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Japanese automotive components manufacturer Akebono Brake has secured JPY20bn (US$185m) in fresh capital from local corporate turnaround fund Japan Industrial Solutions (JISC), according to local reports.

News 22 Jul, 2019

The 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show is fast approaching, with BMW, Cupra, Hyundai, Land Rover, Porsche and VW all planning big reveals

News 22 Jul, 2019

SEAT’s Cupra performance brand has released a teaser for its new concept SUV, due for reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show

News 19 Jul, 2019

Bentley’s new luxury saloon will be limited to 12 months of production, starting towards the end of 2019.

Takeaway from safety equipment specialist supplier Autoliv's second quarter of 2019: "Navigating through challenging conditions".

News 19 Jul, 2019

Our spy photographers have caught the refreshed BMW 5 Series saloon on camera ahead of its launch next year

News 20 Jul, 2019

The Department for Transport is investing in two funds – worth £198m and £150m respectively – which councils can bid to access

The Gaikindo International Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) got under way earlier than usual this year, on 18 July, as the industry looked to stimulate buying activity in the domestic market after a weak first half of the year.

New vehicle sales in Indonesia rose by 1.2% to 59,539 units in June 2019 from 58,842 units a year earlier, according to local reports citing wholesale data compiled by industry association Gaikindo.

News 19 Jul, 2019

Highways England was meant to start 112 major road schemes between 2015 and 2020, but 39 have been cancelled, paused or delayed

News 19 Jul, 2019

The Mazda MX-5 - world’s best-selling two-seater roadster - can now be fitted with new design packages costing up to £4,675

Our interview - well, Simon Warburton's actually - with the director ejecutivo (CEO) of the Spanish suppliers association was very popular on just-auto this week, as we'd expect given the size of our supply chain audience.

Continental has announced the official opening of its new Powertrain plant in Wuhu, China.

Lidar provider, Quanergy Systems says it is partnering with with Chery Automobile.

Audi's Ingolstadt plant director Albert Mayer is to retire this autumn and will be succeeded by Achim Heinfling, who is currently managing director of Audi Hungaria.

Teijin has signed a joint development agreement with AEV Robotics (AEV).

Hyundai Motor Group claims to have developed the world's first active shift control (ASC) transmission.