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News 5 Nov, 2019

Images of the BMW’s new range-topping, rear-wheel-drive, limited edition M2 CS coupe have surfaced online, previewing its styling in full

US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross said he was hopeful the US government would not need to introduce any new automotive import tariffs at the end of this month following a series of encouraging meetings with global carmakers.

Geely-owned Volvo Cars posted strong sales in October, with volumes up 13.9% compared with the same month last year.

Grammer has signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for automotive interior components with Changchun Fawsn Group, an affiliate of FAW Group.

Schaeffler says Dietmar Heinrich, who has been Chief Financial Officer since August 2017, has decided for personal reasons not to extend his current contract, which runs until July 31, 2020.

Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover thinks its "pioneering structural electronics research" could see dashboards replaced by curved screens and allow drivers to customise interiors thanks to colour changing body panels.

Denso has unveiled first-half consolidated profit down 8.6% to US$966m, with revenue fractionally off 0.2% to reach US$24.3bn.

Ford data show Mustang deliveries in the model's number one market dipping by 10 per cent over the first three quarters of the year. That's quite an achievement when US consumers continue to show way more interest in light trucks than cars. The way the company nurtures this model with constant improvements and high-margin editions such as the thumpingly thunderous Bullitt are an example not only to rivals but to Ford itself.

A new report says that European dealer numbers are continuing to decline, but also suggests the rate of decline is not fast enough to maintain viability in the face of the changes needed to accommodate new approaches to retail.

Volkswagen has kicked off what it termed its "system changeover to e-mobility" by marking the start of production of the ID.3 in Zwickau with a ceremony attended by German chancellor Angela Merkel and, of course, group CEO Herbert Diess.

News 4 Nov, 2019

This year’s LA Motor Show opens its doors to the world's press on 18th November – here’s a glimpse of what you can expect to see

Domestic sales by South Korea's five largest automakers declined by 3.3% to 134,895 units in October from 139,557 units in the same month of last year, according to preliminary data released individually by the companies.

News 4 Nov, 2019

More power and less weight envisaged for Jaguar’s electric SUV by way of Lister transformation

Electrify America and Hubject have unveiled their Plug&Charge solution for North America.

Cooper Tire is planning to increase ownership in its Mexico joint venture manufacturing facility, Corporación de Occidente (COOCSA), from 58% to 100%.

Cerence has appointed Prateek Kathpal as Chief Technology Officer.

Fisker has revealed the name of its upcoming all-electric 'luxury sports utility vehicle': Fisker Ocean.

Artificial Intelligence provider, Seebo, has announced a new cooperation with Skoda.