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Jul
19th

Ford sees weak pound as Brexit headache

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Ford of Europe expects a weak pound rather than reduced consumer confidence to be the biggest risk for car demand in the UK following the country's vote to quit the EU.
Jul
18th

Honda audit finds Takata engineers manipulated airbag test data

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Japanese safety products supplier Takata routinely manipulated results of airbag inflator tests reported to Honda, according to an ongoing audit commissioned by the supplier and its biggest customer.
Jul
18th

VW to face suit from U.S. states over diesel emissions, Maryland attorney general says

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Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh said in a statement that the state and others plan to sue Volkswagen AG over environmental damage from the company's so-called defeat devices designed to skirt pollution-control tests.
Jul
18th

Jeep Wrangler concept ‘salutes’ original Willys

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Jeep produces a lot of special concepts. Moab, SEMA and auto shows usually get their fair share. But this one, this Wrangler 75th Salute concept is really, really the one it should build.
Jul
18th

54.5 mpg target is off the table, U.S. regulators say

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The U.S. government is adjusting its CAFE goals for the 2025 model year, saying the industry won't hit fleetwide fuel economy averages of 54.5 mpg because demand for trucks and SUVs is higher than expected.
Jul
18th

Fiat Chrysler sales reporting practices subject of U.S. probe

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FCA US, which has chalked up 75 straight months of U.S. sales gains, is facing a coordinated federal probe into its sales reporting practices.
Jul
18th

Ford’s redesigned Super Duty pickup raises performance ante

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Ford used the weight savings from an aluminum body to beef up the capabilities of its redesigned 2017 Super Duty pickups, which it says will beat the competition in towing, payload, torque and diesel horsepower ratings.
Jul
18th

Tesla working with suppliers to improve Autopilot

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Tesla is working with suppliers Bosch and Mobileye to refine its Autopilot technology, which has come under fire in recent weeks following a fatal accident that occurred while it was in use.
Jul
18th

40 years of the Ford Fiesta – pictures

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Jul
18th

Uber logs 2 billion rides 6 months after hitting first billion

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Uber has completed more than 2 billion trips on its app, a milestone that arrives just weeks after the ride service added another $4.7 billion to its war chest.
Jul
18th

Reborn Defender will not be a Land Rover

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News 18 Jul, 2016

Study to ‘resurrect’ the Land Rover Defender will explore feasibility of a rugged 4x4 – but without JLR backing

Jul
18th

New 2020 INEOS Projekt Grenadier: engines and specs announced

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INEOS Projekt Grenadier teaser
News 18 Mar, 2019

British chemicals company, INEOS, has announced more information on its successor to the outgoing Land Rover Defender

Jul
18th

Ford announces management changes in Europe; Samardzich to retire

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Ford Motor has announced a number of changes to its senior leadership team in Europe. Barb Samardzich, vice president and chief operating officer, Ford of Europe, has elected to retire Oct. 1 after more than 26 years with the company.
Jul
18th

Germany may require black box in autonomous cars, report says

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Germany plans new legislation to require manufacturers of cars equipped with an autopilot function to install a black box to help determine responsibility in the event of an accident, transport ministry sources told Reuters.
Jul
18th

Germany may require black box in autonomous cars

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Germany plans legislation to require manufacturers of cars equipped with an autopilot function to install a black box to help determine responsibility in the event of an accident, the country's transport ministry said.
Jul
18th

EU car sales up 9.4% in first half

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Data released by ACEA shows that new car sales in the EU rose by 9.4% in the first half of the year as demand continued to recover, helped by a growing regional economy.
Jul
18th

Ford appoints new Europe COO, makes treasurer Smart Mobility CFO

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Ford today appointed a new Europe COO and expanded its corporate treasurer's role to include financial oversight of its recently created Smart Mobility subsidiary. Ford also said Barb Samardzich, 57, is retiring Oct.
Jul
18th

Jeep Wrangler Salute Concept is giant oo-rah to brand’s 75-year history

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Jeep Wrangler Salute Concept
News 18 Jul, 2016

As part of Jeep's 75th Anniversary celebrations, this special Jeep Wrangler Salute Concept harks back to original Willys MB

Jul
18th

Daimler demos semi-automated bus on Netherlands airport run

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Daimler's Mercedes-Benz bus unit said on Monday its new, semi-automated city bus with CityPilot shows what urban public transport will look like in the future because it operates more safely, efficiently and comfortably than today's conventional buses.
Jul
18th

PSA moves Chinese HQ closer to partner Dongfeng

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PSA has shifted its headquarters for China and Southeast Asia to the central Chinese city of Wuhan in a move that will enable the French automaker to work more closely with its Chinese partner and shareholder Dongfeng, which is based in the city.
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