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The logistics operation at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg has recently begun using an innovative system for gathering materials. The so-called ride-along platform, developed in-house by the Volkswagen Plant logistics department, ensures a high level of process reliability and ideal ergonomic working conditions for employees, the company says.

Brose says it has manufactured the five millionth front seat structure since the start of production in 2012 for a joint project between Daimler and BMW.

A new Magneti Marelli plant, aimed at the production of suspension systems, has been inaugurated in Guangzhou, China.

Mercedes-Benz says it is the first manufacturer to put diesel vehicles on the market that already meet the EU's stricter emission limits that come into force in September 2017.

News 31 May, 2016

Ferrari's in-house team builds one-off 458 Speciale for British buyer, with unique bodywork and colours

Increasing income and education as well as a general delay in marriage and child-bearing combine to create a growing number of single women buying cars.

British buyout group 3i has bought German cable equipment maker Schlemmer in a deal valuing the company at more than $446 million, Reuters reported

News 31 May, 2016

Special edition Shelby GT-H Mustang is available to rent from US car hire brand Hertz

Johnson Controls says it has worked with Volvo Cars to supply seats on the flagship Volvo S90 which will launch in the summer.

Suzuki said 14 of its branded models were affected by incorrect fuel tests, down from the 16 it initially reported.

Suzuki said 14 of its branded models were affected by incorrect fuel tests, down from the 16 it initially reported.

Volkswagen Group pushed expected liabilities from the diesel scandal into the 2015 accounts, so that it can make a new start with a new boss and a new organisation, writes Ray Hutton. However, 2016 is shaping up to be a challenging year for the company.

With car connectivity comes a dark side. While you are driving, a hacker could put your life in danger by taking over the car's steering, brakes and transmission from a remote location. Help is at hand from a rising tide of tech companies, including TowerSec. Originally founded in Israel, now headquartered in Michigan and owned by Harman, TowerSec's cybersecurity solutions protect vehicles from outside intrusion. To find out how, Matthew Beecham spoke to TowerSec's vice president of automotive cyber security, Saar Dickman.

News 31 May, 2016

Open-top LaFerrari Spider is on the way, likely to be in 2017 with a limited run of 150 cars

Volkswagen Group pre-tax profit was down 20% at EUR3.2bn in the first quarter of this year as sales revenue dipped amid the ongoing fallout from the 'dieselgate' crisis.

Opinion 31 May, 2016

Mike Rutherford's taken responsibility for the World Urban Car award at WCotY 2017, which aims to solve the issues of overcrowded city roads

News 31 May, 2016

Last year saw 12 new average speed camera systems installed, with more likely to follow in the future