TomTom creates AI-based conversational assistant for vehicle...
19 December 2023
AMSTERDAM: Digital mapping specialist TomTom said today it has partnered with tech giant Microsoft to create an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered conversational assistant for ve...
Canada to announce 2035 all-EV sales mandate, say reports
19 December 2023
TORONTO: The Canadian government is poised to pass rules requiring all new vehicles sold in the country to be zero-emissions by 2035, according to news reports.
The federal gove...
Audi CEO nudges back EV models rollout amid market wobbles
19 December 2023
INGOLSTADT: Audi is paring back an ambitious rollout of electric models to avoid burdening factories and dealers amid slower growth in EV sales.
"We first looked at what order a...
Lynk & Co enters South-East Asia: First stop Vietnam
19 December 2023
HANOI: Vietnam is Lynk & Co's first foray into South-East Asia as it eyes expansion into the region.
The Geely sub-brand had on Dec 16 celebrated the opening of its flagship...
Bentley Blower Jnr starts 8,000km durability testing with a ...
19 December 2023
LONDON: The Bentley Blower Jnr has begun 8,046km of durability testing across three continents.
The mission started with a seasonal twist – the collection of a Christmas tree fr...
Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to four years for fra...
19 December 2023
Milton leaving the Manhattan Federal Courthouse following an appearance in New York City on July 29, 2021. — Reuters
NEW YORK: Trevor Milton, the convicted founder of electric- ...
Lamborghini opens Vietnam store
19 December 2023
HO CHI MINH CITY: Lamborghini has announced the opening of Lamborghini Ho Chi Minh City showroom.
Located within Hilton Saigon Hotel, the opening of the store coincides with the...
Mercedes-Benz to carry out L3 autonomous driving tests in Be...
19 December 2023
SHANGHAI: Mercedes-Benz said on Monday it would carry out level 3 autonomous driving tests on designated highways in Beijing, without giving an exact time frame.
The German auto...
Forvia aims to halve its R&D costs by 2028 thanks to AI, say...
19 December 2023
PARIS: French car parts maker Forvia wants to cut its research and development (R&D) costs by half by 2028, thanks mainly to generative artificial intelligence (AI) to keep up ...
Man charged with DUI in Biden motorcade crash, president unh...
19 December 2023
Biden was leaving a dinner with staff at campaign headquarters at the time of the collision. — Reuters
WILMINGTON (USA): The driver of a car that collided with a vehicle in Joe Bi...
Honda starts production of all-electric e:N1 SUV in Thailand
18 December 2023
BANGKOK: Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co Ltd had started production of the all-electric e:N1 SUV (sport utility vehicle).
In a statement, the company said details of the launch ...
JAECOO J7 premium SUV to enter Malaysia in 2024
18 December 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The JAECOO J7 premium SUV (sport utility vehicle) is expected to hit the Malaysian market in 2024.
The J7, billed as a durable and versatile off-road vehicle, is s...
Touch ‘n Go expands NFC-enabled product range
18 December 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Touch ‘n Go has released two new products for year-end holiday gifting - its Christmas Edition Charm and Touch ‘n Go LUXE Card – Titan Edition.
The Touch ‘n Go Ch...
Asia's largest cross country rally returns to Malaysia for 2...
18 December 2023
From left: Vector co-organiser Daniel Ng, funatiko Pte Ltd chief executive officer and AXCR global promoter Remus Xin Hao Hua, Karamjit, ISC International director Jannie White, Sa...
Culdesac Tempe's car-free development model is hitting the r...
18 December 2023
Culdesac Tempe’s first residents have moved in, and the company is eyeing expansion in other cities. — All photos by Bloomberg
TEMPE (Arizona): In downtown Mesa, Arizona, the 27-a...
China's IM Motors seeks OK on L3 highly autonomous vehicles
18 December 2023
SHANGHAI: IM Motors, the electric car brand of state-owned Chinese automaker SAIC Motor, today said it is applying to China's industry ministry for product entry of Level 3 autonom...
VinFast agrees deal with Marubeni to recycle used EV batteri...
18 December 2023
HANOI: Vietnamese electric vehicles (EV) maker VinFast said today it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan's Marubeni Corp to recycle used EV batteries.
VinFast wi...
Growing EV industry opens new career options in Singapore
18 December 2023
SINGAPORE: A sense of mission infuses Dave Wong’s work at electric mobility firm EVCo.
He uses data analytics and a customised dashboard to help customers understand the potenti...
Elon Musk says oil and gas should not be demonised
18 December 2023
ROME: Oil and gas should not be demonised in the medium-term, Elon Musk, the founder of electric car maker Tesla, said on Saturday, but he also said it was important to reduce carb...
Wing Hin Motorsports' 3-car assault in 10-hour endurance rac...
18 December 2023
BURI RAM, Thailand: Wing Hin Motorsports will be the sole flag-bearer for Malaysia with a three-car entry in this weekend’s (23 Dec 2023) 10-hour Idemitsu Super Endurance 600 South...
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