2022 Viofo A229 Duo dashcam offers 2K+2K recording
Chinese dashcam maker Viofo has launched a new dashcam for 2022 called the A229 Duo. The A229 Duo is a dual channel dashcam with 2K (1440p) recording for both the front and …
BMW to integrate multi-network Plug&Charge capability to its EVs – no need for charging apps
BMW has announced that it will add the ability for ISO 15118 Plug&Charge authentication for multiple charging networks to its electric cars from mid-2023. Plug&Charge basically allows the electric car to authenticate …
Subaru to debut AI-based EyeSight from 2025; focus on reducing fatalities instead of autonomous driving
Subaru is developing a future iteration of its EyeSight ADAS suite that will employ artificial intelligence (AI) for its autonomous driving capabilities, Automotive News Europe has reported. Some of the autonomous driving …
Grab Malaysia to pilot AudioProtect in Penang, Johor; audio recording feature for driver, passenger safety
Grab Malaysia will be piloting AudioProtect, a new safety feature on the ride-hailing app for selected users in Penang and Johor Bahru from next month, the company has announced. Available only for …
Singapore now has over 3,000 public EV charging points, with more to be installed, says country’s LTA
Some updates on the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Singapore. EV drivers in the republic are now able to access more than 3,000 public charging points across the island, which is …
Ford developing high-resolution headlight technology to project information on road in front of vehicle
Ford is currently trialling new headlight technology that enables the projection of information on the road ahead of the vehicle for the driver to see, in order to help them keep their …
MIROS MT3 test facility for active and passive safety systems to be built in Sepang; completion by end 2022
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) held a ground breaking ceremony today for its upcoming Technology Test Track (MT3) located in Sepang, with the aim of spearheading the development of …
New DDPAI Z50 dashcam offers 4K res at a lower price
Chinese dashcam manufacturer DDPAI has introduced the new DDPAI Z50 dashcam. As you would expect from the Z50 model name, it improves on the existing Z40 form factor in the line-up, although …
Proton to invest in EV charging network in Malaysia; in talks with eight providers for home, public charging
Alongside today's announcement of the partnership between Proton and smart for the distribution of smart electric vehicles, Proton intends to invest in an EV charging network through collaboration with a local charging …
Baidu launches driverless taxi service in China – to cover 30 sq km in Chongqing, 15 sq km in Wuhan
Chinese artificial intelligence and search engine firm Baidu has been given approval by the Chinese government to launch its driverless taxi service in China next week, according to the company. Dubbed Apollo …
Touch ‘n Go, Shell Malaysia launch RFID payments at 88 stations nationwide; at 200 stations by year end
UPDATE: The Shell TnG RFID fueling program has stopped as of February 2024. Touch 'n Go and Shell Malaysia have launched RFID payment functionality at 88 Shell stations nationwide, where customers will …
5G technology to help reduce traffic congestion, support self-driving cars in Malaysia – UTM lecturer
The emergence of 5G, or fifth-generation broadband cellular technology is aimed at offering even quicker operation of networked devices, and the construction of infrastructure in support of 5G in Malaysia stands to …
Consumer groups call for standardised ADAS naming
With the adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that is increasingly common among car manufacturers, each will tend to have their own names for a given system, which can confusion among …
Tenaga Nasional to set up EV charging stations along North-South Expressway; invest RM90m in three years
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) will be installing electric vehicle chargers along the North-South Expressway (NSE) as part of its collaboration with highway operator PLUS Malaysia, said TNB president and CEO Datuk Baharin …
EVx 2022: GoCar, EV Connection integrate JomCharge network; 100 stations in Malaysia by end of 2022
Mobility platform GoCar and electric vehicle charging service provider EV Connection have announced their partnership for the expansion of the EV charging network across Malaysia at the paultan.org Electric Vehicle Expo (EVx) …
2022 Perodua Alza gets wired Android Auto system
Android Auto on the 9-inch Display Audio in the Alza AV Just launched today, the second-generation, 2022 Perodua Alza arrives on the scene with a number of firsts from the Malaysian brand, …
Volkswagen EA211 1.5 TSI evo2 engine – 150 PS turbo petrol gets cylinder deactivation, supports hybrid drive
There is life in internal combustion power, yet. At least where the Volkswagen four-cylinder petrol engine is concerned, as the German manufacturer has released details for the latest, "evo2" iteration of its …
Proton X50 now available with ATLAS OS by ACO Tech
The Proton X50 can now receive ATLAS (ACO Tech Local Automotive Services) through an over-the-air update, ACO Tech has announced. The update may take up to 14 days to be received by …
Proton X50 with ATLAS OS by ACO Tech video tour – improved UI; enhanced voice recognition and features
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xysSRzsAwVI The Proton X50 is set to receive ATLAS (an acronym for ACO Tech Local Automotive Services) via an over-the-air update (OTA) soon. The Malaysian-developed infotainment operating system (OS) was first announced …
Samsung preparing test production line to make 4680 batteries for Tesla – mass production in Malaysia?
Battery manufacturer Samsung SDI is understood to be preparing a pilot production line at its plant in Cheonan, South Korea for the test production of batteries destined for Tesla, to be followed …
