FIRST LOOK: 2019 Volvo S60 – full design walk-around
https://youtu.be/Yj_W0YGHvQk Volvo is a brand on form, and the form factor of its latest range is - in our opinion - the main reason behind the carmaker's recent success. The XC90 and …
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Porsche now has nearly 50k charging points in Europe
Very few would think of Porsche when electric vehicles is mentioned, especially since the long-awaited Porsche Taycan isn't on sale yet; but the maker of the 911 has been actively laying the …
Honda Tomo Concept – coupe-pick-up EV for Geneva
Honda is set for an electrifying show when the 2019 Geneva Motor Show happens next month. Not only will the Japanese carmaker debut a new electric vehicle prototype there - possibly a …
Indonesian sales of Daihatsu Copen end after 4 years
There aren't many interesting and/or enthusiast models not sold here but available in Indonesia. The Daihatsu Copen is one such car. The kei-roadster has been on sale in the republic since 2015 …
New Nissan Grand Livina based on Mitsubishi Xpander spied in Indonesia – Dynamic Shield plus V-Motion
The Mitsubishi Xpander is still fresh in its primary market of Indonesia, so what's it doing here with a new grille and black tape on its nose? All signs point to this …
Second-gen Suzuki Ertiga now in Thailand, fr RM85k
The second-generation Suzuki Ertiga is now on sale in Thailand. The three-row seven-seater MPV is imported from Indonesia, where it has been available since April 2018. In its home market of Indonesia, …
Toyota Supra TRD Performance Line Concept revealed
Less than a month into the Toyota GR Supra's life and we have the first parts catalogue for the reborn icon. Fittingly, it's official - Toyota Racing Development Japan calls this the …
Perodua sold 20k cars in January – over 1,000 units of Aruz SUV registered from 8,000 bookings
Fresh from record calendar year sales in 2018, Perodua has started this year on a bullish note. The market leader revealed that it sold over 20,100 vehicles in January 2019, including 1,025 …
Volvo Car Malaysia records 35% sales growth in 2018
Last year was a great one not just for Volvo Cars globally, but for Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) as well. The local unit recorded sales of 1,384 units in 2018, a 35% …
Porsche declares possible emissions issue to govt
It has been awhile since we last heard of the Volkswagen Group in the context of Dieselgate and emissions, but here's one out of the blue. According to VW-owned Porsche, it had …
VW, Renault to start Indonesian assembly this year
Volkswagen and Renault are set to invest in local assembly in Indonesia this year, according to the country's ministry of industry, reported by Kompas. There have been rumours on the European carmakers …
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance sold 10.76m vehicles in 2018, up 1.4% – No.1 in cars and LCVs
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has announced that its member companies sold a combined 10,756,875 vehicles in 2018. With that, the Alliance has maintained its number one position in global sales of passenger cars …
2018 auto sales: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance top in passenger cars plus LCVs, VW No.1 overall
Auto sales figures for 2018 are starting to trickle out, and the usual suspects have posted some big numbers. According to Reuters, the Volkswagen Group has held on to its position as …
2019 Mitsubishi Triton launched – Dynamic Shield face, 2.4L MIVEC and 6-speed for all, from RM100k
The 2019 Mitsubishi Triton was officially launched by Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) this morning at the 1 Utama shopping centre, where it will be on display until Sunday. The refreshed pick-up truck …
Geely FY11 – interior pics of new coupe SUV revealed
We've seen the exterior of Geely's upcoming "Sports Coupe SUV", codenamed FY11; now here are official images of the car's interior. Looks good, doesn't it? Geely says that as the FY11 will …
TAS 2019: Kawaii showgirls wrap up our mega inaugural Tokyo Auto Salon live coverage
I don't remember a busier start to the year than the one I just had, thanks to a coincidental coming together of work and personal events. That's the reason for this delayed …
New Nissan Leaf e+ – 62 kWh battery, 40% more range
Nissan has revealed the new Nissan Leaf e+, which has a new powertrain with additional power and range. The "e+" refers to the increased energy density of the new variant's 62 kWh …
New Porsche 911 Cabriolet revealed, the open-top 992
Porsche revealed the 992-series Porsche 911 in November last year, and it didn't take them long to add the new Porsche 911 Cabriolet to the range. It includes all the new features …
Carlos Ghosn makes first public appearance and statement since arrest, denies any wrongdoing
Ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has made his first public appearance since he was arrested in November over allegations of aggravated breach of trust in shifting personal investment losses worth 1.85 billion yen …
Geely Auto’s 2018 sales up 20.3%, breach 1.5m mark
Geely Auto has released its sales figures for 2018, and they show a 20.3% increase to 1,500,838 units. In 2017, Geely sold 1,247,116 vehicles for what was then an all-time record for …
