Geely Boyue turns three, but is far from its final form
On March 26, 2019, Geely celebrated the third launch anniversary of its flagship SUV, the Geely Boyue. Now, Malaysians are no stranger to the Boyue - the C-segment SUV is known as …
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Geely to buy 50% stake in loss-making Smart – report
Daimler is approaching a deal with Geely for the sale of a 50% stake in its small-car brand, Smart, to the Chinese automaker, Financial Times has reported. The sale of the stake …
Renault plans to restart merger talks with Nissan as it eyes setting up a bid for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Renault is said to be looking into restarting merger talks with Nissan sometime in the next 12 months as part of a move towards the creation of an auto conglomerate to rival …
Hyundai Venue – smallest SUV to debut on April 17
Hyundai has officially revealed the name of its all-new Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) - the Venue. The name signals a break in the automaker's tradition of naming its SUVs after cities or …
Bangkok 2019: G29 BMW Z4 launched, from RM510k
BMW showed off the G29 BMW Z4 at the 2019 Bangkok International Motor Show. The third-generation roadster was launched in Thailand last month along with the latest G20 BMW 3 Series. At …
Bangkok 2019: New Chevrolet Captiva is a rebadged Baojun 530, Wuling Almaz – below 1m baht, 5/7 seats
This is the new Chevrolet Captiva that's making its debut at the 2019 Bangkok International Motor Show. Replacing the original Captiva that first surfaced in 2006 (facelifted in 2010), this second-generation SUV …
European Commission to make speed limiters, distraction warning, data recorders mandatory in 2022
The European Commission has arrived at a provisional political agreement on the revised General Safety Regulation, which will see new European-market vehicles get mandatory safety equipment from 2022. For cars, vans, trucks …
Bangkok 2019: Mitsubishi Triton Absolute, CF bad boy
There are no new models at Mitsubishi's 2019 Bangkok International Motor Show stand, but one display car shined despite being as dark as the night. The Mitsubishi Triton Absolute looks super mean, …
F40 BMW 1 Series previewed – front-wheel drive with more interior space, M135i gets 306 hp and AWD
Munich's league of purists may still be furious, but like it or not, a front-wheel drive BMW 1 Series is coming. The "wrong-wheel drive" hatchback has been previewed to select media ahead …
Bangkok 2019: Honda Accord Modulo, a subtle bodykit
The latest Honda Accord is the most relevant new car at the 2019 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), one that's coming to Malaysia in the future. Yesterday, we showed you the tenth-generation …
V177 Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic Sedan revealed with 306 hp and 420 litre boot; 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds
While the world awaits the next generation of the full-fat Mercedes-AMG A 45 hot hatch, Affalterbach has added a boot to the midrange A 35 to create this, the Mercedes-AMG A 35 …
Bangkok 2019: A90 Toyota Supra Thai launch this year
The main car on Toyota's 2019 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) stage is none other than the new Toyota GR Supra. The fifth-generation A90 Supra is on preview at BIMS, and will …
Bangkok 2019: Toyota Camry TRD Sportivo w bodykit
Unlike Honda with its Modulo accessories, Toyota of late had not introduced TRD Sportivo versions of their cars during launch, and some of its most popular models in Thailand are yet to …
Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato – first sketches revealed
Nearly 100 years ago, Ugo Zagato set up shop in Milan to build lightweight car bodies for astonishingly wealthy customers, thus siring a legacy of gorgeous cars that have become icons in …
BMW iX3, i4 and iNEXT undergo cold-weather testing
The BMW Group is planning to have five all-electric models on the market by 2021, with at least 12 by 2025. For now, the i3 remains its only offering, with the MINI …
Jaguar Land Rover wins ruling against Evoque copy
Jaguar Land Rover has won a landmark case against Jiangling Motor Corporation for producing a copy of the Range Rover Evoque in the Landwind X7, which has been deemed to have 'led …
Bangkok 2019: New Honda Accord 1.5L Turbo, Hybrid
Sawasdee-kap. We're reporting from the 2019 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) and kicking off our live coverage from Impact Muang Thong Thani is the new 2019 Honda Accord, which was officially launched …
BMW X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance update to debut at Auto Shanghai 2019 – 83% more range, 1.3 l/100 km
BMW will unveil an updated version of its X1 xDrive25Le at this year’s Auto Shanghai, promising increased range and better efficiency. The X1 xDrive25Le is a plug-in hybrid model based on the …
Ferrari P80/C – one-off special, four years to develop
Ferrari has unveiled the P80/C, a one-off creation commissioned by an unnamed collector. The price tag of the special build hasn't been revealed, but based on the work - and time - …
Porsche Cayenne EV under consideration – report
The next-generation Porsche Cayenne could go the fully electrified route, at least where internal discussions are concerned, Auto Express says. The German manufacturer recently confirmed that the next-generation Macan will become a …
