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Beam rolls out micromobility promos
22 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Micromobility service operator Beam Mobility Malaysia is offering promotions for regular and casual users.
Frequent Beam users should also take advantage of Beam’s...
Feb 23-March 1: Still no change to fuel prices
22 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for the period from Feb 23 to March 1.
The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, sai...
Volkswagen outlines EV innovations at Tech Day 2023
22 February 2023
The pulse inverter.
WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen announced it has managed to develop a complete electric drive system inhouse, resulting in up to 20% more efficiency through the optimal ...
Jaguar Land Rover opens three European self-driving tech hub...
21 February 2023
LONDON: Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover said today it is opening three new engineering hubs in Europe to develop autonomous vehicle technologies as part of its partnership with S...
Nio to build factory in China for budget EVs, say sources
21 February 2023
SHANGHAI: Chinese electric-vehicle maker Nio Inc plans to build a factory to produce budget EVs under a new brand for export to Europe from as early as next year, three people with...
Extending sales tax exemption among proposals to spur EV sal...
21 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Proposals to further stimulate the electric vehicle (EV) market in Malaysia have been submitted to the Finance Ministry, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Az...
Toyota will start electric SUV production in US as early as ...
21 February 2023
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp will begin producing mid- to large-sized electric sports utility vehicles (SUVs) at its Kentucky plant as early as in summer 2025, aiming for monthly outpu...
Automotive sector to see strong TIV in 2023, say research ho...
21 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) is expecting the automotive industry to see strong earnings growth in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q 2023) and 4Q 2022 as automotive c...
Prasarana to carry out van-hailing service with Kumpool
21 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Berhad and transportation company, Kumpool, are conducting a pilot van-hailing service project between residential homes and public transport stati...
Over 100 police summonses issued in op on non-compliant numb...
21 February 2023
SHAH ALAM: Over 100 summonses were issued by police in a traffic operation against number plates that do not comply with the law.
In a statement today, Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm ...
Govt studying proposals to increase its EV fleet
21 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya is looking at proposals to increase the number of hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) in the government fleet, says Deputy International Trade and Industry Mi...
EV group urges govt to provide charging infrastructure perks...
21 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The Zero Emission Vehicle Association (ZEVA) has urged the government to provide incentives focusing on electric vehicles (EVs) charging infrastructure in the revised...
BMW creates special paints for XM
21 February 2023
MUNICH: BMW has introduced special paints for the XM, which will be available from April.
The new body colours are BMW Individual Urban Green, BMW Individual Petrol Mica metalli...
Lynk & Co’s sets out to inject 'wow' factor into its HQ
21 February 2023
GOTHENBURG: Lynk & Co today showed off its distinctive headquarters that aims to excite the senses.
With bold, weird, and madly inspired interior spaces it’s designed to get...
Multiple F1 teams contact Honda for 2026 partnership
21 February 2023
TOKYO: Several teams have approached Honda about a partnership when Formula One's new engine era starts in 2026 but no decision has been taken about future involvement, the Japanes...
Mercedes to offer first look at new compact car line-up in 2...
20 February 2023
STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz is expected to focus on compact models that are successful globally and will cut the number of models in this segment to reduce complexity.
At the end o...
Govt looking at ride-sharing proposal to improve last-mile c...
20 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Ehailing companies have suggested ride-sharing or carpooling as a means to improve first and last-mile connectivity with the Klang Valley’s public rail system, says A...
Carsome's after-sales service business launched
20 February 2023
PETALING JAYA: Carsome is aiming to improve the automotive after-sales service industry through its one-stop Carsome Service Centres that run on a transparent online booking and bi...
Display physical road tax stickers when crossing borders, sa...
20 February 2023
KUCHING: Malaysian vehicles crossing the border from Sarawak to Brunei or Kalimantan, Indonesia, must continue to display physical road tax stickers, says state Transport Minister ...
RM1.6mil spent on maintenance of ministers’ official cars be...
20 February 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM1.601mil was spent on repairs and maintenance for official cars of federal ministers between 2020 and 2022, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim....
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