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News 8 Nov, 2019

Volvo is offering a year’s supply of free electricity with any of its new plug-in hybrid models from now until 30 June 2020

Volvo Buses is to launch a new express coach to supplement its 9000 range in 2020.

News that Volkswagen had begun what it termed its "system changeover to e-mobility" by celebrating the start of ID.3 production in Zwickau with an events attended by German chancellor Angela Merkel and, of course, group CEO Herbert Diess was the most-read article on just-auto this week.

Adient has recorded a fourth-quarter net loss of US$4m, while revenue fell 5% to US$3.9bn compared to 2018.

ZF is collaborating with Israeli technology companies, Cognata and OptimalPlus for plant operations management and enhanced efficiency of ADAS validation operations.

Michelin has posted like-for-like sales up 1.3% in the first nine months of 2019, in an environment which it says "deteriorated sharply" during the period.

Toyota has reported quarterly operating profit for the quarter ended September 30 (FYQ2) up 14% to 662.385bn yen, exceeding analyst forecasts.

Mahle Powertrain has shown a prototype 48 volt battery for use in mild-hybrid vehicles.

BYD said it had received its first order from Norwegian public transport provider Unibuss.

News 7 Nov, 2019

Special edition, blacked-out version of huge Rolls SUV gets unique styling tweaks and extra power

News 7 Nov, 2019

Volkswagen’s electric ID. range to grow with the ID. Space Vizzion, a large estate capable of up to 367 miles on a single charge

Valeo Thermal Systems' mission is to optimise thermal energy management for cleaner, safer and more reliable mobility, while redefining passenger well-being inside the cabin. To learn more about the big picture and forces driving the demanding automotive HVAC market, we spoke to Guillaume Devauchelle, Vice-President, Innovation and Scientific Development, Valeo Group.

West European car registrations grew by 8.0% year-on-year (YoY) in October according to data released by LMC Automotive.

News 7 Nov, 2019

We round-up the most extreme vehicles from this year’s SEMA modified car show

Daimler's Mercedes-Benz sold 199,293 cars worldwide last month, increasing volume 4.9% year on year and setting a new October record.

News 7 Nov, 2019

Mitsubishi's only hatchback on sale in the UK is getting a mid-life refresh

ViaVan, the joint venture between Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Vans and US startup Via, is to work with Shell for recharging in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.