BMW plans to axe up to 6,000 jobs in Germany – report
With the global slump in demand for new cars, it's no surprise to see the auto industry starting to lean out production as well as personnel in a bid to dial down …
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V177 Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic Sedan launched in Malaysia – 306 hp/400 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 4.8s; RM349k
Seven months after Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the A-Class Sedan, the company has brought in the go-faster version to our shores – the V177 Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic Sedan. While it doesn't quite …
ATS Corsa RR Turbo – 600 hp, 530 Nm, weighs 780 kg!
ATS Automobili's new division, ATS Corsa is making a grand comeback to the racetracks with the new and in-house developed RR Turbo. The GT race car is suitable for the casual weekend …
Troubled Nissan closes one of its two plants in Indonesia, only makes Datsuns in the country now
Nissan has closed one of its two plants in Karawang, Indonesia and has stopped making Nissan-badged cars in the country, Kyodo News reports. This happened over six months ago, when production of …
2019 Yamaha YZF-R15 Monster limited – RM12,618
To commemorate Yamaha's long involvement in MotoGP and racing at the top level, Malaysian distributor Hong Leong Yamaha Motors (HLYM) has released the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R15 Monster limited edition. Priced at RM12,618, …
2020 Triumph Street Triple RS teased – with new lights
After its launch of the 765RS Street Triple in 2016, Triumph has teased the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS in the form of a video. What is most apparent is the new …
Jaguar C-X75 concept may turn out to be new F-Type
Remember the ill-fated Jaguar C-X75 concept that was first introduced in 2010? It was previously reported that the supercar project was cancelled due to bad economy, but it seems that the company …
Proton remains Malaysia’s ‘first and only proper OEM manufacturer’, local R&D to continue – Syed Faisal
Malaysian carmaker Proton was the first, and still is the only proper OEM car manufacturer in the country, said Proton chairman Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar. He said that this will remain …
GALLERY: The evolution of Proton’s logo, 1985 to 2019
Now that you've seen Proton's new logo that it will take into the future, how about a glance in the rear view mirror to see what has come before. Before the version …
Volkswagen Group begins development, production of battery cell in Salzgitter plant, capable of recycling too
The Volkswagen Group has begun operations for small-series battery cell production at its newly-opened Centre of Excellence in Salzgitter, Germany, with around 300 experts involved in developing, testing and piloting manufacturing technologies …
Proton reveals new logo, Inspiring Connections tagline
Proton today launched its revamped corporate identity as part of an evolving strategy to become a global and modern automotive brand, which saw the unveiling of a new logo and tagline. Compared …
Hyundai and Aptiv form autonomous driving venture
Hyundai and Aptiv have announced that they are entering into a joint venture to develop self-driving vehicle technologies. The new joint venture will begin testing fully driver-less systems in 2020 and aims …
Tata Motors announces new Ziptron electric car tech
Tata Motors has announced its new state-of-the-art electric vehicle technology called Ziptron, one that will find its way into the automaker's electric cars, beginning with the FY20 that's due to debut towards …
Phone detection cameras now operational in NSW, Australia; RM973 fine, five demerit points if caught
Drivers in New South Wales, Australia will now be observed and soon be fined for using their phones while driving, Car Advice reports. The phone detection cameras will go live later this …
Porsche can now tailor Taycan to global market needs
Following the introduction of the Porsche Taycan, the German car brand said it can now introduce market-specific versions of electric cars ranging from entry-level models to bespoke, high-end variants, Autocar reports. Company …
Honda to end sales of diesel-powered vehicles by 2021
Goodbye i-DTEC. Honda has said that it would phase out all diesel cars by 2021 in favour of electrified powertrains. The Japanese carmaker says that it aims to electrify all of its …
Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan arrives in M’sia tomorrow
The V177 Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic Sedan is arriving in Malaysia tomorrow, with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia taking to Instagram for a little tease beforehand. The W177 A-Class hatchback arrived in the country last October, …
QUICK LOOK: Apple CarPlay in iOS 13 – what’s new?
https://youtu.be/JIR6dy4IMvA The world's spotlight may be on the new iPhone 11 and 11 Pro, but Apple has also introduced its latest mobile operating system, iOS 13, to go with them. Released to …
GALLERY: 2019 Toyota Corolla 1.8G versus 2018 Altis
Click to enlarge The new 2019 Toyota Corolla appeared in showrooms last week, and we've already brought you a full gallery and a complete breakdown of specifications. What we didn't tell you …
Bentley’s latest product is honey, straight from Crewe
We checked, and it's not April 1. Known for making luxury cars, British carmaker Bentley's latest product is honey. And this isn't some logo and name licensing job either - the honey …
