Coronavirus: Detroit’s Ford, GM, FCA shut US plants
Detroit's big three have agreed to shut down their US plants to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles did so after bowing to pressure from …
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Jaguar Land Rover suspends UK production to stop coronavirus spread, following Slovakia plant closure
After slashing output at its two UK factories last month due to falling demand, Jaguar Land Rover has finally announced that it will temporarily suspend production in the UK from next week. …
Movement control order’s level of cooperation from public currently at 60%, army ready to assist, says IGP
How's Day 3 of the movement control order (MCO) for you? Whether you're feeling restless (like me) or making full use of the time at home to strike off tasks, remember the …
Bentley to stop production for a month due to coronavirus, open to making ventilators for UK govt
Bentley has finally announced that it will stop production due to the coronavirus outbreak, one of the final automakers in Britain to announce such a closure. The suspension will start from the …
2020 Honda City – India to get naturally aspirated 1.5L i-VTEC engine instead of 1.0L turbo, Malaysia too?
The 2020 Honda City first surfaced in Thailand in November 2019, and the fifth-generation sedan made its debut in the country as an eco car. Previous versions of the City weren't in …
2020 Suzuki Swift Sport goes hybrid to stay alive – less power but more low end torque, cleaner
The 2020 Suzuki Swift Sport has adopted a new hybrid powertrain, Autocar reports. To go on sale in the UK next month, the hybrid SSS is part of the Japanese carmaker's move …
Rapid KL announces 10 mins LRT/MRT frequency during movement control period, starts this Friday
Commuters, take note. Rapid Rail, operator of the Rapid KL rail network in the Klang Valley, has announced revised train service frequencies for the LRT, MRT and Monorail lines. The frequency will …
Volkswagen Group’s fiscal year 2019 was ‘very successful’ – improved financials in almost all brands
More news from VW, but this one is positive. The Volkswagen Group's fiscal year 2019 has concluded with improved financial results in almost all brands, and Europe's largest carmaker has branded last …
VW suspends production for 2 weeks over coronavirus
Europe is the new epicentre of the global coronavirus pandemic, and this has seen many carmakers suspend production. The latest news is from the biggest of them all. The Volkswagen Passenger Cars …
IGP withdraws police interstate travel restriction order
Inspector-general of police (IGP) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador has withdrawn the plan to impose interstate travel restrictions, for now. Announced yesterday evening (March 17), the order led to big crowds gathering …
2021 Ford Bronco takes aim at Jeep, details to be released next week – smaller Bronco Sport on the way
Click to enlarge You've seen some leaked shots of the upcoming 2021 Ford Bronco, and now here are some details on the reborn American icon, shared by Reuters, which also published the …
Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival Rd4 at Sepang to be a closed-door event – no spectators, only drivers, crew
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced that the upcoming fourth round of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival Season 3, scheduled to be held at the Sepang International Circuit on April 18-19, will …
Formula 1 Australian GP cancelled over coronavirus fears – McLaren staff tests positive for Covid-19
The teams are already in Melbourne and the Formula 1 season opener was ready to open the gates to fans, but Australian GP organisers, Formula 1 and the FIA have agreed at …
Toyota 86 GT Black Limited – 86-unit farewell edition
Looks like the end is near for the Toyota 86, because the popular sports car is getting a farewell special edition. Although there's no "final" in the name, the Toyota 86 GT …
Fiat Chrysler temporarily suspends production in Italy
Here's another coronavirus-linked disruption to the auto industry, but it's unsurprising considering the country in concern. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is temporarily halting operations at some plants in Italy and will reduce …
MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) Line over 70% complete after KL-Seremban Highway tunnels
Following the completion of the underpass tunnel through the KL-Seremban Highway near Sungai Besi, construction of the MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) Line is now over 70% done. MRT Corp SSP Line project …
Nissan Leaf has saved 2.1 million metric tonnes of CO2 to date, from 13 billion emissions-free kilometres
Nissan Asia & Oceania has released an infographic promoting electric vehicles in general, as well as the Nissan Leaf, an electric pioneer that's now into its second generation. The poster has some …
Tesla cars in China inferior? Govt urges consistency
Some of Tesla's Chinese customers have complained that they're getting inferior cars from the electric car specialist and the China government has stepped in, urging Tesla to keep its China-made vehicles consistent, …
PSA reduces Vauxhall’s UK plant to a four-day week
It has been reported that France's PSA Group, which owns Opel/Vauxhall, will reduce the Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port to a four-day working week from March 23. A letter sent to staff …
New York Auto Show postponed due to coronavirus
The 2020 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), originally set to run from April 10-19, has been postponed due to coronavirus fears. "We are taking this extraordinary step to help protect our …
