California regulator sees 2035 EV mandate as 'sweet spot'
21 September 2022
NEW YORK: California's choice of 2035 as the deadline to end gasoline-only new car sales was the "sweet spot" that will sharply cut emissions but was also realistic for the industr...
Amazon-backed firm to help power its trucking fleet with ele...
21 September 2022
SACRAMENTO: Amazon.com-backed Infinium said on Tuesday it will supply low-carbon electrofuels for the e-commerce giant's trucking fleet starting next year.
Infinium's supply of ...
Sept 22-28: RON97 petrol down 10 sen to RM4.05
21 September 2022
PETALING JAYA: The retail price of RON97 petrol will drop by 10 sen from RM4.15 to RM4.05 per litre, while those of RON95 and diesel will remain unchanged for the week from Sept 22...
myTukar adds three new outlets
20 September 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: myTukar has opened three new showrooms in Penang, Melaka and Johor, as part of their goal to strengthen its physical presence and capabilities across Malaysia.
The...
Local e-bike maker Ezee Bikes Malaysia aims for growth
20 September 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Ezee Bikes Malaysia is making a push on its range of electric bicycles by emphasising on quality and benchmarking against international standards.
Group CEO Anders...
August vehicle sales up by 36%
20 September 2022
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) expects vehicle sales in September to be maintained at August levels, despite being affected by the ongoing shortages of c...
Model cars are for big kids too — and some sell for serious ...
20 September 2022
HAMBURG: The Mercedes 600 Pullman Landaulet is a magnificent car loved by emperors and dictators and one which few mortals will ever own – at least not in full-sized form.
Thank...
Extend tax breaks for EVs, says MAA
19 September 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Automotive players are hoping for an extension of tax breaks for electric vehicles (EVs) in the upcoming Budget 2023.
Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) preside...
Grins and engine growls: Thai motorbike drag racing kicks ba...
19 September 2022
BANGKOK: A Thai racer locked his eyes ahead, the heat shimmering from the concrete as he gripped his stripped-back motorbike before it leapt up, back wheel spinning furiously, and ...
Motorcyclist rams into car after driver stops on SUKE to tak...
19 September 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: An accident occurred on the newly opened Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) involving a motorcyclist and a car whose driver had stopped on the emergenc...
Seoul targets half of new vehicles as autonomous in 2035
19 September 2022
SEOUL: South Korea is targeting to commercialise a Level 4 autonomous vehicle in 2027 and to have half of newly launched vehicles as Level 4 models by 2035, the country's transport...
EV charging service available at OCBC Bank headquarters in ...
19 September 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Menara OCBC, the headquarters of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd in Jalan Tun Perak, Kuala Lumpur is now equipped with two electric vehicle (EV) chargers as part of its comm...
EP Manufacturing inks investment agreements on EV business
19 September 2022
Seated (from left) are Liu, Ahmed Khalaf and Hamidon after the agreements were sighned recently.
KUALA LUMPUR: Auto parts maker, EP Manufacturing Bhd has entered into two investme...
FIA appoints auto executive as first-ever CEO
19 September 2022
MOSCOW: The International automobile Federation (Federation Internationale de l'automobile, FIA) has appointed Natalie Robyn as the federation's first-ever CEO, FIA president Moham...
Road bully caught on camera hitting man in JB identified
18 September 2022
A screen grab of the attack.
JOHOR BARU: Police have identified the individual behind a viral video of a man hitting another man in the middle of the road at KM18, Jalan Johor Bar...
To avoid damaging your engine, check the oil level every 1,0...
18 September 2022
BERLIN: Many drivers put off checking their vehicle's oil level, but that can cause serious damage to the engine, experts warn.
A lack of oil wears out the engine and can cause ...
Canadian company Loop Energy says new fuel cell more efficie...
18 September 2022
VANCOUVER: Hydrogen fuel cell maker Loop Energy said today that its latest cell system can deliver better fuel economy than a diesel engine at current price levels.
The Burnaby,...
Decontrolled vehicle drivers allowed to use Class D licence,...
18 September 2022
PETALING JAYA: Drivers of decontrolled vehicles with unloaded weight (BTM) of more than 3,500kg but not over 4,000kg are now allowed to drive using a Class D licence.
Transport ...
Hennessey rolls out Gen 3 VelociRaptor 6x6 monster
18 September 2022
HOUSTON: Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has transformed the latest third-generation Ford F-150 into an immensely capable, go...
Car rental companies enjoying business boom in Johor
18 September 2022
JOHOR BARU: Car rental service providers here are smiling from ear to ear with the recovery of their business as the demand for rented vehicles is on the rise.
The trend began g...
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