Mercedes-Benz X-Class – production to end in May
Mercedes-Benz is pulling the plug on its X-Class, less than three years after introducing the premium pick-up. It had been reported last July that the automaker was looking to drop the model …
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JPJ issues 577 notices to parents who don’t use CRS
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued warning letters to 577 owners of privately-owned vehicles who have been driving around with their children without using a proper child restraint system (CRS), Bernama …
183 deaths on second last day of Ops Selamat 16
A day before the end of Ops Selamat 16, police reported a death toll of 183 on Malaysian roads and highways. Out of a total of 18,830 accidents, 166 were fatal, with …
Hyundai aims to be Europe’s top EV brand this year
The likes of Volkswagen are preparing to go big into electric cars with its ID range, but mass market rival Hyundai Kia has a decent head-start on the EV front. The Korean …
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance divides recovery work; Mitsubishi to lead in Southeast Asia – report
Leaders within the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance are refreshing their strategy for the group of companies to recover from troubles faced recently, Automotive News Europe reported. The strategy will see the alliance divide their …
Bosch says global auto production may have peaked, announces job cuts & lower production levels for 2020
Bosch has announced job cuts and a review of its business to cope with a 44% drop in full-year operating profit and a lower demand for cars, adding that global automotive production …
Norton Motorcycles enters administration over taxes
Unable to dodge the tax man, Norton Motorcycles UK has been placed under administration. Earlier, entrepreneur and property developer Stuart Garner, who owns the Norton brand name, said Norton owed UK tax …
Hummer is back! 1,000 hp electric truck, GMC badge
https://youtu.be/gCcs2UxkYvM Hummer is back! With the electric truck scene heating up in the US, General Motors has decided that it's the right time to revive its macho truck brand and turn it …
Aston Martin in final talks with Geely and Stroll, new investor may get 20% stake – announcement soon
Aston Martin has called for an emergency meeting with potential investors Geely and Lawrence Stroll, and the British luxury automaker is expected to announce its final decision within the next few days, …
Government will revoke the licences of AP holders who abuse the system for quick profits, says Dr M
The government will take action against holders of approved permits (AP) who abuse the opportunities to make a quick buck, said prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said that the government …
Fast & Furious 9 teaser trailer ahead of May 22 release
After the success of the Hobbs and Shaw spin-off last year, the Fast & Furious franchise is once again kicking into high gear with its eighth (yes, eighth) main sequel on May …
Tesla Cybertruck better than people realise – Musk
The Tesla Cybertruck proved to be one of the most polarising vehicles to have debuted in 2019, with space-age looks and impressive battery-electric tech. But company founder and CEO Elon Musk said …
Geely asks Proton to expand into Southeast Asia – initial focus on Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore
Proton has been asked by Chinese automaker Geely to expand its presence across the region, initially focusing on ASEAN markets such as Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei. According to Proton CEO Li …
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 …
Honda CBR250RR in Malaysia by end of 2020?
Released back in 2016 for the Indonesia and Japan markets, the Honda CBR250RR has been lusted after by many Malaysian riders. It appears that some things come better late than never as …
2020 Lotus Evora GT410 debuts – 3.5L supercharged V6, 416 PS & 410 Nm; 0-100 in 4.1s, 298 km/h Vmax
Lotus has unveiled the Evora GT410, which is essentially an enhanced version of the GT410 Sport. It's built with comfort in mind, so the car comes fitted with Sparco sports seats and …
Mercedes-Benz EQS teased, prototype next to concept
Official "spyshots" of test prototypes are a thing now, and Mercedes-Benz has recently posted photos on Facebook of an EQS mule next to last year's concept. This confirms that not only is …
Alpine A110 SportsX – sports car gets rally-style mod
From what we hear, the Alpine A110 is a great sports car, one that's loved by critics. But what next for the reborn brand? Unfortunately, sports cars are niche products in today's …
Nissan reportedly planning to cut 4,300 jobs, shut two manufacturing plants as part of cost-cutting initiative
Nissan is reportedly planning to cut at least 4,300 white-collar jobs and close down two of its manufacturing sites as part of a cost-cutting initiative, Reuters reports, citing information gleaned from multiple …
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 …
