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Range anxiety? Researchers developing 1,600km battery that c...
26 March 2025
El-Zahab and postdoctoral scientist Aqsa Nazir in the FIU battery research laboratory. — Margi Rentis/FIU
MIAMI: They call it range anxiety, the fear that an electric vehicle coul...

50% discount for tolls on Friday, Saturday in conjunction wi...
26 March 2025
PETALING JAYA: Commuters will enjoy a 50% toll discount from March 28 to 29 in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
In a statement issued today, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alex...

Petron Malaysia rolls out Hari Raya road safety programme
26 March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya celebration, Petron Malaysia, in collaboration with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the police, launched its road s...

FBI says it is probing 'increase in violent activity towards...
26 March 2025
WASHINGTON: FBI director Kash Patel said on Monday the bureau was probing what he called "the increase in violent activity towards Tesla," adding the bureau had taken steps in rece...

BYD aims to double overseas sales to 800,000 in 2025, chairm...
26 March 2025
SHANGHAI: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD aims to double its sales outside China to over 800,000 cars in 2025 and will look to overcome tariffs by assembling cars locally, its c...

China Porsche owner skips out on US$70 petrol bill, leaving ...
26 March 2025
BEIJING: Social media in China has been shocked by the actions of a Porsche driver who escaped at speed from a petrol station leaving behind an unpaid bill of 500 yuan (RM305).
...

A single app for Malaysian EV users coming
26 March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Moves to encourage the use of electric vehicles (EV) will get a boost with a single mobile application for charging purposes.
The app, which is being worked on, wi...

Prioritise EV infrastructure instead, say stakeholders
26 March 2025
PETALING JAYA: The proposed consolidation of electric vehicle (EV) charging applications into a single platform is welcome but the priority should be to fully develop the EV infr...

Buyers set to tap brakes on vehicle purchases
26 March 2025
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s automotive sector is expected to end this year with a total industry volume (TIV) of around 700,000 units, reflecting a decline from the 816,747 units rec...

Geely is legacy carmakers’ electric poster child
26 March 2025
HONG KONG: Rivals from Ford Motor to Stellantis will be looking at Geely Automotive with envy.
Last week, the US$23 billion (RM102bil) Chinese vehicle producer revealed its core...

EU approves digital driving licences in road safety reform
26 March 2025
BRUSSELS: The European Union agreed provisionally on Tuesday to introduce digital driving licences and a probation period for new drivers, as part of a package of reforms to improv...

Tesla sales sink by nearly half in Europe
26 March 2025
PARIS: Tesla sales plunged in the European Union in the first two months of the year, auto industry figures showed Tuesday, as Elon Musk's politics and ageing models may be turning...

Audi A5 e-hybrid gains 110km of electric range
26 March 2025
LONDON: Audi has revealed that its new A5 saloon and Avant models will now be available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Called "e-hybrid", the new models are powered by a 2.0-...

No plans for congestion charge in KL for now, says Loke
25 March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not impose a congestion charge on private vehicles in Kuala Lumpur for now, says Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
The Transport Minister said that the C...

Hyundai Motor commits US$21bil investment in United States
25 March 2025
LOS ANGELES: Hyundai Motor Group has announced a significant investment of US$21bil (RM93.2bil) in the United States from 2025 to 2028.
In a statement, the group said this commi...

DDPAI unveils Z50 Pro dash cam in Malaysia: RM509 to RM779
25 March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: DDPAI has launched its latest dash cam in Malaysia, the Z50 Pro which offers 4G connectivity, crystal-clear 4K recording, and ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6.
Depending on pack...

Porsche and David Guetta: Electrifying spectacle in Dubai
25 March 2025
DUBAI: The celebrated French DJ and music producer David Guetta stars in a new, electrifying campaign by Porsche Middle East and Africa.
Accompanied by a Future Rave Remix of h...

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro gears up for US launch
25 March 2025
ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz USA has confirmed that the 2025 AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ coupé will arrive in the United States by spring.
Priced from US$195,900 (RM869,000), the vehicle bo...

Tune up for the Raya road trip
25 March 2025
PETALING JAYA: As the nation prepares for the grand annual “balik kampung” exodus, a frenzy is unfolding at workshops and service centres across Malaysia.
Motorists are rushing ...

Safe trips start with expert inspections
25 March 2025
PETALING JAYA: Car owners should use the services of professionals rather than attempt to DIY (do-it-yourself) when it comes to inspecting their vehicles before hitting the road fo...
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