Truckmakers say they are ready to go electric, but what abou...
18 September 2024
HANOVER: Major manufacturers, such as Daimler Truck and Traton, displaying their trucks at a transportation fair here this week say they are ready to go electric, but their e-truck...
BYD moves to full control of Mercedes-Benz venture in China
17 September 2024
HONG KONG: Chinese automaker BYD Co. has moved to fully control a joint venture it had in China with Mercedes-Benz Group AG, as an increasing number of foreign carmakers dial back ...
Drivers more likely to be distracted while using partial aut...
17 September 2024
WASHINGTON: Drivers are more likely to engage in non-driving activities, such as checking their phones or eating a sandwich, when using partial automation systems, with some easily...
Tesla truck fire took 190,000 litres of water to extinguish
17 September 2024
NEW YORK: We all know electric vehicle fires require the use of a lot of water to douse them.
In the case of an electric Tesla Semi truck that caught fire following a crash earl...
Which drivers have the fastest reaction times?
17 September 2024
LONDON: Research from the UK reveals a very slight difference in reaction times to danger on the road, depending on the make of car and type of engine.
This research, by the com...
JSW MG Motor India to launch luxury car brand, first model o...
17 September 2024
BENGALURU: JSW MG Motor India, a joint venture between SAIC Motor and JSW Group, said on Monday it will launch a luxury car brand, aiming to sell its first premium cars by the firs...
European electric car sales to rebound in 2025, says study
17 September 2024
PARIS: The market share for electric cars should rebound strongly in 2025 as limits on emissions get stricter and manufacturers propose cheaper models, a study released today said....
Stellantis working hard to avoid Volkswagen plant closure sc...
17 September 2024
TURIN: Stellantis has already taken measures and is working hard to avoid the risk of plant closures facing rival Volkswagen, the carmaker's CEO Carlos Tavares said today.
"We h...
Prolintas eyeing tolled highway acquisitions domestically an...
17 September 2024
PETALING JAYA: Prolintas Infra Business Trust (PIBT) is not ruling out future tolled highway acquisitions both domestically and abroad.
The focus will also be on organic growth ...
Bosch restructures commercial vehicle sector with focus on e...
17 September 2024
HANOVER: German automotive supplier Bosch plans to bundle its commercial vehicle business into a new unit from the start of next year with a view to expanding its operations in thi...
Petronas and Stellantis roll out recycled engine oils
16 September 2024
AMSTERDAM: Petronas Lubricants International (PLI) and Stellantis N.V have teamed up to introduce its latest range of lubricants: the co-branded Selenia SUSTAINera engine oils.
...
VW launches all-new Transporter at Hanover trade show
16 September 2024
HANOVER: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveiled on Sunday the all-new, seventh-generation Transporter at the IAA Transportation 2024 here, marking a significant evolution of its i...
Stellantis pauses production of electric Fiat 500 due to poo...
16 September 2024
ROME: Stellantis said last Thursday it would suspend production of the fully electric Fiat 500 small car for four weeks due to sluggish demand.
The global slowdown in sales of e...
BMW took two years to find extent of braking defect behind r...
16 September 2024
FRANKFURT: It took BMW AG more than two years to discover the extent of a braking system fault that is expected to cost the carmaker nearly €1 billion (RM4.8bil) to fix.
Custome...
JPJ chief tells branches to improve services and cut long qu...
16 September 2024
SHAH ALAM: Road Transport Department (JPJ) state directors and heads of their respective branches have been warned that they will be penalised if they keep service counters closed ...
EU car lobby mulls two-year delay of 2025 emissions targets
15 September 2024
BRUSSELS: The European Union should use emergency regulation to delay its 2025 emissions targets for automakers by two years, according to a draft proposition from the industry lob...
Cars have become computers. But some want old-school transmi...
15 September 2024
LOS ANGELES: It’s high noon on the winding Angeles Crest Highway outside LA, and Dario Franchitti is dancing on the aluminum pedals of a US$3 million (RM13mil) supercar.
He has ...
Lando Norris drives life-size LEGO Technic McLaren P1 at Sil...
15 September 2024
LONDON: The LEGO Group and McLaren Automotive have embarked on the toughest LEGO Technic challenge to date, recreating a one-of-a-kind, fully drivable McLaren P1 made from LEGO Tec...
Bentley has a new Flying Spur, and it's a PHEV
15 September 2024
LONDON: Bentley has launched its first four-door supercar – the new Flying Spur, now in its fourth generation.
Arriving initially with the performance-focused Speed, the new Fly...
Taiwan's Lilin introduces AI-enhanced licence plate camera
15 September 2024
TAIPEI: Taiwanese surveillance company Lilin has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered licence plate recognition camera that processes all data internally, eliminatin...
Proton e.MAS 7 impresses in quick dynamic driving exercises
Nissan Kicks e-Power: Kicking off a new efficiency
6.8
Mercedes-Benz GLB 200: Measured versatility
MG5: Slick and comfortable cruiser
8.2
Kia EV9: Prime cut
8.0
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro: High adventure on two wheels
8.0
Honda Civic Type R (FL5): Ride on the wild side
Mitsubishi Xpander facelift: Expanding the reach
Aveta VTM 250; Affordable & Road Legal Adventure Bike
Nissan to launch affordable Vehicle to Grid technology from ...
Aveta VTM 250 hits Malaysian roads
