China crashes Germany’s least-German car show in history
03 September 2023
MUNICH: The "I" in IAA, the name of Germany’s annual auto show, stands for international. This year’s event is leaning into that billing like never before.
Half of the companies...
Wrong-way drivers: Age a factor in 40% of cases, research sh...
02 September 2023
BERLIN: Two cars collide head-on. Even with airbags, the car’s occupants, especially those in the front, have little chance of surviving.
"This extreme stress on the body is mos...
US providing up to US$12b to retrofit auto plants for EVs
02 September 2023
DETROIT: The Biden administration is making up to US$12 billion (RM56bil) available for automakers to retrofit their facilities to make electric vehicles and hybrids.
The fundin...
Four sections of WCE expected to be ready by March 2024
01 September 2023
IPOH: WCE Holdings Bhd is targeting the four sections of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) which are currently in the construction phase to be completed by the end of the current fin...
Is a universal charger for EVs on the horizon?
31 August 2023
CHENNAI: Battery voltages on electric cars can vary significantly, depending on the model. This can make it difficult to find compatible charging solutions that can be used by ever...
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds pleased as punch with his Arc V...
31 August 2023
Reynolds (second from right) with his latest toy, the Vector.
LOS ANGELES: Arc Motorcycles newest customer Ryan Reynolds has taken delivery of his Arc Vector in the US and has t...
Driving school in Japan lets its 'students' drink and drive
31 August 2023
To prove a point. the school’s instructors let local residents experience drink driving by getting them intoxicated before completing a test circuit. - Screengrab from FBS/YouTube
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Beam offers RM66 ride vouchers for e-scooters
30 August 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: To commemorate Malaysia's 66th Merdeka anniversary, Beam Mobility is offering residents of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor ride vouchers worth RM66 for free.
With thes...
Direct Lending and Petronas AutoExpert introduce Shariah-com...
30 August 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian digital lending platform Direct Lending has partnered Petronas AutoExpert, to introduce a Shariah-compliant, fully digital car service instalment plan.
T...
Aug 31-Sept 6: Fuel prices unchanged
30 August 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from Aug 31-Sept 6.
The Finance Ministry, in a statement, said that RON...
New M-M licence plates up for grabs starting Aug 31, says Lo...
29 August 2023
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians can start bidding for the special registration vehicle plate with prefix and suffix of M in conjunction with the 66th Merdeka Day celebration starting Aug 31....
UOB Malaysia accelerates EV financing with U-Drive
29 August 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: UOB Malaysia has launched U-Drive, a financing solution for the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in the country.
The solution aims to connect the EV value chain, i...
Baidu is first in China to offer driverless airport rides
28 August 2023
BEIJING: Baidu Inc's autonomous ride-hailing platform Apollo Go will expand its driverless car service to cover Wuhan Tianhe International Airport.
The service is currently of...
Open toll payment system pilot test starts on Besraya and NP...
27 August 2023
PETALING JAYA: The IJM Toll Division is conducting a pilot test for the Open Payment Toll Collection System (SPT) on two highways under its operation, namely the Sungai Besi Expres...
Transport Ministry to examine proposed automatic licence upg...
27 August 2023
PEKAN: The proposed automatic upgrading of the B2 class motorcycle driving license to a "B" will be brought to the Transport Ministry to be examined, says Deputy Prime Minister Dat...
San Francisco police to deploy 'bait cars' to curb auto brea...
27 August 2023
SAN FRANCISCO: The San Francisco Police Department is launching a new series of operations to deter car break-ins and subsequently hold those who "callously prey on the city's resi...
Thousands pay summonses at discounted rate at police carniva...
26 August 2023
SHAH ALAM: Motorists thronged the Selangor Police Merdeka Ride and Carnival here to pay their outstanding summonses at a discounted rate.
Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussei...
Michelin tyres lend traction to 'Gran Turismo' film
26 August 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Michelin is the official tyre partner of the Sony Pictures’ “Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story”, which began screening in cinemas yesterday.
In the film, all car...
WATCH: Malaysian EV users speak of their experience
25 August 2023
PETALING JAYA: The StarTV team has spoken to two electric vehicle (EV) owners about their experience in using the cars.
The owners also explain why they decided to adopt the EV ...
Study: Greeting a bus driver has a positive impact on their ...
25 August 2023
LONDON: Most passengers believe saying hello has a positive impact on their bus driver, but less than a quarter bother to do so, according to research in the UK.
People were mor...
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