2020 Volkswagen Tayron X R-Line launched in China
Volkswagen China has finally broken months of Covid-19-induced silence with the launch of the Tayron X. This is actually the production version of the Volkswagen SUV Coupe Concept that was shown at …
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Next Lexus NX to debut brand’s first plug-in hybrid?
Lexus appears poised to introduce its first plug-in hybrid model in the near future as its parent company, Toyota, recently filed trademark applications for a NX 450h+ in Europe. The luxury carmaker …
Ford now making respirators, face masks and gowns from airbag material for Covid-19 medical frontliners
It's all systems go for Ford in its efforts to design and produce medical supplies, which are vital for health workers, first responders and patients fighting coronavirus. The US is now the …
Renault to stop selling petrol and diesel cars in China – to now focus on electric and commercial vehicles
The global recession, hastened by the devastating coronavirus pandemic, is causing companies to drastically reorganise their businesses. While Nissan is reportedly planning to become a smaller, leaner operation, its alliance partner Renault …
Tesla ‘Cheetah Stance’ update – stronger acceleration
Tesla has released its latest over-the-air software updates for the Performance variants of the Model S and Model X, which is aimed at improving accelerative performance as well as thermal endurance and …
2020 Toyota Corolla Altis fitted with Drive68 bodykit
The 12th-generation Toyota Corolla is already quite a sporty-looking sedan in our opinion, but others treat it like a blank canvas to take things up a notch. That's what Terstudio, a notable …
Mazda has several paper craft models to fight boredom
If you’re looking to indulge in some automotive-style paper craft while at home during the movement control order (MCO), but a Toyota 86 isn’t that appealing to you, Mazda has something for …
2020 Mitsubishi eK X Space, eK Space debut in Japan – new super height kei wagons priced from RM56k
Mitsubishi has launched the second-generation eK Space and eK X Space kei cars in Japan, and it goes on sale alongside the eK Wagon and eK X models that were introduced this …
Toyota stops sale of Corolla Altis, Etios in India to make way for new models, advanced tech – report
Malaysian market 2018 Toyota Corolla Altis Toyota has halted the sale of the Corolla Altis and the Etios range for India in order to free up production capacity at the automaker's manufacturing …
DC2 e Amby – modern-day Hindustan Ambassador EV
The Hindustan Ambassador is a motoring icon in India and during its long production run from 1958 to 2014, the four-door sedan was commonly referred to as the “king of Indian roads.” …
Geometry C electric hatchback teased in new sketches – how’s this for an electric Proton Suprima?
Having already been shown in leaked photos earlier this year, the Geometry C appears set for an official reveal soon, as these teaser sketches hint. The second model from Geely's electric vehicle …
Nissan Kicks facelift e-Power spotted in Thailand – Honda HR-V SUV rival coming to Malaysia this year?
The facelifted Nissan Kicks is a victim of the coronavirus. No, the B-segment SUV did not contract Covid-19, but its launch plan has been affected by the global pandemic. Kena quarantine, so …
Nissan to restructure, become smaller; annual sales target could be cut by 1 million vehicles – report
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and slumping sales and profits are forcing Nissan down a path of downsizing to survive. Reuters reports that the carmaker's restructuring plan, due out next month, …
VIDEO: Mazda RX-8 with a Toyota 2JZ engine and seven-speed DCT from a BMW M3 – made in Thailand
Thailand’s car modification scene is a vibrant one and here’s another reason why. Many car enthusiasts are probably familiar with the 2JZ-GTE, the famous engine found in the fourth-generation Toyota Supra, otherwise …
Nissan 400Z named, set for debut ‘within 12 months’
Next-generation Nissan Z development mule The next Nissan Z model has been tipped to bear the name 400Z, according to an Autocar report, and it will finally replace the 370Z that made …
Next-gen Nissan X-Trail rendered – to debut this year?
The third-generation T32 Nissan X-Trail has been around since 2013 and remains on sale until the present day, receiving a facelift along the way in 2016. It’s been widely speculated that a …
2020 Honda City brochure leaked ahead of India debut – B-segment sedan gets LaneWatch, Honda Connect
The fifth-generation Honda City first made its debut in Thailand in November last year and is set to go on sale in India soon, according to a report by Autocar India. The …
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee to use Alfa Romeo platform
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk The next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is set to arrive later this year as a 2021-year model, which will be underpinned by the Alfa Romeo Giorgio platform which …
McLaren P1 hypercar successor due for 2024 launch
McLaren has begun working on the successor to the iconic P1 hypercar, and it will crown the Ultimate Series model range when it's introduced in 2024. Company CEO Mike Flewitt has gone …
Next-gen Haval H5 leaked ahead of Q3 2020 debut
Great Wall Motors is set to introduce the next-generation Haval H5 in the third quarter of 2020, according to a Facebook post by CarNewsChina, which also includes leaked images of the upcoming …
