Use real-time monitoring tech to check lorry driver behaviou...
18 November 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Using real-time monitoring technology on moving lorries can help reduce the risk of accidents caused by human factors, says a Universiti Teknologi Malaysia expert.
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China and EU reach ‘technical consensus’ in EV talks
18 November 2024
BEIJING: China and the European Union (EU) have reached “technical consensus” in their talks aimed at scaling back or reversing tariffs that the bloc applied to China-made electric...
AI-powered system aims to revolutionise road safety
18 November 2024
A conceptual computer-generated image of an AI-powered traffic risk management system.
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) is mulling the full adoption of the Aut...
German lithium plant hopes to turbo-charge Europe's EV maker...
18 November 2024
PERTH: Electric vehicles need batteries, and most batteries are made with lithium, a critical material European automakers are chasing as they face tough competition from China.
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2024 StarCarSifu Auto Show: Last day to grab deals
17 November 2024
Photos by AZMAN GHANI/The Star
BANDAR SUNWAY: Today is the final day of the StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024 at Sunway Pyramid, where car buyers and enthusiasts can explore good deals...
Half of Gen Z drivers give their car nicknames, with 'Baby' ...
17 November 2024
LONDON: Nearly half (47%) of Gen Z drivers in the UK have a nickname for their vehicle, with "Baby" being the most common, says recent research by Honda UK.
The new study explor...
Over 350,000 Malaysians using QR code for speedy border cros...
17 November 2024
JOHOR BARU: More than 350,000 Malaysian bus and motorcycle users (including pillions) have signed up for the QR code that promises quicker border clearance on the Malaysian side, w...
VEP users now notified of summonses at border
17 November 2024
JOHOR BARU: Vehicle owners who have signed up for Malaysia’s Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will now be informed of their outstanding Road Transport Department (JPJ) and police summon...
Uber with guns': Rideshares with armed drivers launching in ...
17 November 2024
DALLAS: A new rideshare service featuring armed drivers is launching in Dallas and two other Texas cities.
BlackWolf, a small ridesharing startup that gained fame through TikTok...
Enticing year-end discounts and special deals for car buyers
16 November 2024
GEORGE TOWN: Penang car dealers are rolling out enticing discounts on new vehicles as the year ends, with some slashing prices by up to RM60,000 for a BMW model.
New and second-...
Scammers targeting tyre shops using Fire Dept as bait
16 November 2024
Nurhidayah pointing out some of the types of tyres that were ordered by scammers using fake documents at her outlet in Johor. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
KLUANG: A clerk at a tyre and ...
StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024: Tempting deals for car buyers
16 November 2024
Photos by SAMUEL ONG/The Star
BANDAR SUNWAY: The third day of the StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024 at Sunway Pyramid saw visitors getting up close and test drives with the latest mode...
Carmakers hope retro electrics can help revive flagging sale...
16 November 2024
BERLIN: Now is not a good time to own an electric car dealership. Regulatory uncertainty is confusing customers in many countries, holding back sales of electric vehicles (EVs).
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StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024: Attracting interest
15 November 2024
BANDAR SUNWAY: The StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024 at Sunway Pyramid continues to attract visitors who wanted to get up close with the latest models from Proton, Nissan, Chery, Hyundai,...
EV companies, battery makers urge Trump not to kill vehicle ...
15 November 2024
WASHINGTON: A group representing major electric vehicle and battery manufacturers today urged President-elect Donald Trump not to kill tax credits for electric vehicle sales and pr...
China first to produce over 10 million NEVs in a year
15 November 2024
BEIJING: China's year-to-date new energy vehicle production volume surpassed 10 million units on Thursday, making it the first country in the world with an annual production that h...
MAA projects Malaysia's 2024 vehicle sales to increase to 80...
15 November 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has projected Malaysia's 2024 total industry volume (TIV) for motor vehicle sales at 800,000 units, an increase of 35,000 u...
Malaysia sets sights on hydrogen-powered cars in the mix
15 November 2024
PUTRAJAYA: While there’s significant buzz about electric vehicles currently, three hydrogen cars are set to hit the road in Peninsular Malaysia by the first quarter of 2025.
Thi...
Michelin admits changing car tyres too often harms the envir...
15 November 2024
PARIS: French tyre manufacturer Michelin has come up with some unusual advice for motorists who it says can save money and reduce air pollution and wastage at the same time.
Mic...
StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024: PCM Group and Allure Auto
14 November 2024
PETALING JAYA: PCM Group and Allure Auto Sdn Bhd are bringing more varieties of cars from Japan, China and Europe to the StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024 at Sunway Pyramid, Petaling Jaya...
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EVOGO battery swapping solution showcased at IAA Mobility 20...
Jaguar's Bold Type 00 Concept: A Glimpse into the Future of ...
