Ferrari 2019 sales up 9.5%, over 10k for the first time
Ferrari is a low volume supercar maker based in Maranello, Italy. Sounds about right, except that the volume isn't that low anymore these days. In 2019, they sold 10,131 cars with the …
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Hyundai suspends South Korea production due to China parts shortage – disruption from coronavirus
With the novel coronavirus outbreak showing no signs of slowing down, many carmakers have suspended production in China in line with government guidelines. These include Tesla, Ford, PSA, Nissan and Honda, among …
TC Euro Cars launches Renault E-Store – purchase a car, subscribe, pay and manage your account online
In what is a first in the local automotive scene, TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has launched the Renault E-Store in Malaysia, where buying or subscribing can be done at home, or anywhere …
Toyota, Panasonic form JV for auto prismatic batteries
Toyota and Panasonic have announced the establishment of Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, a joint venture specialising in automotive prismatic lithium-ion batteries. This comes just over a year since the two companies …
Volkswagen Taigun SUV shown, late 2021 India debut
The Volkswagen Taigun has broke cover in India, shown in the run-up to Auto Expo 2020 event that will start in Delhi on Thursday. It's officially the Taigun Concept, but the car …
Suzuki XL7 – ‘Ertiga SUV’ launching soon in Indonesia
The Suzuki XL7, the SUV-styled version of the Suzuki Ertiga MPV, will be launching in Indonesia at the end of this month, according to local reports. The XL7 is essentially the XL6 …
Next-gen MINI to be delayed because of Brexit, costs
Brexit has finally happened, and development of the next-generation Mini hatch is set to be delayed due to uncertainty over the UK's trade relations with the European Union. Besides that, it is …
GMC Hummer EV Super Bowl ad stars LeBron James
https://youtu.be/t6EPPJHaCtw The Hummer Super Bowl ad has come and gone, and let's cut to the chase - it didn't reveal any new info on the upcoming truck or show an unseen side …
It would be a mistake for Malaysia to raise locally assembled vehicle prices – German ambassador
BMW Malaysia exports the G30 520i to the Philippines Last week, the automotive industry received confirmation from the finance ministry that there will be no increase in car prices due to a …
Volvo S60 T8 AWD now in Thailand – imported from Malaysia, Momentum and R-Design, from RM288k
The new Volvo S60 is now available in Thailand. The third-generation sedan is imported from Malaysia, the regional assembly hub for Volvo, and is available in T8 AWD form. Two trim levels …
Hyundai aims to be Europe’s top EV brand this year
The likes of Volkswagen are preparing to go big into electric cars with its ID range, but mass market rival Hyundai Kia has a decent head-start on the EV front. The Korean …
Hummer is back! 1,000 hp electric truck, GMC badge
https://youtu.be/gCcs2UxkYvM Hummer is back! With the electric truck scene heating up in the US, General Motors has decided that it's the right time to revive its macho truck brand and turn it …
Alpine A110 SportsX – sports car gets rally-style mod
From what we hear, the Alpine A110 is a great sports car, one that's loved by critics. But what next for the reborn brand? Unfortunately, sports cars are niche products in today's …
TAS 2020: A90 Toyota GR Supra left, right and centre
If you've not been to the Tokyo Auto Salon, you'd be forgiven to assume that Makuhari Messe would be a three-day fest celebrating the legends - think R32-R34 GT-Rs, the A80 Supra, …
Suzuki, Jeep diesel models found to have broken European emissions rules – fix or face EU ban
Diesel variants of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Suzuki Vitara have been found to break EU emission rules and must be fixed, or both models will face a sales ban in Europe. …
Mitsubishi Triton sales up 2.4% in 2019 on the back of 21% decline in truck segment – 16.5% market share
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced a 2.4% year-on-year increase in Mitsubishi Triton sales with 5,792 units shifted in 2019. Sounds ordinary by itself, but the result is on the back of …
Vehicle sales performance in Malaysia, 2019 vs 2018 – a look at last year’s biggest winners and losers
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) released sales and production figures for 2019 yesterday, and we have here the final sales table for last year, showing us which brands gained and which marques …
KPDNHEP ready to start petrol subsidy programme; waiting for cabinet green light, M40 reg process
The petrol subsidy programme (PSP) is ready to be implemented by the domestic trade and consumer affairs ministry (KPDNHEP), but it is waiting for the green light from the cabinet, The Star …
Carmakers would have second thoughts on investing in M’sia had new excise duty regs went through – MAA
It went down to the wire. If not for a last minute change of plans - told to Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) president Datuk Aishah Ahmad at 9am this morning by a …
LGE denies CKD car prices will rise by 15-25% with new excise duty regs; any changes will be gradual
The government has yet to reach an agreement with regards to the restructuring of excise duties, but car prices will not increase drastically, as much as 15-25% as reported, according to finance …
