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  Indonesia testing RFID toll transactions on single-lane free-flow gantries – watch the test conducted at speed

  25 March 2021 / 21 comments

  Sticker for Touch ‘N Go RFID in Malaysia A contactless, single-lane free-flow (SLFF) toll transaction system is being trialled in Indonesia by highway operator PT Jasa Marga, where the service employs radio frequency identification (RFID) […]

   

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  Volkswagen to test subscription service for options; regular OTA updates for ID.3, ID.4 from later in 2021

  19 March 2021 / 3 comments

  Volkswagen will be testing customer acceptance of pay-per-use billing and on-demand charging for optional car functions in a subscription service trial in six German cities with the ID.3 fully electric hatchback this year, reports Autocar. […]

   

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  Toyota reveals Hiace droplet shield – RM1,035 in Japan

  16 March 2021 / 3 comments

  With physical distancing among the practices for preventing the spread of infectious diseases, Toyota has revealed a droplet shield for installation in the Hiace, where it is to be installed between the front row and […]

   

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  Speeding more likely with adaptive cruise control: IIHS

  12 March 2021 / 4 comments

  Drivers who use the adaptive cruise control (ACC) function in their vehicles are more likely to set their vehicles to travel above the posted speed limit, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute […]

   

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  Honda introduces premium cabin air filter, traps >90% of viral aerosols to reduce SARS CoV-2 infection risk

  11 March 2021 / 2 comments

  Honda has announced the introduction of a premium cabin air filter in Europe, which is claimed to reliably capture viral aerosols, germs and allergens related to significant health problems, including those associated with the SARS […]

   

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  Audi Q4 e-tron – first look at its hi-tech, spacious cabin

  10 March 2021 / 3 comments

  Say hello to the Audi Q4 e-tron. The electric SUV was first shown as a concept back in February 2019, but Audi now is ready to show off some of the car’s strongest features, and […]

   

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  Williams Advanced Engineering to develop a battery system with Fortescue for a 240-tonne electric hauler

  4 March 2021 / 2 comments

  Australians may be less keen to hop onto the electric car bandwagon, but the country’s mining industry is actively looking to cut down on fleet emissions. For example, Toyota Australia signed a partnership with BHP […]

   

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  Nissan achieves 50% thermal efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions from e-Power engine with STARC concept

  2 March 2021 / 0 comments

  Nissan has achieved a 50% rate of thermal efficiency with its next-generation e-Power system, which is currently in development, which is beyond the industry average of 40% thermal efficiency, the Japanese automaker said. The 50% […]

   

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  Touch ‘n Go PayDirect now in Gurney Paragon Mall Penang; receive up to 20% cashback until April 30

  2 March 2021 / 0 comments

  Touch ‘n Go has announced that motorists can now enjoy the convenience of its PayDirect facility at the Gurney Paragon Mall in Penang, the retail centre becoming the first location on the island to introduce […]

   

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  Michelin tyres to become 100% sustainable by 2050

  24 February 2021 / 1 comment

  Michelin aims to become a fully sustainable manufacturer of tyres from fully sustainable materials and processes by 2050. At present, nearly 30% of components used by Michelin in the manufacture of tyres are already from […]

   

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  Touch ‘n Go eWallet brings back eAngpow, Fatt Choy Angpow cashback voucher til Feb 27, plus lucky draw

  10 February 2021 / 1 comment

  The ongoing pandemic has put paid to many accepted practices in the past year, and cultural traditions have not been spared as the country’s movement control order (MCO) conditions in its various stages have limited […]

   

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  More vehicle production cuts as chip shortage crisis expands – Stellantis, GM, Mazda join the growing list

  5 February 2021 / 10 comments

  The shortage in semiconductor chips that has affected automotive production is spreading and has now added more names to the list. Last month, a slew of brands reported disruptions in vehicle production as a result […]

   

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  Ford, Google team up – all Ford and Lincoln cars to get Android-based infotainment system, starting 2023

  2 February 2021 / 6 comments

  Ford and Google have just announced a new strategic partnership that will span a period of six years. During this phase, Ford aims to accelerate its digital transformation and improve its connected vehicle experience, something […]

   

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  Malaysian engineer awarded a patent for his novel speaker enclosure installed in the McLaren Senna

  22 January 2021 / 19 comments

  Ask most audiophiles and they’ll tell you that loudspeakers work best when there is nothing in front of their mass to obscure the sonic delivery, but they’ll also tell you that grilles are a necessary […]

   

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  Microsoft partners General Motors for self-driving tech

  20 January 2021 / 4 comments

  General Motors has announced that it has partnered with self-driving car service provider Cruise and Microsoft in order to speed up the commercialisation of autonomous vehicles. Microsoft joins General Motors, Honda and other institutional investors […]

   

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