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With its merger plans with Honda now in tatters, Nissan is being forced to tighten its belt as it continues fighting for survival. The company has finally detailed the turnaround plan it announced in November […]
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Porsche to cut 1,900 more jobs by 2029 – reports
Amidst dropping China sales, high German production costs, intense competition and a slower-than-expected shift to EVs, Porsche wants to cut 1,900 more jobs at its Stuttgart headquarters and Weissach research centre over the next four […]
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Donald Trump orders up reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, potentially igniting a global trade war
US president Donald Trump signed a memo on February 13, 2025 ordering his economics team to create plans for reciprocal tariffs on every country that tax imports from the United States. Dubbed the ‘Fair and […]
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Honda-Nissan merger officially over – Nissan didn’t want to be a subsidiary of Honda; Mitsubishi also out
It’s now official. In a joint press release issued today, Honda and Nissan announced that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of a merger (worded as “business integration”) has been officially terminated. […]
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Geely outlines Philippines strategy after taking over distributorship – lower prices, better after-sales
Having taken over the Philippine distributorship under a direct subsidiary model last month, Geely has outlined its strategy for the archipelago. According to CarGuide, Geely Motor Philippines intends to offer more competitive pricing, updated models […]
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BYD unveils “God’s Eye” DiPilot ADAS suite; to roll out in all BYD, Denza, Yangwang models sold in China
BYD has announced its DiPilot suite of driving assistance systems, also known as “God’s Eye” (天神之眼), which will be deployed in all new BYD models in China across three tiers, free of charge, starting with […]
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Kia to present production EV4 and PV5 at upcoming EV Day on Feb 27 – Concept EV2 also making its debut
Kia EV4 (left), Concept EV2 (middle), PV5 (right) On February 27, Kia will introduce three new vehicles during its EV Day event that will take place at the Tarraco Arena in Tarragona, Spain. Set to […]
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Hyundai may unveil solid-state battery next month
Hyundai may unveil its first solid-state battery, called the ‘dream battery’, next month, with longer range and faster charging compared to similarly-sized lithium-ion batteries, Autocar writes, citing an ET News report. March 9 is set […]
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New Nissan Navara won’t be just a rebadged Mitsubishi Triton, will come with “lots of changes”
New Nissan Navara render by Theophilus Chin It may seem like Nissan is standing still at the moment as it fights for its survival, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t hard at work developing new […]
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Volvo EX30 Cross Country – compact EV gets rugged; raised ride height, all-terrain tyres; 427 km range WLTP
After a Volvo EX30, but fancy a touch more off-roading capability? Enter the Volvo EX30 Cross Country, which is the latest from the Swedish brand since the first “Cross Country” derivative, the V70 XC made […]
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Volvo confirms five new/refreshed models for 2025 – EX30 CC, ES90 EVs; EX60 and SPA3 models in 2026
Volvo Cars has confirmed it will introduce five new or refreshed models this year, with more to come in 2026. This was revealed in the company’s full-year 2024 financial results where it announced an increase […]
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Nissan open to new partnerships after Honda merger stalls – Foxconn emerges as possible candidate
Following reports of Nissan calling off a planned merger with Honda, the former is now open to working with new partners. The deal, if it was seen through, would have led to the formation of […]
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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid gets Toyota-sourced Strong Hybrid system – 197 PS, 40% more efficient
Just over a year after the world premiere of the sixth-generation Forester, Subaru has now pulled the covers off the Hybrid model ahead of the Chicago Auto Show this weekend. As previously reported, the car […]
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Volvo EX30 Cross Country – rugged EV SUV with body cladding, raised ride height to be revealed Feb 10
Volvo has revealed that it’s dusting off its adventure-ready Cross Country designation for the first derivative of the EX30, set to be revealed on February 10. This is a rugged version of Gothenburg’s entry-level electric […]
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Mazda CX-6e name trademarked – new EV SUV to take on Tesla Model Y set for official debut in 2027?
A new report from Auto Express suggests Mazda is preparing to expand its electric vehicle line-up with an SUV to rival the Tesla Model Y. This comes following the discovery by AutoGuide that the Japanese […]