Brad Pitt's F1 movie to be called ... 'F1'
05 July 2024
Brad Pitt on location shoot in Silverstone, England, on July 9 last year. — Reuters
SILVERSTONE: The suspense around the name of Brad Pitt's previously untitled Formula One movie,...
‘Handsome’ and ‘omelette’ among new words that can be added ...
05 July 2024
BANGKOK: Motorists in Bangkok can now personalise their licence plates with 70 new Thai words, according to the Royal Gazette today.
Most of the new words are considered auspici...
First stretch of smart highway opens in the US
05 July 2024
SAN FRANCISCO: Several kilometres of a future "smart" highway were recently opened in the US state of Michigan.
The idea is to be able to connect the highway to all compatible v...
How China's EV battery makers stack up in energy storage
05 July 2024
SHANGHAI: China's EV battery giants CATL and BYD are eyeing the growing market for stationary energy storage.
Here are the numbers behind their energy storage business:
CATL ...
Free motorcycle, car aircond service at eastern zone Madani ...
05 July 2024
KUANTAN: Visitors to the Eastern Zone Madani Rakyat programme can enjoy complimentary motorcycle servicing as well as car air conditioner maintenance and headlight polishing during...
EU slaps Chinese electric cars with tariffs of up to 38%
05 July 2024
BRUSSELS: The European Union on Thursday slapped extra provisional duties of up to 38% on Chinese electric car imports because of Beijing's "unfair" support, a move that risks esca...
Owner of ‘Polite Car’ told to remove decal from vehicle, giv...
05 July 2024
Under the Police Force Act 2004, it is an offence for a person who is not a police officer to wear or possess any police uniform, or to use any police insignia. - Courtesy of Goh Y...
Parking fees may be waived for EVs in cities to encourage us...
04 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Local authority parking fees may be waived for electric vehicles (EVs) entering cities in a move to encourage their use, says Nga Kor Ming.
The Housing and Local G...
LG sees battery breakthrough by 2028 that has eluded Tesla
04 July 2024
SEOUL: LG Energy Solution Ltd is aiming to commercialise what’s been described as a game changing battery-making technology by 2028, opening a path for the Korean cell manufacturer...
Japan’s Orix, Ubiden strike deal for EV chargers at older co...
04 July 2024
TOKYO: Japan’s Orix Group and electric vehicle charging provider Ubiden Inc. have agreed to install chargers at existing apartment complexes around the country as the government se...
Price war in the offing, say analysts
04 July 2024
PETALING JAYA: Automotive companies will likely adopt more assertive pricing strategies for current as well as upcoming vehicles to protect their market shares as competition int...
Lane closures and traffic diversions on Federal Highway from...
04 July 2024
PETALING JAYA: Motorists travelling along the Federal Highway will have to plan their journey to account for lane closures and traffic diversion from July 5-20.
During this peri...
JB folk losing sleep over 24-hour car washes
04 July 2024
JOHOR BARU: Carwash services have mushroomed in the state capital, especially near the Causeway, much to the annoyance of residents and road users.
On a drive around the city, o...
Germany launches electric truck charging network
04 July 2024
MAN Truck & Bus SE presented its new electric truck in Munich on April 26, 2023. — Reuters
BERLIN: The German government on Wednesday launched a project to build a nationwide f...
Biggest EU lawmaker group wants 2035 combustion car ban revi...
04 July 2024
The European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. — Reuters
BRUSSELS: The European People's Party, the biggest lawmaker group in the European Parliament, will seek to weaken...
SpeedFest 2024: Largest car gathering to break records in Ma...
03 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: SpeedFest 2024 is set to break records with the largest car gathering ever seen in Malaysia at KL Base, Sungai Besi, on July 13 and 14.
This premier automotive ev...
Cameras could soon be able to detect alcohol- impaired drive...
03 July 2024
PERTH: Researchers at Australia's Edith Cowan University near here have developed computer tracking technology that uses a simple camera to detect drivers who are too drunk to driv...
S. Africa's safaris struggling to switch to electric off-roa...
03 July 2024
CAPE TOWN: Many urban drivers in wealthy countries still find themselves worried about the limits of an electric car's battery, but range anxiety takes on a new meaning when out on...
VEP applications jump to over 23,000 in a month
03 July 2024
PUTRAJAYA: Applications for Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) jumped to 23,649 from May 28 to June 29, exceeding the total of 15,424 applications last year, said Transport Minister Anthon...
Studies on lemon law expected to be completed by September t...
03 July 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Studies on the proposed lemon law to protect buyers of cars and other goods that fail quality and performance standards are expected to be completed in September this...
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Aveta VTM 250 hits Malaysian roads
