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TVET to introduce EV, solar energy courses, says Zahid
15 October 2023
MELAKA: The government will introduce new courses related to electric vehicles (EV) and solar energy under Technical Education and Vocational Training (TVET) through an allocation ...
Japan’s Bigmotor ordered to suspend 34 shops amid govt inqui...
15 October 2023
TOKYO: Bigmotor Co., one of Japan’s largest used car dealers and vehicle repair businesses, was ordered to suspend operations at a quarter of its maintenance shops after allegation...
VinFast sends EVs to Laos for electric taxi service
15 October 2023
HANOI: Vietnamese automaker VinFast has sent 150 cars to neighbouring Laos for the launch of an electric taxi service, months after starting a similar scheme at home. The commun...
Pressing the accelerator on EV adoption
14 October 2023
PETALING JAYA: With the government’s push for the electric vehicle (EV) sector, experts believe the industry is set to take off, as efforts continue to boost the industry’s develop...
Tesla Model S Plaid tuned for drag racing
14 October 2023
LOS ANGELES: US race car driver Ndubisi Bisi Ezerioha is partnering with Unplugged Performance to electrify drag racing. He will be driving a 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid, equipped wit...
Absence of immediate plan to remove subsidised RON95 petrol ...
14 October 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The absence of an immediate plan to remove subsidised RON95 from the market is positive, but proposed tax hikes and other subsidy adjustments could raise input costs,...
Symbols of Pahang titles cannot be displayed on vehicles
14 October 2023
KUANTAN: Recipients of Pahang state honours and titles have been reminded not to display emblems of the awards on their vehicles. Comptroller of the Pahang Sultan's Household Da...
French feeling on four wheels: Citroën's 2CV still an icon a...
14 October 2023
PARIS: No other car embodies France and its attitude to life as much as the 2CV, or Deux Chevaux. The odd little car - which loving fans have kept alive decades after the end of...
Skoda sharpens Enyaq with faster charging and more power
14 October 2023
LONDON: Czech carmaker Skoda has updated the Enyaq’s naming structure, with the existing 80 model replaced by the new 85 and the all-wheel-drive 80x morphed into the 85x. The en...
Budget 2024: EV users to gain from major incentives
13 October 2023
PETALING JAYA: Budget 2024 will see the introduction of several electric vehicle (EV) incentives as part of Putrajaya’s initiatives to facilitate the energy transition process. ...
Budget 2024: Diesel subsidies to be restructured and auto-re...
13 October 2023
PETALING JAYA: Logistics companies and certain groups will continue to enjoy subsidised diesel but other users will have to pay a higher price as part of the government's plans to ...
‘Long road ahead for EV charging stations in condos’
13 October 2023
PETALING JAYA: Despite the government’s ambitious roadmap to have 10,000 Electric Vehicle Charging Bays (EVCBs) nationwide by 2025, including in high-rise properties, there remain ...
Govt to make it easy for EV owners in high-rises to charge a...
13 October 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: High-rise and landed property dwellers can look forward to charging their electric vehicles in the comfort of their homes soon. This follows the launch of the plan...
Of course, EV owners are all for charging bays at home
13 October 2023
GEORGE TOWN: The setting up of more electric vehicle charging bays (EVCBs) in residential areas nationwide has generated excitement among EV owners. Welcoming the new guidelines...
Tidal flow lanes planned for Sungai Besi - Seremban Expressw...
13 October 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The government plans to implement tidal flow lanes on the Sungai Besi - Seremban Expressway from the Astro Junction up to a distance of 200m before the Smart Tunnel i...
Castrol launches programme to promote road safety among youn...
13 October 2023
PETALING JAYA: Castrol Malaysia has launched its "Castrol Back to School" programme, an initiative aimed at promoting road safety among young motorcyclists. The programme is in ...
Limited run Monster Energy livery for Yamaha YZF-R15M
13 October 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Yamaha Motor has introduced a limited run of the new Monster Energy livery for the Yamaha YZF-R15M sports bike. The new colour comes with a recommended ...
Aprilia Malaysian MotoGP Tribune package on offer at RM299
13 October 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: With the Malaysian MotoGP happening from Nov 10-12 at the Sepang International Circuit, Aprilia Malaysia is offering a special Tribune package at RM299 for Aprilia ow...
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis is inspired by solar...
13 October 2023
LONDON: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis Private Collection, a limited edition series of 25 cars inspired by a solar eclipse. The ...
Bang & Olufsen and Ferrari launch new collection of headphon...
13 October 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Audio brand Bang & Olufsen has partnered with Ferrari to launch a new collection of headphones and speakers in Malaysia. The Ferrari Collection features a rang...