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...
SK Innovation projects slower growth in global EV demand
06 February 2024
SEOUL: South Korean energy group SK Innovation today forecast slowing growth in global electric vehicle (EV) demand, joining an increasing number of automakers and suppliers expres...
Cops urge motorists to be vigilant at three Negri accident-p...
06 February 2024
NILAI: Police here have advised motorists to be vigilant at three blackspot locations where fatal accidents often occur in Negeri Sembilan.
State deputy police chief, Datuk Abd ...
Plan in advance, manage emotions for CNY holiday drives, Mir...
05 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Road users are advised to plan their journeys and manage their emotions as best as possible before starting their trip, especially for individuals or families who wil...
TomTom sees broadly flat 2024 sales on subdued auto sector
05 February 2024
AMSTERDAM: TomTom sees broadly flat sales this year as the digital mapping specialist's auto sector clients grapple with subdued demand.
TomTom, whose customers include Volkswag...
Tan Chong Motor appointed GAC Motor's distributor in Vietnam
05 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary TC Services Vietnam Co Ltd has been appointed GAC Motor International Co Ltd's vehicles distributor in Vietnam....
Australia releases preferred option on pollution rules to bo...
05 February 2024
SYDNEY: Australia on Sunday released a "preferred model" for new standards on vehicle emissions as the country moves closer to finalising rules to boost uptake of electric cars, in...
Longest vehicle formation in Malaysia makes it into record b...
05 February 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Territories Department earned a spot in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) on Sunday, with the longest vehicle formation, with the involvement of 644 vehicl...
Bike-friendly Paris votes to triple parking fees for SUVs
05 February 2024
PARIS: Parisians voted in a referendum on Sunday in favour of subjecting large SUVs to a threefold increase in parking charges as the French capital presses on with long-term plans...
Edotco and ChargeSini collaborate for EV infrastructure depl...
04 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Edotco, a leading regional integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company, and ChargeSini, an innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provi...
French city of Lyon to impose parking rates according to car...
02 February 2024
LYON: The French city of Lyon has unveiled a unique progressive parking pricing policy.
To encourage the use of less-polluting vehicles, parking rates will vary according to the...
Touch ‘n Go eWallet to charge 1% fee for all credit card rel...
02 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNGD) will implement a 1% fee for all credit card reloads starting February 23, 2024.
Reloads via DuitNow Transfer and debit cards remain free...
Akleh, Suke to be closed for as AS half marathon
02 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (Prolintas) today announced the full closure of the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (Akleh) and partial closure of the Sung...
PJ city council expands 2-hour parking limit to Section 14 a...
02 February 2024
PETALING Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has expanded the two-hour parking system to include two additional commercial centres; namely SS21 (Damansara Uptown) and part of Section 14.
T...
Giving EV battery the treatment it deserves
02 February 2024
BERLIN: Batteries are a vital element in the performance of an electric car, and they need a little looking after. That's a bit of a balancing act because, if possible, EV batterie...
Child, 5, dies after being left in parked car at Shah Alam h...
01 February 2024
SHAH ALAM: Another tragic case of a child left in a parked car has surfaced.
A five-year-old girl died recently after being accidentally left in the car by her mother at Hospita...
StarCarSifu Editors' Choice Awards 2024: Top winners
The Snowball – Lamborghini’s Heartwarming Christmas Story of...
EVOGO battery swapping solution showcased at IAA Mobility 20...
