SK targets new EV battery tech two years ahead of rivals
31 October 2021
The logo of SK Innovation is seen in front of its headquarters in Seoul. — Reuters
SEOUL: SK Innovation Co. plans to get two years or more ahead of its rivals and deliver solid-st...
International opposition mounts over proposed US EV tax cred...
31 October 2021
WASHINGTON: The European Union, Germany, Canada, Japan, Mexico, France, South Korea, Italy and other countries wrote US lawmakers saying a proposed US electric vehicle tax credit v...
MAA lauds govt move to drive adoption of EVs
30 October 2021
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has welcomed the government’s tax incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) under Budget 2022, as well as the extension of th...
Harley bikes may get costlier worldwide to cope with inflati...
30 October 2021
MILWAUKEE: Harley-Davidson Inc says it is exploring imposing surcharges on its motorbikes worldwide next year in a bid to cope with inflationary pressures, even as it reported bett...
Budget 2022 perks bring down barriers to electric car owners...
29 October 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The incentives for electric vehicles (EV) are aimed at encouraging ownership of such vehicles among the people and also to support local industry players, says Datuk ...
Budget 2022: Exemption on sales tax for cars extended to Jun...
29 October 2021
PETALING JAYA: Car buyers will be able to enjoy an exemption on sales tax for a while longer, as the government extends the incentive by another six months.
Finance Minister Dat...
Budget 2022: Subsidy for child car seats is to save lives, s...
29 October 2021
PETALING JAYA: The 50% subsidy for the B40 group to buy child car seats is to reduce road fatalities involving children, says the Transport Ministry.
Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr...
MAA seeking extension of SST exemption on vehicles
28 October 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has urged the government to extend the sales and services tax (SST) exemption on passenger vehicles in the upcoming Budget ...
Japan startup targets supercar users with US$700,000 hoverbi...
27 October 2021
TOKYO: A Japanese startup backed by soccer player Keisuke Honda hopes to persuade wealthy consumers to swap their supercar for a 77.7 million yen or US$700,000 (RM2.9mil) hoverbike...
Chinese electrics are coming: The top new EVs to watch out f...
24 October 2021
BERLIN: A new wave of Chinese-built electric cars is heading for Europe, carrying a raft of affordable pure EVs and hybrids that are set to light up the sales charts.
The whole ...
'Driving means freedom': Automobility for people with disabi...
24 October 2021
BERLIN: Tina Schmidt-Kiendl is faster in her wheelchair than some people are on foot.
And she stopped feeling arm and shoulder pain from propelling it long ago. Nevertheless, al...
Asian and European motorists face record petrol prices as wi...
23 October 2021
LONDON: Asian and European motorists may have to contend with high petrol and diesel costs for months to come as a rise in crude prices, resurgent fuel demand and taxes drive up pr...
Geely's ZEEKR 001 goes into production
20 October 2021
NINGBO (China): The most anticipated electric vehicle of the year has entered into production.
The first ZEEKR 001 rolled off the production line on Tuesday at a special ceremon...
Kawasaki looks to an electric future
20 October 2021
KOBE: Just like car makers, motorcycle makers are also facing the challenge of energy transition - they too must adapt and find alternatives to fossil fuels.
This is the case of...
Budget 2022: Auto sector expects initiatives to boost indust...
20 October 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Automotive players expect the initiatives to strengthen the local electric vehicle (EV) industry and green technology ecosystems will be announced in the upcoming Bud...
Auto sector shifts gear towards recycling parts, batteries
20 October 2021
PARIS: From ageing electric batteries to old engines to rearview mirrors, the auto industry is revving up its recycling efforts as it faces pressure to reduce its colossal carbon f...
Foxconn bullish on electric vehicle prospects as it shows of...
18 October 2021
The Model E and Model C (below). — Photos from Reuters
TAIPEI: Taiwan's Foxconn unveiled its first three electric vehicle prototypes today, underscoring ambitious plans to diversi...
UK-Malaysia in talks to recognise each other's driving licen...
18 October 2021
PETALING JAYA: The United Kingdom has affirmed its government's assurance to Malaysia to pursue mutual recognition of driving licences, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
The Tran...
Apple veteran wins Gates’ backing for Michigan battery start...
18 October 2021
DETROIT: Amid a boom in electric-vehicle production and a race for innovations that improve these new cars’ range and cost, battery startup Our Next Energy said today it has raised...
Could high-speed ebikes one day replace cars in city centres...
18 October 2021
AMSTERDAM: The Dutch electric bicycle manufacturer VanMoof has unveiled its first high-speed model, capable of reaching 50kph and thus, in theory, of replacing cars in urban areas....
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