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  Honda open to resume Nissan merger talks, but only if Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida resigns – report

  19 February 2025 / 9 comments

  In a startling vote of no confidence, Honda is open to restarting merger talks with Nissan, but only if the latter’s CEO Makoto Uchida resigns from the company. That’s according to at least one insider, […]

   

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  Could brake dust be worse for you than diesel fumes?

  19 February 2025 / 1 comment

  Particulate matter (PM) from brake pads could be just as bad for your lungs as diesel emissions, CarExpert has cited a recent University of Southampton study as saying. Fine PM of less than 2.5 microns […]

   

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  Donald Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on cars imported into the US, applicable from April 2, 2025

  19 February 2025 / 12 comments

  United States president Donald Trump recently said he intends to impose a tariff of around 25% on imported cars, Reuters reports. Similar duties are also planned for semiconductors and pharmaceutical imports as the threat of […]

   

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  Ford Ranger PHEV to get 281 PS 2.3 EcoBoost, 11.8 kWh batt, 45 km EV range, 10AT in Australia – report

  19 February 2025 / 1 comment

  Ahead of its mid-2025 Australian launch, CarExpert has revealed some details on the Ford Ranger PHEV that will be sold there – almost two years after it was first unveiled to the world – based […]

   

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  Suzuki Cappuccino set to return in 2026 – co-developed with Toyota, Daihatsu, no more kei roadster

  18 February 2025 / 1 comment

  Suzuki’s classic kei roadster, the Cappuccino, could be making a surprise return next year, 27 years after it was discontinued. Only now, the open-top sports car won’t be constrained by Japan’s minicar regulations, according to […]

   

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  Geely EX5 to get specific suspension, ADAS tuning for Australia – not using Proton-tuned suspension setup?

  18 February 2025 / 14 comments

  As Geely prepares to launch the EX5 (we know it as the Proton eMas 7) in Australia later this year, GoAuto reports that the EV SUV will get an Aussie-specific suspension setup and ADAS tune, […]

   

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  BMW Vision Driving Experience previews Neue Klasse, electric M3 – test prototype with 18,000 Nm torque!

  17 February 2025 / 4 comments

  A wholesale reinvention is currently taking place at BMW, and it’s giving a sneak peek at what’s going on with the Vision Driving Experience. Set to debut at Auto Shanghai in April, this compact sedan […]

   

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  Kia EV4 shown ahead of full debut on Feb 27 – new EV offered in fastback sedan and hatchback body styles

  17 February 2025 / 5 comments

  Ahead of Kia’s EV Day, the South Korean carmaker released the first images of the EV4 that will make its full debut at the event later this month. Showcasing the brand’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, […]

   

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  Zeekr takes control of Lynk & Co as merger completes

  14 February 2025 / 2 comments

  As indicated last November, Geely has finally re-organised its electric vehicle brands with the consolidation of Zeekr and Lynk & Co. In a statement, Zeekr – which now holds a controlling 51% stake in Lynk […]

   

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  Honda considering HRC high-performance variants, positioned above Type R, Acura Type S models

  14 February 2025 / 1 comment

  For Honda brand enthusiasts, the Type R moniker is typically the most apparent representation of performance-focused efforts from the Japanese manufacturer. As it turns out, Honda considers there to be room for an even more […]

   

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  smart #6 sedan in the works to rival Tesla Model 3, based on Zeekr 007 – “well over 800 km” range

  14 February 2025 / 1 comment

  smart #3 Brabus shown It seems that smart is moving further and further away from the city cars it had once been synonymous with. Autocar reports that the brand’s fourth new electric model under the […]

   

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  Toyota Corolla Cross facelift launched in Indonesia – 1.8L HEV hybrid-only, single CBU variant at RM165k

  14 February 2025 / 3 comments

  Toyota has launched the Corolla Cross facelift in Indonesia, five years after the original model appeared in the country. The crossover is now available solely as a hybrid – the pre-facelift’s pure-ICE variant is no […]

   

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  VinFast VF 3 EV launched in Indonesia, RM62k – 40 hp/110 Nm, 215 km NEDC – free charging for 3 years

  14 February 2025 / 5 comments

  Previously shown at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) as part of a broader VinFast brand launch in Thailand, the VinFast VF 3 has now been officially launched in Indonesia. The compact electric SUV […]

   

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  Geely EX5 in Indonesia – Proton eMas 7 twin, up to 495 km NEDC range, CKD in Q3 2025, from RM127k

  14 February 2025 / 4 comments

  Having been launched last month, the Geely EX5 has finally received its official pricing at the ongoing Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). The electric SUV, a twin of the Proton eMas 7, is available in […]

   

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  Chery Tiggo Cross launched in Indonesia – renamed Tiggo 4 Pro with 1.5L NA; Ativa, WR-V rival fr. RM65k

  14 February 2025 / 6 comments

  The Chery Tiggo Cross has been launched in Indonesia. Also known as the Tiggo 4 Pro in some markets, it’s a small SUV that sits below the B-segment Omoda 5, which means that this is […]

   

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