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Grab’s taxi arm to roll out Toyota Corolla Altis cabs in Singapore by Q1 2026
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (714+ words) SINGAPORE: GrabCab will be introducing the Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid to its taxi fleet by the first quarter of 2026. This is the first time that the car, supplied by Toyota's official distributor, will be used as a taxi in Singapore....
Waymo goes fully autonomous in Nashville
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (171+ words) Feb 9 (Reuters) - Alphabet "unit Waymo said on Monday it "has gone fully autonomous in Nashville, "Tennessee, ramping up operations as the robotaxi race heats up in the United States. In September, the "company and Lyft announced plans "to start offering…...
BiH vehicle imports from China up 87 pct in 2025: ITA
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (179+ words) SARAJEVO, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) recorded a sharp rise of about 87 percent in vehicle imports from China in 2025, according to data released on Monday by the Indirect Taxation Authority (ITA) of BiH. Read full story BiH vehicle imports…...
Ab Rauf steers Melaka bikers from ‘mat rempit’ to responsible riding
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (325+ words) MELAKA: Long before assuming the state's top office, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh had already shaped the aspirations of Melaka's motorcycle enthusiasts by inspiring many to pursue responsible riding rather than the unsafe street-racing culture, said a superbiker. The chairman…...
Toyota Motor appoints CFO Kenta Kon as new CEO
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (396+ words) TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp appointed a lieutenant of Akio Toyoda as chief executive officer (CEO) in a surprise leadership reshuffle that signals the automotive scion's tightening control over his business empire and an intensifying push for profitability. Kenta Kon, who…...
Tesla ramps up hiring to support Musk’s solar expansion
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (555+ words) Monday, 09 Feb 2026 The logo of Tesla is seen on a Tesla Model Y during Tesla Inc.'s official launch in Bogota, Colombia, November 20, 2025. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez NEW YORK: Tesla is hiring to support founder Elon Musk's recently announced plan to…...
Malaysian automotive industry leader supports ruling to ban 'hidden' car door handles
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (327+ words) MELAKA: A prominent figure in the historic city's automotive industry has voiced support for China's decision to ban "hidden" car door handles beginning 2027, citing safety concerns during emergencies and technical issues. Negri Sembilan and Melaka Automobile Repair Association's advisor, Datuk…...
Inside the blind box economy: Why we can’t stop unboxing
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (1188+ words) Sunday, 08 Feb 2026 Once a childhood ritual, blind boxes have become a multi-billion-dollar industry built on anticipation and nostalgia. " The Jakarta Post/ANN AFTER losing a couple of hours to doomscrolling through social media, I realised one of the most sought-after…...
Tesla 2.0: What customers think of Model S demise, Optimus robot rise
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (1273+ words) Saturday, 07 Feb 2026 An aerial view of the Tesla Fremont Factory in California. Tesla announced plans to discontinue production of their popular Model S and Model X cars at the Fremont Factory and retool the facility to manufacture the Optimus Robot....
Singapore to raise entry permit fees for foreign-registered vehicles from 2027
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (492+ words) SINGAPORE: The Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fees for foreign-registered cars and motorcycles and the Goods Vehicle Permit (GVP) fee for foreign-registered goods vehicles will be raised from Jan 1, 2027. The annual 10 free VEP days and the free VEP hours on weekdays…...