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 ...
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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.
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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...
Open payment toll collection system on six more highways fro...
16 May 2024
KUALA SELANGOR: The operators of six more highways have agreed to implement the open payment toll collection system starting this September, said Public Works Minister Datuk Seri A...
Youths in hot water with police after cooking at Genting pet...
16 May 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have started an investigation into a group of individuals recently found engaging in a "picnic" session and cooking on a gas stove at a petrol station in Genti...
Tour agents want fuel subsidy extended to tourism vehicles
16 May 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Travel and tour agents want the fuel subsidy to be extended to all types of licensed tourism vehicles, including tour buses.
The Malaysian Association of Tour and ...
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