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  Hyundai plans to produce computer chips, reduce dependence on external semiconductor suppliers

  14 October 2021 / 2 comments

  Hyundai wants to develop its own semiconductor chips in order to reduce its reliance on external chip manufacturers, said Hyundai chief operating officer Jose Munoz according to Automotive News Europe. This is to reduce its […]

   

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  Honda Sensing 360 assistance system unveiled – application roll-out with vehicle launch next year

  14 October 2021 / 3 comments

  Honda has unveiled Honda Sensing 360, an omnidirectional safety and driver assistance system that aims to remove blind spots around the vehicle for the driver, aiding in avoiding collisions as well as to reduce driver […]

   

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  Toyota on achieving carbon neutrality – development of hybrids first; BEVs, battery production to follow

  9 October 2021 / 9 comments

  With the automotive industry undergoing a fundamental shift in its engineering where environmental consciousness is concerned, the prevailing direction is towards battery-electric powertrains for passenger vehicles. This is because zero exhaust emissions is generally seen […]

   

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  Honda to showcase self-driving, safety technologies at ITS World Congress 2021 in Hamburg, Germany

  7 October 2021 / 0 comments

  Honda will be showcasing its latest developments in communication and control technologies at the upcoming Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress 2021 that will take place in Hamburg, Germany next week. Here, the Japanese manufacturer […]

   

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  Michelin Uptis makes public debut – airless, puncture-proof and 3D-printed tyres to enter production in 2024

  6 October 2021 / 14 comments

  Michelin has showcased the Uptis airless tyre for the first time in public at IAA Munich 2021, demonstrating its capabilities to members of the public in attendance at the recent motor show in Germany. The […]

   

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  Socar plans 50 EV zones in Malaysia by end 2022; TNB partnership to prove EV ownership costs less than ICE

  5 October 2021 / 7 comments

  Ride-sharing and mobility provider Socar aims to grow the presence of electric vehicles in Malaysia with the objective of setting up 50 electric vehicle (EV) zones in the country by the end of next year, […]

   

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  Geely begins satellite production for self-driving cars

  5 October 2021 / 20 comments

  Mass production for Geely’s low earth orbit satellites has officially commenced. Manufacturing is handled by a group member, which takes place at the Geely’s original hometown of Taizhou in the Zhejiang province. The annual output […]

   

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  inDriver ride-hailing service debuts in Malaysia – passengers get to negotiate ride fare with drivers

  1 October 2021 / 3 comments

  The ride-hailing landscape in Malaysia gains yet another player with the arrival of inDriver, a ride-hailing service provider headquartered in California, United States and claims a user base of more than 100 million users across […]

   

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  Geely unveils E-Energee battery swapping service; to have 5,000 battery swap stations in China by 2025

  28 September 2021 / 7 comments

  Geely Holding subsidiary, Geely Technology Group has unveiled its battery swapping service at the 2021 Wuzhen Internet Conference. Called E-Energee, the battery swapping service enables drivers of electric vehicles to exchange their vehicle’s battery for […]

   

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  Zeekr Power EV charging sub-brand debuts in China – charging at up to 360 kW; available in 50 cities in 2022

  17 September 2021 / 2 comments

  Zeekr announced the debut of its EV charging sub-brand, Zeekr Power at the 2021 Chengdu Motor Show, which is aimed at forming a new network of large charging stations with multiple functions. The Zeekr Power […]

   

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  EV chargers to be mandated for new homes in England

  13 September 2021 / 13 comments

  The British government is set to introduce legislation that will require all newly built homes in England to be installed with electric vehicle chargers, according to Electrek, making it the first country in the world […]

   

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  Future Mercedes-AMG performance EVs to get sci-fi sounds; more focus will be put on high-end models

  13 September 2021 / 1 comment

  Mercedes-Benz and AMG are already well into their electrification plan, recently announcing the AMG GT 63 S E Performance (AMG’s first PHEV) and the EQS 53 4Matic+ (its first performance EV). Yes, the world will […]

   

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  CaltexGO mobile app officially launched in Klang Valley; expanded availability by first half of 2022

  10 September 2021 / 5 comments

  Chevron Malaysia has now launched the CaltexGO mobile application for users in the Klang Valley region, following its initial introduction earlier in April this year. This offers motorists a quicker and easier way to pay […]

   

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  Transverse and longitudinal engine layouts – what’s the difference? Will this still matter in the future?

  10 September 2021 / 3 comments

  The world of passenger cars is a vast one, and how you see and experience it sort of depends on whether you go from north to south, or from east to west. Here, we are […]

   

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  BMW iX – first EV to get Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System, the most advanced in a car!

  9 September 2021 / 0 comments

  BMW has announced that the iX SUV will be getting the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System, making it the first fully electric vehicle to get the British audio company’s top-end offering. The Diamond […]

   

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