Frankfurt Motor Show to be replaced next year – report
Motor show participation is on a decline, with the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show set to be the show's last running before it moves to another venue within Germany next year. Known in …
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Ford Mustang Mach-E gets 32,000 bookings – report
Two months on from the debut of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, demand for the electric SUV has reported seen the company receive 32,000 reservations for at U$500 (RM) per reservation, according to …
2020 Seat Leon debuts – MQB Evo hatchback, estate; 1.4 litre TSI petrol plug-in hybrid with 60 km EV range
Seat has unveiled the latest, fourth-generation Leon, an all-new model that is based on the latest iteration of the Volkswagen Group's MQB platform dubbed MQB Evo, which underpins the eighth-generation Golf that …
Maserati Ghibli PHEV heads to Beijing motor show; Quattroporte and Levante to be facelifted this year
Maserati is set to bring a hybrid version of the Ghibli to the Beijing Motor Show in April, which will also be the Italian marque's first electrified model, Automotive News Europe reports. …
Renault, Nissan to revive joint R&D projects – report
Renault engineering chief Gilles Le Borgne is due to meet his counterpart at Nissan, Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi in Japan this week as the French and Japanese brands aim to revive joint projects crucial …
SPYSHOTS: Ford Bronco spotted running road tests
Aside from the gradual trickling of teasers regarding the forthcoming Ford Bronco, the ladder-framed 4x4 has now been spotted running road trials in the United States. The ladder-framed model is based on …
Geely establishes RM117 million Coronavirus fund, free ride-hailing and 50 MPVs contributed to Wuhan
Geely has announced that it will be cooperating with the Li Shufu Public Welfare Foundation for the establishment of a RMB200 million (RM117 million) fund for the prevention and control of the …
992 Porsche 911 GT3 appears in TV commercial spot
When the Super Bowl rolls around, it appears customary for automakers to take commercial spots around the annual American Football championship game. Most are funny, some are extravagant, and in the case …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-Benz SL returns to fabric roof, to receive up to 800 hp in SL73 hybrid twin-turbo V8
The all-new, next-generation Mercedes-Benz SL has been spotted by our spy photographers, and the forthcoming roadster appears to be undergoing some key changes for its next iteration. Firstly, the next SL will …
MARii aims for zero foreign labour in vendor network, phasing out 70,000 personnel by year end – report
The ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) and the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) collectively aim to phase out the 70,000-strong foreign labour workforce in the local vendor ecosystem …
Toyota GR Supra instrument cluster from BMW: report
The platform and componentry sharing between the G29 BMW Z4 and the Toyota GR Supra is well documented, and the Toyota coupe has at times been criticised for not being as Japanese …
Hyundai pick-up truck may get Genesis GV80 inline-six
The new inline-six diesel engine which powers the Genesis GV80 could also go into the future Hyundai pick-up truck, Car Sales reported. "(For) this engine, we can have so many applications. (Hyundai) …
Jeep returns to Malaysia with 2020 Compass and Wrangler; Renegade and Grand Cherokee to arrive Q3
Iconic American brand Jeep has once again re-entered the Malaysian market, following its previous return to the country at the end of 2014, then with sales and distribution under the care of …
Toyota to recall 3.4 million cars globally over airbags that may not deploy; not related to Takata this time
Another airbag recall has hit a Japanese automaker, though this time it isn't Takata under the spotlight. Toyota will be recalling 3.4 million vehicles worldwide for an electronic fault that can result …
Malaysian vehicle sales data, December 2019 by brand
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released the latest vehicle sales data by brand, for the month of December 2019. This period saw the delivery of 54,842 vehicles, which is an increase …
Volkswagen to buy 20% of battery maker Guoxuan, identifies CATL as ‘strategic supplier’ – report
Volkswagen is about to take a 20% stake in Chinese battery maker Guoxuan as the German automaker fortifies its electric vehicle efforts for China, the world's largest automobile market, Reuters reported. This …
Perodua Myvi GT still being evaluated for feasibility
Perodua is still evaluating the feasibility of bringing the Myvi GT to production reality, said its president and CEO Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad at its full-year review held today. "If we were …
Thailand EV production draft roadmap within three years; two companies to begin manufacture this year
The government of Thailand is drafting a roadmap for the production of electrified vehicles to begin within three years, the Bangkok Post reports. This roadmap will serve as the national master plan …
PLUS releases travel time advisory schedule for North-South Expressway during Chinese New Year 2020
With the Chinese New Year holiday season approaching, PLUS Malaysia has released a travel time advisory for this year's festive period in order for the public to plan their outstation travels. During …
Proton Saga sales in January not affected by Perodua Bezza facelift launch; aim to be 2020 bestseller in class
Proton has commenced the second shift for the production of the Saga in order to attain a monthly output of 5,000 units. The 2019 Saga facelift was launched last August at a …
