Coronavirus calls into question PSA-Fiat Chrysler merger
25 March 2020
NEW YORK: Will they or won't they? On top of the massive economic damage, the coronavirus pandemic now is casting doubt over the pending merger between PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler ...
Renault workers use 3D printers to make medical visors
25 March 2020
PARIS: Renault workers in Spain have begun using 3D printers to manufacture visors for health workers from home, the French carmaker said on Tuesday, in a scheme that could be expa...
Polestar 2 production begins in China amid Covid-19 pandemic
25 March 2020
BEIJING: Volvo's production of Polestar 2 has officially begun at its Luqiao in China with initial deliveries to start sometime in mid-2020 for Europe before heading into China and...
Beijing disputes media reports on auto stimulus policies
25 March 2020
File pic of workers assembling an Audi Q3 SUV at the FAW-Volkswagen Tianjin plant in Tianjin last December. — Reuters
BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China said plans to offer new licences to n...
The changing face of compact cars: Even small must get bigge...
25 March 2020
BERLIN: Automobiles tend to get bigger with every generation, and compact cars aren't exempt from this rule. In Europe and other markets, however, compact cars have tended to be th...
British firm Mahle Powertrain opens new facility for EV batt...
24 March 2020
LONDON: Mahle Powertrain has opened a new, dedicated facility for the extensive testing of battery modules.
The facility, based at the powertrain specialist’s Northampton techni...
Ford joins 3M, GE in speeding up ventilator, respirator prod...
24 March 2020
DETROIT: Ford today jumped into the emergency push by major US manufacturers to produce thousands of ventilators and respirators needed for critically ill coronavirus patients.
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Japanese tuner gives BMW 8 Series a carbon fibre treat
24 March 2020
TOKYO: Japanese tuning house 3D Design is showing off a slew of lightweight carbon fibre parts designed for the BMW 8 Series.
Made entirely in Japan, the parts include a front l...
Covid-19: PLUS delays RFID deployment on highways
24 March 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Plus Malaysia Bhd has postponed the implementation date of its RFID-based toll collection system.
The system used by Plus was supposed to go live on April 1 but ha...
Toyota and NTT team up to build smart city platforms
24 March 2020
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp have agreed to work together on developing smart cities and will invest 200 billion yen (RM8bil) in each other to c...
Shell Malaysia sanitises stations during MCO
24 March 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: During the Movement Control Order (MCO) period till Match 31, Shell Malaysia has taken stringent steps to ensure the disinfection of high-touch areas at its 950 stati...
Lotus UK cuts servicing costs
24 March 2020
LONDON: Lotus has slashed prices of servicing an Elise, Exige or Evora, with annual maintenance work now starting from just 270 pounds.
The initiative is now live at every one o...
BMW 8 Series struggles in North America
24 March 2020
LOS ANGELES: The BMW 8 Series is seeing poor sales in the United States, according to Automotive News.
The 8 Series which are offered in coupe, convertible, and four-door Gran C...
Aston Martin teases new V6 engine
24 March 2020
LONDON: Aston Martin has revealed further details of its in-house designed V6 engine, confirmed as a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6, the full powertrain will be electrified – an aspect ...
Ford to suspend production in Thailand, Vietnam, India, Sout...
24 March 2020
DETROIT: Ford has decided to temporarily halt vehicle and engine production at its factories in Thailand, Vietnam, India and South Africa in response to the growing impact of the c...
Fashion collection to celebrate 50th anniversary of Citroën ...
24 March 2020
PARIS: Citroën has created a limited edition collection of textiles for the beach, pool and spa to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic Citroën GS.
The collection has been de...
Suzuki halts factories in critical Indian market
24 March 2020
NEW DELHI: Suzuki effectively shut down operations in India, one of its most important markets.
The company’s Gujarat car plant will be halted through March 25, and any reopenin...
Covid-19 drags car dealers into digital commerce
24 March 2020
NEW YORK/DETROIT: Auto retailers have been slow to embrace e-commerce, but the coronavirus pandemic is changing that.
Online traffic has risen even as in-person showroom traffic...
S. Korea to help auto industry ride out coronavirus
24 March 2020
SEOUL: South Korea said it would provide logistical and financial support to help the auto industry through the coronavirus crisis, warning of disruptions to supply chains from Eur...
50% off on traffic summonses … but online only
24 March 2020
PETALING JAYA: Motorists with traffic summonses can look forward to a 50% discount on their penalties in conjunction with the 213rd Police Day celebration.
Bukit Aman Traffic In...
Proton e.MAS 7 impresses in quick dynamic driving exercises
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Kia EV9: Prime cut
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Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro: High adventure on two wheels
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Honda Civic Type R (FL5): Ride on the wild side
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20 Years Strong: BMW's Johor Regional Hub Just Got Bigger
Aveta VTM 250; Affordable & Road Legal Adventure Bike
