US trade secretary says 'hope' is to avoid new auto tariffs
November 04, 2019 | 15:30
After some "very good conversations" with automakers in the European Union, Japan and elsewhere, the United States may not need to impose new tariffs on imported automobiles, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Sunday.
French 'Flyboard' inventor poised for 2nd Channel crossing bid
August 04, 2019 | 16:00
A Frenchman who has spent years developing a jet-powered hoverboard will again try to zoom across the English Channel on Sunday, after a first attempt last month was cut short when a botched refuelling attempt sent him into the water.
In Paris, cars forced to make way for the two-wheel revolution
July 13, 2019 | 15:46
With the wind rushing through their hair, they zip past on bikes, electric scooters and mono-wheels, effortlessly passing lines of hot-and-bothered drivers stuck in the endless Paris traffic.
EVFTA to put Thai automotive and computer suppliers at risk?
July 08, 2019 | 20:16
Thailand’s exports like automotives and computers may see the competitive scene significantly altered after the fresh EVFTA and the EVIPA.
Vietnam and Indonesia enhance automotive and spare parts co-operation
July 02, 2019 | 07:19
Vietnam and Indonesia enhanced co-operation in the automotive and spare parts industries to reach the bilateral trade turnover of $10 billion b 2020.
Paris clamps down on older diesel cars
July 01, 2019 | 15:02
The record-breaking temperatures recorded in France last week may have fizzled but the cars that were banned from Paris during the heatwave will remain off the road under new measures to banish smog.
Honda recalls another 1.6 million vehicles in US over air bags
June 29, 2019 | 09:31
Honda said on Friday (Jun 28) it will recall 1.6 million vehicles in the US as it moves toward wrapping up the process of replacing defective Takata air bags in cars sold in America.
Paris aims to beat Olympic traffic with flying taxis
June 24, 2019 | 11:26
Paris aims to give visitors to the 2024 Paris Olympics a flying start by offering airborne taxis to tournament sites straight from the airport.
Hyundai shows off walking car project
January 08, 2019 | 15:26
South Korean car maker Hyundai on Monday (Jan 7) gave a look at work it is doing on a vehicle with robotic legs to let it walk or crawl over treacherous terrain.
Trump backs potential new auto import tariffs
November 29, 2018 | 16:40
President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Nov 28) indicated he favoured using tariffs to protect the US auto industry, which was rocked by this week's announcement of job cuts at General Motors.
15 killed as truck hits 31-car lineup in China
November 04, 2018 | 20:44
BEIJING: An out-of-control truck ploughed into a 31-car lineup in northwest China killing 15 people and injuring 44, authorities in the city of Lanzhou said Sunday (Nov 4).
Toyota announces new recall of 2.4 million hybrid cars
October 05, 2018 | 17:28
Japanese car giant Toyota said Friday (Oct 5) it is recalling more than 2.4 million hybrid cars over a fault that could cause crashes, just a month after another recall affecting hybrids.
South Korea to launch probe into BMW over alleged delayed recall
August 05, 2018 | 17:54
South Korea will launch an investigation into BMW, a minister said Friday (Aug 3), over an alleged delay in recalling more than 100,000 cars following a spate of engine fires.
Tanak stays on course for Finland triumph as Ogier, Neuville struggle
July 29, 2018 | 12:12
Estonia's Ott Tanak stayed comfortably on course for victory in the Rally of Finland on Saturday (Jul 28) as world championship leaders Sebastien Ogier and Thierry Neuville struggled on the gruelling forest tracks.
Tanak leads in Finland as Neuville, Ogier fail to get grip
July 28, 2018 | 10:00
Ott Tanak led the Rally of Finland on Friday after world championship leaders Thierry Neuville and Sebastien Ogier struggled for grip on the loose gravel tracks which confronted the early starters.
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