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The next-generation Mercedes-Benz E-class wagon will retain its spaciousness while featuring sportier styling.

We hear a lot about the increased use of virtual development processes, so it may come as a surprise to hear an expert in simulator software argue the case for the importance of input from a real driver. Chris Hoyle, technical director of UK simulator software company, rFpro explains what a driver can contribute to this process.

News 6 Jun, 2016

Tennis-themed Peugeot 108 and 208 special editions get extra kit, plus new GT Line trim level

Ian Robertson, BMW's board member for sales, has dispensed with the automaker's customary discretion and urged fellow Britons to vote to remain in the EU.

Domestic sales by South Korea's five main automakers jumped by 20% to 145,815 units in May, from 121,497 units in the same month of last year, according to data released individually by the vehicle manufacturers.

News 6 Jun, 2016

Security experts showed how hackers and thieves can exploit a weakness in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's Wi-Fi system to disarm the alarm

Porsche said it would soon be producing all its two-door cars at its Zuffenhausen headquarters following the successful production launch of the 718 Cayman. Use of production capacities at the Volkswagen plant in Osnabruck, home of the previous generation, ends in mid-August.

Demand for new cars in the UK remained stable in May with a steady 2.5% growth in registrations, according to The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Faurecia has opened a new automotive seating plant in Simpsonville, Kentucky, supplying two Ford truck plants.

Western European car registrations increased 14 percent in May as demand rose last month in Germany, France, the UK, Italy and Spain.

In theory, the wiper blade is a service replacement item. In reality, some of us prolong the moment until the squeaks and juddering of a worn out wiper blade force a pit stop. It has been suggested that the European wiper blade aftermarket could double if motorists appreciated what a safety-critical component it is. While some believe that wiper blade manufacturers have a way to go to change consumer habits and achieve market growth, Champion reports that its latest marketing efforts have shown "great promise for future growth." Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with tier one suppliers, Matthew Beecham spoke to Jerry Banks, Federal-Mogul Motorparts senior product manager, wipers about trends in the automotive wiper blade aftermarket.

Honda R&D Co., Ltd., a research and development subsidiary of Honda, has announced plans to further strengthen its research and development of intelligent technologies.

Toyota Motor is calling on the Thai government to provide a comprehensive package of incentives to help encourage sales and production of hybrid electric vehicles in the country.

Thailand plans to start construction of a long-delayed THB 4.5bn (US$130m) automotive testing centre in the Sanam Chai Khet district of Chachoengsao next year.

Features 7 Jun, 2016

Take a look at our gallery of pictures from the 2016 Coventry Motofest, including the Aston Vulcan, rallycross monsters and classic cars!

Sales of Mercedes cars jumped 13 percent in May as strong demand in Europe and China helped to offset a drop in the U.S.

Ford has announced a new ST-Line sports model range for Europe. It says the new line is designed for customers who aspire to the sporty image of Ford's ST models, but do not require the full ST sports performance.

News 6 Jun, 2016

Our spies have snapped the new Volvo V90 Cross Country out on test, with a tougher look