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Apple Car would be welcomed by this parts maker turning to E...
22 March 2021
MUNICH: Apple Inc. entering the electric-car race could be a boon to Continental AG’s Vitesco Technologies powertrain unit as it attempts a wrenching transition away from internal ...
Three killed, three injured after crane falls on car
22 March 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Driving near or under any construction site is always a risky affair. Most times, no untoward incidents happen. But when accidents do happen as they have in the past,...
Racehorse-inspired Kincsem picks CALLUM to create electrifie...
22 March 2021
ZUG (Switzerland): New hypercar player Kincsem, founded by a Hungarian, has hired Ian Callum's company to deliver the design of an all-new electrified hyper-car. Only 54 units o...
Skid and spin: Libyan drift drivers burn rubber for 'unity a...
22 March 2021
Libyans watching a driver put his drifting skills to the test during a competition in the coastal city of Benghazi, on March 12. — AFP BENGHAZI (Libya): "We have excellent drivers...
Road tax renewal period poised to be extended until May
21 March 2021
YONG PENG: The Transport Minister has proposed that the road tax renewal period for private vehicles be extended for another two months from March 31. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee...
Renesas says it will take at least a month to restart fire-d...
21 March 2021
Carmakers will start to feel a supply pinch in about a month, according to Renesas. — Reuters TOKYO: Japan’s Renesas Electronics, a key automotive semiconductor supplier, said on ...
Parkopedia debuts indoor mapping services for automotive nav...
19 March 2021
LONDON: Parkopedia has announced the launch of the production version of its indoor mapping technology for in-vehicle navigation use. Indoor maps are based on high-definition 3D mo...
Honouring mechanics with dance contest and 2-years' supply o...
18 March 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Castrol Hari Mekanik Malaysia (Malaysian Mechanic Day) is back. Themed “Beat of Mechanics” to honour mechanics working behind the scenes to keep drivers safe on th...
Police report lodged against racist video targeting Transpor...
18 March 2021
PETALING JAYA: A police report has been lodged against a three-minute video accusing the Transport Ministry of amending laws on drink-driving to target Indians. Transport Minist...
Auto sector back in high gear
18 March 2021
PETALING JAYA: Total vehicle sales rose 4% year-on-year to 42,784 units in February, spurred by increased traffic volumes to showrooms during the month following the lifting of the...
India to give tax breaks to people who trade in their old ca...
18 March 2021
MUMBAI: India will offer tax breaks to owners who hand in their old vehicles for recycling as part of a program that’s aimed at removing millions of gas-guzzling cars and pollution...
Cycle & Carriage hits limit-up on privatisation offer
18 March 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Shares in Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd (C&C Bintang) hit limit up in early trade Thursday following the decision of its largest shareholder to privatise the g...
Own a 2021 Harley-Davidson from as low as RM69K
18 March 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Harley-Davidson has announced its 2021 line-up of motorcycles, now available in Malaysia. Unveiled at the global virtual launch on Jan 19, the latest line-up focus...
Nikola partner Hanwha to cut its bet on electric-truck maker...
18 March 2021
Hanwha said it is still keen on working with Nikola. — Reuters PHOENIX: Nikola Corp said on Wednesday that South Korea’s Hanwha Corp has decided to sell up to half of its stake th...
Sabine Schmitz, 'Queen of the Nuerburgring', dies at 51
17 March 2021
LONDON: Former racing driver Sabine Schmitz, the "Queen of the Nuerburgring" who was also a presenter of the popular BBC Top Gear television programme, has died at the age of 51. ...
Continental bets on automated-driving growth in unit overhau...
17 March 2021
FRANKFURT: Continental AG will create a dedicated unit for its self-driving technology as the German automotive supplier hopes to benefit from rising sales for electric cars filled...
Foxconn mulls Mexico or Wisconsin for maiden electric-car pl...
16 March 2021
Young Liu. Foxconn is turning towards vehicles as smartphone growth is stalling. — Bloomberg TAIPEI: Foxconn Technology Group will decide between Mexico and Wisconsin for the si...
Gordon Murray's T.50 supercar hits test track for first time
16 March 2021
LONDON: Gordon Murray Automotive’s T.50 supercar has had its first development test drive, marking a major milestone for the world’s "most driver-centric supercar." The XP2 prot...
Soon you’ll be able to fill in roads missing in Google Maps
16 March 2021
PARIS: A brand new tool integrated into Google Maps will soon allow anyone to modify the route of a road, or even to create one not yet referenced. This is yet another tool offered...
Sneezing at the wheel? Your car's air filter probably needs ...
16 March 2021
BERLIN: Fumes, soot, brake dust, tyre particles and pollen - these are all things you don't want to inhale when you're behind the wheel. And yet there's only so much your car's air...