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6 Oct, 2016
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Faurecia estimates there will be no let-up in ever-greater regulatory pressure to drive down emissions, which in turn will generate more electric vehicle technology.
Kia Motors does not expect fully autonomous cars to be on the road until 2030 and thinks social acceptance is among the issues to be overcome. Nonetheless, the Hyundai Motor Group affiliate is making good progress and can now demonstrate, albeit with some interruptions, a car that can travel along an access road and steer itself down a level to park in a designated space.
Luxury car maker Aston Martin is reportedly considering a switch to the use of more robots in its manufacturing processes to lower cost and boost profitability.
Nissan's bigger Micra will help to cover the product gap left after the automaker axes the Note minivan in Europe. Nissan will end production of the Note next spring as the new Micra rolls out across Europe.
Assembly of the Ferrari 488 began in June 2015 at the supercar maker's factory in Maranello, Italy. Output is expected to peak this year at more than 4,000 units, according to IHS Automotive.
Ford, Vauxhall and Nissan are among automakers that have raised prices for their new cars in the UK in response to the pound's collapse following the country's vote to leave the EU.
The Kia Niro targets two sweet spots in the market: booming demand for high-riding SUV-styled models and consumers' growing interest in fuel-efficient cars that are not diesels.
Renault plans to test a fleet of self-driving Zoe electric cars in Wuhan, China, in November to demonstrate its autonomous-driving technology.
The chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association cautioned policymakers Wednesday: Do not implement policies that make buying, financing, trading in and servicing vehicles more expensive for consumers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into 155,000 Nissan Versa vehicles after complaints of inadvertent airbag deployments.
A federal judge today said Fiat Chrysler Automobiles must face part of a lawsuit accusing the automaker of defrauding U.S. shareholders by making false and misleading statements about its ability to comply with vehicle safety laws.
Audi of America has named its first American finance chief. The luxury brand tapped Matt Carpenter, 36, as its CFO, reporting to Audi of America President Scott Keogh, according to an Audi statement. The move is effective immediately.
Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford has met with Donald Trump to talk about the Republican presidential candidate's extensive criticism of the automaker's investments in Mexico. Ford said Trump's comments have been "infuriating" and "frustrating."
The average fuel economy for new cars and light trucks sold in September dropped 0.1 mpg from August to 25.2 mpg, the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute reported today.
Google's self-driving vehicles are mastering complex situations on public roads, from cars going the wrong way to bicycles darting in front of traffic, as the technology company strives to win the high-profile race to achieve full vehicle...
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5 Oct, 2016
Manufacturers from Germany, South Korea and the USA all represented strongly – but British brands make an appearance, too
A new 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine and 10-speed transmission make the 2017 Ford F-150 as much as 2 mpg more efficient than the current version, Ford said today.
Unifor President Jerry Dias said today that negotiations with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles remain in the 'preliminary stages' as the Oct. 10 strike deadline looms.