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You say DAY-see'a, I say DAH-chee'a, others say Datch-ya. The pronunciation hardly matters, and nor does the odd Duster model name when Renault's low-cost brand is doing so well, especially in the UK.

News 28 Nov, 2014

Change to the practical driving test could also see reverse around a corner dropped

A loyalty scheme that would increase the voting power of Ferrari shareholders is one option parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will consider when it spins off the luxury marque next year, Chairman John Elkann said.

General Motors has registered a request with the US Patent and Trademark office for the model name 'Velite', leading to speculation that a modified Opel Cascada/Cabrio will be sold in North America.

One thing that has always got everyone in the automotive business talking is safety. It's an interesting one. Cars have become much safer in recent decades, of course.

News 28 Nov, 2014

Not happy with front-wheel drive in the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer? Now you can try it with four-wheel drive instead

News 28 Nov, 2014

Updated Porsche 911 is on the way, and our photographers have spotted a new version of the Targa being tested

Troubled airbag maker Takata has warned that it might not have enough replacement bags for an expanded national recall the US government has ordered.

Delphi says the twin poles of Free Trade Agreements and sustainable mobility will be essential components for industry to tackle rising global vehicle volumes and infrastructure challenges.

A Ford union at its Genk plant says members will be "smashed" as the automaker prepares imminently to shut the Belgium site with 4,500 direct job losses and possibly thousands more in the supply chain.

Fiat Chrysler has no plans at this stage to replace Amedeo Felisa as CEO of Ferrari, which it is preparing to spin off, FCA Chairman John Elkann said.

Fiat Chrysler has no plans at this stage to replace Amedeo Felisa as CEO of Ferrari, which it is preparing to spin off, FCA Chairman John Elkann said.

European automakers and suppliers have been trying for years to get U.S. drivers excited about diesels. Experience has proved that a test drive can be a deal-maker.

High-ranking European Commission (EC) officials insist simply throwing more and more legislation onto current transport systems will alienate countries even further rom Brussels.

Delphi says harnessing ways of coping with infrastructure management will be key as a greater push to autonomous driving sees a radical shift in the way transportation is perceived.

This month's managament briefing reviews the financial position of the global supplier automotive supplier industry. Part 2 highlights recent developments in industry structure, including M&A and IPO activity and corporate restructuring.

Opinion 28 Nov, 2014

Mike Rutherford ponders the range and price anxieties of electric cars following a drive in the Kia Soul EV

Ford say it has displayed its "full lineup of vehicles" at the Vietnam Motor Show in Ho Chi Minh City.

Mercedes-AMG says it will achieve a new sales record of well over 40,000 units in 2014.

News 28 Nov, 2014

DVLA smashes British record as 25 O sells for £518,000, will sit on Ferrari previously owned by Eric Clapton