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Ford's general counsel and head of European manufacturing are retiring at the end of the year, part of a series of management changes the automaker announced today.

Scandinavian supplier association, FKG says the potential opening up of Iran to normalised business relations could create a "perfect opportunity" for many of its members.

Daimler's Mercedes cars division will use the air conditioning refrigerant R1234yf, which it had previously refused to adopt, citing safety risks.

News 20 Oct, 2015

Spy shots of Bentley Mulsanne show 2017 styling updates, plus a new long-wheelbase option

BMW and Uber have partnered to offer Uber users the opportunity to experience the new BMW 7 Series through exclusive on-demand test drives or chauffeured ride experiences ahead of the vehicle's US retail launch on 24 October. 

Baltic automotive suppliers say a second round of European Union (EU) structural funding will make it increasingly attractive for vehicle component producers to locate to the region.

Kansai Paint plans to launch the Chinese production of automotive paint resins, with a facility planned to open "around fiscal 2016".

Volvo Cars says its decision to build a plant in Charleston, South Carolina sends a strong signal to the US of its serious intentions to regain market share in the country and taps into the State's existing supplier footprint.

News 20 Oct, 2015

Partnership formed between Saab rights owners and Turkish agency to develop new car based on 9-3 platform

Toyota's factory in Georgetown, Kentucky, has built its first ES350. It's the first time the model has been made outside Japan.

GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (GAC FCA) has begun Jeep Cherokee assembly at the company's Changsha plant. Newly established GAC FCA Automobiles Sales Company will sell the new model.

As the resale value of their diesel cars drops, VW owners in the U.S. are stuck, unwilling to sell their vehicles at a loss but lacking information on what fixes may be needed.

New vehicle sales in Malaysia jumped by 7% to 51,106 units in September, from 47,771 units a year earlier, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).

Johnson Controls plans to increase the production of automobile batteries used in start-stop systems in China. Currently, only 5% of vehicles sold in the country have such systems but the supplier expects this to rise to 40% by 2020 due to stricter fuel-efficiency standards.

Audi plans to invest HUF32bn (US$117.6m) in its Gyor plant in Hungary, the country's foreign minister Peter Szijjarto has said.

Tips & advice 20 Oct, 2015

Hydrogen cars are finally here but what are they, how do they work and should you buy one?

PSA will launch its upscale DS brand in Iran to capitalize on the country's association of France with luxury and elegance. The move follows a deal to end Western sanctions against Iran.

News 20 Oct, 2015

Limited run of 50 special A5s give a nod to the German Touring Car series, although none are confirmed for the UK

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Vauxhall identifies a further 47,000 Zafira ‘B’ models with fire-risk fault; extended action follows recall of 234,000 cars