Latest Stories (Page 1415)
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They’re all falling like dominoes. Yesterday, we heard about the 2020 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) a.k.a. the Detroit Auto Show cancelled, with its venue turning into a makeshift hospital for Covid-19 patients, now […]
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Fast & Furious Dom’s Dodge Charger goes Lego
If you live your life a quarter brick at a time, the Lego Technic build of Dom’s Dodge Charger R/T from the Fast and Furious movie series is the set of plastic bricks for you. […]
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Ford will produce 50,000 ventilators within 100 days
With the number of Covid-19 cases in the United States breaching the 140,000 mark, companies in the country are pulling their resources together to help fight the pandemic. Among them is automaker Ford, which has […]
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Covid-19: 50 units of Proton X70 provided to MoH – SUVs to be utilised as transport for medical staff
Proton has announced that it is providing the health ministry with 50 units of its X70 SUV for the ministry’s use in the ongoing fight against Covid-19. The national automaker said that the vehicles will […]
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BMW i Hydrogen NEXT fuel cell details revealed – developed with Toyota, 374 PS, production in 2022
With the Toyota GR Supra still grabbing headlines all over the world, it’s easy to forget that BMW and Toyota have other lesser-known collaborations that go beyond sports cars. One of those projects is the […]
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Naza Group donates RM1.25 mil to Tabung Covid-19
The Naza Group of Companies has donated RM1.25 million to the government’s Covid-19 fund. Group chairman and Naza CEO SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin said “we hope the contribution will help alleviate the plight of those […]
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BYD introduces new, safety-oriented Blade EV battery
BYD has officially introduced its new Blade battery pack, which it claims will mitigate concerns about battery safety in electric vehicles. The pack will first be used in the company’s upcoming Han EV that is […]
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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 natural step as […]
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SDAC rolls out Ford Digital Salesperson on WhatsApp
Now that we’re in the days of the MCO (Movement Control Order, till April 14), lifestyles and routines have been changed overnight. You can’t dine out, you can’t head out for non-essential reasons, and for […]
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Phase two of MCO from April 1: no lockdown, but more roadblocks – 8am-8pm for supermarkets, restaurants
The government has announced that phase two of the movement control order (MCO) – which will introduce stricter enforcement measures – will begin on April 1. This was announced by defence minister Datuk Seri Ismail […]
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2020 Genesis G80 makes its global debut – third-gen sedan gets striking new design, technology, engines
The 2020 Genesis G80 has finally made its official global debut ahead of a planned sales launch in South Korea on March 30, before arriving in North America during the second half of next year. […]
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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 reported. The automaker […]
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Tesla to trim Nevada Gigafactory workforce by 75%
Tesla has revealed plans to trim its on-site staff at the Nevada Gigafactory by up to 75% due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Automotive News Europe reports. This follows news after battery partner Panasonic said it […]
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Toyota making face shields in the US, ventilators next
New cars aren’t as needed as medical equipment in the days of the coronavirus, and carmakers are heeding the call. They have the factories, capacity and capabilities, and are well positioned to do a part […]
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Covid-19: VW “burning through” RM9.65 billion a week
With slowing demand for new cars and disruptions in supply chain, the Volkswagen Group may be extending the plant closure in Germany as the Covid-19 coronavirus continues wreaking havoc in global markets. As it is, […]