Volkswagen announces its production restart plans
At the start of April 2020, Volkswagen announced that it would extend the closure of its manufacturing facilities to April 19. Now, the company is detailing its production restart plans, which will …
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Toyota GR Supra tuned by Manhart now makes 450 PS
German company Manhart is no stranger when it comes to tuning BMWs, and last year, the company released its tuning package for the G29 Z4 M40i, bringing it up to 440 PS …
2021 Kia Stinger facelift will reportedly get more power
It has been more than three years since the Kia Stinger made its debut, and with sales falling below the company’s expectations, a mid-cycle refresh could be the key in attracting new …
McLaren Senna gets bumped up to 889 hp by Novitec
In its stock form, the McLaren Senna’s 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 puts out a formidable 789 hp and 800 Nm of torque. While that may be enough for most buyers, of which …
Next Lexus NX to debut brand’s first plug-in hybrid?
Lexus appears poised to introduce its first plug-in hybrid model in the near future as its parent company, Toyota, recently filed trademark applications for a NX 450h+ in Europe. The luxury carmaker …
Mazda has several paper craft models to fight boredom
If you’re looking to indulge in some automotive-style paper craft while at home during the movement control order (MCO), but a Toyota 86 isn’t that appealing to you, Mazda has something for …
DC2 e Amby – modern-day Hindustan Ambassador EV
The Hindustan Ambassador is a motoring icon in India and during its long production run from 1958 to 2014, the four-door sedan was commonly referred to as the “king of Indian roads.” …
MCO violators will now be remanded and charged in court, not just RM1,000 compound from tomorrow
The government has had enough with those who blatantly disregard the movement control order (MCO). During Phase 3 of the MCO, which begins tomorrow, violators will now be remanded and charged in …
VIDEO: Mazda RX-8 with a Toyota 2JZ engine and seven-speed DCT from a BMW M3 – made in Thailand
Thailand’s car modification scene is a vibrant one and here’s another reason why. Many car enthusiasts are probably familiar with the 2JZ-GTE, the famous engine found in the fourth-generation Toyota Supra, otherwise …
Next-gen Nissan X-Trail rendered – to debut this year?
The third-generation T32 Nissan X-Trail has been around since 2013 and remains on sale until the present day, receiving a facelift along the way in 2016. It’s been widely speculated that a …
2020 Honda City brochure leaked ahead of India debut – B-segment sedan gets LaneWatch, Honda Connect
The fifth-generation Honda City first made its debut in Thailand in November last year and is set to go on sale in India soon, according to a report by Autocar India. The …
GoCar and Shell extend free Nissan Almera rentals, free fuel promo to healthcare frontliners until April 28
With the government’s recent extension of the movement control order (MCO), GoCar and Shell Malaysia have announced that they will extend their earlier promotion to provide free car rentals and fuel to …
Next-gen Haval H5 leaked ahead of Q3 2020 debut
Great Wall Motors is set to introduce the next-generation Haval H5 in the third quarter of 2020, according to a Facebook post by CarNewsChina, which also includes leaked images of the upcoming …
Alfa Romeo Tonale won’t get a Quadrifoglio version
The Alfa Romeo line-up currently consists of a few performance-focused models, including Quadrifoglio versions of the Giulia and Stelvio, with the former also offered in GTA and GTAm guises. Unfortunately, it looks …
OPEC+ agrees to slash global crude oil output by 9.7 million barrels per day in an attempt to push up prices
With crude oil prices tanking in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, OPEC, along with Russia and other oil-producing nations agreed to slash their combined output by 9.7 million barrels per day, …
Koenigsegg Gemera and Jesko Absolut at Ängelholm
Last month, Koenigsegg unveiled two new cars at the cancelled Geneva Motor Show, with founder Christian von Koenigsegg presenting the Gemera and Jesko Absolut on-stand via a live stream within the Palexpo. …
Mercedes-Benz answers Audi’s Four Rings Challenge
As the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Audi recently asked its fans and followers around the world to get creative and submit artworks that represent the brand’s famous four rings. Called …
Automatic headlamps are now mandatory in Japan
According to a report by Driving Vision News, automakers must equip all new vehicles sold in Japan with automatic headlamps, making it likely the first country in the world with such a …
2020 Formula 1 season likely to start in Europe from July, closed races being considered – Ross Brawn
With the Covid-19 pandemic still present all over the globe, Ross Brawn has indicated that the 2020 Formula 1 season will likely start in Europe from July. Brawn, who is Formula 1’s …
Kia Grand Carnival LX Flexi shown by dealers in Malaysia – 11-seat version of MPV launching soon?
The Kia Grand Carnival is currently available in Malaysia with an eight-seat configuration, but it looks like an 11-seat version will be introduced soon, according to postings by dealers on social media. …
