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Startup Gravity opens 500kW chargers — fastest in US — to pu...
05 March 2024
NEW YORK: Google-backed EV infrastructure startup Gravity Mobility has opened the fastest charging solution in the United States to the public, as it looks to attract fleet custome...
Olympian Motors is making minimalist EVs for drivers sick of...
04 March 2024
NEW YORK: When Eren Canarslan, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Olympian Motors, removes the car cover from one of his company’s prototypes on a rainy fall day in Broo...
Air taxi company Volocopter gets green light for series prod...
04 March 2024
BERLIN: Volocopter is set to begin series production of its flying taxis after receiving approval from authorities in Germany, the manufacturer has announced. Volocopter, among ...
Customs Dept seizes 28 luxury vehicles with unpaid duty of R...
04 March 2024
IPOH: The Customs Department has seized 28 luxury vehicles with a combined duty value of about RM10mil at several locations in Perak and Selangor. Its Perak director, Datuk Abdu...
This drone can follow and film an F1 car at over 300kph
02 March 2024
LONDON: Red Bull has posted a video of what it claims is the world's fastest camera drone. Developed by Dutch company Dutch Drone Gods, which specialises in aerial video product...
EON eyes 500 bookings through new digital platform during au...
01 March 2024
SHAH ALAM: EON Berhad (EON) is targeting 500 bookings for its cars through EON Capital Sdn Bhd's new integrated digital financing platform over the three days following the launch ...
Labuan vehicle ferry fares up by 6% following SST implementa...
01 March 2024
The 'Blue Ocean' ferry plying between Labuan and Sabah. — Images from galaxyferry.com LABUAN: Labuan's roll-on-roll-off (roro) ferry fares for vehicles will now see a marginal inc...
Woman hurt after vehicle plunges from KL car park
01 March 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: A woman suffered head and knee injuries after her car plummeted from the first floor of a car park here. According to the City Fire and Rescue Department, the inci...
MACC receives 17 specially modified vehicles
01 March 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) received 17 specially modified vehicles equipped with high-tech systems to enhance operational assignments, such as trans...
US to probe if Chinese cars pose national data security risk...
01 March 2024
WASHINGTON: The United States is opening an investigation into whether Chinese vehicle imports pose national security risks and could impose restrictions due to concerns about "con...
Leap year glitch disrupts Japan's driving licence issuance
01 March 2024
TOKYO: Several local police departments across Japan encountered problems in issuing driving licences on Thursday due to a system malfunction related to the leap year, according to...
Burger seller compensated after workshop fails to repair MPV...
01 March 2024
Images shown are generic photos depicting an engine repair. JOHOR BARU: Ahmad Fakrullah regrets sending his MPV with engine troubles to a workshop that specialises in gearbox repa...
Volkswagen, Xpeng say first jointly made car will be electri...
01 March 2024
TAIPEI: German automaker Volkswagen and Chinese electric vehicle (EV) partner XPeng on Thursday said the first car they plan to develop together will be an SUV for which they will ...
Leap Year software glitch closes fuel pumps across New Zeala...
01 March 2024
WELLINGTON: New Zealand fuel stations reported nationwide outages at self-service pumps on Thursday, apparently because their software is unable to deal with the date of Feb 29. ...
Shah Alam running EV charging pilot project
01 March 2024
SHAH ALAM: The Shah Alam City Council is conducting a pilot project aimed at drafting guidelines for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers at the local authority level...
Miti proposes one-time subsidy for EV ownership
29 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) has presented a proposal for a one-time subsidy for electric vehicle (EV) ownership to boost the growth of the i...
US law on domestic abuse should cover carmakers, says FCC ch...
29 February 2024
Rosenworcel. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday proposed a potential new rule that would subject automakers that sell int...
One death every two hours due to motorbike accidents in Mala...
29 February 2024
JOHOR BARU: A death occurs every two hours due to motorcycle accidents in Malaysia, says the Road Transport Department (JPJ). Its senior enforcement director Datuk Lokman Jamaan...
Italy talks to Tesla, Chinese carmakers in search for second...
29 February 2024
ROME: Italy has been in talks with Tesla and three Chinese carmakers as it tries to attract another manufacturer and reach an annual output target of 1.3 million vehicles, the indu...
Toyota Hilux most stolen car in 2022
28 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Toyota Hilux pick-up truck topped the list of the most stolen private cars with 204 units, surpassing the usual target that is the Proton Wira with only 170 units...