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Full spectrum of auto offering by Sime Darby after UMW takeo...
12 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Bhd’s takeover of UMW Holdings Bhd has positioned the group with a full spectrum of auto offering in the local automotive market. According to Kenanga ...
France halts subsidised EV lease programme after strong dema...
12 February 2024
PARIS: The French government said today it was halting for the rest of this year a programme to subsidise low earners leasing an electric car, after demand far exceeded initial pla...
Crowd sets Waymo self-driving vehicle ablaze in San Francisc...
12 February 2024
The Waymo self-driving robotaxi is engulfed in flames after the San Francisco Fire Department said in a statement on social media that fireworks were thrown inside the vehicle. — C...
Million-dollar car sales fell in 2023 for second year in a r...
12 February 2024
SINGAPORE: Nearly 300 cars with price tags of at least US$1 million (RM4.8mil) were registered in Singapore in 2023, marking a drop in registrations for two consecutive years after...
Here's how you can be eco-friendly while fuelling up at Calt...
12 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Chevron Malaysia Limited (Chevron), which markets the Caltex retail brand in Malaysia, has launched its voluntary Caltex Carbon Offset Programme in the country. Th...
These inventions, created by women, are still making life ea...
11 February 2024
PARIS: This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which is celebrated today, is an occasion to shine the spotlight on some of the world's little-known female inventors. ...
Police anticipate increased traffic as road users rush to us...
09 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: The police expect increased traffic tonight as road users rush to use the free toll offer on all highways, which will end at 11.59 pm today. However, Inspector-Ge...
Insurers pause some car policy sales after UK watchdog inter...
09 February 2024
LONDON: Britain's financial watchdog said today several insurers have agreed to suspend sales of policies that cover the depreciation of cars after it said it was worried the deals...
Electric cars can't advertise as 'zero emissions', says UK b...
09 February 2024
LONDON: Britain's advertising regulator ruled Wednesday that BMW and MG Motors could not claim that their electric vehicles are "zero emissions" because of the environmental impact...
Smooth traffic on major highways
08 February 2024
File pic. KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several major expressways was reported to be smooth this evening. According to a Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman, traffic ...
Lower speed limits, stricter enforcement needed
07 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: The reduction in speed limit on federal roads from 90kph to 80kph for eight days beginning today is meant to increase the safety factor, said the Works Ministry. ...
Toll-free travel on Feb 8 and 9
07 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: Road users with private vehicles will enjoy toll-free travel on highways on Thursday and Friday (Feb 8 and 9) in conjunction with Chinese New Year, says Works Minist...
About 2.4 million vehicles expected daily on major highways ...
07 February 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Highway Authority expects an increase in traffic volume of up to 2.4 million vehicles daily starting Thursday (Feb 8) in conjunction with the Chinese New Y...
China to help NEV industry respond to foreign trade restrict...
07 February 2024
BEIJING: China's commerce ministry said today it would encourage the new energy vehicle industry to "actively" respond to foreign trade restrictions and cooperate with overseas fir...
Feb 8-14: Fuel prices unchanged
07 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from Feb 8-14. The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, said that RO...
Batteries in electric cars: Does it makes sense to rent or s...
07 February 2024
BERLIN: The battery of an electric car is one of the most important components in the vehicle. It's also one of the most expensive. Given their cost, does it make sense to buy, ren...
JPJ bans heavy vehicles from roads during CNY
06 February 2024
KAJANG: Heavy vehicles are prohibited from using roads for four days in conjunction with Chinese New Year, which also coincides with the start of the school holidays. Road Trans...
Over 6,500 policemen on duty for Ops Selamat during CNY peri...
06 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 6,559 officers and personnel will be deployed nationwide for Ops Selamat over the Chinese New Year period from Feb 8 to 13. "We will take enforcement ac...
MACC to call all involved in Spanco contract decision for in...
06 February 2024
KUCHING: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will call all individuals involved in the decision to award the contract for supplying and maintaining government vehicles ...
Tips to keep your vehicle safe and in good running order
06 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The increased prevalence of vehicle breakdowns and malfunctions in recent times only serves as a stark reminder of the importance of regular maintenance. This beco...