Groupe PSA closing European factories until March 27
The PSA Group is the latest in a growing line of automakers who are halting factory operations in Europe due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it is progressively closing operations on the …
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Volkswagen aims to sell electricity from EVs when supply from power grid is reduced – chief strategist
Volkswagen aims to bolster its foray into electrified vehicles with new business opportunities in storing and managing electricity, delving into an area of business that has so far been dominated by energy …
Fiat Chrysler production halted in Serbia and Poland
The latest production halts to result from the coronavirus pandemic are at Fiat Chrysler production plants in Kragujevac, Serbia and in Tychy, Poland, which sees the group of companies suspending production at …
SPYSHOTS: Dacia Logan seen cold-weather testing
The forthcoming Dacia Logan has now been sighted undergoing cold-weather tests, and it is a natural progression as the hatchback it is based on, the Sandero has also commenced testing earlier. Both …
Volkswagen Nivus interior teased with VW Play system
Volkswagen Brazil has released a teaser video for the forthcoming Nivus crossover ahead of its debut in Brazil, showing select details from its interior. Dubbed an 'urban coupe', the Nivus draws styling …
MGCC signs MoU for 100 electric buses in Malaysia
The Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGCC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaya Green Builder Energy Sdn Bhd (MGBE) and KC Express Company Limited (KC Express), a Taiwan-based …
Honda may remain in Australia with reduced network or appoint independent distributor, rules out departure
Honda has earlier this week reportedly been reconsidering its presence in the Australian market following claims that the Japanese brand has been 'unprofitable' Down Under, though the company has since ruled out …
Lamborghini production paused due to coronavirus
Lamborghini will stop production for nearly two weeks until March 25 due the the coronavirus outbreak that has gripped Italy, the Italian supercar maker has said in a statement. All of the …
SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Jaguar XJ EV starts road-testing
Following the appearance of the next-generation Jaguar XJ in January, The British flagship sedan has made another appearance, this time taking to the snow-covered roads itself for testing. This is the fully …
Seat considering temporary layoffs at Martorell plant; coronavirus spread affecting supply chain – report
Seat is considering temporary layoff at its production plant in Martorell, near Barcelona due to supply chain difficulties faced amidst the spread of the coronavirus, a company spokesperson told Reuters. "The Martorell …
Ford Bronco production shape leaked ahead of debut
Ahead of its launch that is slated to be by the second quarter of this year, images of the upcoming Ford Bronco have been leaked by enthusiast site Bronco 6G, showing the …
Geely sales down 75% in February due to Covid-19
It has been tough going in recent times with the outbreak of the Covid-19 novel coronavirus, and the downturn has also been reflected in Geely Automobile Holding's sales figures for last month, …
Tesla rolls out Model Y as one millionth car, becomes first EV manufacturer to produce one million vehicles
Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk posted two images in a Twitter post below celebrating the American electric car maker's milestone of having produced its one millionth vehicle, a red Model Y …
Mercedes-Benz is world’s most valuable car brand again, Ferrari strongest brand, says Brand Finance
The latest Brand Finance annual report has once again named Mercedes-Benz as the most valuable car brand, while Ferrari has followed suit with a repeat performance of being the strongest automotive brand …
Mercedes-Benz EQC receives Hofele styling package
As fully electric vehicles gain increasing mainstream acceptance, demand for personalisation will follow suit eventually, and German tuning firm Hofele has unveiled its latest selection of parts for the Mercedes-Benz EQC fully …
Driver assist technology needs standardised failure warning in case of faulty systems, sensors – Thatcham
United Kingdom-based insurance firm Thatcham has called for all cars with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to be fitted with a standardised warning light to alert drivers in the event that the …
SPYSHOTS: Hyundai Kona N seen testing with production body – more power than i30 N, Veloster N?
It has been rumoured for a while now, and here it has appeared - the Hyundai Kona N performance crossover. This will be the Korean brand's forthcoming addition to its N performance …
Touch ‘n Go RFID centres added for Penang, Johor
Touch 'n Go has expanded the network of its RFID fitment centres in the northern and southern regions, with five new fitment centres across Penang, three new centres in Perak and 10 …
2020 Bahrain Grand Prix to proceed without spectators
The coronavirus outbreak continues to spread its effects, and although the second round of the 2020 Formula 1 season will proceed, it will do so without on-site spectators, motorsport.com reports. This comes …
Bentley to launch first EV in 2025 or 2026; battery costs, capacity pose main challenges – report
Bentley is set to release its own battery-electric model in the middle of this decade, CEO Adrian Hallmark told Top Gear on the sidelines of British luxury marque's show stand that substituted …
