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RM14.7bil investments approved in EV ecosystem from 2018 to ...
22 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Investments totalling RM14.7 billion have been approved in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem from 2018 to September 2022, covering the assembly of vehicles, EV comp...
Hyundai's SangYup Lee voted 2023 World Car Person Of The Yea...
22 February 2023
TORONTO: Hyundai's SangYup Lee has been named "2023 World Car Person Of The Year". This is the second consecutive World Car Person of the Year win for Hyundai Motor Group. Hyund...
Tesla scales back German battery plans, won over by US incen...
22 February 2023
BERLIN: Tesla Inc has begun assembling batteries in Germany but will focus cell production in the US in light of Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives, a spokesperson said, one of...
Chainless electric cargo bikes deployed in Germany for city ...
22 February 2023
BERLIN: In a development set to help make urban deliveries more sustainable and reduce wear and tear, chainless cargo bikes are being launched in Germany with an innovative new dri...
Silicon Valley startup charts a path to cheaper EV batteries
22 February 2023
SAN JOSE: As many of the largest US technology companies shed employees, the government is embracing clean technology as a huge employment opportunity, pumping massive sums into el...
Beam rolls out micromobility promos
22 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Micromobility service operator Beam Mobility Malaysia is offering promotions for regular and casual users. Frequent Beam users should also take advantage of Beam’s...
Feb 23-March 1: Still no change to fuel prices
22 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from Feb 23 to March 1. The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, sai...
Volkswagen outlines EV innovations at Tech Day 2023
22 February 2023
The pulse inverter. WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen announced it has managed to develop a complete electric drive system inhouse, resulting in up to 20% more efficiency through the optimal ...
Jaguar Land Rover opens three European self-driving tech hub...
21 February 2023
LONDON: Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover said today it is opening three new engineering hubs in Europe to develop autonomous vehicle technologies as part of its partnership with S...
Nio to build factory in China for budget EVs, say sources
21 February 2023
SHANGHAI: Chinese electric-vehicle maker Nio Inc plans to build a factory to produce budget EVs under a new brand for export to Europe from as early as next year, three people with...
Extending sales tax exemption among proposals to spur EV sal...
21 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Proposals to further stimulate the electric vehicle (EV) market in Malaysia have been submitted to the Finance Ministry, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Az...
Toyota will start electric SUV production in US as early as ...
21 February 2023
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp will begin producing mid- to large-sized electric sports utility vehicles (SUVs) at its Kentucky plant as early as in summer 2025, aiming for monthly outpu...
Automotive sector to see strong TIV in 2023, say research ho...
21 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) is expecting the automotive industry to see strong earnings growth in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q 2023) and 4Q 2022 as automotive c...
Prasarana to carry out van-hailing service with Kumpool
21 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Berhad and transportation company, Kumpool, are conducting a pilot van-hailing service project between residential homes and public transport stati...
Over 100 police summonses issued in op on non-compliant numb...
21 February 2023
SHAH ALAM: Over 100 summonses were issued by police in a traffic operation against number plates that do not comply with the law. In a statement today, Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm ...
Govt studying proposals to increase its EV fleet
21 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya is looking at proposals to increase the number of hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) in the government fleet, says Deputy International Trade and Industry Mi...
EV group urges govt to provide charging infrastructure perks...
21 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The Zero Emission Vehicle Association (ZEVA) has urged the government to provide incentives focusing on electric vehicles (EVs) charging infrastructure in the revised...
BMW creates special paints for XM
21 February 2023
MUNICH: BMW has introduced special paints for the XM, which will be available from April. The new body colours are BMW Individual Urban Green, BMW Individual Petrol Mica metalli...
Lynk & Co’s sets out to inject 'wow' factor into its HQ
21 February 2023
GOTHENBURG: Lynk & Co today showed off its distinctive headquarters that aims to excite the senses. With bold, weird, and madly inspired interior spaces it’s designed to get...
Multiple F1 teams contact Honda for 2026 partnership
21 February 2023
TOKYO: Several teams have approached Honda about a partnership when Formula One's new engine era starts in 2026 but no decision has been taken about future involvement, the Japanes...