Latest Stories (Page 567)
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Highway operator PLUS Malaysia plans to expand the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to toll payment functions for heavy vehicles such as lorries and buses, the New Straits Times reported. “We will continue […]
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Aston Martin F1 safety car too slow like a “turtle,” says Max Verstappen after recent Australian Grand Prix
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen wants Formula 1 to speed up its Aston Martin safety car, which he likened to a “turtle” after last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. During the 58-lap race, the safety car […]
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BYD planning Thailand factory and RHD exports from there; first EV will be the EA1 Dolphin – report
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) specialist BYD is setting up shop in Thailand. According to Autolifethailand, the brand is set to be launched in June this year. The report says that BYD’s local partner will be […]
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Female clerk jailed six years for reckless driving and causing deaths of eight teens in “basikal lajak” case
If a reminder to motorists to be alert at all times while driving is needed, then this is it. The high court in Johor Bahru today sentenced a female clerk to six years’ jail and […]
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Toyota bZ4X in Japan – up to 559 km range, on lease only to eliminate battery, maintenance, RV concerns
Toyota will be launching its first ever mass-market electric vehicle, the bZ4X, in Japan on May 12. As previously reported, customers won’t be able to purchase it outright, because the crossover will only be available […]
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2023 BMW X7 facelift – G07 LCI gets split headlights, illuminated grille, 23-inch wheels, mild hybrid engines
Here it is, the newly facelifted G07 BMW X7. The brand’s largest Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) first burst onto the scene back in 2018 to take on the Mercedes-Benz GLS, and after approximately 3.5 years, […]
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Enhanced Touch ‘n Go Card – new RM10 card allows phone NFC reloads; balance still separate from eWallet
It appears that Touch ‘n Go is one step closer to offering users the ability to reload their physical cards from the Touch ‘n Go eWallet soon. From screen-captured images of official Touch ‘n Go […]
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AHTV project has the potential to make Malaysia an ASEAN hub for EV manufacturers – Ismail Sabri
Beyond boosting the national automotive industry, the development of the DRB-Hicom Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) can make Malaysia a hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and component suppliers, not just for the ASEAN region, but […]
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Proton to make high-tech cars, electric vehicles and expand exports with AHTV Tg Malim plans – CEO Dr Li
Proton CEO Li Chunrong has revealed that the automaker will be developing high-tech cars and new energy vehicles soon, following the launch of the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) at Tanjung Malim. The comment was made […]
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PM proposes AHTV centre of advanced automotive research and training for UPSI in Tanjung Malim
Prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob officiated DRB-Hicom’s launch of the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) development plan at Tanjung Malim yesterday evening, and he proposed that Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), which is within […]
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2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster revealed, 975 cc V-twin, price in Malaysia estimated at RM90,000
Designed as the gateway model to its range of V-twin motorcycles, Harley-Davidson (H-D) has taken the covers off the 2022 Harley-Davidson RH975 Nightster. Pricing for the RN975 Nightster for Malaysia has not been determined as […]
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2022 Kia EV6 GT details – 585 PS, 740 Nm, 0-100 in 3.5s, 260 km/h, e-LSD, 10-80% fast charging in 18 min
Kia has revealed more details about its high performance EV6 GT fully electric crossover. The numbers, however, are closer to what you’d expect from a Porsche rather than a Kia. Ready? How about 585 PS, […]
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DRB-Hicom Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) – MoU with Geely, Tg Malim to be ASEAN hub, 370k job opps
DRB-Hicom launched the development plan of Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) at Tanjung Malim this evening, marking the start of a “high impact major project” that the group says will boost the national automotive industry. The […]
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Honda accelerates research into solid-state batteries, hopes to deploy the revolutionary cells after 2025
Earlier today, Honda revealed an ambitious roadmap to introduce 30 fully electric models globally by 2030, funnelling around 8 trillion yen (RM270 billion, or 62.5% of its budget) to develop these EVs and the accompanying […]
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Honda City V Sensing variant – 34% of buyers chose it
Honda Malaysia (HM) has revealed that 34% of Honda City buyers chose the V Sensing variant in Q1 2022. Introduced in November 2021, the City V Sensing adds on Honda’s Sensing suite of safety and […]