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Bike handlebars of the future: Smart and connected
23 January 2025
MUNICH: The German start-up Flite is causing a stir with its smart "cockpit" concept for cyclists, directly inspired by the automotive world.
In fact, it's a touch-sensitive in...

VW boss compares China market to a 'fitness centre'
23 January 2025
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said he views China as "a kind of fitness centre" in terms of economic development.
"Innovations, for example in batteries, software or au...

Tesla to significantly raise prices of all cars in Canada
23 January 2025
TORONTO: Tesla will raise prices of all its cars in Canada from Feb. 1, according to notices on its Canadian website, with prices of Model 3 going up by as much as C$9,000 ($6,254....

Tata Motors looks to local battery play as EV competition ri...
23 January 2025
NEW DELHI: Tata Motors, India's biggest electric car maker, is betting that locally manufactured EV batteries will help it maintain its edge in an industry where competition is int...

JLR owner says profits hurt by China’s economic slowdown
23 January 2025
NEW DELHI: Jaguar Land Rover’s Indian owner said profitability is being hurt by economic challenges in China, a market where weak demand and consumer preference for electric vehicl...

Chery celebrates Malaysian Paralympians
23 January 2025
SHAH ALAM: Chery Malaysia celebrated Malaysia’s Paralympians with a celebration honouring their achievements and contributions to sports and inclusivity.
Held at Chery’s showro...

Drive smart and avoid jams this festive holiday
23 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: Want to avoid getting caught in traffic snarls along the highways during the upcoming festive season rush home? Then you need to drive smart, say road safety experts...

Govt to decide on free toll based on existing policy
23 January 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet will decide tomorrow on toll-free travel during festive seasons, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
He said any move to end such toll-free travel ...

2025 Mazda CX-80 plug-in launched in Indonesia: 2.5L petrol,...
23 January 2025
JAKARTA, Indonesia: The 2025 Mazda CX-80 is the Japanese marque's first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in Indonesia, and was launched recently by PT Eurokars Motor Indonesi...

Škoda powers up production of Elroq — its most affordable al...
23 January 2025
PRAGUE: Škoda Auto has launched series production of its all-electric Elroq at the company’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav.
Positioned as one of the most affordable SUV offerings...

As Trump takes aim at EVs, how far will rollback go?
23 January 2025
NEW YORK: As part of his flurry of first-day actions, US President Donald Trump took aim at electric vehicles, a cornerstone of the Biden administration's climate change agenda.
...

JPJ counters nationwide open till 7pm today due to MySikap o...
22 January 2025
PUTRAJAYA: All Road Transport Department (JPJ) counter services nationwide will be extended until 7pm today after the MySikap system experienced a disruption earlier in the day.
...

No more toll-free festivities? Wait until Friday, nothing co...
22 January 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The decision to end toll-free festivities has yet to be finalised as this will only be decided by the Cabinet on Friday, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
He...

Singapore Motorshow 2025 records largest number of EVs and h...
22 January 2025
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Motorshow 2025, held from 9 to 12 January at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre concluded with over 160 vehicles showcased, the highest numb...

Jaecoo Malaysia opens new PJ Midtown dealership
22 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: Jaecoo Malaysia continues to invest in the expansion of its dealer network across Malaysia.
Officiating the Jaecoo-authorised EVenergy Auto Sdn Bhd dealership in ...

Call for savings from ending toll-free festivities to be inv...
22 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: Public funds saved from not providing toll-free travel during festive periods should be funnelled into improving the public transport network throughout the country,...

2.6 million vehicles expected on the road per day over CNY p...
22 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: An estimated 2.6 million vehicles per day are expected to traverse the country's major highways during the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration.
The Highway Auth...

Logistics industry finds WCE a boon
22 January 2025
PETALING JAYA: Time is money in the logistics industry, and the time that can be saved by travelling through the newest stretch on the West Coast Expressway (WCE) will boost the bo...

Huawei unveils massive Maextro S800 electric sedan
22 January 2025
SHENZHEN: Huawei has revealed official images of its Maextro S800, the largest electric sedan in China and among the biggest mass-produced sedans globally, measuring over 5.4 metre...

From gloom to bloom: Renault R5 aims to colour Britain happy...
22 January 2025
LONDON: Britons favourite car colour is grey, and Renault wants to change that with the Renault 5 E-Tech electric car.
The call for the new car buying public to be brighter and ...
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