Trevo – peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace by Socar
Car sharing firm Socar Malaysia has just launched its peer-to-peer service, Trevo in Malaysia today, which enables drivers and car owners to book vehicles for hire as guests, or to hire them …
China-made Tesla Model 3 may get cobalt-free LFP battery – cheaper to manufacture, but lasts longer
Tesla is reportedly in advanced stages of discussion to use batteries from Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL), a company it had recently signed a deal with for battery supplies. The move …
Hyundai, Kia develop new ICT Connected Shift System – world’s first predictive transmission shifting tech
Hyundai and Kia have announced the development of the world’s first predictive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Connected Shift System, which it says enables a vehicle to automatically shift to the optimal …
Czinger 21C – new 1,250 hp hypercar, 0-100 in 1.9 secs
Another day, another new herculean. Meet the Czinger 21C, a new 1,250 hp hypercar that promises "dominating" performance, including a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 1.9 seconds. If that doesn't make your …
Touch ‘n Go and Shell Malaysia to sign MoU for RFID payments; free fitment for 10,000 tags with RM50 spent
Touch 'n Go and Shell Malaysia will be signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the implementation of an RFID fuel payment system at selected participating Shell stations. This setup enables customers …
Yamaha taking orders for prototype high-performance electric motors; for cars and bikes, 47 hp to 268 hp
Yamaha announced last week that it has started taking orders from other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for its high-performance prototype electric motors for a variety of vehicles, including cars and motorcycles. The …
2020 Nikola Badger FCEV takes on Tesla Cybertruck – up to 965 km range, functions in sub-zero conditions
Nikola Corporation has finally revealed its first mainstream commercial vehicle concept, the Badger. The full-sized pick-up truck will be available as a hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) or battery electric vehicle (BEV), …
2020 Audi A3 – fourth-gen model to debut in Geneva, features fully variable quattro AWD, adaptive dampers
Audi has finally dropped the official teaser for its upcoming A3 Sportsback, and with it are hardware upgrade announcements, plus the suggestion that the car will be dynamically superior in every way …
Bosch says autonomous vehicles are ready, but faces non-technical hurdles like sceptics and regulations
Bosch has come out saying that the delay with introducing autonomous vehicles is due to a "jungle of red tape" and a wave of consumer scepticism, other than technological limitations of the …
Toyota introduces Acceleration Suppression Function
Toyota has developed a new Acceleration Suppression Function that was designed to counter the misapplication of the accelerator pedal, which will be part of an upgrade to its Safety Sense suite. The …
Volkswagen TDI – cleaner diesel with twin-dosing tech
Diesel powerplants, and those from Volkswagen in particular have weathered a hard time in recent years to say the least, but that hasn't stopped the German manufacturer from continually developing diesel engines …
Ford develops 3D-printed wheel nut as thief deterrent
Have you been a victim of wheel theft? Well, Ford has come up with an impressive solution to stop these unrelenting thieves dead in their tracks, and it involves 3D-printing. The technology …
PLUS Malaysia to use drones in CNY traffic monitoring
PLUS Malaysia will be using drones for the monitoring of traffic on select locations in its highways across the coming Chinese New Year festive season, Bernama reported. The use of drones is …
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Ride Platform for Level 1 to Level 5 autonomous systems at CES 2020
Computer chip maker Qualcomm announced the latest addition to its automotive products line-up, the Snapdragon Ride Platform at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The Snapdragon Ride Platform consists …
Sony Vision-S concept car unveiled at CES 2020; dual-motor powertrain, provision for Level 4 self-driving
Sony has unveiled a concept car at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, dubbed the Vision-S. The electric prototype incorporates the Japanese electronics firm's imaging and sensing technologies, while Sony's …
Bosch showcases Virtual Visor concept at CES 2020
Bosch has unveiled its innovation for the humble yet crucial sun visor, the Virtual Visor at this year's edition of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The conventional item is a …
Volkswagen ID.3 production ongoing despite software issues, vehicles to be updated in storage – report
Volkswagen is pushing ahead with the production of its ID.3 fully electric vehicle despite 'massive' software problems, Manager Magazin reports. The hatchback EV has been in production at the facility in Zwickau, …
IBM discovers cobalt-free battery that can outperform lithium-ion in cost, charging time and efficiency
International Business Machines (IBM) says it has developed a new battery with technology that doesn't require the use of heavy metals such as nickel and cobalt, instead utilising materials extracted from seawater. …
Toyota commercial vehicles to get advanced self-driving first, passenger cars need more time – report
Toyota plans to first deploy its advanced autonomous driving features in commercial vehicles before rolling them out in passenger cars meant for personal use. This is because it is easier to implement …
BMW iX3 first model to get fifth-gen BMW eDrive tech – compact drive unit, 74 kWh battery, over 440 km range
The BMW iX3, which is due in 2020, will be the automaker's first pure electric vehicle to get its fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. According to BMW, both the drive system and high-voltage …
