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Thyssenkrupp says it has opened a new automotive components plant in Sibiu, Romania.

Mercedes -Benz Trucks has tested the new Actros with 'Active Drive Assist', which facilitates partially automated driving in all speed ranges.

BMW says it is going to introduce a feature to its plug-in hybrids that will mean automated switching to ZEV propulsion mode when its PHEVs enter ZEV zones.

General Motors said it was spending an additional US$20m at Arlington Assembly to upgrade plant conveyors in preparation for the launch of redesigned full-size SUVs.

News 26 Jun, 2019

The new 4.49-tonne Volvo XC90 Armoured will be joined by light-armoured versions of the XC60 and XC90 in 2020

Semiconductor specialist Renesas Electronics said Hidetoshi Shibata had been named representative director, president and CEO, from 1 July, following the resignation of current chief Bunsei Kure effective 30 June 2019.

FCA in the US is launching Uconnect Market, a new platform that allows car occupants to make on demand reservations and to purchase products and services directly from the vehicle touchscreen.

News 26 Jun, 2019

The new Ford Puma will sit between the EcoSport and Kuga in the brand’s SUV range, with prices expected to start just below £20,000

News 25 Jun, 2019

Lightyear, a Dutch mobility company, will put the world’s first solar powered electric car into production from 2021

Mitsubishi Motors plans to sell its 15% stake in Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Company, its engine joint venture plant based in the Chinese city of Harbin, according to reports in Japan.

Toyota (GB) said UK sales of its hybrid cars had reached 300,000 units or 400,000, counting in the Lexus models.

News 26 Jun, 2019

Peugeot opens the door on tech secrets of the e-Legend EV, which starred at last year’s Paris Motor Show

Nissan Motor has hinted the 20-year alliance with Renault could end if issues of inequality are not addressed.

News 25 Jun, 2019

A fleet of hybrid and electric BMWs will now be on the market by 2023