BAIC's EV brand to launch first Huawei-backed sedan in 2024
20 February 2024
BEIJING: BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology, the electric vehicle arm of Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC), plans to launch its first sedan in partnership with Huawei Technologies t...
PLUS and authority agree to increase highway EV charging sta...
20 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS Malaysia Bhd (PLUS) and the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) have agreed to simplify the process of developing and growing the number of electric vehicle (EV) c...
Putin gifts new car to N. Korea’s luxury limo-loving leader ...
20 February 2024
SEOUL: Vladimir Putin’s bonhomie with Kim Jong Un took a fresh turn, with the Russian president gifting the limousine-loving North Korean leader a new car.
Putin gave Kim a Russ...
UMW Toyota Motor plugs eco-friendly cars at 'Beyond Zero' ev...
20 February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMW Toyota) today unveiled its "Beyond Zero" initiative.
The event, which is taking place from today until Feb 28 at Technology Park Mala...
Toyota Industries faces crackdown for engine emissions cheat...
20 February 2024
A forklift from Toyota Industries. The Toyota affiliate is facing a probe by Japan's transport ministry.
TOKYO: Japan's transport ministry is preparing action against a Toyota M...
Carmen Sagrera: Hispano Suiza unveils first images of its ne...
20 February 2024
BARCELONA: Hispano Suiza has unveiled the first images of its new hypercar, the Carmen Sagrera, in a 12-second teaser video.
It will be the third model in the company's range of...
Stellantis may build Leapmotor EVs in Italy, says report
20 February 2024
MILAN: Stellantis is considering building up to 150,000 low-cost electric vehicles (EVs) in Italy, in its Mirafiori complex in Turin, as part of its agreements with Chinese automak...
BYD plans more luxury models
20 February 2024
HONG KONG: BYD aims to ramp up production of more luxury models this year, boosting its credentials beyond just stylish but budget-friendly cars.
It is also planning to repurcha...
Facelifted Range Rover Evoque arrives, prices start from RM4...
19 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: The refreshed Range Rover Evoque has made its debut in Malaysia, offering three variants to consumers.
Prices start at RM498,800 for the Dynamic SE (M Spec), RM52...
Proton sets new sales record in Brunei
19 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: Proton Holdings Bhd’s vehicle sales in Brunei rose 87% to 789 units in 2023, which was a new record for the national carmaker.
In a statement, Proton said the exc...
EV maker Xpeng to hire 4,000, invest in AI
19 February 2024
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said it would hire 4,000 this year and invest millions in artificial intelligence, as it seeks to survive what it describes a...
ACO Tech taps blockchain tech to improve EV services
19 February 2024
Present at the recent signing of the memorandum of collaboration are (from left) Li Pu, Azrul and Zhang.
CYBERJAYA: Smart mobility provider ACO Tech is set to work with Geno and t...
Watch for speed bumps! New Waze update alerts drivers to mor...
19 February 2024
STATEN ISLAND (New York): The latest updates to Google’s Waze app are giving users a heads-up on speed bumps and keeping their commute smooth and ticket-free.
The app is redefin...
Hong Leong Bank partners Refiller Mobile for zero-waste life...
19 February 2024
Oh with her zero-waste store on wheels at Hong Leong Bank’s Sustainability Bazaar 2023.
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank (HLB) is collaborating with Refiller Mobile to encourage Ma...
US to soften tailpipe rules, slow EV transition through 2030
19 February 2024
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden's administration is set to ease proposed yearly requirements through 2030 of its sweeping plan to aggressively cut tailpipe emissions and ramp up...
Singer celebrates 300th restoration in California
18 February 2024
LOS ANGELES: The 300th Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer – Classic Study has been completed in California.
The 1990 Porsche 911 was restored in collaboration with its owner who h...
Malaysian duo speeding to success as F1 fluid engineers
18 February 2024
Wan Mohd Saifullah (wearing glasses) and Emil are tasked with analysing fuel and lubricant oils for Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 racing cars before and after each race. — Bernama
KU...
Dublin to ban driving through its city centre
18 February 2024
DUBLIN: This year, Dublin will become the latest European capital to bar through-traffic from its city centre.
In a bid to clear the roads and clean the air at its core, Ireland...
Continental UltraContact NXT wins 2023 International Design ...
18 February 2024
HANNOVER: Continental's UltraContact NXT tyre clinched the "Gold" award in the "Automotive & Transport / Cars Accessories" category at the 2023 International Design Awards (IDA...
Middle-class resisting Padu registration due to security and...
17 February 2024
PETALING JAYA: There is still strong resistance from the M40 and T20 groups in registering on the Central Database Hub (Padu), with many citing security and privacy concerns, diffi...
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