Cupra to unveil new SUV coupe at Geneva Motor Show
Seat's newly-launched sub-brand Cupra has announced that it will be showcasing a new SUV coupe at the upcoming Geneva motor show, which is set to take place in March. The new model, …
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All cars sold in Thailand to be Euro 5-compliant by 2021 – hybrids and PHEVs to comply with Euro 6
All locally-assembled and imported vehicles sold in the Kingdom will have to comply with the Euro 5 standard by 2021, while hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) must be Euro 6-compliant, …
Porsche declares possible emissions issue to govt
It has been awhile since we last heard of the Volkswagen Group in the context of Dieselgate and emissions, but here's one out of the blue. According to VW-owned Porsche, it had …
Subaru says a next-gen BRZ is definitely happening
Subaru is on the same page as Toyota by saying that a next-generation BRZ is “definitely going to happen.” This comes after an earlier report from Japan that claims the Toyobaru twins …
Lexus to build a high-performance F-badged SUV?
In a world where excess is increasingly becoming the norm, it seems even Lexus is considering cashing in on the trend with a high-performance F-badged SUV. Lexus vice president for product planning …
2020 Subaru Legacy teased ahead of Chicago debut
Subaru has begun teasing the arrival of the all-new, seventh-generation Legacy, which is set to make its global debut at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. Much like recent Subaru models that were …
VW, Renault to start Indonesian assembly this year
Volkswagen and Renault are set to invest in local assembly in Indonesia this year, according to the country's ministry of industry, reported by Kompas. There have been rumours on the European carmakers …
Toyota Yaris hatchback discontinued in the United States, replacement may be based on Mazda 2 – report
The partnership between Toyota and Mazda for compact models is set to include hatchbacks, according to Car & Driver. Where previously the Yaris hatchback was identical to the European-market model and was …
Ginetta plans new supercar – 600 hp V8, due mid-2019
Ginetta has confirmed that it will be making a return with a bang, and it plans on doing so with the introduction of an all-new supercar. Details are scarce for the time …
Volvo V40 replacement could arrive as a crossover
According to a report by Automotive News Europe, the replacement for the Volvo V40 will not be in the shape of compact hatchback. Volvo’s senior vice president for the EMEA (Europe, the …
Range Rover cancels SV Coupe production – report
The two-door Range Rover SV Coupe is now stillborn. Originally slated for a limited production run of 999 units, the vehicle was never produced despite its confirmation at last year's Geneva Motor …
Hyundai working on a multi-collision airbag system
Multi-collision accidents, in which the first impact is followed by collisions with other objects, make up three out of every 10 accidents, according to Hyundai. With that in mind, the Korean automaker …
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance sold 10.76m vehicles in 2018, up 1.4% – No.1 in cars and LCVs
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has announced that its member companies sold a combined 10,756,875 vehicles in 2018. With that, the Alliance has maintained its number one position in global sales of passenger cars …
Tesla ended 2018 with a net loss of USD976 million despite profitable Q4 – cash reserve at USD3.69 billion
Tesla recently released its business performance results for the final quarter of 2018, with the company continuing to remain profitable after successfully turning its tides in Q3 2018. However, while Q3 2018 …
New Skoda Kamiq sketches revealed, debut in March
Skoda has released two official sketches of its upcoming Kamiq, after recently confirming that the B-segment SUV will in fact be offered in its European line-up. Right off the bat, one can …
Volkswagen open to sharing MEB platform with rivals
Volkswagen says it is open to the idea of sharing its Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukasten (MEB) or modular electric drive matrix platform with competitors, Reuters reports. According to VW strategy chief Michael Jost, the …
Toyota 86 not getting cancelled, says Toyota – report
This week, sports car purists woke up to sad news that the brilliant Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ twins, which are coming to the end of their respective lifespans, may not live …
BMW Malaysia deploys first batch of Product Geniuses
https://www.facebook.com/BMW.Malaysia/videos/2121631257894046/ BMW Malaysia is looking to provide its customers with a more personalised product experience by introducing the first batch of Product Geniuses to three dealerships in the Klang Valley. BMW Genius …
2018 auto sales: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance top in passenger cars plus LCVs, VW No.1 overall
Auto sales figures for 2018 are starting to trickle out, and the usual suspects have posted some big numbers. According to Reuters, the Volkswagen Group has held on to its position as …
Ghosn claims arrest was due to plot, treason at Nissan
Former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn, one of the automotive industry's most recognisable figure, has told Nikkei in an exclusive interview that he had "no doubt" that the criminal charges against him …
