 in the same month last year, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA)...

Japan and Asean plan joint strategy on auto production, Nikk...

20 May 2024

Thai employees working at a HOnda plant in Ayutthaya province. — AFP NEW DELHI: Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) plan to create their first joint str...

Even if you don't drive much, have your car's AC checked ann...

20 May 2024

BERLIN: A modern car's air conditioning system offers all kinds of benefits, from cooling and heating to pollen protection. However, in order for it to function properly, the AC ne...

Second GPS tracker saves stolen car

20 May 2024

Modern third-party GPS trackers are small enough to fit in the palm of the hand. It can be hidden in any part of a vehicle to make it difficult for thieves to steal the car. PETAL...

Study says German manufacturers not marketing electric cars ...

20 May 2024

FRANKFURT: According to a study by a German auto-industry think-tank, car manufacturers are doing little to sell new electric cars. In its market study for May, the Bochum-based...

RM1.2mil subsidised diesel smuggled through Bukit Kayu Hitam...

19 May 2024

BUKIT KAYU HITAM: Malaysia experiences an estimated RM1.2mil worth of subsidised diesel 'leakage’ daily due to smuggling activities using foreign vehicles at the Immigration, Custo...

Upgrading of Federal Road FT3210 in Hulu Langat to benefit 5...

19 May 2024

HULU LANGAT: The upgrading project for Federal Road FT3210 from Jalan Dato Alias to the Batu 9 intersection in Hulu Langat, expected to be completed by mid-2026, will benefit 52,00...

Simple anti-theft tips for cars

19 May 2024

PETALING JAYA: With over 64,000 vehicles stolen nationwide since 2020, prevention with even the simplest anti-theft devices can be an effective defence from the preying eyes of thi...

Car theft: Gone in 60s

19 May 2024

PETALING JAYA: Thieves are now able to steal, within a minute, cars that have push-start mechanism or keyless technology. These thefts can even be carried out in under 30 second...

JPJ may go undercover to catch vehicle owners renting cars t...

18 May 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is mulling going undercover to detect individuals who rent their vehicles to foreigners without a driving licence. JPJ senior e...

Shanghai eases data-export curbs sought by Tesla, other firm...

18 May 2024

SHANGHAI: Shanghai has compiled a list of data that can be transferred overseas without security assessments, according to a government document seen by Reuters, a much anticipated...

Daimler Truck and Volvo to form software joint venture

18 May 2024

STUTTGART: German truck maker Daimler Truck and Sweden's Volvo intend to form a joint venture to develop a software-defined vehicle platform and dedicated truck operating system, t...

Which European countries have the most electric car charging...

18 May 2024

PARIS: The number of electric charging points on Europe's roads is not growing fast enough compared with sales of electric cars, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers ...

No plans to make installation of dashcams mandatory, says Lo...

17 May 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: There are no plans to make the installation of dashcams (dashboard cameras) mandatory in all vehicles in the country, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said...

Thailand loses to Malaysia as Asean's second-biggest auto ma...

16 May 2024

BANGKOK: Thailand has been overtaken by its southern neighbour Malaysia, which is now South-East Asia's second-largest auto market after Indonesia, Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesda...