Drivers shrug off soaring fuel prices, for now
15 June 2022
LONDON: Drivers around the world are tolerating record-high prices for road fuels, as mobility wins out for now over other spending in squeezed household budgets, data showed.
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No airbags or anti-lock brakes on Russian cars as sanctions ...
15 June 2022
PARIS: Russia will be forced to produce vehicles without basic safety features like airbags and anti-lock braking systems in order to restart local production, according to the pre...
UK ends subsidies for electric cars on surging demand
14 June 2022
LONDON: The UK said it would scrap the last remaining subsidies for electric cars, saying the move would free up cash to expand the charging network and encourage sales of other ba...
PlanMalaysia to prepare micromobility vehicle ban guidelines
13 June 2022
PETALING JAYA: Detailed guidelines on the use of micromobility vehicles will be prepared by the Town and Country Planning Department (PlanMalaysia), says Transport Minister Datuk S...
Raw-material snarls in S. Korea to ripple across Asia factor...
13 June 2022
Trucks transporting containers drive past members of the Cargo Truckers Solidarity union gathering in front of an inland containers depot in Uiwang, South Korea, today. — Reuters
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Startup Lightyear kicks off sales of first solar electric ca...
13 June 2022
NEW YORK: A Dutch company is starting deliveries of the world’s first production-ready solar car to customers later this year, promising months of charge-less driving in summer con...
Authorities may impose lower speed limit on 10 more KL roads
13 June 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Ten more roads in the heart of Kuala Lumpur may soon have a mandatory speed limit of 30kph.
This is being proposed by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and Malaysian I...
New policies and studies needed to develop EV sector, says D...
13 June 2022
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia needs to conduct more studies and implement new policies to allow for better development of the electric vehicle (EV) sector in the country, says Transport ...
Why Jaguar Land Rover is using what3words
12 June 2022
LONDON: Jaguar Land Rover and British startup What3words Ltd are launching a navigation solution that will take you anywhere, including remote locations, without a connection.
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Govt may extend SST exemption, says Dr Wee
11 June 2022
PETALING JAYA: The Government may extend the sales and service tax (SST) exemption for new vehicles to aid recovery for the automobile industry, which has been facing many challeng...
Govt to study proposal for Johor’s long-term traffic dispers...
11 June 2022
PETALING JAYA: The Federal Government will study the Johor state government’s proposal for a long-term traffic dispersal system, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
“The Transport ...
Fuel subsidies to stay for now
11 June 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The much-hyped about withdrawal of subsidies for petrol is not going to happen any time soon.
The government still has sufficient funds to continue providing the s...
Siemens invests in WiTricity to advance wireless charging fo...
11 June 2022
BOSTON: Siemens is investing US$25 million (RM110mil) and acquiring a minority stake in US-based WiTricity, a wireless charging technology company.
Siemens and WiTricity will wo...
Denso may consider spinning off chip business, says report
10 June 2022
TOKYO: Denso Corp may consider spinning off its chip business, a top executive of the major Japanese maker of semiconductors used in automobiles and a main supplier to Toyota Motor...
US to propose standards for government funded EV charging pr...
09 June 2022
WASHINGTON: The US Transportation Department (USDOT) is on Thursday proposing minimum standards and requirements for electric vehicle (EV) charging projects funded under a US$5 bil...
Pasir Gudang council replaces five official cars with EVs
09 June 2022
PASIR GUDANG: In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, the Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) has replaced five of its official cars with electric vehicles (EVs).
Pasir Gudang...
Didi pursuing EV stake, say sources
08 June 2022
Didi headquarters in Beijing. — Reuters
HONG KONG: China's Didi is in talks with state-backed Sinomach Automobile to buy a third of its electric-vehicle unit, two sources said, si...
With or without legislation, sales of new combustion engine ...
08 June 2022
UPDATE: EU lawmakers back ban on combustion-engine cars in 2035
STRASBOURG: Members of the European Parliament will discuss and vote today on the eight proposals made ...
Automakers back US restoring California emissions authority
08 June 2022
WASHINGTON: Five automakers including Ford Motor Co, Volkswagen AG and Honda Motor Co on Tuesday backed efforts by President Joe Biden's administration to restore California's abil...
Grab enters digital maps business, targets app builders in S...
08 June 2022
SINGAPORE: Grab announced today plans to enter the digital maps business, offering other businesses access to its GrabMaps mapping and location technology.
The service is being ...
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