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Pro-Net and EVC launch condominium EV charging infrastructur...
02 December 2024
SUBANG JAYA: Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) and EV Connection (EVC), the operator of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network JomCharge, have jointly launched a "Condomin...
No hidden charges in RON97 petrol and diesel pricing, says D...
02 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: There are no hidden charges in the weekly retail price of RON97 petrol and diesel set by the government, says Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. She told the De...
Jeep and Fiat maker Stellantis' CEO Tavares quits early over...
02 December 2024
PARIS: Stellantis NV chief executive officer Carlos Tavares, known for his cost-cutting drive, stepped down from the automaker following a dispute with the board over how to arrest...
MG Cyberster to launch at KLIMS 2024
02 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The sleek two-seater MG Cyberster will make its debut at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024. SAIC Motor Malaysia said the price of all-elect...
Struggling Tan Chong faces long and rough journey
02 December 2024
PETALING JAYA: Local automotive manufacturers and distributors are slowly but surely being overwhelmed by Chinese marques with their sleek designs and top-of-the-line technology fo...
Aston Martin Valour arrives in Malaysia
02 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur will be delivering two units of the Valour, which is limited to just 110 cars produced globally. The Valour units here are in Tayos Turq...
Chinese airline group enters EV market with Thailand launch
02 December 2024
BANGKOK: China's JuneYao Airlines and its sibling JuneYao Automobile may not ring any bells. But both are part of the JuneYao Group, a prominent Chinese conglomerate with diversifi...
Waze made more useful: It now shows EV charging stations acr...
02 December 2024
PETALING JAYA: Waze has added the option to display electric vehicle (EV) charging stations instead of petrol stations for some of its Malaysian users. Interestingly, Malaysia i...
VW rolls out flood relief: Discounts, free inspections and e...
02 December 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today launched its annual "Volkswagen Cares" initiative supporting Volkswagen owners affected by floods across the country. ...
Uber launches boat hailing service on Kashmir's scenic Dal L...
02 December 2024
Uber signs are displayed on 'Shikaras' or small boats after Uber launched its first water transport service on the waters of Dal Lake, one of Kashmir's main tourist attractions, in...
Nine VW plants on strike as worker rift with management deep...
02 December 2024
Several thousand workers of Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen AG gathering during pay-rise protests on the grounds of VW’s largest plant in Wolfsburg. — Reuters HANOVER/BERLIN:...
Baidu's Apollo autonomous vehicles granted licence to test i...
02 December 2024
BEIJING: China's Baidu has received a licence to test autonomous vehicles with its Apollo Go robotaxi service in Hong Kong as it expands its footprint outside the Chinese mainland....
VW launches Tayron SUV production amidst union tensions
02 December 2024
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant officially began series production of the Tayron SUV last week, marking a significant milestone for the automaker’s largest facility. The...
Here's why you shouldn't use the gear lever as a hand rest
01 December 2024
MUNICH: If you have a car with a manual transmission, do you rest your hand on the gear lever while driving? According to Matthias Strixner, an expert with German technical insp...
Lotus revises its Emira line-up
01 December 2024
LONDON: Lotus has revealed updates to one of its last combustion-powered models, with its Emira sports car. The Emira first went on sale back in 2022 and rivals cars like the Al...
Electric Porsche Macan now in Malaysia, 4 variants priced fr...
30 November 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Porsche distributor Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has launched the all-electric Porsche Macan, with prices starting at RM430,000. Four variants are available:...
Mercedes to use Momenta software in 4 models, accelerate Chi...
30 November 2024
Momenta's clients include BYD, SAIC and Audi in China. — Reuters SHANGHAI/BERLIN: Mercedes-Benz is betting on China's Momenta to help it win back market share in the world's bigge...
Lane upgrade to ease NSE in Johor
30 November 2024
The Johor stretch of the NSE currently operates with two lanes each way, causing frequent traffic congestion even on weekdays and non-peak periods. — THOMAS YONG/The Star JOHOR ...
Hyundai and Kia unveil revolutionary X-ble shoulder wearable...
30 November 2024
SEOUL: Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation have introduced the X-ble Shoulder, a wearable robot designed to enhance worker efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries in industria...
Uber and Bolt unveil women-only service in Paris
30 November 2024
PARIS: Two rival ride-hailing platforms announced on Thursday options allowing Parisian women to order a car driven by a female driver in a bid to ensure "greater safety" for its c...