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Two new family-oriented crossovers have done well in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results.

The implementation of user-friendly authentication and payment systems will go a long way in improving EV uptake, according to a new study.

Ford's CGT union in France has welcomed news the automaker is to invest EUR120m (US$155m) into its Blanquefort transmissions plant near Bordeaux safeguarding 1,000 jobs.

Ford's CGT union in France has welcomed news the automaker is to invest EUR120m (US$155m) into its Blanquefort transmissions plant near Bordeaux safeguarding 1,000 jobs.

In the last decade of last century, before the term "BRICs" had even been coined, there was another acronym that loomed large on the agenda of any global automaker. ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, looked like a potential powerhouse for growth. In this month's management briefing, Mark Bursa takes a look at the region's automotive prospects. In this instalment, he looks at developments in the major markets with forecasts.

News 29 May, 2013

The electric Audi R8 e-tron will not be built, but it paves the way for a new focus on plug-in hybrids

A study has found that a comparison of official and "real-world" fuel consumption and CO2 emission values for passenger cars sold in Europe and the US shows a widening gap between the official and real-world measures.

News 29 May, 2013

Mercedes will use black-and-white barcodes to help emergency services

Germany has complied with a court ruling over a law that gives the state of Lower Saxony veto rights over Volkswagen, an adviser to Europe's highest court said.

Germany has complied with a court ruling over a law that gives the state of Lower Saxony veto rights over Volkswagen, an adviser to Europe's highest court said.

Germany has complied with a court ruling over a law that gives the state of Lower Saxony veto rights over Volkswagen, an adviser to Europe's highest court said.

Mazda Motor Europe on Wednesday (29 May) announced the sudden death last week of CFO Matthew Tomilo, a former Ford executive.

We spend a lot of time on the Internet -- pretty much whenever we're not driving, writing about or working on cars.

DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: I remember a few years back when this truck (or at least the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke) and the Chevrolet Silverado Duramax were duking it out in the numbers ring.

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen denied a report that it is planning a capital increase to pay down debt. A French newspaper said PSA is considering selling new shares after burning through billions in the past year

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen is considering a new capital increase after burning through 2.5 billion euros ($3.21 billion) in cash in the past year, a French newspaper reported.

Former Saab Chairman Victor Muller will be called in to answer questions related to a Swedish inquiry into alleged tax offenses at the carmaker, the country's Economic Crime Authority said.

Porsche named Deesch Papke as its new China CEO as part of a wider management reshuffle in markets including North America and Australia as the sports car maker seeks to double global sales by 2018.

Automotive News Europe salutes the winners of the 2013 Rising Stars awards. Every day until June 12 one of the 18 winners will be featured. Today's Rising Star is Paul Fratter, Ford of Europe's director of revenue management.

A New Jersey BMW dealership and a customer have reached a confidential settlement in a dispute over a protection plan for a leased vehicle.