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Brunei imposes charges on land border travellers
03 October 2020
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei's Exit and Entry Charges Order 2020 has now come into full effect, imposing a service charge of B$3 (RM9.20) per person for a one-way trip and B$6 (RM18...
Tesla CEO Musk suggests India entry in 2021
03 October 2020
The Tesla Model 3 cabin. — Reuters
BANGALORE: Tesla Inc chief executive Elon Musk indicated on Friday that the US electric carmaker will make a foray into India in 2021.
“Next ...
F1 faces fundamental questions after Honda pullout
03 October 2020
LONDON: Stefano Domenicali will have some fundamental questions to address when he takes over as Formula One chief executive in January, starting with the relevance of the sport to...
Production begins for fully electric Volvo XC40
02 October 2020
GHENT: The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 production start represents a significant step towards Volvo Cars’ ambition to reduce its CO2 footprint per car by 40% by 2025.
Custome...
Honda exiting F1 to focus on zero-emission technology
02 October 2020
TOKYO: Japan's Honda Motor will end its participation as an engine supplier in the FIA Formula One World Championship at the end of the 2021 season to focus on zero-emission techno...
Trade up campaign for Volkswagen owners in Malaysia
02 October 2020
PETALING JAYA: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) announced the launch of the Trade-Up campaign by Das WeltAuto, Volkswagen’s global used car programme.
The campaign offe...
French firm Valeo aiming to make buses bubbles of clean air
02 October 2020
PARIS: French automotive supplier Valeo has developed an air steriliser for bus and coach cabins, which can eliminate more than 95% of viruses. The next step will be to adapt the n...
Infiniti QX60 Monograph concept previewed
02 October 2020
NASHVILLE: The Infiniti QX60 Monograph concept previews a more upscale and commanding design for the brand’s popular three-row SUV.
“We commenced the design of the Monograph...
This Nissan can produce electricity for an emergency respons...
02 October 2020
PARIS: Nissan has presented a prototype based upon its LEAF model. It consists of an emergency vehicle capable of sharing the electricity produced by its batteries to offer aid in ...
Going the distance with Volkswagen ID.3
02 October 2020
WOLFSBURG: Testing the long-distance qualities of the new Volkswagen ID.3 and the EV infrastructure in Germany will be undertaken by record-breaking driver Rainer Zietlow, and his ...
Motorcyclists can renew riding licence online from Oct 9
02 October 2020
PUTRAJAYA: The online renewal of motorcycle riding licence and competent driving licence (CDL) can be done via the MyEG system starting Oct 9 and Oct 16 respectively.
The Road T...
Volkswagen Taos to use updated EA211 engine
02 October 2020
HERNDON: Volkswagen announced that the Taos compact SUV will feature a new version of the EA211 turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Making 158hp and 184 pound-feet of torque, the...
VW draws up plans to carve out Lamborghini, say sources
02 October 2020
FRANKFURT: Volkswagen is drawing up plans to carve out Lamborghini and has sounded out bankers and potential investors about listing the Italian sports car maker on the stock marke...
Oct 3-9: Petrol prices up 3 sen
02 October 2020
Flood of tyres sowed the seeds for Continental cuts
02 October 2020
HANOVER: Continental AG said its massive restructuring that will lead to the elimination or transfer of 30,000 jobs was spurred in part by Asian rivals piling into Europe and flood...
Ford's new CEO Farley shakes up management amid promises of ...
02 October 2020
DETROIT: Ford Motor Co's new chief executive, Jim Farley (pic), on Thursday promised the US automaker would move with urgency, responding to investor and analyst criticism of the s...
PLUS announces RM400mil losses in three-month MCO
02 October 2020
MELAKA: PLUS Malaysia Bhd reported a loss of RM400mil over the three months from March to May due to the implementation of the Covid-19 movement control order (MCO).
Managing di...
Shell opens store on Shopee Mall
02 October 2020
PETALING JAYA: Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd is enhancing its digital presence by launching its new official store on Shopee Mall.
With a clear selection of genuine premium qua...
Plug-in hybrids emit 2.5 times more CO2 than expected, says ...
02 October 2020
PARIS: An analysis by the European Federation for Transport and Environment of data on real-world emissions from plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) has shown that they genera...
TC Manufacturing inks deal with Chinese-linked firm to expan...
02 October 2020
Traffic in Bangkok. Thailand is a market that both parties are keen to explore together.
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, TC Manufacturing (La...
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