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Fallen tree along Jalan Sultan Ismail causes damage to vehicles – Concorde Hotel stretch closed to traffic

May 7, 2024 No Comments Auto , ,

Floods aren’t the only thing one has to worry about during a thunderstorm, because strong winds can also result in all sorts of other hazards coming about, like trees being uprooted and causing more than just traffic disruption. Such is the case this evening along Jalan Sultan Ismail, where a large tree has toppled on [...]read moreFallen tree along Jalan Sultan Ismail causes damage to vehicles – Concorde Hotel stretch closed to traffic

Study: These are the most expensive vehicles to drive per mile

May 4, 2024 No Comments Auto , , ,

Gas prices have climbed to record highs in some places, but the data show that vehicles with internal combustion engines are still cheaper to drive than EVs. In fact, according to a recent iSeeCars study, the 15 most expensive vehicles to drive per mile are all plug-in models. iSeeCars looked at the number and cost [...]read moreStudy: These are the most expensive vehicles to drive per mile

Chery Omoda 5 axle issue – JPJ issues immediate recall notice for 600 vehicles, to monitor recall process

May 3, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , ,

The road transport department (JPJ) has issued a statement following the widely-publicised case of a Chery Omoda 5 that had sustained rear axle failure, and the department has stated that it has summoned Chery Corporate Malaysia to conduct a thorough investigation and gather additional information on the matter. On April 30, Chery Malaysia issued a [...]read moreChery Omoda 5 axle issue – JPJ issues immediate recall notice for 600 vehicles, to monitor recall process

EVs are the most expensive vehicles to operate over 1,000 miles, according to iSeeCars

May 3, 2024 No Comments Auto , ,

It’s no secret that charging an electric vehicle is often less expensive than fueling a gas car, but many don’t think about the higher purchase prices. A recent iSeeCars study showed that people tend to drive EVs much less, making their cost per mile much higher than that of internal combustion vehicles. iSeeCars’ research looked [...]read moreEVs are the most expensive vehicles to operate over 1,000 miles, according to iSeeCars

EV range anxiety? Gas vehicles dwarf EVs on the average number of miles driven

May 3, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , ,

Americans bought EVs in record numbers last year, with Cox Automotive reporting 1.2 million sales in 2023. They still only make up a single-digit percentage of the overall auto market here, and they are clearly being used in ways that are different from gasoline-powered cars. A recent study from iSeeCars found that gas vehicles saw [...]read moreEV range anxiety? Gas vehicles dwarf EVs on the average number of miles driven

Bailey Bridge on Jalan Kuantan-Segamat reopened to two-way traffic; for vehicles not exceeding 20 tonnes

May 2, 2024 No Comments Auto ,

Good news for those who frequent this route – Section 102 of Jalan Kuantan-Segamat has been reopened to traffic following its closure from April 29 for repair work to the Bailey Bridge, the works ministry has announced. The bridge has been reopened to two-way traffic from 4pm yesterday, for vehicles with a maximum permissible load [...]read moreBailey Bridge on Jalan Kuantan-Segamat reopened to two-way traffic; for vehicles not exceeding 20 tonnes

These are the most expensive vehicles to gas up

May 1, 2024 No Comments Auto , ,

Complaining about gas prices has been a thing for as long as anyone can remember, even when they were just a fraction of the tremendous numbers we see today. While it’s true that gas prices are more oppressive now than ever before, the reality is that the vehicle you drive is one of the biggest [...]read moreThese are the most expensive vehicles to gas up

U.S. to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles

April 30, 2024 No Comments Auto ,

DETROIT — In the not-too-distant future, automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all new passenger vehicles in the United States, a requirement that the government says will save hundreds of lives and prevent thousands of injuries every year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveiled the final version of the new regulation [...]read moreU.S. to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles

Mario Kart Ride-On Racer Recalled For Unintended Acceleration After 15 Crashes

April 27, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , ,

Tesla was recently forced to recall every Cybertruck it’s ever built — all 3,878 of them — because the cover on the accelerator pedal could come loose, causing unintended acceleration. As it turns out, though, you don’t even need to be old enough to get your driver’s license to deal with unintended acceleration recalls. JAKKS [...]read moreMario Kart Ride-On Racer Recalled For Unintended Acceleration After 15 Crashes

NHTSA probes Tesla recall of 2 million vehicles over Autopilot

April 26, 2024 No Comments Auto , , ,

WASHINGTON — U.S. auto safety regulators said Friday they have opened an investigation into whether Tesla’s recall of more than 2 million vehicles announced in December to install new Autopilot safeguards is adequate. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it was opening an investigation after the agency identified concerns due to crash events [...]read moreNHTSA probes Tesla recall of 2 million vehicles over Autopilot