Indonesia plans to subsidise EV sales next year
30 November 2022
Indonesia has a target of at least 1.2 million electric bike adoptions and 35,000 electric car adoptions by 2024. — Bloomberg
JAKARTA: Indonesia plans to subsidise sales of electr...
Aston Martin applies design chops on its first Asian luxury ...
29 November 2022
TOKYO: Aston Martin has stamped its mark with the Aston Martin Residences in Miami and a limited-edition collection of five one-of-a-kind luxury homes in New York City.
Now it h...
Chile's unique Atacama desert sullied by world's junk
28 November 2022
SANTIAGO: It may be one of the driest places on Earth — a brutal, alien landscape where life seems impossible.
But Chile's massive Atacama desert is a unique and fragile ecosyst...
Don't bend the Bugatti — a new bonnet costs a fortune
27 November 2022
HAMBURG: If you are one of the few ultra-rich who drive a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, you may not need to worry too much about finding "small change" for a repair.
As a mat...
Philippines to cut tariffs on electric vehicles, parts
25 November 2022
MANILA: A Philippine inter-agency panel chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday approved removing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) to spur demand amid high fuel cost...
VinFast ships first electric vehicles to US customers
25 November 2022
Vinfast EV cars are seen during a car shipment to the US in Haiphong today. — Reuters
HAI PHONG: Vietnam's electric vehicle maker VinFast said today it had shipped its first batch...
Penang parking app bags gold at Jakarta convention
25 November 2022
(Front row, from fourth right) Jagdeep and MBSP mayor Datuk Azhar Arshad showing the gold award received by Penang Smart Parking. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: The Penan...
'Carchitecture' takes car ownership to the next level
17 November 2022
PARIS: Architecture and automobiles have much more in common than one might first think.
They are connected by a love of lines, fluidity, optimisation of spaces and, sometimes, ...
BYD hits major milestone with 3 millionth NEV produced
16 November 2022
SHENZHEN: BYD, China's leading new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, said today that its three millionth NEV has rolled off the production line, reported Xinhua.
BYD chairman W...
EV battery makers race to develop cheaper cell materials, sk...
15 November 2022
LONDON: US and European startups are racing to develop new batteries using two abundant, cheap materials — sodium and sulfur — that could reduce China's battery dominance, ease loo...
Elon Musk says 'I have too much work on my plate'
14 November 2022
Musk speaking online during the B20 Summit, ahead of the G20 leaders' summit, in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, today. — Reuters
NUSA DUA: Billionaire Elon Musk said today he was wo...
Tesla mulls exporting China-made EVs to United States, say s...
12 November 2022
China-made Model 3s rolling off the Tesla plant in Shanghai in this file pic. — Reuters
SHANGHAI: Tesla is considering exporting made-in-China electric cars to the United States...
VW South Africa looks to Asia, Latam as Europe shifts to EVs
12 November 2022
JOHANNESBURG: Volkswagen's South Africa unit aims to develop new markets for its petrol and diesel cars in Asia and Latin America, its managing director said, as Europe restricts s...
China’s top EV wastes no time getting traction in Indonesia
11 November 2022
BALI: In South-East Asia, Chinese automakers are trying to gain a foothold in markets dominated by Japanese brands. In Indonesia, the push is visible on the ground.
The vast maj...
Transport Ministry calls on ehailing companies to help affec...
11 November 2022
PETALING JAYA: The Transport Ministry is calling on ehailing companies to play their part in helping rail commuters who have been affected by the week-long partial shutdown of the ...
Ian Callum's firm tasked with new design for World Car Award...
11 November 2022
TORONTO: When the 19th annual 2023 World Car Awards (WCA) are presented at the New York International Auto Show next April, the winners will receive new versions of the traditional...
Ex-McLaren exec Tony Joseph to head Aston Martin Americas
09 November 2022
NEW YORK: Aston Martin Lagonda has appointed a new executive to head its North American operations.
Tony Joseph, formerly from McLaren, will take over from Adam Chamberlain, who...
Hot Rocket Racing Club revs up for sim racing
09 November 2022
PETALING JAYA: Motorsports outfit Hot Rocket Racing Club has teamed up with RaceRoom Asia to enter the sim racing world and cultivate Malaysia’s talents in the gaming segment.
I...
HERE HD Live Map powers hands-free driving and routing funct...
08 November 2022
MUNICH/AMSTERDAM: Location data and technology platform HERE Technologies has announced that the BMW Group is using the HERE HD Live Map, HERE’s high-definition map to enable hands...
Geely truck unit Farizon targets Europe with electric cargo ...
07 November 2022
BEIJING: China's Farizon, a new-energy truck maker owned by automaker Geely, aims step up expansion beyond its home base with a light cargo van planned for Europe as early as 2024,...
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