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China's IM Motors seeks OK on L3 highly autonomous vehicles
18 December 2023
SHANGHAI: IM Motors, the electric car brand of state-owned Chinese automaker SAIC Motor, today said it is applying to China's industry ministry for product entry of Level 3 autonom...
VinFast agrees deal with Marubeni to recycle used EV batteri...
18 December 2023
HANOI: Vietnamese electric vehicles (EV) maker VinFast said today it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan's Marubeni Corp to recycle used EV batteries. VinFast wi...
Growing EV industry opens new career options in Singapore
18 December 2023
SINGAPORE: A sense of mission infuses Dave Wong’s work at electric mobility firm EVCo. He uses data analytics and a customised dashboard to help customers understand the potenti...
Elon Musk says oil and gas should not be demonised
18 December 2023
ROME: Oil and gas should not be demonised in the medium-term, Elon Musk, the founder of electric car maker Tesla, said on Saturday, but he also said it was important to reduce carb...
Wing Hin Motorsports' 3-car assault in 10-hour endurance rac...
18 December 2023
BURI RAM, Thailand: Wing Hin Motorsports will be the sole flag-bearer for Malaysia with a three-car entry in this weekend’s (23 Dec 2023) 10-hour Idemitsu Super Endurance 600 South...
Toyota to compete in Thailand 10-hour Endurance Race with Pr...
18 December 2023
BURI RAM, Thailand: Toyota Motor Corp will be participating in the IDEMITSU SUPER ENDURANCE SOURTHEAST ASIA TROPHY 2023 (Thailand 10-hour Endurance Race) to be held on December 22 ...
Volkswagen previews its smallest electric SUV — the ID. 2all...
18 December 2023
COPENHAGEN: Volkswagen (VW) has given a first preview of the ID. 2all SUV, which is touted as the compact electric SUV for the masses. Like the ID. 2all concept shown in March t...
Nissan to export China-developed EVs to global markets
18 December 2023
BEIJING: Nissan Motor said on Sunday it would sell China-developed electric vehicles (EVs) globally as it struck a deal with the country's top university to leverage local resource...
HK hastens end to free charging for electric vehicles
18 December 2023
HONG KONG: Free electric-vehicle charging at government-run parking lots here is being phased out as the city seeks to promote their long-term viability. EV charging services in...
Top US auto safety official will leave agency
18 December 2023
Shulman (left) will serve as acting administrator after Carlson leaves. WASHINGTON: The acting head of the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Frid...
The Xmas songs you shouldn't listen to while driving
18 December 2023
LONDON: Many music lovers get into the holiday mood by listening to festive songs, whether in their homes, on public transport or in the car. But it seems that some of these Chr...
Transport Ministry to introduce on-demand transit van servic...
17 December 2023
Kumpool is an example of what Loke is talking about. The service is already active in selected areas of Malaysia. KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry will introduce the on-demand...
Bentley’s ‘Flying Bees’ honoured with special Black Edition ...
17 December 2023
LONDON: The Excellence Centre for Honey Production is based at Bentley headquarters in Crewe, Britain, and expanded earlier this year to 17 hives, housing more than one million bee...
Kia EV9 named to Popular Science awards
17 December 2023
IRVINE, California: The all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 has been named to Popular Science’s “2023 Best of What’s New” Awards. The publication’s editorial team recognized the three-ro...
Hyundai builds new research centre in Germany
16 December 2023
MUNICH: Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbH (HMETC), the hub of Hyundai Motor Group’s (the Group) European research and development (R&D) operation, has broken ground on its...
American Mitsubishi owners tout value and reliability
16 December 2023
LOS ANGELES: Two grandmothers in the United States have proudly proclaim the confidence-inspiring value and reliability of their high-mileage Mitsubishi vehicles. In the past tw...
Proton mulls developing hydrogen-powered cars
15 December 2023
KOTA KINABALU: Proton is looking at developing hydrogen-powered vehicles, says its deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah. First, however, he said it would need to consi...
Range Rovers become thief-magnets, causing prices to tumble
15 December 2023
LONDON: Tim Coen, a property investor, loved his Range Rover Sport but decided it was time to go green. He wanted to trade in the gas-guzzling sport utility vehicle for an electric...
Win a free trip to South Korea in Petron contest
15 December 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Through 'Jom Jalan-Jalan Seoul', Petron Miles (P-Miles) cardholders can win a free holiday trip to South Korea from 1 December 2023 to 29 February 2024. Petron Mal...
Alfa Romeo's upcoming small SUV to be called Milano
15 December 2023
LONDON: Alfa Romeo has announced that it will be releasing a new compact SUV called "Milano". Alfa has stated that the new car, which will be fully unveiled in April 2024, will ...