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 …
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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 …
Lamborghini V12 track-only car teased again on circuit
Lamborghini has once again teased its upcoming track-only, Aventador-based V12 hypercar, this time in a video. This limited-run model will be powered by a version of its 6.5 litre, naturally aspirated V12 …
Land Rover mild-hybrid 3.0 litre diesel engines to replace 4.4 litre V8 diesel in Range Rover, RR Sport
2019 Range Rover Sport HST Land Rover will be introducing new, mild-hybrid diesel engines for the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, which will effectively replace the V8 turbodiesel units for the …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series – more aggressive aero, 700 hp/750 Nm; flat-crank engine?
Here is the latest sighting of the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series; the most potent, most track-focused version set to debut later this year. Its emphasis on circuit performance is indicated by the …
Ford working with 3M, GE Healthcare to speed up production of respirators, ventilators for Covid-19
Ford is working with firms including 3M and GE Healthcare to manufacture urgently needed medical equipment and supplies for first responders and health care workers, the American automaker has said. The Blue …
Toyota, Lexus product roadmap leaked – GR 86 to arrive July 2021; fuel-cell GS based on RWD Mirai
A sizeable portion of Toyota and Lexus future product plans appear to have been leaked in an Instagram post by All Car News including a snapshot of a presentation slide, which the …
PLUS defers April 1 RFID implementation on highways
The initial implementation of RFID payment facilities at all PLUS highways has been postponed until the Malaysian government has lifted the movement control order (MCO), which was put in place from March …
General Motors to build ventilators at Indiana plant
Automakers are shoring up resources to join efforts toward containing the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. General Motors and medical equipment manufacturer Ventec are teaming up in a partnership codenamed 'Project V' for the …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to produce one million masks a month for American coronavirus responders
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will be manufacturing and donating protective face masks at a rate of more than 1 million per month, with production capacity for the masks to be installed this week …
German gov’t asking carmakers to make medical gear
Volkswagen battery cell plant, Salzgitter The German government has asked domestic car manufacturers to consider producing medical equipment such as masks and ventilators in efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Automotive News …
SPYSHOTS: C8 Corvette PHEV spotted road-testing
A Chevrolet Corvette C8 has been spotted running road tests in the typical upcoming-model camouflage, in addition to carrying what appears to be an emissions testing device at its rear end. Given …
