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News 9 Feb, 2016

Volkswagen adds R-Line styling and kit package to its Sportsvan MPV, available to order in mid-2016

Recent data from ACEA confirm that 2015 was a year of positive growth for the EU27 heavy (16t and over) truck market, the 260,135 sales total representing a gain of 42,269 units, or 19.4% versus the previous year's 217,866-unit result.

Ford appears to be getting closer to selling the tiny EcoSport crossover in the U.S. Spy photos show the EcoSport, a subcompact crossover based on the same platform as the Fiesta, being tested near Ford's headquarters in Dearborn, Mich.

News 9 Feb, 2016

New Beluga edition of the Mulsanne Speed revealed by Bentley’s Mulliner division

Ad agency Commonwealth/McCann has added some more business from General Motors at the expense of Leo Burnett.

Goodyear's fourth quarter 2015 sales were $4.1bn, compared to $4.4bn a year ago after a $339m exchange rate hit. But operating income rose 33% to $476m due to materials cost savings and higher tyre volume.

German environmental lobby group DUH stepped up its campaign against auto industry pollution today, accusing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' 500X compact SUV of releasing excessive levels of toxic diesel emissions.

The boss moves on as the supercar maker rides high, untouched by the troubles of its owner, writes Ray Hutton.

Tips & advice 15 Oct, 2019

Taking your car off the road? You’ll need to abide by the 'SORN’ laws. We explain what it means and why it exists.

Tips & advice 9 Feb, 2016

How do you ‘SORN a car’? Our guide to the Statutory Off Road Notification or SORN explains all

News 9 Feb, 2016

Subaru is set to reveal the next-generation XV at Geneva 2016, and here's a sneak peak

Connectivity is currently a key area of development for OEMs and will remain so over the coming years. Craig Thomas recently caught up with Phil Eyler, president of Harman's Connected Car Division, to talk about the company's future strategy.

ArcelorMittal says it has sold its 35% stake in Gestamp Automoción to majority shareholder, the Riberas family, for a total cash consideration of EUR875m (US$982m).

General Motors could be open to partnerships with other OEMs to help push up volume and share cost on its Volt powertrain technology.

Renault Brazil would prefer to launch the Captur first ahead of the Kwid to take advantage of a wave of compact SUVs in a segment likely to become the second most important in Brazil this year and second only to compact hatchbacks and saloons. The Captur is not due for launch until the first quarter of 2017.

Continental's decision to commit $1.4 billion for a truck/bus tire plant in Mississippi reflects the company's belief that demand for its commercial tire products in North America will continue to grow at above market pace.

News 10 Feb, 2016

The ‘Cedar Rocket’ is no Beech buggy, but it has just taken the world record for the fastest motorised log

Volkswagen Group's quality chief, Frank Tuch, is leaving the company at his own request to assume new responsibilities elsewhere.