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A luxury SUV concept VW unveiled at the Beijing auto show could preview the redesigned Touareg due in 2017.

Lexus is doubling down on bolder designs with a freshened IS sport sedan that gets a meaner mug and sportier demeanor.

Toyota, the dominant maker of gasoline-electric cars and light trucks, will push forward with its strategy to build and sell hybrid vehicles in China, in spite of the government's unwillingness to subsidize the technology.

Volkswagen brand CEO Herbert Diess is confident that management and labor will solve a dispute over cost-cutting at the core autos division and signaled readiness to meet some of workers' demands.

Fiat Chrysler's year-long obsession with a merger is taking a toll within the company in ways that don't show up on the balance sheet.

Tips & advice 25 Apr, 2016

Pre-crash or collision avoidance systems are increasingly common on modern cars, our guide to AEB explains the benefits

Toyota expects to lose 80,000 units of production after shutting down nearly all of its assembly plants in Japan after two killer earthquakes disrupted parts supplies.

Tips & advice 25 Apr, 2016

Autonomous or Adaptive Cruise Control systems help to take the strain out of driving, here's everything you need to know

Crossovers and SUVs are the hot-selling must-haves in China's fickle auto market. But Toyota, on the lookout for the next big trend, thinks it may have spotted an untapped gold mine: minivans.

VW is optimistic that its positive sales trend from the two previous quarters will continue in China, the world's biggest auto market, its China chief Jochem Heizmann, said.

Renault Connected Car Director Thierry Viadieu is confident that his company will be in the car business a decade from now. He is less sure that will be the case for Google and Apple. He explained why to Automotive News Europe.

The Beijing auto show going on this week has become a showcase for Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz -- the dominant luxury brands in China -- as well as challengers such as Cadillac, Lincoln and Infiniti.

Volkswagen has scrapped plans to release preliminary findings of its investigation into the diesel scandal, citing strong objections from its lawyers and 'unacceptable risks' to the company.

Silicon Valley and NASA think traffic-stymied commuters are ready to give up their cars and fly to work.

Infiniti pulled the wraps on the new QX Sport Inspiration crossover concept, previewing the new styling direction for the premium brand's critical utility lineup.

Tips & advice 18 Jun, 2019

Flat car battery? Our guide to replacing it, installing a replacement and using a battery charger should help

Tips & advice 10 May, 2016

Changing your car battery is simple but make sure you really need a new battery first, you might just need a charger...

Regulators around the world are getting tougher on automakers after a series of cheating scandals on fuel economy and emissions, with China set to become the strictest, Ford CEO Mark Fields said.

Tips & advice 5 May, 2016

Improve your view – and peace of mind – with our simple DIY guide to fitting new windscreen wiper blades to your car

Tips & advice 15 Oct, 2019

Stay safe and save money by checking your car tyre pressures and tread wear regularly