New Mercedes-Benz GLA launches The new Mercedes-Benz GLA was launched virtually here on Wednesday. Standing at 1,611mm (1,616mm with roof rails), the car is more than 10cm taller than its predecessor. Inside, a higher seating position results in more legroom –…
Read MoreFast Lane: Improved Hyundai Venue in Singapore
Improved Hyundai Venue in Singapore Komoco Motors, distributor of Hyundai cars in Singapore, has upgraded the equipment of the Venue crossover on sale here. All the cars are now equipped with keyless engine ignition, while the better-equipped variant gets a…
Read MoreNASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson copes with coronavirus at Aspen home – The Denver Post
INDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Johnson and his family took every precaution to avoid the coronavirus. They washed their hands frequently, diligently followed the face-mask guidelines and even left their home in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the less densely populated Aspen, Colorado….
Read MoreNASCAR bans Confederate flag from its races and properties – The Denver Post
NASCAR has banned the Confederate flag from its races and properties. NASCAR says Wednesday the Confederate flag “runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry.” Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s…
Read MoreCar trade must evolve or die
In April 2014, when I was managing Sime Darby Motors’ operations here and in Vietnam, we held a symposium titled Evolve Or Die. The goal was to get our management team to challenge established norms and explore disruptive solutions –…
Read MoreDenny Hamlin scores 2nd win of season at rain-shortened Darlington – The Denver Post
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Denny Hamlin won NASCAR’s first Wednesday race since 1984 when rain stopped the event with 20 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway. The Daytona 500 winner was out front but out of fresh tires and trying to hang…
Read MoreBMW to source for key raw materials in electric car batteries
MUNICH • BMW is securing its own supply of lithium and cobalt – key ingredients in batteries for electric cars. BMW chairman Oliver Zipse said at the Bavarian company’s annual accounts press conference in Munich on Wednesday: “We have long-term…
Read MoreUS car dealers make house calls as wary shoppers stay home
Lured by an advertisement for zero per cent financing, a customer phoned Chuck Olson Kia in Seattle saying he wanted to buy a Sedona minivan. But with more than 400 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington state, he said there was…
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