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BMW of North America wants to set a new sales record for the 7-series sedan with its redesigned version -- and regain leadership of the luxury sedan segment.

T.RAD and Fujikura are the latest to agree to civil settlements linked the ongoing U.S. criminal antitrust investigation into automotive supplier fixing.

Volkswagen may export Russia-produced cars to other countries to offset collapsing sales in the crisis-hit market. VW builds VW brand and Skoda cars at its Russian plant south of Moscow.

Acura, Mercedes and Mazda made an impressive showing in the most recent IIHS testing of vehicles with front collision prevention technology.

New vehicle sales are expected to decline 4% year on year to 1.52m units in August 2015, resulting in an estimated 17.2m seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book.

Denso has announced it is adding 500 jobs and spending US$400 million to expand its electronics manufacturing capabilities and build a new warehouse at the Denso Manufacturing Tennessee (DMTN) manufacturing facility in Maryville.

Ten of the world's biggest automakers were sued today by consumers who claim they concealed the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning from millions of vehicles equipped with keyless ignitions.

Canada's powerful automotive supplier body, APMA, is urging its government stand firm in the face of intense pressure to ink the current Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal, as criticism grows it forms part of President Barack Obama's wishlist of 'legacy' deals before he vacates office.

News 26 Aug, 2015

Hyundai will cause a stir at Frankfurt with the launch of the 'N' performance sub-division and two new concept cars

Ford is considering reintroducing two once-popular SUV and compact pickup truck nameplates to the US, according to media reports.

Fiat Chrysler dealers meeting in Las Vegas on Tuesday were wowed by a parade of new products coming to their dealerships, including a Dodge Barracuda convertible and a swoopy next-generation Dodge Charger said to resemble a popular 1999 concept...

Opinion 26 Aug, 2015

It’s not range anxiety, but charging anxiety that’s stopping electric cars really taking off, says Steve Fowler

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has welcomed Wednesday's (26 August) government announcement of an extension to the taxpayer funded Plug-in Car Grant.

Moscow is debating the future of its automotive subsidy programmes as the Kremlin's coffers come under dramatic pressure as a result of plunging oil prices and tumbling exchange rates.

Magna International has announced that its Magna Powertrain operating group was nominated by the Volkswagen Group as a 'Future Automotive Supply Tracks' (FAST) strategic partner for outstanding performance in manufacturing driveline systems for VW vehicles.

News 26 Aug, 2015

The £5,000 grant for plug-in vehicles has been extended for an extra three months by the Government

Brazil's auto parts industry has been more deeply affected by the current new vehicle sales downturn because it is a less resilient sector. But some relief has come from a slight improvement in aftermarket sales. After all, if Brazilians are shopping less for cars, they're spending more on replacement parts for repairs and servicing.

News 26 Aug, 2015

Skoda reveals most efficient model in new Superb range heading to Frankfurt Show, with 76.3mpg promised

News 26 Aug, 2015

Alpina applies updates from the 2016 3-Series range to its hot diesel D3 Bi-Turbo, set to go on sale after Frankfurt reveal

Toyota said it will restart work Thursday at China plants that were shut after explosions in the city of Tianjin.