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No increase in toll charges with multi-lane fast flow system...
19 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: There will be no increase in highway toll charges following the implementation of the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) toll system, assured Deputy Works Minister Datuk Ser...
How to report potholes or claim compensation
19 February 2025
PETALING JAYA: The sound of a loud thud from underneath their vehicles as they pass through an “unseen” pothole is a nightmare for all motorists. It usually signals a new round ...
All complaints on potholes in Federal Territories to be reso...
19 February 2025
Dr Zaliha. KUALA LUMPUR: Pothole issues in the Federal Territories will be resolved within 12 hours from the time of complaint, starting from the third quarter of this year. Wi...
Tesla picks showroom sites in New Delhi, Mumbai to start Ind...
19 February 2025
NEW DELHI: Tesla has selected locations for two showrooms in the Indian cities of New Delhi and Mumbai, moving closer to its long-delayed plans to sell its electric cars in the cou...
Renault opens Fireman Access patents to industry, system put...
19 February 2025
PARIS: Renault says it will make its patented "Fireman Access" system available free of charge to the entire automotive sector. The innovation can now be licensed through an ope...
Companies in Singapore barred from selling private-hire cars...
19 February 2025
SINGAPORE: From today, companies will have to keep their private-hire cars (PHCs) meant for ride-hailing services for three years before the cars can be converted out of the scheme...
China's electric vehicles are around 3-5 years ahead, says B...
19 February 2025
Wang at BYD's first EV factory in Southeast Asia, in Rayong, Thailand, on July 4, 2024. He said protectionism does not work for good products. — Reuters BEIJING: China's electr...
Ford slashes manager stock bonuses to cut costs, boost perfo...
19 February 2025
DETROIT: Some middle managers at Ford Motor will not get stock bonuses this year in what is seen internally as CEO Jim Farley's latest attempt to cut the automaker's bloated costs,...
Can you tell a PHEV from a V2G? Calls to end electric car ja...
19 February 2025
LONDON: Electric car campaigners in Britain are calling on manufacturers to "hit the brakes" on jargon used to describe battery-powered vehicles, which many people are said to find...
Companies approved for vehicle inspections are well-funded, ...
19 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Three companies, including an eight-month-old firm granted conditional approval to conduct Motor Vehicle Inspection Services (PPKM), are not "RM2 companies" but inste...
First and last-mile connectivity on demand to be expanded to...
19 February 2025
PETALING JAYA: The demand-responsive transit (DRT) service, designed to enhance first- and last-mile connectivity for public transportation, will be available throughout Selangor s...
Improved Shell diesel introduced for Peninsular Malaysia
18 February 2025
PETALING JAYA: Shell Malaysia, has officially launched its latest diesel fuel for use in Peninsular Malaysia while being lauded as the most efficient diesel fuel yet. The ne...
Largest Ford 3S showroom in Penang opens
18 February 2025
PENANG: Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford (Auto ConneXion), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, has opened its largest 3S (sales, service and spare parts) showroom in Penang. ...
Superior towing vehicles – VW Tiguan, Tayron and Passat
18 February 2025
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen is expanding the drive range of the best-selling Tiguan and Passat as well as the new Tayron with the most powerful turbocharged petrol engines (TSI). The...
Porsche and Michelin create wet tyre for track use
18 February 2025
PARIS: Porsche and Michelin have jointly developed a new tyre that is specially designed for circuit use in wet and low-temperature conditions. The new Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 ...
Refreshed Tesla Model Y now officially in Malaysia
18 February 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The refreshed Tesla Model Y is launched in Malaysia today. It is offered in two variants: Rear-wheel drive and Long Range (all-wheel drive), with prices starting f...
Audi Q4 40 e-tron: Up to 423km, DC charging 165kW, ChatGPT
18 February 2025
INGOLSTADT: The entry-level Audi Q4 40 e-tron offers extensive standard equipment, a range of up to 412km (Sportback: 423km), and DC charging power of 165kW. The compact SUV wil...
Inspired by China Bespoke collection by Mulliner
18 February 2025
LONDON: Mulliner, Bentley’s Bespoke Studio has curated a range of unique bespoke collections that have been ‘Inspired by China’. Rich in cultural inspiration, eight different c...
2024 a record year for Mercedes-Benz Museum
18 February 2025
STUTTGART: Never before have so many visitors come in one year: with 882,422 guests, 2024 is the best-attended year for the Mercedes-Benz Museum since it opened in 2006. Compar...
Complaints targeting BYD flood Chinese consumer portal after...
18 February 2025
BEIJING: Complaints about BYD over its move to offer free smart driving features across most of its line-up have flooded a prominent Chinese auto quality platform, many from custom...