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Chery Malaysia inks Mou with Carsome
13 January 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Malaysia has inked two Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Carsome and Carsome Academy, in order to revolutionise vehicle trade-ins and enhance soft skills w...
EV charging bays need risk-proofing
13 January 2024
PETALING JAYA: There must be enforcement to ensure that the electric vehicle charging system (EVCS) at charging bays and even in homes comply with safety regulations as sales of el...
Updated mechanism for ewaste management on the cards
13 January 2024
PUTRAJAYA: An updated mechanism, which will specifically address ewaste such as EV (electric vehicle) batteries, solar panels and other similar components, will be brought up to th...
BMW looks at introducing augmented reality glasses to its ca...
13 January 2024
LONDON: BMW will expand the video, gaming and augmented-reality features available in its cars, with the firm revealing a range of new advancements. Shown at the Consumer Electr...
Google adding Chrome browser to screens in cars
13 January 2024
LAS VEGAS: Google wants drivers and passengers in cars be able to use Chrome in cars with a new feature that brings the tech giant's browser onto car screens. Chrome will only b...
Hyundai unveils NPX1 concept model at Tokyo Auto Salon
13 January 2024
SEOUL: Hyundai on Friday unveiled the "Ioniq 5 N NPX1," a concept model equipped with prototype N Performance Parts, at the Jan 12-14 Tokyo Auto Salon 2024. It plans to enhance ...
EU investigators to inspect China's BYD, Geely and SAIC in E...
12 January 2024
SHANGHAI/BRUSSELS: European Commission investigators are to inspect Chinese automakers in the coming weeks as part of a probe into whether to impose punitive tariffs to protect Eur...
Careplus, Go Auto JV to begin construction of RM600mil green...
12 January 2024
Careplus CEO Lim Kwee Shyan at the groundbreaking ceremony of the plant in Chembong Industrial Area. KUALA LUMPUR: Careplus Group Bhd's joint venture with Go Auto Group Sdn Bhd wi...
Tesla and Volvo to pause output due to Red Sea disruption
12 January 2024
BERLIN: Tesla will suspend most car production at its factory near Berlin from Jan. 29 to Feb. 11, the company said late on Thursday, citing a lack of components owing to shifts in...
Uber and Kia sign electric vehicle partnership
12 January 2024
LAS VEGAS: US ride-hailing platform Uber and South Korean automaker Kia announced Wednesday the signing of an agreement on producing electric vehicles, during the Consumer Electron...
Stellantis to invest in French sodium-ion battery maker for ...
12 January 2024
PARIS: Stellantis announced today that it is investing in French sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat to diversify its portfolio and mass-produce electric vehicles while reducing expo...
Porsche prepares electric Macan to become sportier and more ...
12 January 2024
STUTTGART: Porsche is gearing up for the world premiere of its all-new, all-electric Macan SUV, putting the prototype through rigorous testing and development to ensure it lives up...
India's longest sea bridge opened in Mumbai
12 January 2024
NEW DELHI: India's longest sea bridge known as the Atal Setu was inaugurated on Friday, officials said. The 21.8 km long six-lane bridge, also known as the Mumbai Trans Harbour ...
ABB buys tech company to give industrial robots eyes and bra...
12 January 2024
ZURICH: ABB has bought a company specialising in boosting the mobility of industrial robots - by using artificial intelligence and 3D vision to move around factories and warehouses...
Toyota to roll out solid-state battery EVs globally in a cou...
12 January 2024
GANDHINAGAR (India): Toyota Motor will in a couple of years globally launch vehicles with solid-state batteries that charge faster and last longer, an executive said on Thursday at...
Honda CR-V e:HEV RS hybrid priced at RM196K
11 January 2024
PETALING JAYA: The price of the flagship Honda CR-V e:HEV RS hybrid is finalised. Honda Malaysia today announced the SUV pricing at RM195,900 (on-the-road without insurance). Th...
Johor EV charging fire: Company operating site not licensed
11 January 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The company that operated the electric vehicle charging systems bay in Johor which caught fire on Dec 31, was found to be operating without a licence by the Energy Commi...
PMs Anwar, Lee witness completion of RTS Link connection bet...
11 January 2024
Anwar and Lee shaking hands to mark the historic completion of the connecting span for the RTS project today. — Bernama JOHOR BARU: The infrastructure of the Rapid Transit Syste...
Mitsubishi open Nilai 3S centre
11 January 2024
PETALING JAYA: A new Mitsubishi 3S dealership has opened in Nilai. Operated by Ban Lee Heng Motor (Nilai) Sdn Bhd, the latest outlet has a built-up area of 6,400 square feet and...
SK On may start mass producing LFP batteries for automakers ...
11 January 2024
LAS VEGAS: South Korea's SK On plans to start mass producing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries as early as 2026 to supply several automakers as it pushes to deliver a lower co...