Nissan to cut jobs, reduce Mitsubishi stake as profits evaporate
[ad_1] With a net loss of ¥9.3 billion ($92.5 million) in the quarter just gone by, and operating profits down 85 per cent compared to this time last year, Nissan has announced a series of measures to “stabilise and right-size the business”. The company will reduce its production capacity by 20 per cent, which will […]
Tokyo Auto Salon KL 2024 from Nov 8-10 – here’s a preview of the modified cars you will see at MITEC
[ad_1] The 2024 edition of the Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur (TASKL) opens its doors to the public today. Taking place at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from November 8-10, this year’s show boasts an even larger floor space of 170,000 square feet to accommodate a fleet of specially imported modified cars […]
The real reason TV interviews start with ‘talk us through it’, and not, ‘what a result!’
[ad_1] I had a problem recently. A friend placed just inside the top 10 in his category at the Gravel World Championships. I got out my phone to send him a text, and realised I had no idea what to say. It was worse than his result last year. It was better than his result […]
It Seems Like People Are Done Paying Over MSRP For New Cars
[ad_1] Image: Scott Olson (Getty Images) It seems that the era of people willingly overpaying for new cars may be at an end as data shows that the number of people that willingly let dealers overcharge them for a shiny new piece of metal saw a decrease in the last year. What Car Should You […]
Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder are more common than you think – here’s how to battle the blues
[ad_1] Winter can trigger a noticeable dip in mood for many of us – as the combination of shorter days, less sunlight, and colder weather knocks our motivation levels, sabotages our attempts to ride outdoors and can even lead to more severe mood changes for some. In its more extreme manifestation, we can be affected […]
Nuclear power for electricity in Malaysia – cleaner energy for electric vehicle charging to come soon?
[ad_1] Malaysia could adopt nuclear power as one of its energy sources in the coming years, economy minister Rafizi Ramli has said. The decision on the country’s potential use of nuclear energy has been made, and this will be undertaken by the ministry of energy transition and water transformation (Petra) and the ministry of science, […]
You’ll Have To Win A Japanese Lottery If You Want A Midnight Purple Nissan Z
[ad_1] There are a few colors that just go hand in hand with certain brands: Mazda’s soul red, Renault’s liquid yellow and Nissan’s midnight purple. Thankfully, Nissan is finally bringing its iconic shade of dark purple to the Nissan Z, but you’ll have to win a lottery in Japan if you want to get your […]
BYD Sealion 7 EV SUV launching in Malaysia Nov 14
[ad_1] The BYD Sealion 7 will launch in Malaysia next Thursday, November 14, and the public can get up close and personal with the Tesla Model Y fighter at The Exchange 106 over the November 15-17 weekend. You can register for the public event here, where test drives will also be available from 10am-6pm. Bookings […]
Giuliani Has One Week To Hand Over Lauren Bacall’s Mercedes Or Risk Contempt Of Court
[ad_1] Photo: Alex Kent / Stringer (Getty Images) Disgraced and disbarred former mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani’s shameless attempt to hide his possessions, including Lauren Bacall’s Mercedes, from the court may have backfired, as he was ordered to appear in court and threatened with contempt if he fails to comply. U.S. District Judge Lewis […]
Final Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing made heads to auction
[ad_1] The last Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing built will be among the lots of a small, but exclusive, RM Sotheby’s auction in Las Vegas. Scheduled to cross the block Nov. 22, this Gullwing is the last of 1,400 built between 1954 and 1957. That’s based on its chassis number (7500079) and completion date (May 15, 1957), […]