Toyota human support robot for mobility issues trialled for ...
30 November 2021
LONDON: One of the first home trials of a robot assistant to aid someone with mobility issues has been carried out by Toyota.
The firm's Human Support Robot (HSR) - which can fe...
Most powerful BMW M car ever will be an SUV
30 November 2021
MUNICH: BMW showed off the BMW Concept XM at the Art Basel’s 2021 Miami Beach show, signalling its intent to build the most powerful M car ever at the end of 2022.
The series-pr...
All-new Kia Carnival and Mazda BT-50 on roadshow at Setia Al...
30 November 2021
SHAH ALAM: Bermaz Auto will be holding a showcase of the latest all-new Kia Carnival and the Mazda BT-50 at the Setia Alam Convention Centre here from Dec 3 to 5.
Kia Carnival
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Which are the safest assisted-driving systems around in 2021...
30 November 2021
BRUSSELS: The BMW iX3 is the car with the best-performing assisted driving system on the European market this year, according to Euro NCAP.
Its driving aids in semi-autonomous m...
Tesla to start production in Germany in December, says mag
30 November 2021
Tesla's German plant at Gruenheide near Berlin. — AFP
BERLIN: Tesla Inc. will launch its overdue German production operations in December, automobilwoche reported, estimating as m...
Ken Block hands keys of 1,400hp Hoonicorn to 15-year-old dau...
30 November 2021
Ken and Lia Block (at left) standing with the Hoonicorn. The car has been updated with a roll cage, paddle shifters, and a full-halo seat to protect the driver in case of impact.
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New Valeo LiDAR system promises boosted performance for auto...
30 November 2021
PARIS: French equipment manufacturer Valeo has presented its new generation of LiDAR, its laser-based remote sensing system.
Much more powerful, this updated version can spot an...
Court finds Mazda Australia misled customers on refunds for ...
30 November 2021
CANBERRA: An Australian federal court has found that the local unit of Japanese automaker Mazda Motor Corp misled customers over their rights, the country's competition regulator s...
3.78 million vehicles yet to renew road tax
30 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 3.78 million vehicles throughout the country have yet to renew their road tax as at Nov 16, according to the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
JPJ deputy...
Malaysian ministry starts self-driving vehicle project
30 November 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The NanoMalaysia Autonomous Vehicle (NAVi) project is launched today to support innovation and adoption of advanced technology as well as tackle the rising rate of ac...
Mercedes-Benz allies with US solid state battery maker
30 November 2021
STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz plans to jointly develop solid-state battery technology for future e-cars with US company Factorial Energy and French-Italian carmaker Stellantis.
Merce...
Latest Porsche 911 GT3 arrives at RM1.76mil
30 November 2021
SEPANG: Porsche in Malaysia has introduced the all-new Porsche 911 GT3 that comes with vastly improved performance and racing pedigree.
The seventh generation 911 GT3 and 911 GT...
Johor Causeway finally reopens after 20 months
29 November 2021
SINGAPORE: One of the busiest border crossings in the world, the Johor-Singapore Causeway, was officially reopened with the launch of the Vaccinated Travel Lane via land crossing (...
Nissan to spend US$18b over 5 years in electrification push
29 November 2021
TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co announced it will spend 2 trillion yen (RM75bil) over the next five years to accelerate vehicle electrification, aiming to catch up with rivals in one of the...
Renault's 4L takes to the air on 60th anniversary
28 November 2021
PARIS: Renault is set to showcase the AIR4, an original show car largely inspired by the French automaker's famous 4L.
This latest iteration takes the form of a futuristic flyin...
Wee acts to cut long queues at Johor JPJ after spot check
28 November 2021
Dr Wee speaking today to JPJ customers in Johor Baru who had to put up with long queues. — All pix from Facebook/WeeKaSiong
JOHOR BARU: A surprise visit by Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Si...
First 'robotaxis' enter service in Beijing
28 November 2021
An Apollo Go autonomous taxi is seen on a street in Yizhuang, a town of Daxing District, in the southeast suburbs of Beijing. — AFP
BEIJING: Beijing has approved its first autonom...
Williams F1 founder Frank Williams dies aged 79
28 November 2021
LONDON: Frank Williams, the founder and former team principal of the once-dominant Williams Racing Formula One team, died aged 79 today, the team announced.
"After being admitte...
BMW eDrive Zones now available in 138 European cities
27 November 2021
MUNICH: The BMW Group is introducing its eDrive Zones in another 20 European cities, including Copenhagen, Verona and Toulouse.
This means that a total of 138 cities in Europe a...
Porsche and Ericsson launch 5G research network
27 November 2021
LEIPZIG: Porsche has teamed up with Swedish mobile network supplier Ericsson to launch a 5G research network at its Leipzig factory.
This is the first 5G research network in a P...
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