cars

Dec 13, 2022

Major auto brands linked to forced labour in Uyghur region

Based on a damning new report, brands such as Honda, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz are shown to have ties to forced labour in China. These claims are primarily associated with the production of steel and aluminium used in the making of nearly every major car part.

Sep 16, 2021

The top 10 car brands in Asia-Pacific

A car is the most expensive consumer good many people will ever buy. But cars are also a source of fantasy—both for those who can't afford one at all and for those who would like to upgrade. See which auto brands Asia admires most in this special report.

Feb 25, 2021

Hyundai Motor replaces CMO

Hyundai's head of product and former BMW marketer Thomas Schemera takes over CMO role from Wonhong Cho to better align marketing with new product launches.

Nov 5, 2020

Nissan’s marketing head on consumer targeting and revising the agency model

Asia VP of marketing Nirmal Nair weighs in on ‘collapsing’ agency silos and why the brand is spending 20% of its media budget on those not looking for cars.

Feb 25, 2020

'Go ahead, drink and drive' urges Heineken

Publicis Singapore campaign puts beer fridges in parking lots. What could possibly go wrong?

Jul 4, 2019

BMW flaunts tailored menswear and live body art at launch party

An exclusive event (and curious live performance) in Hong Kong resulted in over 70 pre-orders for the brand’s Luxury Class models.