A second life for EV batteries? Depends how long the first i...
28 June 2023
File pic of a lithium-ion car battery pack being stripped down for recycling. — Reuters
LONDON: Global automakers have touted plans to re-use electric vehicle (EV) batteries when ...
Tesla charging technology put on fast track to become US ind...
28 June 2023
The CCS connector is bulkier than Tesla's, which is winning over carmakers.
PITTSBURGH: Tesla's electric-vehicle charging technology is being put on a fast track to become a US st...
Tesla on Autopilot crashes into stopped truck in Pennsylvani...
28 June 2023
SAN FRANCISCO: A Tesla vehicle that was operating on its Autopilot software crashed into a stationary truck on a highway in Pennsylvania on Friday night, police said, adding to scr...
Indonesia's Pertamina, Electrum sign battery packs developme...
28 June 2023
JAKARTA: Indonesia's state energy company Pertamina said late on Monday it plans to develop battery packs for electric motorcycles with Electrum, a firm that aims to put millions o...
Latest bonkers Brabus G-wagon comes with matching boat and w...
28 June 2023
BERLIN: Does anyone actually need a beefy off-roader with a matching boat and wristwatch, all finished in a military hue?
No, but here comes the latest Brabus SUV, boat and watc...
2024 Toyota C-HR SUV unveiled: Hybrids only in Australia
27 June 2023
SYDNEY, Australia: The all-new 2024 C-HR sport utility vehicle (SUV) is the first Toyota in Australia to be offered with hybrid-only powertrains, in 1.8-litre (two-wheel drive) and...
Toyota Hilux in Australia to get 48-volt tech in 2024
27 June 2023
SYDNEY, Australia: Toyota Australia will offer certain Hilux pick-up truck models with fuel-saving 48-Volt technology in the first half of 2024.
In a statement, Toyota Australia...
Proton and Affin Bank launch credit card
27 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton has forged a strategic collaboration with Affin Bank to offer an affiliate credit card/-i targeted at Proton owners.
The Affin Avance Proton Affiliate Credi...
Customs Dept identify owners of 105 imported vehicles who us...
27 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The Customs Department has identified 105 vehicle owners who falsified documents as part of its investigation into undercollected duties for important vehicles in dut...
Stellantis aims to relieve 'charging anxiety' with new servi...
27 June 2023
MILAN: Stellantis launched a "Charging & Energy" business unit today to make it easier to keep electric vehicles on the road and cash in on an expanding range of services aroun...
TotalEnergies Malaysia partners Malaysian Nature Society on ...
27 June 2023
PETALING JAYA: TotalEnergies Malaysia has initiated a mangrove rehabilitation project in partnership with the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) by planting 250 trees in PMU 500kV Jima...
Two million vehicles expected on NSE for Aidiladha
27 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The "balik kampung" exodus in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration is expected to see a drastic increase in traffic volume along the North-South Expre...
Audi ex-boss becomes first VW board member sentenced over di...
27 June 2023
Stadler (left) standing in the Munich court room to await the verdict today. — Reuters
MUNICH: Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler was handed a suspended sentence of one year and nine...
Join the Ford Experience Hub in Ipoh from June 27-July 2
26 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, is taking the Next-Generation Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel on a nationwide tour wit...
BYD expands presence in Johor and Penang
26 June 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Two new BYD Centres were opened recently in Penang and Johor Bahru, as the new energy Chinese automaker continues its expansion in Malaysia.
Developed by Sime Darb...
EX30 to arrive in Malaysia ahead of EX90, says Volvo's Frump
26 June 2023
PETALING JAYA: The all-electric Volvo EX30 is set to enter Malaysia next year ahead of the EX90 flagship SUV.
"We're really excited about this car. It's a chance to get new peop...
Most expensive Volkswagen Golf model ever sells out in 8 min...
26 June 2023
BERLIN: Despite its eye-watering price tag, all 333 of the latest Volkswagen Golf R limited edition were sold out just eight minutes after the company started taking orders.
Eac...
More China EV makers eyeing Thailand as production base, say...
26 June 2023
BANGKOK: More major Chinese electric vehicle makers are eyeing Thailand as a manufacturing and distribution base to neighbouring economies, according to the Thai-Chinese Chamber of...
VW boss rules out reviving Beetle name for the electric era
26 June 2023
BERLIN: Volkswagen chief executive Thomas Schäfer has ruled out bringing back the Beetle name for a future electric car for as long as he is in charge, the top executive told the B...
Caterham to reveal its fully-electric concept coupé on July ...
26 June 2023
LONDON: Caterham will unveil its new coupé concept car, Project V, on July 12.
The fully-electric model will showcase a completely new design language for the British sports ca...
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