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With Daimler's head of R&D confirming that next year's W213 E-Class will be able to park itself, Mercedes-Benz seems keen to undermine BMW's much-hyped new 7 Series.

General Motors directors don't have to face investors' allegations that lax supervision allowed the company to make cars with faulty ignition systems blamed for at least 119 deaths.

With effect from 1 July 2015, Zhou Liang (48) will succeed Wu Yuejun (52) and become the new president and CEO of Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive (BFDA), the 50/50 joint venture between Daimler and truck manufacturer Foton.

Vauxhall says it is bringing OnStar to the UK this summer with a package, which includes a high-speed 4G LTE mobile network for up to seven devices, emergency response notification and stolen vehicle recovery technology. The European headquarters for OnStar will be in Luton, UK, creating some 120 new jobs.

News 30 Jun, 2015

Lamborghini has confirmed the Aventador SV Roadster will follow coupe version

News 30 Jun, 2015

Performance cars with manual gearboxes are part of a dying breed, but there are still great options out there for stick-shift fans

Osamu Suzuki, the outspoken patriarch of Suzuki Motor, positioned his son Toshihiro as his successor, appointing him president and COO of the family's namesake carmaker. Osamu Suzuki will keep his positions as chairman and CEO.

What is said to be the world's first pure electric double decker bus is to be tested in London as mayor Boris Johnson steps up his battle against the capital's air pollution.

News 30 Jun, 2015

A bit late for April Fools' Day, Smart's ForFour takes to the rails

Spanish supplier Ficosa has opened its third Chinese plant in the city of Shenyang to supply automakers in the north of the country, including BMW.

News 30 Jun, 2015

Spyshots show next-generation M5 super-saloon testing at the 'Ring, set to get over 600bhp and four-wheel drive

PT Honda Prospect Motor has released first sketches of the BR-V Prototype which will make its world debut at the Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show 2015 in August.

The UK auto industry continues to deliver on growth to turnover, exports and employment, according to SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes.

News 1 Jul, 2015

Figures show increase in drivers caught without tax; ignorance of law being blamed

Volkswagen brand will have a new boss for the first time since 2007 when former BMW development boss Herbert Diess takes control.

A 37-second tease of a long-dreamed-about technology: the hoverboard.