China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, sources say
The EU agreed to support extra tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles.
Wed Oct 30 2024
ASEAN sees surge in EV sales, Malaysia among top performers - Maybank Investment
The investment bank said that favourable regulations, local brands and penetration of Chinese carmakers will drive sales higher.
Thu Aug 01 2024
German auto giants place their bets on hydrogen cars
BMW is hydrogen's biggest proponent among Germany's carmakers, charting a path to a mass-market model around 2030.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Hybrid leader Toyota turns on electrics
Toyota plans for its first global line-up of battery electric vehicles as other carmakers have pulled ahead in electrification.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Trump hits Toyota in latest broadside against carmakers and Mexico
"Toyota Motor said will build a new plant in Baja, Mexico, to build Corolla cars for U.S. NO WAY! Build plant in U.S. or pay big border tax," Trump said in a post on Twitter.
Fri Jan 06 2017
B10 biodiesel implementation postponed
Carmakers cite insufficient research of increased palm oil mix with engine compliance
Tue Jun 21 2016
Carmakers focus on China as scorching market slows
Analysts say the brakes are coming on in the world's number one auto market, with the slowing economy dragging on vehicle demand.
Sat Apr 23 2016
Japan officials raid Mitsubishi office after data scandal
Mitsubishi's Tokyo-listed shares looked set to plunge about 20 percent Thursday.
Thu Apr 21 2016
Porsche CEO has no plans to go down self-driving route
Porsche does not plan to join luxury carmakers who are trying to develop self-driving vehicles, its chief executive told a German newspaper.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Shell partners with major carmakers
Among the top-tier carmakers that Shell Helix will be working with are BMW, Ferrari and Hyundai.
Wed Dec 02 2015
Hike in car prices not conclusive, says MAI
Madani Sahari said there is still less than three months left before the new year and the ringgit could rebound to a better level during the period.
Fri Oct 16 2015
Self-driving cars vulnerable to cyberattack, experts warn
Hackers pose a real danger to self-driving vehicles, US experts are warning, and carmakers and insurers are starting to factor in the risk.
Tue Jun 02 2015
South Korea Oct industrial output rebounds, up 1.8%
South Korea's industrial output rebounded in October from the prior month's fall as the end of labor strikes of major carmakers led to a surge in auto production.
Fri Nov 29 2013
'Made in Germany' no longer pride of German carmakers
Since 2010, more German cars are built outside the country than are assembled in domestic plants.
Wed Sep 11 2013
Automakers scent recovery at Frankfurt IAA show
The world's auto industry said it believes it can smell the whiff of recovery in Europe as carmakers converged on Frankfurt, yesterday.
Tue Sep 10 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024