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News 17 Feb, 2016

Chinese firm's Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) promises range of over 1,240 miles

Senior Daimler managers are to drive electrified vehicles as part of a company policy to encourage the use of as much zero-emission driving as possible. This year, the automaker wil spend EUR30m extending its charging infrastructure at many sites.

 Renault says it will recruit 1,000 staff on permanent contracts in France this year, while also signing 1,000 new apprenticeship agreements.

NEVS has inked a framework agreement to acquire a stake in New Long Ma (NLM), a transport vehicle manufacturing company in Fujian province, China.

Confirming earlier media reports, Daimler's supervisory board has named Ola Kaellenius (46) as the member of the management board in charge of group research and Mercedes-Benz Cars development starting 1 January, 2017.

Jaguar will next month unveil the SVR high-performance version of its F-Type two-seat model that will become the brand's fastest and most powerful production road car.

Tristone Flowtech Group says it has secured a EUR230m lifetime fluid engine and battery cooling contract for an unnamed global worldwide OEM.

Hyundai, now entering the final stages of its plan to launch the Genesis luxury brand this summer, said it tapped Erwin Raphael as Genesis' first general manager in the U.S.

Two executives have left Santander Consumer USA to take top leadership positions at Exeter Finance, the companies said today. Both lenders specialize in subprime auto lending.

The folks at Radio Flyer have collaborated with Tesla Motors to create a drivable miniature version of the Model S electric car for children, complete with lithium-ion battery technology.

News 16 Feb, 2016

Audi thinks all-wheel drive cars can be green and its new 'quattro with ultra technology' sets out to prove it

News 16 Feb, 2016

Alpine is planning a range of models that stay true to the brand’s DNA with light weight and fun driving characteristics

Seven Super Bowl 50 commercials remain on our Viral Video list this week, including Honda's top-rated 'sheepish' tribute to the new Ridgeline, "A New Truck to Love."

Daimler's supervisory board has extended the contract of Dieter Zetsche (62) by three years until 31 December, 2019.

Features 17 Feb, 2016

The F10 M5 moved from V10 to V8 power, proving that downsizing isn't all bad

General Motors is recalling about 200,000 Saab and Saturn vehicles as part of a wider recall of more than 5 million autos with potentially defective airbag inflators made by Takata.

The downsized 2017 GMC Acadia crossover will debut in showrooms this spring with a shrunken price tag, too.

Moscow-based analysts maintain the Russian automotive sector will eventually recover from its present slump, insisting the market has yet to reach saturation point.

Renault will launch sales of a new Alpine sports car in 2017, reviving the mothballed nameplate in a bid to add racing flair to the automaker's lineup. The two-seat coupe will be able to accelerate to 100kph (62 mph) in 4.

News 16 Feb, 2016

Lotus unveils hardcore, limited-run Elise Cup 250 with 257bhp per tonne and 3.9-second 0-62mph time