BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
04 July 2024
RAYONG: BYD opened an electric vehicle plant in Thailand today, the automaker's first factory in Southeast Asia, a fast-growing regional EV market where it has become the dominant ...
Lane closures and traffic diversions on Federal Highway from...
04 July 2024
PETALING JAYA: Motorists travelling along the Federal Highway will have to plan their journey to account for lane closures and traffic diversion from July 5-20.
During this peri...
JB folk losing sleep over 24-hour car washes
04 July 2024
JOHOR BARU: Carwash services have mushroomed in the state capital, especially near the Causeway, much to the annoyance of residents and road users.
On a drive around the city, o...
Germany launches electric truck charging network
04 July 2024
MAN Truck & Bus SE presented its new electric truck in Munich on April 26, 2023. — Reuters
BERLIN: The German government on Wednesday launched a project to build a nationwide f...
Suzuki to discontinue number of models in electrification pu...
04 July 2024
LONDON: Suzuki has announced that it will be discontinuing a number of its models as it works to electrify much of its range.
The brand has stated that its Swift Sport, Jimny li...
KGM (ex-SsangYong) firms up electric future
04 July 2024
SEOUL: KGM is marking 70 years of SsangYong's existence with plans to introduce an all-electric pick-up truck and a mid-sized electric SUV in the first half of 2025.
SsangYong w...
Biggest EU lawmaker group wants 2035 combustion car ban revi...
04 July 2024
The European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. — Reuters
BRUSSELS: The European People's Party, the biggest lawmaker group in the European Parliament, will seek to weaken...
SpeedFest 2024: Largest car gathering to break records in Ma...
03 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: SpeedFest 2024 is set to break records with the largest car gathering ever seen in Malaysia at KL Base, Sungai Besi, on July 13 and 14.
This premier automotive ev...
Low interest programme and goodies for ready stock Tesla Mod...
03 July 2024
CYBERJAYA: Tesla introduces a low interest rate programme for the Model Y ready stocks from now until Sept 30.
With the low interest rate programme, customers can own a Model Y ...
Register your interest for Land Rover Defender Octa
03 July 2024
PETALING JAYA: Land Rover Malaysia is calling on interested customers to register their interest in the new Defender Octa ahead of official order-taking soon.
Signing up can eit...
Thailand probes EV giant BYD's dealers over unfair discounti...
03 July 2024
BANGKOK: Thai authorities are investigating BYD's dealers after a consumer complaint over aggressive discounting in a key international market for the Chinese EV giant that has lef...
Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello celebrates 50th year ...
03 July 2024
MODENA: Maserati has introduced a bespoke version of its all-electric GranCabrio Folgore to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tignanello, a famous Italian red wine.
The bespoke ...
Cameras could soon be able to detect alcohol- impaired drive...
03 July 2024
PERTH: Researchers at Australia's Edith Cowan University near here have developed computer tracking technology that uses a simple camera to detect drivers who are too drunk to driv...
S. Africa's safaris struggling to switch to electric off-roa...
03 July 2024
CAPE TOWN: Many urban drivers in wealthy countries still find themselves worried about the limits of an electric car's battery, but range anxiety takes on a new meaning when out on...
VEP applications jump to over 23,000 in a month
03 July 2024
PUTRAJAYA: Applications for Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) jumped to 23,649 from May 28 to June 29, exceeding the total of 15,424 applications last year, said Transport Minister Anthon...
Studies on lemon law expected to be completed by September t...
03 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Studies on the proposed lemon law to protect buyers of cars and other goods that fail quality and performance standards are expected to be completed in September this...
Proton sells almost 11,000 cars in June, X50 and S70 hold th...
03 July 2024
SUBANG JAYA: Two Proton models rule their segments and helped the automaker achieved a total sales of 10,999 units in June (domestic and export). enabling it to strengthen its hold...
‘Batman’ takes on potholes
03 July 2024
Batmanathan spray-painting warning markings along Jalan Bunga Raya in Ipoh to warn motorists of the danger.
IPOH: The city has its own “Batman”, who will appear at night whenever ...
Diesel subsidy rationalisation showing results, says Amir Ha...
03 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Early signs indicate that the recent diesel subsidy rationalisation programme is effectively reducing leakages, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Aziza...
Rimac plans to develop fleet of robotaxis
03 July 2024
BELGRADE: After developing the fastest electric sports car in the world, Croatian manufacturer Rimac has unveiled its latest project: robotaxis.
Bearing the name Verne, inspired...
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