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Manila’s colourful jeepneys make way for carbon-free minibus...
30 March 2023
MANILA: They vanished from Philippine roads in the thick of one of the world’s strictest pandemic lockdowns. Now, Manila’s colourful jeepneys may disappear for good as the governme...
Socar introduces MonthlyPass programme
30 March 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Car rental platform Socar has launched its first-ever MonthlyPass programme, allowing Malaysians to access a flexible and convenient travel experience while offering ...
Geely to include eight Chinese powertrain plants in Renault ...
30 March 2023
PARIS/STOCKHOLM: Geely will include eight powertrain plants in China and one in Sweden in its future combustion engine joint venture with Renault and Saudi Aramco, two sources clos...
Car battery recycling market gears up for future boom
30 March 2023
File pic of a lithium-ion car battery pack being stripped down for recycling. — Reuters DRESDEN: Researcher Anna Vanderbruggen peers into a vat of dark bubbling liquid, the result...
Survey shows increase in German drivers who want a petrol-po...
30 March 2023
DUSSELDORF: Despite a strong push from environmental activists for zero-emissions vehicles, petrol-engined cars in Germany are once again enjoying increasing popularity, a survey p...
Kia unveils first three-row EV9 electric SUV as automakers ...
29 March 2023
SEOUL: Kia Corp unveiled a large new electric sport utility vehicle that it said can run for 541km on a single charge, and as many as 239km with about 15 minutes of ultra-fast char...
Bangkok International Motor Show 2023: Whipping up the excit...
29 March 2023
BANGKOK: This year's 44th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) was off to a great amount of excitement after having been relegated to a virtual show for the last three years. ...
Ducati rolls out special deals for Hari Raya
29 March 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with the coming Hari Raya festivities, Ducati in Malaysia is offering several special promotions for local Ducatitis. Valid until March 31, the Duca...
Volvo CEO says US climate law will drive EV tech to North Am...
29 March 2023
NEW YORK: The Inflation Reduction Act is changing the way Swedish automaker Volvo Car AB plans to build electric vehicles, chief executive officer Jim Rowan said in an interview th...
16th Toyota Dream Car Art contest winners announced
29 March 2023
SHAH ALAM: The 16th Toyota Dream Car Art contest aims to encourage and inspire creativity amongst children, share their dreams on how cars can make the world better, through their ...
Shell Fleet Solutions and DHL on emissions reduction move
29 March 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd through its business mobility division, Shell Fleet Solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership to support DHL Express Malaysia...
Ministry to develop online system to cancel registration of ...
29 March 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry is developing an online system through an application or other digital methods to cancel the registration of motor vehicles, the Dewan Rakyat w...
Beam e-scooters now available at 9 varsities
29 March 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Beam Mobility has partnered with several Malaysian universities to make Beam’s e-scooters available for use on various campuses across the country. The company sai...
Shah Alam car owners can claim for damage caused by falling ...
29 March 2023
SHAH ALAM: Vehicle owners here whose cars are damaged by falling trees have to lodge a report in person at the city council to make a public liability insurance claim. This serv...
German court expects conviction for former Audi boss in dies...
29 March 2023
Stadler in a 2021 photo. — Reuters MUNICH: Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler is likely to become the first top executive to be convicted in the diesel emissions scandal, with a Muni...
Road signs for 'Jalan Samy Vellu' to be up soon
29 March 2023
IPOH: Works to install "Jalan Tun Dr S Samy Vellu" road signs in Sungai Siput are now being planned, says Perak Public Works Department (JKR) director Hamdan Ali. He said that J...
Thailand’s car, motorcycle sales may be affected by bank fai...
29 March 2023
BANGKOK: Domestic car and motorcycle sales may suffer the brunt if Thai financial institutions are affected by the risk of bank failures in the US and Europe, according to the Fede...
EU countries approve 2035 phaseout of CO2-emitting cars
29 March 2023
BRUSSELS: European Union countries gave final approval on Tuesday to a landmark law to end sales of new CO2-emitting cars in 2035, after Germany won an exemption for cars running o...
March 30 - April 5: No change in fuel prices
29 March 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from March 30-April 5. The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, said...
What cars and features women want
29 March 2023
JOHANNESBURG: When it comes to cars, safety is the single most important feature desired by women, according to a global survey commissioned by South African insurer 1st for Women ...