Nissan, Honda merger a “desperate move” – Ghosn
Nissan and Honda may have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a merger, but former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn isn't so optimistic about the deal, telling Bloomberg in an …
Honda, Nissan sign MoU to explore merger – decision by June 2025; Mitsubishi considering joining alliance
It’s now official. Honda and Nissan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of a merger (worded as “business integration” in the joint press release), which will see …
Toyota pledges RM7.2 billion investment into Thailand for production of engines, hybrid-electric motors
Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has pledged an investment of 55 billion baht (RM7.2 billion) into Thailand for the expansion of its hybrid vehicle production operations, the Bangkok Post has reported. This investment …
Honda and Nissan set to announce start of merger talks, aiming to conclude discussions by June 2025
Honda and Nissan are set to unveil a pact to explore a merger, with the automakers' chief executives - joined by the head of Nissan partner Mitsubishi Motors - reportedly due to …
Volkswagen to cut 35,000 jobs by 2030 – RM19 billion saving targeted, Germany output to drop by 734k units
Volkswagen will be cutting 35,000 jobs across its German locations by 2030, with the aim of saving 1.5 billion euros (RM7.03 billion) annually in labour costs through the Zukunft Volkswagen (translated as …
BYD Malaysia strengthens after-sales – 21 service centres nationwide including 17 body and paint
Eyeing a BYD? Here are more reasons to take the plunge. We know nothing beats peace of mind in the overall ownership experience, and so does the EV maker, which now operates …
Nio officially reveals new Firefly EV in China – pre-orders from RM91k; launching in Europe in 1H 2025
Nio has officially launched its new firefly sub-brand at the recent Nio Day 2024, with the first model being offered simply called Firefly. The new electric vehicle (EV) will not only be …
Proton eMas showroom by SG Car opened in Shah Alam; 30 Pro-Net dealer outlets by end of 2024
The Proton eMas 7 is the brand's first battery-electric vehicle, and now the first of Proton eMas-branded showrooms has been officially opened to showcase and facilitate sales of the new addition to …
2025 Toyota Camry 2.5V launched in Malaysia – 204 PS 2.5L NA engine; RM221,800, RM27k less than hybrid
Following the launch of the ninth-generation (XV80) Toyota Camry Hybrid at this month’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), UMW Toyota Motor has now introduced the non-hybrid variant of the D-segment sedan. …
Foxconn reportedly puts the brakes on Nissan bid attempt amidst ongoing Honda merger talks – report
According to Bloomberg, Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry) is holding off its interest in Nissan as the Japanese automaker explores a potential merger with Honda. Citing people familiar with …
MINI Aceman review – smaller than the Countryman; does a more compact EV crossover mean more fun?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx6A6Q7IdYY The MINI Aceman broke cover in April this year to bring a new bodystyle to the British marque's line-up, placed in the gap between the Cooper hatchback and the Countryman SUV, …
Subaru BRZ STI Sport Purple Edition to debut at 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon alongside WRX, Levorg Layback
Subaru has announced its line-up for next year’s Tokyo Auto Salon (2025) which will take place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from January 10 to 12. The first model being touted is …
2025 Hyundai Palisade detailed: 2.5T petrol and hybrid, up to 334 PS, over 1,000 km range, 9-seat option
It's been about a week and a half since the new Hyundai Palisade was revealed, and now that pre-sales have started in South Korea, the company has released some details of the …
Proton eMas 7 warranty – full battery replacement if SoH falls below 70% within 8 years or 160,000 km
Without doubt the most important EV launch in Malaysia this year, the eMas 7 is Proton's first production battery-electric vehicle. As a national carmaker, its products are geared towards the Malaysian masses, …
2025 Toyota Alphard/Vellfire gain 2.5L PHEV variants – 306 PS; 73 km EV range; Executive Lounge; fr RM306k
Just over a year after the global debut of the fourth-generation Alphard and Vellfire, Toyota has now announced that it will begin selling both MPVs with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain in …
Renault 5 Turbo 3E – dual rear motors, over 500 PS, 0-100 km/h in 3.5s; EV hot hatch to enter production
A hatchback has always been a natural candidate for a high-performance derivative, and Renault is no stranger to the category, and so the Renault 5 EV that made its debut in February …
BYD Atto 2 to launch in UK, Europe – it’s the Yuan Up
The BYD Yuan Up is going to launch in the UK and Europe as soon as next month, wearing a BYD Atto 2 name tag. Bridging the Dolphin-Atto 3 gap, the little …
Nio to launch new firefly sub-brand on December 21 – first model is an EV hatchback on sale in 1H 2025
Nio has announced its third brand called firefly, which will be launched on December 21 during Nio Day 2024. firefly (actually spelt in lower case) will join the namesake and premium Nio …
2025 Kia Syros debuts in India – sub-4m SUV between Sonet, Seltos; 1.0T petrol or 1.5T diesel; Level 2 ADAS
Kia India has unveiled the Syros, which is a sub-four-metre SUV that sits between the Sonet and Seltos in the company’s line-up. Order taking for the all-new model will only be start …
Nissan Kicks e-Power – early bird RM5,000 rebate, 10-year EV warranty extended to first 1,000 customers
The Nissan Kicks e-Power was launched at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024 two weeks ago with an early bird package - a RM5,000 introductory rebate plus two years extra …
