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ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: Never mind the sporty-ish Lexus IS sedan or the plush, comfy LS flagship -- the RX is the Japanese automakers' best-selling model and, one imagines, a vehicle with a healthy per-unit profit margin.

ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: Never mind the sporty-ish Lexus IS sedan or the plush, comfy LS flagship -- the RX is the Japanese automakers' best-selling model and, one imagines, a vehicle with a healthy per-unit profit margin.

ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: Never mind the sporty-ish Lexus IS sedan or the plush, comfy LS flagship -- the RX is the Japanese automakers' best-selling model and, one imagines, a vehicle with a healthy per-unit profit margin.

The Hellendorn Rally took place over the weekend in the Netherlands. Driver Harry Kleinjan's Porsche 911 locked up at precisely the wrong moment and ends up all wet. Let's go to the videotape.

Hyundai Motor has officially opened its new European Test Centre at the Nürburgring in Germany. The completion of the EUR6.62m purpose built vehicle testing facility boosts the brand's R&D operations in Europe.

As the discussion about vehicle connectivity gathers momentum, we get the perspective from the software development side. Michael Prichard is founder and CTO of WillowTree Apps, a company that specialises in the development of mobile apps.

As the discussion about vehicle connectivity gathers momentum, we get the perspective from the software development side. Michael Prichard is founder and CTO of WillowTree Apps, a company that specialises in the development of mobile apps.

Britain's opposition Labour party has commissioned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) executive director Mike Wright to produce a comprehensive review of Britain's manufacturing supply chains.

Lamborghini is counting on long-term growth in the U.S. and India to help offset a slowdown in China sales hit by a government campaign against conspicuous spending.

UK-based automotive manufacturers will hold events to help increase students' awareness of the variety of career opportunities the industry offers next month in a bid to plug a 100,000 person future skills gap.

News 23 Sep, 2013

BMW 4 Series coupe, X5 SUV and 3 Series Touring to all get new engines and trim updates

Mike Hawes became SMMT chief executive on 2 September, 2013 and has more than 20 years experience in policy and public affairs, the majority of which have been spent in the motor industry. Simon Warburton spoke to him at the SMMT's recent Open Forum day bringing together suppliers, Automotive Council members and the UK government.

Mike Hawes became SMMT chief executive on 2 September, 2013 and has more than 20 years experience in policy and public affairs, the majority of which have been spent in the motor industry. Simon Warburton spoke to him at the SMMT's recent Open Forum day bringing together suppliers, Automotive Council members and the UK government.

After having intially announced the planned build - from January 2015 - of the recently redesigned 'monovolume' [Versa] Note small MPV at its new assembly plant under construction in Resende, it now appears there has been a change of mind at Nissan's Brazilian unit.

After having intially announced the planned build of the recently redesigned 'monovolume' [Versa] Note small MPV and March (Micra) hatchback at its new assembly plant under construction in Resende, it now appears there has been a change of mind at Nissan's Brazilian unit.

News 23 Sep, 2013

Breaking Bad cars driven by characters go on auction ahead of season 5 finale

News 23 Sep, 2013

Porsche has unveiled open-top versions of the 911 Turbo and Turbo S ahead of an L.A Motor Show debut

How will tomorrow's car drive and what role will you play? Those in favour of autonomous driving are quick to point out the benefits, such as fewer accidents, reduced traffic congestion, improved fuel efficiency and, of course, relieving you the task of driving, parking and navigating the vehicle (something we all might especially appreciate as we live for longer). But not everyone likes the idea of driverless cars running around on our roads. A sudden malfunction could leave you powerless. For its part, Bosch used this year's IAA to display an avalanche of innovations to support autonomous driving. In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with Michael Fausten, Head of Bosch project team Autonomated Driving.

How will tomorrow's car drive and what role will you play? Those in favour of autonomous driving are quick to point out the benefits, such as fewer accidents, reduced traffic congestion, improved fuel efficiency and, of course, relieving you the task of driving, parking and navigating the vehicle (something we all might especially appreciate as we live for longer). But not everyone likes the idea of driverless cars running around on our roads. A sudden malfunction could leave you powerless. For its part, Bosch used this year's IAA to display an avalanche of innovations to support autonomous driving. In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with Michael Fausten, Head of Bosch project team Autonomated Driving.

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