Car-sharing users increasingly rent cars to eat, sleep
It seems that car-sharing users in Japan are renting cars to do a range other things other than driving them, such as taking a nap, practice singing, or even do facial stretches …
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Ghosn sues Nissan, Mitsubishi for RM69 million in damages for ‘grave mistakes’ in dismissal – report
It has been three months since former chairman of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance Carlos Ghosn addressed the public on video following his first arrest last year, and as many would have expected, Ghosn …
Volvo issues recall for 507,000 cars over fire risk
Volvo has announced a recall involving 507,000 vehicles worldwide due to a faulty engine component that, in extreme cases, could result in a fire, Automotive News Europe reports. In its own investigations, …
2020 Audi SQ7 TDI debuts – 4.0L V8, 435 hp, 900 Nm!
The newly facelifted Audi Q7 has just been joined by the hot new SQ7 TDI, one which shares the same 4.0 litre biturbo V8 diesel engine as the SQ8. The engine makes …
Toyota partners CATL for electric vehicle batteries
Toyota has agreed to partner Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) for the development and supply of the Japanese automaker giant's forthcoming electrified vehicles. The Japanese automaker giant added that both parties …
Ferrari to diversify, expand model variety and line-up
Ferrari says it is set to expand its product line-up by diversifying the types of models it will offer, and this will not just be limited to its new SUV, which is …
BMW iNEXT – flat-bottomed steering wheel revealed
To date, BMW has been one of the few holdouts against the pervasive flat-bottomed steering wheel trend initiated by the likes of Volkswagen and Audi. But they all fall down eventually, and …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles makes second-largest order for next-gen eight-speed autos; electric drive-prepared
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has put in the second-largest single order in the history of auto parts maker ZF for its forthcoming, fourth-generation 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission. The new, longitudinal gearbox will …
Malaysia has the cheapest petrol in the region – report
Have you ever wondered how many litres of petrol you can buy with an average Malaysian salary? Well, good news, because Picodi Analysis has prepared a report that considers the average monthly …
Toyota Corolla Hatch gets new colours, better safety
Toyota Australia has unveiled the updated Corolla Hatch ahead of its market launch November this year, featuring a new two-tone exterior paint scheme (top-spec models only), bright Feverish Red metallic paint (standard …
C8 Chevrolet Corvette could get electrification – report
The first Corvette to go mid-engined after 67 years will also likely feature electrified powertrains in the not-too-distant future, Autocar has reported. This move could also include a fully electric version, though …
GIIAS 2019: Honda HR-V Mugen, facelift gets kitted out
The Honda HR-V Mugen was available in Malaysia as a limited edition in early 2018, and it's reasonable to expect a Mugen edition of the facelifted HR-V down the line. Indonesia gets …
Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid updated, now a five-seater
The Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid has been updated and now comes with seating for five passengers, up from the previous four-seater layout. Additional updates include the new metallic black paint, optional 17-inch …
Volkswagen planning new “sporty urban” crossover
Volkswagen is reportedly planning to build a new “sporty urban” crossover, which will be built at its Navarra plant in Pamplona, Spain starting from the second half of 2021. The future model …
Lotus Evija gunning for Nurburgring record – report
Lotus has a goal with its latest model, the Evija, and it's aiming right for the top, in terms of lap times - the British sports car maker has the Nurburgring Nordschleife …
Jaguar Land Rover trials plastic recycling tech for cars
Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) latest environmental conservation efforts has seen it trialling a new recycle process that converts plastic waste into a new premium grade material that could be featured in its …
Volvo to cut costs due to tariffs from trade war – report
Volvo may have prospered under Geely ownership, but the Swedish premium carmaker has now become a victim of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. According to Reuters, the …
Volvo to build large flagship SUV to take on BMW X7?
The current Volvo XC90 is a huge car as it is, but it appears that the Swedish automaker has plans to take things a step further by introducing a flagship model to …
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover set to expand powertrain collaboration to petrol, diesel and hybrid units
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover are set to expand their recently announced collaboration to include internal combustion engines, according to Autocar. Last month, the two automakers had announced they would be working …
BMW partners Tencent for autonomous vehicle tech
BMW China Automotive Trading and Tencent have signed a deal to jointly develop the High Performance D³ platform, which will be used to develop automated driving technologies and products that suit the …
