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Zurich offers first m-cycle insurance plan with complimentar...
12 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Zurich General Insurance Malaysia Berhad (ZGIMB) today introduced two new motorcycle insurance plans — the Z-Rider (EW) and Z-Rider (Plus). These plans aim to prov...
Hanon Systems' new heat pump system increases EV range
12 August 2024
SEOUL: South Korea's Hanon Systems, a leading global automotive thermal management supplier for electrified mobility, has announced the development of the world's first fourth gene...
All new motorcycles from 150cc must have ABS from 2025
10 August 2024
PETALING JAYA: New motor­cycles with engine capacities of 150cc and above sold in the market must be equipped with anti-lock braking systems (ABS) from Jan 1 next year, says Malays...
Experts call for dedicated motorcyclist lanes to curb accide...
10 August 2024
PETALING JAYA: The lack of motorcycle lanes on Malaysia’s roads and underutilisation by its users has contributed to the rise in motorcycle accidents, says a road safety expert.Mot...
Cops mull targeted mapping to curb illegal races
10 August 2024
IPOH: Police are considering new ways such as “targeted mapping” to curb illegal motorcycle racing in Perak, says state police chief Comm Datuk Azizi Mat Aris. He said by carryi...
New ‘hidden’ speed cameras trigger debate
10 August 2024
PETALING JAYA: A new, upgraded Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) speed camera is set to replace existing models on highways, sparking debate among road safety experts. Wh...
Rising m-cycle accidents alarming
10 August 2024
KEPALA BATAS: The staggering number of motorcycle accidents aside, a total of 14.5 million summonses were issued to bikers over three years. Revealing this, Home Minister Datuk ...
P-hailing riders driven to break traffic rules due to pressu...
10 August 2024
PETALING JAYA: Traffic violations that are committed by delivery or p-hailing riders involve several factors, including pressure from the service providers, says Malaysian eHailing...
Ultrafine particles linked to deaths, Canada study shows
10 August 2024
MONTREAL: Air pollution caused by "ultrafine particles," emitted by automobiles and industrial activity, has been linked to 1,100 deaths a year in Montreal and Toronto, according t...
ChargePoint deploys new plugs to fit Teslas and non-Teslas a...
09 August 2024
SAN FRANCISCO: ChargePoint Holdings Inc., operator of the largest electric vehicle charging network in the US, is deploying a new plug that the company says most any battery-powere...
Global players like Tesla needed for the development of Mala...
09 August 2024
UPDATE: The ministry will meet with Tesla officials from the US in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 22 to seek clarification on whether Tesla will cancel plans to develop a factory in Southeast...
Elderly doc hits RM23.3mil Toto jackpot with wife's car numb...
09 August 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Four lucky winners including a septuagenarian walked away with a total of RM26.66mil in July Toto Jackpot prize money. Winning the majority of it was a doctor in h...
China auto market hits milestone as EVs, hybrids make up hal...
09 August 2024
BEIJING: Half of all vehicles sold in China in July were either new pure electric vehicles (EV) or plug-in hybrids, industry data showed, a milestone that underscores how far the w...
S. Korea to hold emergency meeting after EV fires raise safe...
08 August 2024
SEOUL: South Korea's environment ministry said today it plans to hold an emergency meeting next week to discuss fires involving electric vehicle (EVs), including a blaze that cause...
JPJ to replace Awas cameras in phases
08 August 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is replacing the "Automated Awareness Safety System" (Awas) cameras in stages at the gazetted locations, said its director-general Ae...
Crucial road signs should be maintained for public safety
08 August 2024
PETALING JAYA: Signboards that help motorists to navigate or warn them of upcoming hazards are often taken for granted. Poorly maintained signages in the Klang Valley include th...
US company touts new motorbike engine as one of world's clea...
07 August 2024
WASHINGTON: US engineering company Avadi has come up with a new single four-stroke piston engine that runs without valves and is as frugal on fuel as a diesel. At 42%, the Avadi...
How to stay safe when driving in hot weather
07 August 2024
LONDON: Driving in hot weather can be great, especially with an air-conditioner (AC), but it has side effects that many car drivers should keep an eye on. Here are our top tips ...
Repeated sale of diesel, petrol banned in Kedah
07 August 2024
SUNGAI PETANI: All 375 petrol station operators in Kedah have been ordered not to allow repeated sales of diesel and RON95 petrol to both local and foreign registered vehicles on t...
Dad of child caught driving claims trial for neglect
07 August 2024
The father at the Sepang Sessions Court today. - Bernama SEPANG: A 53-year-old Pakistani carpet seller, who is a permanent resident, pleaded not guilty to child endangerment charg...