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Tougher action proposed on those driving under influence of ...
06 August 2024
GOMBAK: The government wants to amend existing laws so those driving under the influence of drugs receive punishment on par with drink driving offences, says Anthony Loke Siew Fook...
Kenya's Mobius, maker of rugged cars for African roads, call...
06 August 2024
NAIROBI: Kenya's Mobius Motors, which started making rugged, low-priced SUVs designed for Africa's roads a decade ago, has decided to stop operating due to financial challenges, a ...
Continental weighs car parts spinoff in major revamp
06 August 2024
HANOVER: Continental AG may separate its struggling car parts business from the more successful tyres operations in what would be the biggest restructuring in the German company’s ...
MyJPJ app can now display vehicle ownership certificates
06 August 2024
PETALING JAYA: Users are now able to view their vehicle ownership certificate in the MyJPJ app, following an update from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in version 2.6.5.
Si...
Electric car sales plummet 37% in Germany as slump deepens
06 August 2024
MUNICH: Germany’s electric-vehicle sales slumped in July, extending a broad pullback since incentives ended late last year and undermining automakers’ plans in the EV shift.
Reg...
Demand for new electric cars downgraded as UK buyers hesitat...
06 August 2024
LONDON: The proportion of new cars expected to be pure electric this year has been downgraded due to weakening demand from private buyers across the UK.
A new forecast issued by...
LG Innotek introduces more secured and advanced digital key ...
05 August 2024
SEOUL: LG Innotek has announced an improved "digital key" for cars that allows users to open, lock, and start their vehicles via a smartphone connected through wireless technology,...
US expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomou...
05 August 2024
WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department is expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous and connected vehicles in the coming weeks, according to sources briefed on the...
Evergrande EV unit says subsidiaries have entered bankruptcy...
05 August 2024
SHENZHEN: The electric vehicle arm of embattled property developer China Evergrande Group said today that two subsidiaries have started bankruptcy procedures, in the latest blow to...
Expedite Sabah Pan Borneo Highway construction, urges PM
05 August 2024
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the construction of the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway expedited to ensure Sabahans enjoy better road facilities.
The Prime Minister said...
Smarter ways to tackle gridlocks in Klang Valley
05 August 2024
PETALING JAYA: Despite having 23 toll highways snaking across Klang Valley, traffic snarls continue to be the bane for those living and working in the area.
Selangor alone has 1...
Upgrade rail system to address congestion, authorities urged
05 August 2024
PETALING JAYA: Traffic congestion in Klang Valley is similar to Vienna, Austria, some 40 years ago.
Its traffic problem was solved with the addition of buses and active transpor...
MyBorderPass: The 'face' of faster Immigration clearance
05 August 2024
JOHOR BARU: MyBorderPass, which expedites faster immigration clearance at the border crossing with Singapore, is the first facial recognition system being tested for motorcyclists ...
Motorcyclists sing praises of MyBorderPass as they zip to Si...
05 August 2024
JOHOR BARU: Malaysian motorcyclists who use the new MyBorderPass system to commute to Singapore on a regular basis have praised the system.
However, some claim that the first-ti...
China opens up more roads for testing autonomous cars
04 August 2024
HONG KONG: China is pursuing its ambition to become the world leader in autonomous vehicles with Hengqin, an island connected to Macau, opening up its 330km road network for the te...
More people likely to use m-cycles if they are not eligible ...
04 August 2024
GEORGE TOWN: More people are expected to switch from cars to motorcycles and public transport once the petrol subsidy rationalisation is implemented.
Architect firm executive Si...
To avoid motorbike or moped crashes, you need to steer with ...
04 August 2024
BERLIN: Riding a motorcycle or scooter is lots of fun - but often it only takes a split second for fun to turn into a lethal situation if you're not experienced enough.
To impro...
Three tips to make you far more relaxed while driving
04 August 2024
BERLIN: Tension at the wheel is bad news so the first step to being more composed when you are driving is to make it clear to yourself just how important it is.
Driving is safer...
Many eligible applicants yet to register for Budi Madani die...
04 August 2024
KUANTAN: The number of public transport and goods vehicles registered for the Budi Madani subsidy diesel programme remains unsatisfactory, says Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Li...
Loke: Decision on full B licence after proper review
04 August 2024
SEREMBAN: The special transition programme which allows Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM) class B1 and B2 holders to upgrade to a full B licence is being introduced after careful con...