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Estonian firm promotes over-the-air AI system to personalise...
30 November 2023
TALLINN: Estonia's electric motorcycle maker Verge Motorcycles has announced the launch of an artificial intelligence-powered software platform called Starmatter. Similar to wha...
Huawei's new smart car firm valued up to US$35bil amid advan...
30 November 2023
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI: Huawei Technologies' new smart car software and components firm is set for a valuation of up to 250 billion yuan (RM163bil/US$35bil) after it sells stakes to in...
All-electric Chery Omoda E5 previewed: 430km WLTP range, Q1 ...
29 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The all-electric Chery Omoda E5 SUV (sport utility vehicle) is due to be launched in Malaysia in the first quarter of 2024. Chery Malaysia did not provide a ...
Tesla Model 3 buyers take delivery of cars
29 November 2023
CYBERJAYA: Tesla begins the deliveries of its best-selling electric sedan Model 3 in Malaysia today. Customers collected their Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range at Tesla’s...
Setel unveils 'Semua Boleh Setel' year-end promotion
29 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Fuel payment application Setel is set to make a splash with its "Semua Boleh Setel" year-end campaign. The campaign positions Setel as a platform to get more value...
All-electric CAM EA4 van launched: RM216K, NEDC range up to ...
29 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sendok Group has launched the all-electric CAM EA4 van with a range of up to 400km (based on NEDC), said to be the longest in its class in Malaysia. It is pric...
Nio teams up with Geely on auto battery swapping
29 November 2023
BEIJING: Chinese automakers Nio and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group said today they had signed a strategic partnership agreement on battery swapping that would see them work together ...
Nov 30-Dec 6: Fuel prices unchanged
29 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from Nov 30-Dec 6. The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, said tha...
Stagger targeted subsidy initiatives
29 November 2023
PETALING JAYA: As more clarity emerges on Putrajaya’s targeted fuel subsidy initiative this week, the glaring concern for Malaysians is to what degree would this affect domestic co...
Uber tries to win over London black cabs
29 November 2023
LONDON: Uber will open up its platform to London's black cabs next year, the ride-hailing firm said today, trying to win over the British capital's taxis after a decade of tensions...
Perodua in tie-up to promote tourism
29 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia is teaming up with Perodua to address the gap in its end-to-end services by offering comprehensive packages that include car transportation, benefitt...
GM to cut spending on Cruise after accident, says FT
29 November 2023
SAN FRANCISCO: General Motors is to scale back spending on its self-driving unit Cruise after a pedestrian accident last month, Financial Times reported on Tuesday. GM and Cruis...
Lotus to roll out network of high-powered EV chargers across...
29 November 2023
LONDON: British car company Lotus has announced plans to establish a network of ultra-fast electric vehicle chargers throughout Europe and the Middle East early next year. The N...
Drivers in cars not protected from health harm of traffic po...
29 November 2023
WASHINGTON: Cyclists, pedestrians and city dwellers breathing in car fumes from heavy urban traffic are not the only ones suffering the health impacts, and new research shows that ...
Proton S70 sedan launched, 4 variants from RM74K to RM95K
28 November 2023
PETALING JAYA: Proton's all new S70 — its first sedan made with Geely — is launched today and comes in four 1.5-litre turbocharged versions. The Flagship X is RM94,800, Flagship...
TNG says its RFID tags don’t have an expiry date
28 November 2023
PETALING JAYA: Touch ‘n Go has issued a statement to clarify that its RFID tags do not have an expiry date. “With regards to the misconception about the Touch ‘n Go RFID having ...
Didi Resources wins Piaggio Asia Pacific's Best Importer 202...
28 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Piaggio distributor Didi Resources has won the "Best Importer 2023" award during the recently concluded Piaggio Asia Pacific meeting. The award recognises Didi Res...
Chery Malaysia presents all-electric Omoda E5 to Investment,...
28 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Malaysia has presented an all-electric Omoda E5 crossover to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry. The vehicle was handed over to Minister Tengku Datu...
Catch the Ducati year-end mega sale on Dec 2-3
28 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Ducati fans can gear up for the thrill as the Italian bike brand presents its year-end sale – "The Red Weekend" on Dec 2-3. The deals include cash rebates and disc...
Lancia to reveal new Ypsilon small car in February in Europe...
28 November 2023
MILAN: Lancia said on Monday it would reveal its new Ypsilon small car in February, the first of three new premium models promised by the brand as part of a multi-year relaunch pla...