VIDEO: 2018 Nissan Leaf teased in new Japanese ad
https://youtu.be/d0ElhjzdsQc Ahead of its September 6 debut, the 2018 Nissan Leaf has been teased again in a new Japanese promotional video. In the 30-second spot, we get to see a little bit …
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Peugeot 3008 receives five-star ANCAP safety rating
https://youtu.be/LTL1nzTXCBo The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has awarded the Peugeot 3008 with a five-star safety rating. “The Peugeot 3008 performed well in testing with high scores achieved in the side …
Geely senior chief engineer praises Proton chassis department, could collaborate on future models
During a presentation to Malaysian media last week, senior chief engineer at Geely's new Hangzhou Bay research and development centre Li Li praised Proton's chassis department, saying that the Chinese conglomerate could …
New Toyota Yaris Ativ launching in Thailand next week – refreshed Vios in 1.2L Eco Car spec, 7 airbags
https://youtu.be/-n9iBAOfCiM Toyota will be launching the new Toyota Yaris Ativ sedan in Thailand next week, August 15. The Thai market leader has released an official teaser video of the Yaris Ativ, but …
Daimler expands hydrogen filling network in Germany
With battery production costs dropping rapidly, the focus on alternative fuels is looking to be very much set on electric vehicles in the near future, but hydrogen hasn't been forgotten, where Daimler …
Mazda CX-8 three-row SUV shown in brochure leak
Several days after Mazda revealed the first official exterior photo of the upcoming CX-8, a brochure depicting the Japan-exclusive, three-row SUV has now made its way onto the internet. With it, we …
Toyota and Mazda formalise business, capital alliance
Toyota and Mazda signed an agreement on August 4 to enter a business and capital alliance, with the aim of further strengthening the existing partnership. It's a testament to the positive result …
Tamo Racemo is no more – Tata’s sport car shelved
Last year at the Geneva Motor, Tata Motors introduced its new sub-brand, Tamo, with the experimental new division revealing its first concept car then. Known as the Racemo, the two-door sports car …
Toyota partners Thai uni for EV sharing in Bangkok
Toyota has announced that its manufacturing and distribution subsidiary in Thailand will be partnering with Chulalongkorn University to implement Ha:mo, a vehicle sharing scheme which uses ultra-compact electric vehicles (EVs) within the …
Next-gen Nissan Leaf-based electric SUV could be called Terra – named filed with Malaysian patent office
The next-generation Nissan Leaf will debut next month, and it looks like more electric models based on the five-door hatchback will follow. Autocar reports that one upcoming EV spinoff will be an …
Tesla Model 3 – 63,000 orders cancelled, still OK: CEO
Approximately 63,000 would-be buyers have cancelled their orders for the Tesla Model 3, company CEO Elon Musk revealed during a quarterly earnings report, according to Fortune. This sees the order total fall …
Uber car subject to recall caught fire in S’pore – report
Ride-sharing company Uber has often been in the news for various reasons, though in Malaysia recent amendments have been made to legislation in order to regulate and legalise ride-sharing in the country, …
VIDEO: New Nissan Leaf is more aerodynamic, sleek
https://youtu.be/1DdEq15sdFk The original Nissan Leaf was a groundbreaking car, one that pioneered the EV movement before it became the trend, as it is now. The world's first mass-market electric car wasn't much …
Geely and Volvo form JVs to develop Lynk & Co brand
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely) has completed the formation of two new joint ventures with Volvo Cars to co-operate on automotive technologies, purchasing and the future development of the newly-launched Lynk & …
Toyota to take up small stake in Mazda; new JV to set up $1.6b factory in the US for Corolla, SUVs – reports
Toyota and rival Mazda are set to announce plans to build a $1.6 billion US factory as part of a new joint venture, according to a Reuters report quoting an anonymous source. …
Toyota Mobility Foundation to support five-year research for hydrogen energy
Established in 2014, the Toyota Mobility Foundation was setup to support mobility systems while eliminating disparities in mobility. To that end, the foundation has launched a research program to drive development of …
Daihatsu Move kei car receives an update in Japan
The sixth-generation Daihatsu Move has been updated for the 2018 model year in Japan, with the kei car gaining some styling revisions as well as an enhanced equipment list. On the exterior, …
Toyota stands by natural aspiration for its engines – Dynamic Force for V6 and V8 mills are in the works
Like just about everyone else in the automotive industry today, the Japanese giant is working on engine technology towards gaining fuel efficiency, reducing emissions and increase performance all at once. Unlike most …
VIDEO: Nissan Rear Door Alert – if you need reminding
https://youtu.be/RuHevTPpa5A Nissan has revealed its Rear Door Alert (RDA) system, which helps those who have habit of forgetting to check what or who they left in their vehicle’s back seat. The latter …
Ferrari looking at a ‘utility vehicle’ in expansion plans
Never say never. Ferrari has long been opposed to the idea of an SUV - back in 2008, its former technical director Roberto Fedeli had told this writer that the brand would …
