The Netflix effect: How hit shows are influencing consumer p...
08 March 2024
PARIS: TV shows influence consumer tastes, whether in fashion, beauty or interior design - an effect dubbed the Netflix effect.
The release of the sixth season of the Netflix Fo...
Frank Stephenson's car sketching classes draw huge response
08 March 2024
GENEVA: UK design studio Frank Stephenson Design (FSD), recently introduced its "Learn to Sketch with Frank" course at the Geneva Motor Show 2024.
The studio hosted seven master...
Castrol updates brand logo
08 March 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Lubricant company Castrol will be using a new logo in 2024 and it will be accompanied by new packaging design.
According to Castrol Malaysia & Singapore, t...
Carro expands into Hong Kong, acquires Beyond Cars
08 March 2024
HONG KONG: Carro, myTukar’s parent company and Southeast Asia’s largest and most profitable online used car platform, has acquired Beyond Cars, a leading used car platform in Hong ...
Petronas and Grab honour women delivery riders
08 March 2024
PETALING JAYA: Petronas Lubricants International (PLI) and Grab Malaysia today marked International Women's Day 2024 by teaming up to shine a light on the unsung heroes of the deli...
Pirelli to focus on new materials, connectivity for future M...
07 March 2024
MILAN: Italy's Pirelli sees M&A opportunities in new materials and connectivity, its CEO said on Wednesday as the company updated its business plan to 2025, focused on an effor...
Thailand asks Australia to slow down implementation of car e...
07 March 2024
SYDNEY: Thailand has called on Australia to slow down a plan to introduce emissions standards that would penalise imports of emissions intensive cars over fears it could hurt the S...
US retailers can help EV adoption by adding more charging st...
07 March 2024
NEW YORK: US retailers can drive wider adoption of electric vehicles across the country by installing more charging stations in parking lots, a move that could also add to their re...
Too soon to say if 8% SST will impact operations, says Toyo ...
07 March 2024
TAIPING: Tyre maker Toyo Tyre Malaysia Sdn Bhd is monitoring whether the increase in service tax from 6 per cent to 8 per cent starting March 1 will have an impact on the company’...
Why touch controls can be dangerous in the car
07 March 2024
PARIS: Euro NCAP, renowned for its expertise in automotive safety, has announced that from 2026 its ratings will penalise models offering touch-sensitive controls for such essentia...
Proton records 13,602 units sold in February, surge in S70 s...
06 March 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton continues to register higher sales with 13,602 units moved in February, bringing its total sales over the first two months of the year to 26,484.
According ...
Indonesia may impose B40 biodiesel mandate
06 March 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesia's 2024 palm oil exports are seen at 29.50 million metric tonnes, down from 30.25 million tonnes last year, the Indonesia Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) said a...
Singapore seeks to woo drivers to EVs with splashy campaign
06 March 2024
SINGAPORE: A young couple leans in for a kiss as the sun casts shades of purple, pastel pink and orange across a city skyline. In the background, a line of sleek electric vehicles ...
More companies eligible for subsidised diesel control system...
06 March 2024
DENGKIL: The subsidised diesel control system (SKDS) project 2.0 has been expanded to include more companies in the land transport sector (goods), says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.
T...
Vehicle electrification to take decades, says Bosch CEO
06 March 2024
BERLIN: The chief executive of Germany's Bosch engineering group believes that vehicles running on internal combustion engines will be needed for at least 35 years before electrifi...
China's EV bosses take spotlight at political meeting as pri...
06 March 2024
BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle makers made a strong showing at the start of the country's annual parliamentary meeting on Tuesday, bolstered by official recognition of their gro...
EU set to allow possible retroactive tariffs for Chinese EVs
06 March 2024
BRUSSELS: The European Commission plans to start customs registration of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, meaning they could be hit by tariffs from that point if the EU's tra...
March 7-13: Fuel prices unchanged
06 March 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from March 7-13.
The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, said that ...
Scientists pave way for lithium-ion batteries capable of ope...
06 March 2024
HONG KONG: Researchers at Zhejiang University in China have developed a lithium battery capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -80 degrees Celsius.
According to the rese...
JPJ to roll out electronic driving test in April
05 March 2024
HULU LANGAT: The electronic driving test system (eTesting) will be introduced at three driving institutes next month, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
He said candidates ma...
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