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French carmaker PSA sets up fund for staff and new health ch...
08 April 2020
PARIS: French carmaker and Peugeot owner PSA announced today the creation of a solidarity fund to help staff affected by the closures of plants due to the Covid-19 outbreak, and ne...
Lamborghini works with Supreme on 2020 spring-summer collect...
08 April 2020
ROME: Supercar builder Automobili Lamborghini has teamed up with New York-based skateboarding brand Supreme to reveal their latest capsule collection for 2020. The group worn by...
DIY BMW family games to play at home
07 April 2020
MUNICH: BMW has come up with a rather offbeat solution to pass the time for those who are under stay-at-home orders, a lockdown or quarantine during this Covid-19 pandemic. BMW ...
Skechers shoes with Goodyear rubber tech
07 April 2020
LOS ANGELES: Global footwear powerhouse Skechers is using Goodyear rubber technology in custom Skechers outsoles that its says deliver increased grip, stability and durability. ...
Buy a Subaru XV or Forester online
07 April 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: You can now buy a new Subaru XV or Forester from the comfort of your home. TC Subaru Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Malaysia, has introdu...
Jato Dynamics appoints new CEO
07 April 2020
LONDON: Jato Dynamics, the leading provider of global automotive data and insight, has appointed industry heavyweight David Krajicek to the position of CEO, effective Apr 13, 2020....
Polestar Precept concept styling to be on new SUV in 2021
07 April 2020
GOTHENBURG: Polestar, Volvo Cars' performance and electric car brand, is set to reveal its first SUV (sport utility vehicle) - the all-electric Polestar 3 - in 2021. The Polesta...
Tesla is nearing debut of longer range China-made Model 3
07 April 2020
SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla Inc. plans to expand its lineup in China by offering a locally built Model 3 sedan with a longer driving range from as early as this week, according to people ...
Demand for gasoline is plunging all over the world
07 April 2020
NEW YORK: US gasoline demand has collapsed as stay-at-home orders keep drivers off the road, following the pattern seen in the hardest-hit parts of Europe. Sales at retail stati...
PIAM says insurers to continue essential services
07 April 2020
PETALING JAYA: Members of the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) will provide essential services to their customers, including extra insurance coverage for Covid-19. ...
Peugeot 208 and 2008 bag the Red Dot design award
07 April 2020
PETALING JAYA: The new Peugeot 208 compact car and the new SUV Peugeot 2008 models have received the 2020 Red Dot Award in the ‘Product Design’ category. Both Peugeot models imp...
The RX-7: 100 years of Mazda
07 April 2020
HIROSHIMA: The joy of driving, lightweight design and the rotary engine are the three elements that define Mazda’s DNA —  all thanks to its RX-7 sportscar. Rotary engines were o...
Auto-parts supplier’s back-to-work guide shows daunting task...
07 April 2020
NEW YORK: With factories shuttered and workers sitting at home as the Covid-19 virus spreads, a return to normal may seem distant. But auto-parts supplier Lear Corp. wants business...
Ssangyong to sell assets after parent Mahindra drops rescue ...
07 April 2020
SEOUL: SsangYong Motor Co. said Monday it will sell non-core assets to stay afloat after its parent Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. cancelled its capital injection plan for the carmaker d...
Honda and Fiat Chrysler aim to restart US, Canada auto produ...
07 April 2020
WASHINGTON: Honda Motor Co and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said they hope to restart US and Canadian auto production in May amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Japanese ...
Toyota Land Cruiser just keeps on ticking
07 April 2020
ABU DHABI: With sport utility vehicles (SUVs) becoming more popular  in recent years, it has allowed Toyota's older versions of its trusty Land Cruiser (J70 Series) to flourish eve...
Top Michelin executives agree to pay cuts to help with Covid...
07 April 2020
PARIS: French tyre company Michelin said on Monday that its leading executives had agreed to take pay cuts as a gesture of solidarity to help deal with the negative effects of the ...
The disappearance of rush hour
07 April 2020
Pedestrians crossing San Francisco’s empty California Street. — Bloomberg NEW YORK: As rush hours all but disappeared in major US cities last month, travel speeds on major roadway...
Action can be taken against people who shoot photos, videos ...
07 April 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals who shoot photos, videos of policemen manning roadblocks across the country with the intention of creating a negative perception about the police on socia...
Mercedes-AMG G63 gets a marine makeover by Carlex Design
06 April 2020
FRANKFURT: Aftermarket specialists Carlex Design has produced a marine-themed Mercedes-AMG G63 called the G-Yachting Limited Edition, which is aimed at enthusiasts of luxury and ma...