2020 Buick GL8 Avenir teased with four-seat setup
Buick GL8 Avenir Concept Buick has announced that it will be introducing four- and six-seat variants to its GL8 Avenir range in China, which will join the regular seven-seat model. These new …
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Covid-19: Europe showrooms closed, Malaysia soon?
To say that the automotive industry is crippled by the novel coronavirus pandemic would be an understatement. Following multiple closures of major factories in Europe, it now appears that the car dealerships …
Groupe PSA closing European factories until March 27
The PSA Group is the latest in a growing line of automakers who are halting factory operations in Europe due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it is progressively closing operations on the …
Roland Gumpert Nathalie uses methanol to make electricity – 536 hp, 0-100 km/h 2.5 secs, 820 km range
If you were a car enthusiast at a certain period you may remember the Gumpert Apollo, a bonkers race car for the road with more power and speed than any form of …
Mansory Venatus – Lamborghini Urus tuned to 810 PS
Being subtle isn’t something that Mansory can do, and the German tuner has proved that point yet again with its take on the Lamborghini Urus. Called the Venatus, the very blue SUV …
Auto suppliers move production from China to Mexico
In a continued bid to produce parts for car brands, one supplier has taken the drastic step to relocate its production of parts for Mazda some 13,000 km away to central Mexico’s …
Volkswagen aims to sell electricity from EVs when supply from power grid is reduced – chief strategist
Volkswagen aims to bolster its foray into electrified vehicles with new business opportunities in storing and managing electricity, delving into an area of business that has so far been dominated by energy …
FCA Italy, Maserati shut production in European plants
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced that its subsidiaries, FCA Italy and Maserati, will temporarily cease production in their European manufacturing plants. This is a move that complies with the authorities' efforts to …
Subaru BRZ Final Edition gets launched in Germany
The Subaru BRZ has been around for eight years now, and with news that a replacement is on its way, the carmaker’s German division has introduced a swansong model aptly named the …
Fiat Chrysler production halted in Serbia and Poland
The latest production halts to result from the coronavirus pandemic are at Fiat Chrysler production plants in Kragujevac, Serbia and in Tychy, Poland, which sees the group of companies suspending production at …
Formula E 2019/20 season suspended due to Covid-19
With the coronavirus crisis still ongoing, the FIA and Formula E have announced that the season six (2019/20) of the electric vehicle championship will be temporarily suspended for a two-month period. This …
Mitsubishi Xpander Cross now in Philippines, Thailand
Having introduced the Xpander Cross in Indonesia in November, Mitsubishi has now launched the car in both Philippines and Thailand, as it expands (geddit?) its availability across ASEAN. The Cross essentially gives …
2020 Geely Haoyue – largest SUV model to debut soon
Geely will officially be unveiling its largest SUV model soon, after the automaker took to its Facebook page to drop four images of the Haoyue. The SUV, its name meaning heroic or …
Volkswagen Nivus interior teased with VW Play system
Volkswagen Brazil has released a teaser video for the forthcoming Nivus crossover ahead of its debut in Brazil, showing select details from its interior. Dubbed an 'urban coupe', the Nivus draws styling …
Lotus to develop V6 hybrid sports car – new Esprit?
While the Lotus Evija marks the start of the company’s new age, the high-performance electric vehicle will only be built in limited numbers – just 130 units – and it won’t come …
BMW to trim petrol, diesel variants by 50% from 2021
The electric revolution will shift into a new gear at BMW next year, as the company confirmed it will be trimming up to 50% of "traditional drivetrain variants" across the entire group …
Tenneco supplies exhaust system for 2020 Corvette
Tenneco, one of the world's most prominent original equipment manufacturer, will be supplying its advanced exhaust system for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. In fact, some of the powertrain technologies are also …
Hyundai relaunches Assurance Job Loss Protection programme – absorbs up to six months car payments
Hyundai Motor America has launched its Assurance Job Loss Protection programme to support customers who are affected by the business and financial uncertainties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The programme will see …
Suzuki Jimny pick-up truck conversion available in New Zealand – RM98,402 with official factory warranty
Pick-up trucks like the Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton and Ford Ranger are popular options for those in the market for such vehicles, but they can be rather large for some to handle. …
Ferrari shuts factory due to disruption in supply chain
Ferrari has finally decided to suspend its operations in Maranello and Modena in light of the novel coronavirus. This suspension begins with immediate effect, and the facilities will remain closed until March …
