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FIA appoints auto executive as first-ever CEO
19 September 2022
MOSCOW: The International automobile Federation (Federation Internationale de l'automobile, FIA) has appointed Natalie Robyn as the federation's first-ever CEO, FIA president Moham...
Road bully caught on camera hitting man in JB identified
18 September 2022
A screen grab of the attack. JOHOR BARU: Police have identified the individual behind a viral video of a man hitting another man in the middle of the road at KM18, Jalan Johor Bar...
To avoid damaging your engine, check the oil level every 1,0...
18 September 2022
BERLIN: Many drivers put off checking their vehicle's oil level, but that can cause serious damage to the engine, experts warn. A lack of oil wears out the engine and can cause ...
Canadian company Loop Energy says new fuel cell more efficie...
18 September 2022
VANCOUVER: Hydrogen fuel cell maker Loop Energy said today that its latest cell system can deliver better fuel economy than a diesel engine at current price levels. The Burnaby,...
Decontrolled vehicle drivers allowed to use Class D licence,...
18 September 2022
PETALING JAYA: Drivers of decontrolled vehicles with unloaded weight (BTM) of more than 3,500kg but not over 4,000kg are now allowed to drive using a Class D licence. Transport ...
Hennessey rolls out Gen 3 VelociRaptor 6x6 monster
18 September 2022
HOUSTON: Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has transformed the latest third-generation Ford F-150 into an immensely capable, go...
Car rental companies enjoying business boom in Johor
18 September 2022
JOHOR BARU: Car rental service providers here are smiling from ear to ear with the recovery of their business as the demand for rented vehicles is on the rise. The trend began g...
China's debt-laden Evergrande produces its first car
17 September 2022
SHANGHAI: China's property giant Evergrande began production of its first electric car in the northern city of Tianjin on Friday, a subsidiary of the group announced. Despite fi...
Harman Ready Care is safety tech that reacts to what driver ...
17 September 2022
NEW YORK: Harman recently announced the introduction of Ready Care for automotive customers. Ready Care is a set of solutions – Cognitive Distraction, Stress-Free Routing, and P...
The best ways to avoid travel sickness
17 September 2022
BERLIN: Bags and children are all safely aboard the train or car, now all that's left to do is look forward to your upcoming holiday — if it weren't for that little devil called tr...
Renault's Dacia will stick to ICE as long as it can
17 September 2022
PARIS: Dacia, the low-cost brand of French carmaker Renault, plans to stick to the internal combustion engine (ICE) for as long as it can while the rest of the group bets strongly ...
New car sales likely to soften in 2023
16 September 2022
PETALING JAYA: New car sales are expected to soften in 2023, especially for the affordable brands. This would mark a reversal from the automotive industry’s strong turnover this...
Chip tech startup SiFive launches products aimed at automoti...
16 September 2022
SAN FRANCISCO: Silicon Valley startup SiFive Inc recently launched three new products aimed at the automotive market, which is emerging as one of the hottest areas for chip makers ...
Opel stops planned China expansion amid geopolitical tension...
16 September 2022
BERLIN: German carmaker Opel has stopped a planned expansion into China amid geopolitical tensions between Beijing on one side and the United States and European Union on the other...
Ford rolls out what may be the classic Mustang’s last stand
16 September 2022
DETROIT: Ford Motor Co.’s glitzy introduction of a redesigned Mustang sports car powered by fossil fuels runs counter to the industry narrative of ditching gas-burning cars to make...
F1 unlikely to return to Malaysia anytime soon, says circuit...
16 September 2022
SINGAPORE: Formula One is unlikely to return to Malaysia anytime soon as the government focuses its efforts on rebuilding the economy from the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic, ...
Sleeping on (not in) the car is a lot of fun
16 September 2022
Roof tents are a great alternative if you’re not a fan of camping near bugs and mud on the forest floor. — ADAC BERLIN: Setting up a tent on the roof of a car may not sound like t...
Subaru celebrates 50th anniversary of its AWD system
15 September 2022
TOKYO: Did you know that Subaru's legendary All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system is 50 years old? Yes, it has been that long. The Japanese car company is celebrating the 50th anniver...
Tesla weighs reset for China retail strategy even as sales b...
15 September 2022
SHANGHAI: Tesla is reevaluating the way it sells electric cars in China, its second-largest market, and considering closing some showrooms in flashy malls in cities like Beijing wh...
SUKE Phase 1 opens on Sept 16, toll-free for a month
15 September 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Motorists in Klang Valley will enjoy free one-month access to the Sungai Besi–Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) Phase One operating from noon on Friday (Sept 16),...