All News

France taps nuclear know-how to recycle electric car batteri...
02 October 2023
PARIS: In the cradle of France's atomic programme, researchers are using their nuclear know-how for a key project in the country's energy transition: recycling the raw materials in...
Japan puts the brakes on lucrative used-car trade with Russi...
02 October 2023
Second-hand Toyota cars are seen on sale at a dealership in Moscow in 2016. — Reuters TOKYO: Japan's move to bar most used-car sales to Russia slammed the brakes on a trade nearin...
Autonomous driving remains a distant reality in Japan
02 October 2023
A passenger aboard a self-driving vehicle with level-4 capabilities in Fukui, Japan. — Bloomberg TOKYO: Japan is pushing for 50 locations with driverless services in place within ...
Isuzu opens revamped Temerloh 3S outlet
02 October 2023
TEMERLOH: Isuzu Malaysia announced its Temerloh 3S outlet has been upgraded to offer enhanced sales and service support. Located along the main thoroughfare leading into town, t...
MINI wheels out RM265K Countryman Roof Art Edition
02 October 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: MINI has introduced the Countryman Roof Art Edition, featuring a design by local artist Jared Lim. The "Foliage" artwork showcases Malaysian flowers while highligh...
Tesla launches updated Model Y in China, keeps starting pric...
01 October 2023
SHANGHAI: Tesla Inc. released an updated version of the Model Y in China, with improved configurations and the same starting price, in a push to better compete with local rivals. ...
Open Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway to motorists soonest, urg...
01 October 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway (SPE) (Previously DUKE Phase-3) should be made accessible to the public since its construction was completed earlier in May. Tere...
Rare low-mileage BMW Z1 up for auction
01 October 2023
LONDON: UK online marketplace for classic and niche vehicles Car & Classic is set to auction a rare 1991 BMW Z1, with just 9,342km on the clock. The car has been owned by a ...
Cult microcar Isetta makes all-electric comeback as city run...
01 October 2023
COLOGNE: One of the world's most iconic microcars is making its comeback as an electric reboot for crowded urban environments. A Swiss company has taken the 1950s cult Isetta an...
UK gives carmakers flexibility to meet Sunak’s EV target
01 October 2023
LONDON:  The UK introduced a flexible quota system to encourage carmakers to increase adoption of electric vehicles as the government seeks to phase out sales of combustion-engine ...
All JPJ-related services will be available on MYJPJ app by 2...
30 September 2023
MELAKA: All Road Transport Department (JPJ) related services are expected to be available on the MyJPJ application by 2025, said the JPJ director-general. Datuk Rospiagos Taha s...
Accident rate still high despite having m-cycle lanes, says ...
30 September 2023
SERDANG: Despite having motorcycle lanes, the country is unable to leverage its intended purpose effectively to reduce the rate of accidents, says a road safety expert. Prof Dr ...
Honda takes another crack at US EV market with help from GM
30 September 2023
(Bloomberg) -- Honda motor Co. is trying to crack into the US market for electric vehicles with a new model and an old strategy: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. The Japanese ca...
2024 updated Audi Q4 e-tron: Quicker charging, newly tuned s...
30 September 2023
INGOLSTADT: The Audi Q4 e-tron family will get 2024 model year updates including a newly tuned suspension, increased efficiency, characteristic sound, and enhanced standard equipme...
Upgraded BMW iDrive with QuickSelect in X1 and iX1
29 September 2023
MUNICH: From November 2023, the upgraded BMW iDrive with QuickSelect will be fitted as standard in all model variants of the new X1, the all-electric  iX1 and the new 2 Series Acti...
Ipoh council blazes a trail with new road resurfacing method
29 September 2023
IPOH: The Ipoh City Council is the first local authority in Perak chosen to implement a new method of road resurfacing. The other local authority in the country involved in the ...
Ducati Malaysia unveils new Diavel V4, Panigale V4 SP2 and S...
29 September 2023
PETALING JAYA: Ducati Malaysia has revealed its new mouth-watering line-up featuring the Diavel V4 muscle cruiser, the Panigale V4 SP2 sportbike with a refreshed design and the Str...
Open payment system on 11 highways officially begins today
29 September 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the Open Payment Toll Collection System (SPT) which allows highway users to pay tolls using debit and credit cards, officially began today on 11...
Japanese automakers stand to gain from Detroit’s labour stri...
29 September 2023
TOKYO: Japanese auto companies look set to be a major beneficiary from the Detroit strike with their US competitors likely to get bogged down in labour negotiations that hurt sales...
Germany bets on hydrogen to help cut trucking emissions
29 September 2023
BERLIN: Applause rings out as Daimler Truck's hydrogen-powered, zero-emission lorry crosses the finish line here after completing a record-breaking 1,047-kilometre journey on a sin...