Zeekr takes control of Lynk & Co as merger completes
As indicated last November, Geely has finally re-organised its electric vehicle brands with the consolidation of Zeekr and Lynk & Co. In a statement, Zeekr - which now holds a controlling 51% …
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Honda considering HRC high-performance variants, positioned above Type R, Acura Type S models
For Honda brand enthusiasts, the Type R moniker is typically the most apparent representation of performance-focused efforts from the Japanese manufacturer. As it turns out, Honda considers there to be room for …
smart #6 sedan in the works to rival Tesla Model 3, based on Zeekr 007 – “well over 800 km” range
smart #3 Brabus shown It seems that smart is moving further and further away from the city cars it had once been synonymous with. Autocar reports that the brand's fourth new electric …
Toyota Corolla Cross facelift launched in Indonesia – 1.8L HEV hybrid-only, single CBU variant at RM165k
Toyota has launched the Corolla Cross facelift in Indonesia, five years after the original model appeared in the country. The crossover is now available solely as a hybrid - the pre-facelift's pure-ICE …
VinFast VF 3 EV launched in Indonesia, RM62k – 40 hp/110 Nm, 215 km NEDC – free charging for 3 years
Previously shown at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) as part of a broader VinFast brand launch in Thailand, the VinFast VF 3 has now been officially launched in Indonesia. The …
Geely EX5 in Indonesia – Proton eMas 7 twin, up to 495 km NEDC range, CKD in Q3 2025, from RM127k
Having been launched last month, the Geely EX5 has finally received its official pricing at the ongoing Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). The electric SUV, a twin of the Proton eMas 7, …
Chery Tiggo Cross launched in Indonesia – renamed Tiggo 4 Pro with 1.5L NA; Ativa, WR-V rival fr. RM65k
The Chery Tiggo Cross has been launched in Indonesia. Also known as the Tiggo 4 Pro in some markets, it's a small SUV that sits below the B-segment Omoda 5, which means …
Nissan cost-cutting, new product plan to save RM11.5 billion, new partner search as Honda merger fails
With its merger plans with Honda now in tatters, Nissan is being forced to tighten its belt as it continues fighting for survival. The company has finally detailed the turnaround plan it …
Porsche to cut 1,900 more jobs by 2029 – reports
Amidst dropping China sales, high German production costs, intense competition and a slower-than-expected shift to EVs, Porsche wants to cut 1,900 more jobs at its Stuttgart headquarters and Weissach research centre over …
Donald Trump orders up reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, potentially igniting a global trade war
US president Donald Trump signed a memo on February 13, 2025 ordering his economics team to create plans for reciprocal tariffs on every country that tax imports from the United States. Dubbed …
Honda-Nissan merger officially over – Nissan didn’t want to be a subsidiary of Honda; Mitsubishi also out
It’s now official. In a joint press release issued today, Honda and Nissan announced that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of a merger (worded as “business integration”) has …
Geely outlines Philippines strategy after taking over distributorship – lower prices, better after-sales
Having taken over the Philippine distributorship under a direct subsidiary model last month, Geely has outlined its strategy for the archipelago. According to CarGuide, Geely Motor Philippines intends to offer more competitive …
BYD unveils “God’s Eye” DiPilot ADAS suite; to roll out in all BYD, Denza, Yangwang models sold in China
BYD has announced its DiPilot suite of driving assistance systems, also known as "God's Eye" (天神之眼), which will be deployed in all new BYD models in China across three tiers, free of …
Kia to present production EV4 and PV5 at upcoming EV Day on Feb 27 – Concept EV2 also making its debut
Kia EV4 (left), Concept EV2 (middle), PV5 (right) On February 27, Kia will introduce three new vehicles during its EV Day event that will take place at the Tarraco Arena in Tarragona, …
Hyundai may unveil solid-state battery next month
Hyundai may unveil its first solid-state battery, called the 'dream battery', next month, with longer range and faster charging compared to similarly-sized lithium-ion batteries, Autocar writes, citing an ET News report. March …
New Nissan Navara won’t be just a rebadged Mitsubishi Triton, will come with “lots of changes”
New Nissan Navara render by Theophilus Chin It may seem like Nissan is standing still at the moment as it fights for its survival, but that doesn't mean it isn't hard at …
Volvo EX30 Cross Country – compact EV gets rugged; raised ride height, all-terrain tyres; 427 km range WLTP
After a Volvo EX30, but fancy a touch more off-roading capability? Enter the Volvo EX30 Cross Country, which is the latest from the Swedish brand since the first "Cross Country" derivative, the …
Volvo confirms five new/refreshed models for 2025 – EX30 CC, ES90 EVs; EX60 and SPA3 models in 2026
Volvo Cars has confirmed it will introduce five new or refreshed models this year, with more to come in 2026. This was revealed in the company’s full-year 2024 financial results where it …
Nissan open to new partnerships after Honda merger stalls – Foxconn emerges as possible candidate
Following reports of Nissan calling off a planned merger with Honda, the former is now open to working with new partners. The deal, if it was seen through, would have led to …
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid gets Toyota-sourced Strong Hybrid system – 197 PS, 40% more efficient
Just over a year after the world premiere of the sixth-generation Forester, Subaru has now pulled the covers off the Hybrid model ahead of the Chicago Auto Show this weekend. As previously …
