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BMW global sales rose 16% year on year in June to 165,855 vehicles, fueled by rising demand in both emerging and mature markets.

Audi will hire 2,100 new workers at its Hungarian unit as it expands the plant into its fourth fully-fledged production capacity, Audi chairman Rupert Stadler said.

Editor's Note: This is one of the first tests of the much-anticipated Lamborghini Aventador on public roads. For our test at speed on the track, check out our earlier

If the words News of the World have any meaning for you you'll know that the last 24 hours have not been British journalism's finest moments.

Ferrari Formula One ace Felipe Massa talks to Auto Express about his chances for this weekend's British Grand Prix

Dutch financial services group ING is selling its car lease unit to BMW for EUR700m (US$1bn) in cash, which it will use to help pay back the Dutch state.

TRW Automotive Holdings announced plans to expand its electrically powered steering systems manufacturing in Poland, in support of growing demand from a range of vehicle manufacturers.

Renault’s budget brand expands its range with practical new MPV

Aston Martin executives have said the Kuwait consortium-backed company will float "when the time is right" but opened the prospect of listing in Hong Kong.

VW group unit Audi sold boosted June sales 19% year on year to 117,650 units thanks to strong sales in Europe.

Audi UK has appointed "brand expert" Dominic Chambers to head marketing.

Autoliv Inc subsidiary, Autoliv ASP, Which received a grand jury subpoena on 8 February, 2011 from the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DJ") requesting documents and information as part of a long-running investigation into possible anti-competitive behavior among suppliers to the vehicle industry, including Autoliv, said representatives of the antitrust authorities of the European Commission (EC) on 7-9 June visited two facilities of Autoliv BV & Co KG, a company subsidiary in Germany, to gather information for a similar inquiry.

Renault has unveiled its Frendzy EV concept ahead of the car's debut at the Frankfurt auto show. The car-based van is intended as an all-in-one solution for those who need a light commercial and family vehicle in one.

Robert Bosch is well positioned for what one executive says will be a 'battle' to win contracts to provide lithium ion batteries to future plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles.

Robert Bosch is well positioned for what one executive says will be a 'battle' to win contracts to provide lithium ion batteries to future plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles.

Korean company to replace Sanyo on the capital's famous billboard

Korean company to replace Sanyo on the capital's famous billboard

New report says fuel tax should be used to subsidise public transport

Saab executives said they're optimistic the struggling brand will be able to attract customers despite production stoppages at the company's Trollhaettan, Sweden, plant and cash flow problems.

Nissan, General Motors, Toyota and other makers of electric and hybrid vehicles will be required by U.S. safety regulators to install warning systems that will automatically sound alerts to pedestrians.