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 …
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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 …
Volkswagen brings back the dune buggy as an EV
Volkswagen is bringing the nostalgia to this year’s Geneva Motor Show with a new concept vehicle that looks to the iconic dune buggies from the 1960s and 1970s. The twist here is …
Lexus RC F facelift revealed with new Track Edition
Some five months after the introduction of the facelifted Lexus RC coupé, Toyota's luxury offshoot has finally unveiled the updated version of the go-faster RC F. Aside from adding the styling updates …
Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer teased for Geneva debut
Mitsubishi has announced that it will unveil a new electric vehicle concept at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, which it is calling the Engelberg Tourer. The name, as the company explains, points …
New Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ might not be happening
The Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ have been around since 2012, and with the introduction of the new A90 Supra, many are wondering if the sports cars will be redesigned for another …
Kia XCeed crossover to debut at Geneva show – report
The upcoming crossover version of the Kia Ceed hatchback gets a name, XCeed (we see what you did there, Kia), and it will apparently make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor …
