Nissan, Honda merger a “desperate move” – Ghosn
Nissan and Honda may have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a merger, but former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn isn't so optimistic about the deal, telling Bloomberg in an …
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Honda, Nissan sign MoU to explore merger – decision by June 2025; Mitsubishi considering joining alliance
It’s now official. Honda and Nissan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of a merger (worded as “business integration” in the joint press release), which will see …
Toyota pledges RM7.2 billion investment into Thailand for production of engines, hybrid-electric motors
Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has pledged an investment of 55 billion baht (RM7.2 billion) into Thailand for the expansion of its hybrid vehicle production operations, the Bangkok Post has reported. This investment …
Honda and Nissan set to announce start of merger talks, aiming to conclude discussions by June 2025
Honda and Nissan are set to unveil a pact to explore a merger, with the automakers' chief executives - joined by the head of Nissan partner Mitsubishi Motors - reportedly due to …
Volkswagen to cut 35,000 jobs by 2030 – RM19 billion saving targeted, Germany output to drop by 734k units
Volkswagen will be cutting 35,000 jobs across its German locations by 2030, with the aim of saving 1.5 billion euros (RM7.03 billion) annually in labour costs through the Zukunft Volkswagen (translated as …
Nio officially reveals new Firefly EV in China – pre-orders from RM91k; launching in Europe in 1H 2025
Nio has officially launched its new firefly sub-brand at the recent Nio Day 2024, with the first model being offered simply called Firefly. The new electric vehicle (EV) will not only be …
Foxconn reportedly puts the brakes on Nissan bid attempt amidst ongoing Honda merger talks – report
According to Bloomberg, Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry) is holding off its interest in Nissan as the Japanese automaker explores a potential merger with Honda. Citing people familiar with …
Subaru BRZ STI Sport Purple Edition to debut at 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon alongside WRX, Levorg Layback
Subaru has announced its line-up for next year’s Tokyo Auto Salon (2025) which will take place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from January 10 to 12. The first model being touted is …
2025 Hyundai Palisade detailed: 2.5T petrol and hybrid, up to 334 PS, over 1,000 km range, 9-seat option
It's been about a week and a half since the new Hyundai Palisade was revealed, and now that pre-sales have started in South Korea, the company has released some details of the …
2025 Toyota Alphard/Vellfire gain 2.5L PHEV variants – 306 PS; 73 km EV range; Executive Lounge; fr RM306k
Just over a year after the global debut of the fourth-generation Alphard and Vellfire, Toyota has now announced that it will begin selling both MPVs with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain in …
Renault 5 Turbo 3E – dual rear motors, over 500 PS, 0-100 km/h in 3.5s; EV hot hatch to enter production
A hatchback has always been a natural candidate for a high-performance derivative, and Renault is no stranger to the category, and so the Renault 5 EV that made its debut in February …
BYD Atto 2 to launch in UK, Europe – it’s the Yuan Up
The BYD Yuan Up is going to launch in the UK and Europe as soon as next month, wearing a BYD Atto 2 name tag. Bridging the Dolphin-Atto 3 gap, the little …
Nio to launch new firefly sub-brand on December 21 – first model is an EV hatchback on sale in 1H 2025
Nio has announced its third brand called firefly, which will be launched on December 21 during Nio Day 2024. firefly (actually spelt in lower case) will join the namesake and premium Nio …
2025 Kia Syros debuts in India – sub-4m SUV between Sonet, Seltos; 1.0T petrol or 1.5T diesel; Level 2 ADAS
Kia India has unveiled the Syros, which is a sub-four-metre SUV that sits between the Sonet and Seltos in the company’s line-up. Order taking for the all-new model will only be start …
Foxconn reportedly in talks with Renault to acquire stake in Nissan amidst possible Honda merger deal
According to Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA), a senior executive of iPhone maker Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry) is in France to discuss a possible stake purchase in Nissan, …
Hyundai and Chinese partner BAIC announce RM5 bil investment in Beijing Hyundai Motor joint venture
Hyundai Motor and its Chinese partner BAIC Motor have agreed to invest nearly USD1.1 billion (about RM5 billion) in their Beijing Hyundai Motor joint venture. According to BAIC Motor, the capital injection …
2025 Geely EX5 EV – registrations open for Proton eMas 7 twin in Australia; 218 PS, claimed 430 km WLTP
Shortly after the official launch of the Proton eMas 7 electric SUV, its twin, Geely has opened registrations of interest for its twin, the Geely EX5 in Australia, where the EX5 will …
Mazda Spirit Racing MX-5 to make its debut at 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon with styling, performance upgrades
Mazda introduced its Spirit Racing sub-brand at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS), which also saw two concepts based on the Mazda 3 and MX-5 making their debuts. Inspired by the carmaker’s …
2025 Suzuki Swift Sport ZC33S Final Edition for Japan – limited production run; styling upgrades; fr RM68k
The Suzuki Swift Sport ZC33S Final Edition has been revealed for Japan, with sales set to begin on March 19, 2025. Set to be produced for a limited time from March to …
Honda teases 0 Series EV prototypes for CES 2025
Honda has teased two new electric vehicle (EV) prototypes that are set to be unveiled at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Both are said to be representative of the next models …
