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MARii working to strengthen technicians' EV skills
09 April 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) is tackling the rising complexity of electric vehicle (EV) systems through a series of measures. Chief ...
Frequent travellers urge Johor to adopt QR code system quick...
09 April 2024
JOHOR BARU: Frequent travellers between Malaysia and Singapore are hoping for a swift implementation of the QR code immigration clearance system at the two land border checkpoints ...
Motorists urged to use stickers on mirrors to help them 'thi...
09 April 2024
LONDON: Drivers in the UK are being urged to place small “think bike” stickers on their wing mirrors to remind them to look out for those on two wheels. The UK's AA motoring clu...
Kia EV9 open for booking, launch soon
09 April 2024
PETALING JAYA: Kia distributor Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd says the EV9 electric SUV with three-row seating is now open for booking ahead of its official launch that's expected to b...
Hyundai Motor, Kia to partner with India's Exide Energy on E...
09 April 2024
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Co and Kia Corp on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with India's Exide Energy Solutions Ltd to supply batteries for their electric vehicles in a bid...
Registration of interest starts for Jaecoo J7 estimated at R...
09 April 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Jaecoo Malaysia opened the registration of interest its upcoming J7 premium sports utility vehicle (SUV) estimated from RM150,000. Prospective customers can lock i...
Cruise to reintroduce human-driven vehicle fleet in Phoenix
09 April 2024
SAN FRANCISCO: General Motors' autonomous driving startup, Cruise, said on Tuesday it would reintroduce a small fleet of human-driven vehicles in some cities, starting with Phoenix...
Toyota tightens oversight over scandal-hit small car unit Da...
09 April 2024
TOKYO: Japan's Daihatsu Motor said on Monday it will streamline the way it reports on development and certification to its parent Toyota Motor as the compact car maker seeks to ove...
Ferrari steps up battery know-how though no plans to make th...
09 April 2024
BOLOGNA: Ferrari wants to increase its expertise in battery cells given their importance in its shift to electrified vehicles, but it has no plans to manufacture them itself, its C...
Malaysia's Graphjet Technology to set up graphite facility i...
09 April 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Graphjet Technology said on Monday it would build a commercial artificial graphite production facility in Nevada, as the US looks to reduce its dependence ...
Tesla Cybertruck previewed in Malaysia
08 April 2024
The Cybertruck is flanked by the Model Y (blue car) and the Model 3. Technologies showcased in the Cybertruck are to be found in the Model Y and Model 3. CYBERJAYA: Tesla's much a...
Traffic build-up expected today
08 April 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The traffic flow is expected to increase as road users take advantage of free tolls on all highways starting today. However, a spokesman for the Malaysian Highway ...
VW's RooBadge aims to curb vehicle-wildlife collisions
08 April 2024
SYDNEY: Volkswagen is advancing automotive safety in Australia with the development of RooBadge, an innovative protective audio shield designed to prevent collisions with kangaroos...
High insurance premiums are the latest thing weighing on Chi...
08 April 2024
SINGAPORE: In another setback for electric car demand in China, where uptake has slowed in recent months, some drivers are now finding themselves paying more for insurance - and ar...
Lynk & Co enters Philippine market with flurry of model laun...
08 April 2024
MANILA: Lynk & Co, the electric car company owned by China's Geely, has made its debut in the Philippines, launching a lineup of models namely the 01, 05, and 06. The showca...
Chery Malaysia offers customer courtesy car after complaint
07 April 2024
SUBANG JAYA:  Chery Malaysia vice president Lee Wen Hsiang has issued a statement regarding a recent complaint by a new Omoda 5 owner. The owner, using the Facebook handle "Jc J...
Tesla scraps low-cost car plans amid fierce Chinese EV compe...
07 April 2024
SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla has cancelled the long-promised inexpensive car that investors have been counting on to drive its growth into a mass-market automaker, according to three sourc...
Musk says Tesla will unveil 'robotaxi' on Aug 8
07 April 2024
NEW YORK: Tesla plans to unveil its long-promised "robotaxi" self-driving car on Aug 8, Tesla boss Elon Musk announced on Friday. Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, did not pro...
Volkswagen EVs 'can't keep up' in China, CEO tells paper
07 April 2024
BERLIN: Volkswagen wants to avoid setting "utopian" goals for its market share in China, its CEO told German newspaper FAZ on Friday, adding that anything above 10% was "very respe...
Aston Martin opens showroom at luxury hotel in Tokyo
06 April 2024
TOKYO: Aston Martin expands its luxury retail presence with the opening of Aston Martin Ginza, a new showroom located within The Peninsula Tokyo hotel. This marks the brand's co...