BMW: 60% sales from SUVs, but sedans still important
Crossovers and SUVs are now firmly in the mainstream and BMW is no exception, with the equivalent bodystyles accounting for nearly 60% of its total sales in 2019. The German automaker is …
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Toyota outlines Covid-19 relief efforts – production of medical equipment, procurement of essential items
Among the growing number of automakers repurposing their operations to support care and recovery efforts from the Covid-19 coronavirus is Toyota, which has outlined in a statement a number of its initiatives …
Bentley to replace Mulsanne with flagship SUV – report
A replacement for the Bentley Mulsanne will no longer be a sedan, but rather a flagship capping an extended range of SUVs, Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark has hinted to Autocar. This will …
Volkswagen: E-fuels to prolong life of combustion engine, encouraged by EV technology limitations
Combustion engines still have a longer future in the car industry 'than most people think' thanks to the development of environmentally friendly fuels, said Volkswagen technical chief Matthias Rabe. This will come …
Goodyear connected tyres concept – 30% shorter stopping distance with tyre-to-vehicle communication
Tyre manufacturer Goodyear has been running road tests and other field trials for its tyres embedded with sensors, which transmit information regarding the tyres' characteristics, the company said. This is particularly important …
BHPetrol appoints Leslie Ng Chie Shean as CEO
Boustead Petroleum Marketing (BHPetrol) has appointed Leslie Ng Chie Shean as its new chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2020, succeeding Tan Kim Thiam, who retired from the position on December 31, …
Covid-19: Geely sourcing ventilators for hospitals in M’sia; Albukhary Group offers financial, material aid
The Albukhary group of companies has come forward to provide assistance in the forms of direct cash, medical equipment, vehicles, key services and support as well as various other forms of aid …
Covid-19: Jaguar Land Rover deploy fleet for medical responders worldwide, research expertise from the UK
Jaguar Land Rover have collectively deployed more than 160 of its vehicles around the world in support of emergency response organisations handling the coronavirus situation. In the United Kingdom, 57 vehicles, including …
Selangor workshops allowed to open 9am to 4pm daily
Amid restrictions that have tightened for the second phase of the movement control order (MCO), workshops and spare parts shops in Selangor are allowed to open from 9am to 4pm daily for …
Proton adapting operations for compliance with MCO
Proton has adapted to comply with the movement control order (MCO) that has been in effect since March 18, the national automaker said in a statement. The company said it has adhered …
Dongfeng reviews PSA stake following share price drop due to Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak – report
Dongfeng Motor Group is reviewing its deal with PSA for reducing its stake in the French automaker following a sharp drop in share prices due to the coronavirus pandemic, Reuters reported. The …
Mercedes-Benz evaluating organic batteries for road car use; production ‘at least 15 years away’ – report
Mercedes-Benz is researching organic batteries that are more environmentally friendly for use in future road cars, however the technology is at least 15 years away from production, reports Autocar. Previewed on the …
Covid-19: Malaysia expected to peak mid-April – WHO
The number of coronavirus cases in Malaysia is expected to peak in mid-April, said the World Health Organisation, adding that there are signs of the infection curve flattening, according to a Reuters …
PSA Group, Valeo aiding France ventilator production
French automaker PSA and automotive supplier Valeo are contributing volunteer workers, factory space and technical knowhow to France's increase in production of ventilators for coronavirus patients. Spearheaded by ventilator manufacturer Air Liquide …
SPIED: Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo in winter tests
Following the sighting of the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo last December, its lifted twin, the Cross Turismo has been spotted by our spy photographers running cold-weather tests in Sweden. Aside from the …
Volkswagen Golf mainstream plug-in hybrid version to debut this year; Arteon and Tiguan PHEV to follow
Despite its manufacturing shutdown until April 19, Volkswagen is forging ahead with the debuts of its plug-in hybrid models this year, the German automaker said in a statement. The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf …
MCO Phase 2: Tighter enforcement, more questions asked – including of taxi passengers – at roadblocks
Following the announcement of phase two for the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO), more questions are now being asked of road users at road blocks which have been put up …
Toyota to unify four Japanese dealers, merge twin models like Alphard/Vellfire, Noah/Voxy – report
Toyota sales channels in Japan have historically been divided across different dealers for different models, split between the Toyota, Toyopet, Corolla and Nets networks, though this arrangement appears set to change into …
Next Nissan X-Trail sighted in Brazil document filing
Known in the American market as the Rogue, the next Nissan X-Trail has been sighted in a document filing with the Brazil government's ministry of economy. Though the document does not mention …
Cleaner air in China, Italy, United States observed; potential impact of electric vehicles shown – report
The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak has seen widespread disruption of manufacturing operations as well as trade and sporting events worldwide, however it appears there is a silver lining of sorts in the wake …
