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Apr
23rd

German regulators hunting for defeat device find thermal window

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German regulators looking for illegal emissions test cheating software found carmakers make use of other techniques to tweak engine performance in a way that raised emission levels, German Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt said.
Apr
23rd

Daimler establishes task force to evaluate Brexit risk

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Daimler has set up a task force to assess the potential impact of a UK exit from the EU. The automaker believes a so-called "Brexit" could lead to a rise in market volatility.
Apr
23rd

Premium compact SUV sales in Europe to double by 2020

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Sales of premium compact SUVs and crossovers are expected to rebound this year after falling 5 percent last year and double by 2020 as automakers such as Volvo and Infiniti join the segment, analysts forecast.
Apr
23rd

Valeo CEO outlines how supplier will evolve to keep pace with megatrends

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Autonomous driving, car-sharing and electric powertrains are currently some of the megatrends shaking up the car industry and forcing suppliers to evolve quickly to keep pace with developing technology, Valeo CEO, Jacques Aschenbroich, explained to...
Apr
23rd

Can racing put driverless technology on fast track?

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In Roborace, a racing series envisioned by Russian entrepreneur Denis Sverdlov, driverless cars would battle for pole position at the indecent speed of 180 mph, freed from the constraints of protecting a human behind the wheel.
Apr
23rd

What’s behind the Clarity’s quirky looks?

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The upcoming Honda Clarity fuel cell sedan is not the prettiest car Honda ever designed. But engineers and designers say its looks were dictated by their mission to make the Clarity the ultimate green car.
Apr
23rd

Infiniti QX concept previews midsize SUV

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Infiniti is debuting the QX Inspiration Concept at the Beijing auto show as the brand seeks to tap China's booming demand for crossovers. Infiniti says the concept points to the looks of a next-generation midsize SUV.
Apr
22nd

Huge Fiat Chrysler recall after runaway injuries

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Jeep Grand Cherokee front
News 22 Apr, 2016

Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger models require gear selector modifications

Apr
22nd

FCA recalls 1.1 million sedans, SUVs with Euro-style shifters after injuries

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Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.1 million SUVs and sedans worldwide with European-style electronic shifters to prevent the vehicles from moving if a driver forgets to put the vehicles in park.
Apr
22nd

Gentex Q1 profits rise 4% to $80 million

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First-quarter net income at mirror, camera and electronic component supplier Gentex Corp. rose 4 percent from a year earlier to $80.3 million.
Apr
22nd

AutoNation changes recall policy to allow some auctions

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AutoNation is changing one of the key tenets of its policy not to sell any vehicle with an open recall. The retailer now will allow some recalled vehicles to go to wholesale auction if lack of replacement parts causes lengthy repair times.
Apr
22nd

N.Y. attorney general settles with four more dealerships over credit repair

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The New York attorney general on Thursday announced four more settlements with dealerships over the illegal sale of credit repair and identity theft protection.
Apr
22nd

Uber drivers’ $100 million deal may set pace for gig economy

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Uber resolved the biggest threat to its business by settling with California drivers suing to be treated more like traditional employees, a move that could have broad-ranging implications for companies across the sharing economy.
Apr
22nd

Volkswagen AG 2015 loss hits Porsche SE results

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Volkswagen AG's group loss after tax for fiscal year 2015 of EUR1.361bn will have a corresponding negative effect on the group results of Porsche SE which holds a 30.8% stake in the Wolfsburg automaker.
Apr
22nd

Long-wheelbase Mercedes E-Class at Beijing Show – pictures

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Apr
22nd

Mercedes E-Class long wheelbase glides into Beijing Motor Show

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Mercedes E-Class LWB - front three quarter
News 24 Apr, 2016

Mid-sized E-Class executive saloon gets a 140mm boost in length to keep even the tallest passengers comfortable in the back

Apr
22nd

Barra’s total compensation rose 77% last year to $28.6 million, GM reports

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General Motors awarded CEO Mary Barra a compensation package valued at $28.6 million in 2015 -- a 77 percent jump from a year earlier, partly because of a one-time stock-option grant, GM said today in a regulatory filing.
Apr
22nd

Chevrolet remembers Prince with full-page ads

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When legendary musician Prince died on Thursday, Chevrolet tweeted out a picture of a red, 1963 Corvette -- a nod to his hit 1982 song 'Little Red Corvette.
Apr
22nd

VW swings to ’15 loss on emissions provision

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Volkswagen Group has swung to an operating loss of EUR4.1bn in 2015 after setting aside more than EUR16bn in provisions for additional costs associated with the consequences of its exhaust emissions problems.
Apr
22nd

New 2016 Audi TT RS is quicker than an R8 supercar

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Audi TTRS 2016 - coupe front quarter
News 25 Apr, 2016

The new Audi TT gets 394bhp RS Coupe and Roadster versions with astonishing, supercar-crushing performance figures

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