Honda to start testing self-driving car service in Japan
Honda has just announced that it will be starting a trial programme for autonomous vehicles in Japan, which will take place in Utsunomiya City and Haga Town in the Tochigi Prefecture. The …
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Computer chip shortage could extend through 2023
The semiconductor chip shortage that has put a pinch on the global automotive industry as well as others could stretch until 2023 before it is fully resolved, automaker executives said at the …
Toyota to invest RM58b in electric vehicle battery tech
The 2021 Toyota Prius c/Aqua employs a new bipolar nickel-metal hydride battery Toyota has announced in a media briefing its plans for significant investment into the development of battery technologies before the …
Apple Car – Tech giant in talks with Toyota, Korean battery suppliers for production to commence 2024
It appears that the Apple Car is making headway, as Apple representatives have reportedly been in talks with Toyota in order to finally move forward towards production, according to Digi Times Asia. …
Italy seeks ICE lifeline for low-volume manufacturers
Amidst a looming ban across Europe on new vehicles with internal combustion engines, Italy hopes to stave off the blanket ruling as its government is in talks with the European Union in …
2022 Proton Iriz and Persona – why still Punch CVT?
With Proton having officially unveiled facelifts for the Iriz and Persona hatchback and sedan models at the beginning of last month, the B-segment duo continues to be improved, most apparently in its …
Mercedes-Benz debuts pothole, bump detection system in expanded Car-to-X system capability
Having introduced car-to-X communication functionality to its cars in 2016, Mercedes-Benz has now expanded the information system's capability to include the detection of potholes and speed bumps ahead of time in order …
Android Auto for phone screens to be replaced by Google Assistant Driving Mode on Android 12 devices
If you've been relying on the screen on your Android mobile device to display Android Auto, you won't be able to when Android 12 arrives and when you make the transition to …
Electric Vehicle Jerry Can – Malaysian develops portable EV charger prototype, adds 15 km of range
Range anxiety remains a key concern among motorists who are on the fence with regard to adopting fully electric vehicles into their lives, and even for seasoned users of battery electric vehicles, …
Indonesia to use gateless multi-lane toll system from next year; nationwide implementation in 2023 – report
Indonesia will be implementing its gateless highway toll collection system by next year, beginning in Jawa and Bali, according to Indonesian news site Detik. Following its implementation in the two locations, the …
GoCar launches Gocar Garage – end-to-end vehicle maintenance solution, with pick-up and drop-off
GoCar Malaysia has grown its mobile app capabilities with the addition of GoCar Garage, which is a one-stop vehicle service and maintenance solution based within the app. The digital platform aims to …
Electric powertrains are opening up the field for parts makers, allowing new names to break into the industry
Electrification is changing the way automotive supply chains are working, and such is the speed of development that automakers are now looking beyond their own development teams for vital components in electric …
Volkswagen Cares mobile app for iOS and Android now updated as one-stop sales and aftersales centre
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has now launched the revised Volkswagen Cares mobile app that now includes a host of new features, in addition to the aftersales functions which featured in the …
CATL unveils its first-generation sodium-ion battery
Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has unveiled its first sodium-ion battery, which it hopes to form a supply chain for by 2023. The new battery does not contain lithium, cobalt or nickel, …
Ford Ion Park battery centre to develop lithium-ion, solid-state battery cells in Romulus, Michigan
Ford has announced that it will be constructing Ford Ion Park, a global battery centre of excellence in Romulus, Michigan for the accelerated research and development of battery and battery cell technology, …
Bentley unveils 22″ carbon-fibre wheel for Bentayga
Do you own a Bentley Bentayga and love carbon-fibre? The British luxury marque has unveiled a 22-inch carbon-fibre wheel - the largest wheel made of the material - for its SUV, that …
Touch ‘n Go RFID lanes now open on WCE in Perak
Touch 'n Go has announced the expansion of the RFID payment system to the West Coast Expressway (WCE) in Perak, and is now operational at seven toll plazas. These locations are Hutan …
ACO Tech to add Spotify app to Proton GKUI soon?
A brief video clip of question-and-answer excerpts was posted on the ACO Tech Facebook page today, which included an indication that there will be new additions to the contents of the Proton …
Shell stations nationwide now accepting ShopeePay
Shell Malaysia has announced that customers can now use the ShopeePay mobile wallet at all Shell stations nationwide, when making payments for purchases of fuel or other goods. To mark this partnership …
Jazeman Jaafar returns to LMP2 race drive with Jota Sport at European Le Mans Series 4 Hours of Monza
Malaysian racing driver Jazeman Jaafar is making his return to a race seat in the LMP2 class with United Kingdom-based Jota Sport, following his previous race entry in 2018. That was with …
