Sir Stirling Moss (1929 – 2020) – “Gentleman Racer”
British Formula 1 driver Sir Stirling Craufurd Moss, OBE (17 September 1929 – 12 April 2020), died aged 90 after a long illness. Despite never winning a world championship, Moss was runner-up …
OPEC+ agrees to slash global crude oil output by 9.7 million barrels per day in an attempt to push up prices
With crude oil prices tanking in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, OPEC, along with Russia and other oil-producing nations agreed to slash their combined output by 9.7 million barrels per day, …
Kia may shut three Korean plants due to slow export
Kia Motors has revealed that it plans to suspend operations at three of its South Korean factories as the coronavirus hampers export to key markets such as Europe and the United States. …
BMW 4 Series to debut in June bearing bold new face
The forthcoming BMW 4 Series looks set to be the automaker's first model to proudly wear the elongated kidney grille, and a BMWBlog report states that the coupe will be unveiled in …
Koenigsegg Gemera and Jesko Absolut at Ängelholm
Last month, Koenigsegg unveiled two new cars at the cancelled Geneva Motor Show, with founder Christian von Koenigsegg presenting the Gemera and Jesko Absolut on-stand via a live stream within the Palexpo. …
Caterham Super Seven 1600 – retro-inspired model
Caterham has unveiled the latest addition to its line-up, the Super Seven 1600 which joins the range as a permanent addition. The Super Seven 1600 features a 1.6 litre, naturally aspirated Ford …
Volkswagen lays off 1,500 staff at Tennessee, US plant
Following news from the US that Honda and Nissan has furloughed thousands of employees, it's now the turn of Volkswagen to lay off workers at its US assembly plant in Tennessee. According …
Mercedes-Benz answers Audi’s Four Rings Challenge
As the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Audi recently asked its fans and followers around the world to get creative and submit artworks that represent the brand’s famous four rings. Called …
Lotus mulling bespoke programmes for carmakers; revered Handling by Lotus badge to return soon?
British marque Lotus has long been known for its lightweight sports cars, but it has also done work for other automakers through Lotus Engineering, its consultancy division. This places the carmaker in …
Automatic headlamps are now mandatory in Japan
According to a report by Driving Vision News, automakers must equip all new vehicles sold in Japan with automatic headlamps, making it likely the first country in the world with such a …
Synthetic fuel a possible alternative to EVs – McLaren
McLaren has revealed that it will proceed with the creation of a development vehicle that runs on synthetic fuel, serving as proof that the technology is a valid alternative to battery-electric vehicles. …
Nissan faces Covid cash crunch, requests $4.6b credit
The coronavirus has put most of the world in lockdown, and businesses are suffering as a result. Carmakers are among the hardest hit, and even the biggest ones are feeling the financial …
Changan Uni-T – 180 hp/300 Nm 1.5 litre turbo, FWD and AWD, Level 3 self-driving; from RM73k in China
Chinese manufacturer ChangAn has released pricing for its new crossover, the Uni-T, which will be priced from 120,000 yuan to 150,000 yuan (RM73,710 to RM92,138) for two variants in China when it …
2020 Formula 1 season likely to start in Europe from July, closed races being considered – Ross Brawn
With the Covid-19 pandemic still present all over the globe, Ross Brawn has indicated that the 2020 Formula 1 season will likely start in Europe from July. Brawn, who is Formula 1’s …
Indonesia car sales expected to drop by 50% in 2020
There's no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the world about us, and not just from a health perspective. There's also what it is doing to economies, …
Geely Binyue Pro goes on sale in China April 15 – 1.5 litre 177 hp/255 Nm three-cylinder, seven-speed DCT
The Geely Binyue Pro has been revealed in pictures on the CarNewsChina Facebook page, which shows the latest B-segment crossover from the Chines automaker to be dressed in sportier-looking bodywork. The Geely …
Ferrari to offer voluntary Covid-19 tests for employees and their families as it aims to reopen next week
Ferrari is raring to go back to making cars and will pilot a project to conduct voluntary screening of employees and their families for the novel coronavirus. The target is to reopen …
2021 Lexus LC gets suspension tweaks, 10 kg lighter
The Lexus LC is one of our favourite cars, offering a compelling blend of exotic looks, intoxicating V8 noises and performance and finely tuned dynamics. However, that hasn't stopped Toyota's luxury division …
Renault electric SUV to be Captur-sized, 600 km range; Morphoz concept design language, spring 2021 debut
Renault's forthcoming EV crossover will feature design language used on the Morphoz concept Renault is planning a Paris Motor Show debut for its forthcoming fully electric SUV, which the French manufacturer is …
Coronavirus to shift car buying to phone-based sales?
It turns out that people in the UK are still looking to buy cars despite being in lockdown, and are doing so by calling up dealerships. According to Autocar, Vauxhall boss Stephen …
