ACO Tech, the infotainment supplier to Proton and a joint venture between the Malaysian carmaker, Geely-affiliated ECARX as well as Altel Communications recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. Since 2019, the Atlas operating system (OS) has been equipped in over 300,000 vehicles which ACO Tech claims to be the largest connected car network in the ASEAN region. Instead of just revealing its accomplishments, the company also presented a preview of some of the new features currently in developme

CY Foong

Aug 14, 2024

Kia has announced the pricing for its Forte (remember that?) replacement in the United States, the 2025 Kia K4 sedan. The main draw of the K4, in addition to the gorgeous looks, is that not only it undercuts the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla, but is also one of the cheapest vehicles in the country. The K4 starts at just USD 23,145 (~RM 102,247), making it significantly cheaper than its competitors, such as the Civic which starts from USD 25,345, (~RM 111,585) and the Corolla that's priced f

Sanjay

Aug 14, 2024

Five years after its establishment in 2019, ACO Tech, the infotainment supplier to Proton, has built a network of over 300,000 connected cars in Malaysia. It also has the largest connected car network in ASEAN and users have consumed around 2.6 million GB of data since 2019. However, rather than just revealing achievement figures over the past 5 years, ACO Tech celebrated its fifth anniversary by unveiling a brand-new logo as well as a glimpse into its future of advanced vehicle connectivity. Th

CY Foong

Aug 14, 2024

The Petronas Sepang International Circuit set the stage for a thrilling weekend of racing as the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia introduced its first-ever endurance challenge. Alessandro Ghiretti emerged victorious, leading a trio of winners in as many races across an intense three-day event from 9- to 11-August 2024. Representing Porsche Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto Performance celebrated the successful completion of Rounds 9, 10, and 11 of the 2024 season. For the second consecutive year, the Sime Darby

Sanjay

Aug 14, 2024

Vietnam is set to subsidise electricity prices for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of its efforts to encourage battery EV (BEV) adoption and achieve its energy transition goals, according to a report by Reuters. The subsidy plan is expected to be submitted to the central government for approval by mid-September. The country, which is home to VinFast, has committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050. Currently, Vietnam has over 150,000 EV charging ports, most of which are owned

Shaun

Aug 13, 2024