Proton adapting operations for compliance with MCO
Proton has adapted to comply with the movement control order (MCO) that has been in effect since March 18, the national automaker said in a statement. The company said it has adhered …
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Toyota C-HR by Karl Lagerfeld officially launched in Thailand – limited to 200 units; priced at RM161,859
Toyota Motor Thailand has launched the new C-HR by Karl Lagerfeld in the Kingdom, which will be offered in limited numbers (200 units) at a price of 1.219 million baht (RM161,589). As …
Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia says no six-month car loan payment holiday, but will work on solutions
On March 25, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) issued a directive to all banks to grant an automatic six-month moratorium (deferment) of all loan/financing repayments effective from April 1, to September 30, 2020. …
Dongfeng reviews PSA stake following share price drop due to Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak – report
Dongfeng Motor Group is reviewing its deal with PSA for reducing its stake in the French automaker following a sharp drop in share prices due to the coronavirus pandemic, Reuters reported. The …
Volvo’s Q1 2020 sales down by 18.2% due to Covid-19
Volvo's consecutive years of charting record growth has been abruptly disrupted by the novel coronavirus outbreak, and in the first quarter of 2020 it sold 131,889 cars globally. That's a drop of …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia says that missed routine servicing due to MCO will not affect vehicle warranty
As a result of the movement control order (MCO), all car showrooms and service centres in the country will remain closed until April 14, and the inability to send vehicles in for …
Mazda launches 100th anniversary celebratory models
Mazda is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and to commemorate its centenary since its foundation on January 30, 1920, the carmaker has introduced a new special edition series of cars that …
McLaren to unveil new hybrid V6 sports car this year
McLaren has revealed that it will be unveiling its first mainstream hybrid car later this year, and according to Autocar, sources say the new debutant will be positioned at the lower end …
Mercedes-Benz evaluating organic batteries for road car use; production ‘at least 15 years away’ – report
Mercedes-Benz is researching organic batteries that are more environmentally friendly for use in future road cars, however the technology is at least 15 years away from production, reports Autocar. Previewed on the …
Daihatsu Taft – bookings for kei SUV open in Japan
Daihatsu has announced it has opened bookings for the Taft in Japan – the SUV-style kei car will go on sale in June, having been previewed by a near-production concept at this …
Honda and General Motors to jointly develop EVs
General Motors will work together with Honda to develop two new electric vehicles for the Japanese carmaker, which will go on sale in North America by the 2024 model year and be …
European car industry may face unprecedented crisis
European car brands could be on the brink of the worst financial crisis they've ever experienced, as the coronavirus upheaval continues to force car factories and dealerships to stay closed. According to …
Covid-19: Malaysia expected to peak mid-April – WHO
The number of coronavirus cases in Malaysia is expected to peak in mid-April, said the World Health Organisation, adding that there are signs of the infection curve flattening, according to a Reuters …
BYD Toyota EV Company to develop electric vehicles
Five months after signing their joint venture, Toyota and China's BYD have announced the registration of the promised new company, imaginatively called the BYD Toyota EV Company, to conduct research and development …
Toyota UK lets you make your own retro-liveried 86
With the movement control order still in effect until April 14 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, here’s something you can do to past the time if colouring is not your cup of …
PSA Group, Valeo aiding France ventilator production
French automaker PSA and automotive supplier Valeo are contributing volunteer workers, factory space and technical knowhow to France's increase in production of ventilators for coronavirus patients. Spearheaded by ventilator manufacturer Air Liquide …
Honda Jazz, HR-V updated in Australia with new 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
In its first product announcement since confirming a dramatic restructuring of its business, Honda's Australian arm has revealed an update for the Jazz and HR-V due to arrive in April, giving these …
Audi provides five million euros to combat Covid-19
Audi has announced that it will provide five million euros (RM23,828,000) in emergency aid to support medical and social institutions in its home regions and providing humanitarian aid at the national and …
SPIED: Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo in winter tests
Following the sighting of the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo last December, its lifted twin, the Cross Turismo has been spotted by our spy photographers running cold-weather tests in Sweden. Aside from the …
2020 Ford Ranger Raptor launched in Malaysia – now with AEB; same 2.0L turbodiesel with 213 PS; RM209k
Teased earlier this month, the Ford Ranger Raptor has received a mild update in Malaysia for the 2020 model year. The performance pick-up truck is now RM9,000 dearer at RM208,888 on-the-road without …
