Volvo reopens Torslanda factory and offices in Sweden
Volvo Cars has restarted production at its Torslanda plant in Sweden as of Monday (April 20, 2020) following a short period of downtime due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision comes after …
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VW Malaysia updates its “Welcome Back” campaign – 10% discount and priority booking for frontliners
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has updated its “Welcome Back” aftersales campaign with additional benefits for Volkswagen owners who are also serving as frontliners combating the Covid-19 pandemic in the country. The …
Petrol stations could go dry after MCO ends – PDAM
The Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM) has said it is possible that fuel pumps could go dry after the movement control order (MCO) is lifted unless the government temporarily stops weekly …
2020 Volvo XC60 updated in Malaysia – T8 gets 11.6 kWh battery, new Orrefors gear knob; price unchanged
Volvo Cars Malaysia has updated the XC60 for the 2020 model year, which sees some revisions to the locally-assembled (CKD) SUV’s equipment list. The list of variants and pricing remains the same …
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan facelift teased in first official sketch – refreshed design, new plug-in hybrid variant
Volkswagen has announced it will introduce a facelift for the second-generation Tiguan this year and has released an official sketch of the refreshed model. The MQB-based SUV’s new design matches up with …
Mazda’s patent filing hints at rotary engine propulsion; in-wheel electric motor, capacitor-based hybrid system
In a new patent filing made in Japan, Mazda appears to be developing revolutionary in-wheel electric motors powered by a capacitor for use in future vehicles. The patent appears to be an …
Ferrari begins producing respirator valves and fittings for protective masks to combat Covid-19 pandemic
Ferrari is stepping up its efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic in Italy and announced that it has begun producing respirator valves and fittings for protective masks at its Maranello plant. Currently, …
2020 Volkswagen Nivus revealed in new camo photos
The Volkswagen Nivus has been teased again by the carmaker’s Brazilian division, giving us a rather comprehensive look at the coupe-styled crossover, albeit wrapped in a thin layer of camouflage. As a …
TC Euro Cars announces extension of service and warranty grace period for Renault vehicles in Malaysia
TC Euro Cars (TCEC), the importer and distributor of Renault vehicles in Malaysia, has announced a 30-day extension until May 28, 2020 for all vehicle warranties that expire during the movement control …
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 …
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 …
