SPIED: 2020 Audi A5 Sportback facelift – big restyle!
Now that the B9 Audi A4 has been facelifted, the A5 family is next in line to receive its mid-life update. This prototype unit was spotted in Europe with minimal camouflaging, covering …
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Aston Martin shares drop by over 20% due to sales slump, counts on upcoming DBX SUV for recovery
Aston Martin's shares have dropped by over 20% following news of slumping sales across Europe, Auto Express reports. In the UK, sales plunged by 22% during the second quarter of 2019, while …
Next BMW 5 Series to get two pure electric variants?
The next-generation BMW 5 Series model range is set to expand even further, potentially with the addition of two pure electric variants, sources told BMW Blog. The zero emissions pair is part …
REVIEW: 2019 Mazda 3 in Malaysia – priced fr RM140k
https://youtu.be/G6Z0xmuNaR4 Since the Malaysian launch of the 2019 Mazda 3, the fourth-generation sedan and hatchback models received mixed responses from the public, largely due to pricing - from RM140k to RM160k - …
Tesla posts Q2 loss, but Musk certain of global growth
Tesla Motors has been selling more cars than ever before, but record sales haven't been enough to generate consistent profits. Automotive News reports that the company lost US$389 million (RM1.6 billion) in …
Corvette may be spun off as standalone brand – report
General Motors (GM) may be looking to leverage on the Corvette brand by having it as a standalone outfit, citing greater profit as the main driver for the move. AutoWeek reports that …
2019 Volkswagen Touareg “One Million” edition debuts
The Volkswagen Touareg has hit an unprecedented milestone, with production finally breaching the seven-digit mark. To celebrate the occasion, the Wolfsburg automaker has unveiled the Touareg One Million edition, and it’s available …
Hyundai announces sales recovery plan – more SUVs!
Hyundai has laid out a turnaround plan that will see the company place higher hopes on its new SUV line-up, after the automaker posted its biggest quarterly profit in seven years, Reuters …
C8 Chevrolet Corvette won’t get manual transmission
The dust has yet to settle on the newly-unveiled C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, but it seems like one thing is certain - the mid-engined American sports car will not be available with …
MINI line-up to expand even further to woo customers
The iconic MINI brand, despite having its model range grow exponentially over the past decade, is apparently in the midst of an existential crisis. According to Automotive News, customers in the US, …
Indonesia plans new electric car production, due 2022
A senior official from Indonesia’s Industry Ministry has announced that the country aims to start production of electric vehicles in 2022, Reuters reports. At the same time, the country is pushing for …
C8 Chevy Corvette: RHD model confirmed for Australia
More news on the C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. During its unveiling, Chevy announced that the new mid-engined sports car will be available in right-hand drive format for the first time, allowing it …
Car-sharing users increasingly rent cars to eat, sleep
It seems that car-sharing users in Japan are renting cars to do a range other things other than driving them, such as taking a nap, practice singing, or even do facial stretches …
FIRST DRIVE: 2019 B9 Audi A4 facelift sampled in Italy
https://youtu.be/z9KBkk2J5n8 With competing brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz flashing out fancy new technologies and design for the respective G20 3 Series and W205 C-Class facelift, Audi just can’t afford to stay …
Volvo issues recall for 507,000 cars over fire risk
Volvo has announced a recall involving 507,000 vehicles worldwide due to a faulty engine component that, in extreme cases, could result in a fire, Automotive News Europe reports. In its own investigations, …
2020 Audi SQ7 TDI debuts – 4.0L V8, 435 hp, 900 Nm!
The newly facelifted Audi Q7 has just been joined by the hot new SQ7 TDI, one which shares the same 4.0 litre biturbo V8 diesel engine as the SQ8. The engine makes …
Mazda to CKD CX-5 2.5L Turbo, CX-8, CX-30 – report
Bermaz Auto, the official distributor for Mazda cars in Malaysia, is set to introduce the CX-8, updated CX-5 turbo, and the CX-30. According to a report by The Edge, all three SUVs …
SPIED: Audi A3, S3 Sedan – better looking, roomier?
The upcoming Audi A3 looks set to make its world premiere soon, judging by the way the camouflaged A3 and S3 sedans look in this prototype form. Spotted in southern Europe, the …
Toyota Corolla Hatch gets new colours, better safety
Toyota Australia has unveiled the updated Corolla Hatch ahead of its market launch November this year, featuring a new two-tone exterior paint scheme (top-spec models only), bright Feverish Red metallic paint (standard …
Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid updated, now a five-seater
The Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid has been updated and now comes with seating for five passengers, up from the previous four-seater layout. Additional updates include the new metallic black paint, optional 17-inch …
