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 …
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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 …
Covid-19: UK-based F1 teams aiding respiratory device production; Mercedes design approved for NHS use
A collective of seven Formula 1 teams based in the United Kingdom and their respective technology divisions working towards the manufacture and delivery of respiratory devices required in the treatment of Covid-19 …
Datsun exits Indonesia market; Nissan to ensure warranty, service, parts supply for 10 years – report
Datsun has announced its departure from the Indonesia market, as parent brand Nissan has called an end to manufacturing in the country amid struggles to improve profitability, Kompas reported. This is a …
PSA Group pilot restart plans opposed by unions; company assures health and safety measures – report
PSA Group is preparing to resume operations at its European factories which were halted in light of the coronavirus outbreak, however various unions said that the plan is premature, Automotive News Europe …
Honda replaced touchscreen HVAC controls with conventional dials ‘to minimise disruption’ – report
2020 Honda Jazz air-conditioning controls The more eagle-eyed may have noticed that the 2020 Honda Jazz that went on sale in Japan in February featured air-conditioning control which reverted to a conventional …
Toyota Thailand introduces short-term online leasing
Toyota Thailand has introduced the Kinto One Limited online leasing service for private users, which is available in three-month or one-year subscription packages with a fleet of 50 vehicles to cater for …
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon – from RM355,000
Following the return of the Jeep brand to Malaysia in January, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon has been priced for our market, with the local Malaysian representative's Instagram post noting that prices …
PSA denies FCA merger at risk from virus outbreak, terms of deal may need to be reviewed – report
PSA Group has said that it remains committed to a merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Automotive News reported, following French media reports that the merger could be threatened by currently developing market …
SPIED: Toyota Yaris Cross does cold-weather testing
The Toyota Yaris will spawn an all-wheel-drive B-segment crossover, as seen here courtesy of our spy photographers who have captured images of these development vehicles for the upcoming model. Based on the …
