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News 15 Apr, 2016

Peugeot's rival to Audi's Virtual Cockpit is expected to appear on most Peugeot models within a few years

News 15 Apr, 2016

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European new-car sales rose nearly 6 percent last month despite a fall in sales for Volkswagen's core brand and fewer trading days in March due to Easter.

Toyota and Nissan have suspended production at two plants that export Lexus and crossover vehicles to the United States after a strong earthquake in southwest Japan damaged two factories at a key supplier.

Toyota and Nissan have suspended production at two plants that export Lexus and crossover vehicles to the U.S. after a strong earthquake in southwest Japan disrupted operations at key suppliers.

Cruise Automation CEO Kyle Vogt said his former business partner is claiming ownership stake in the start-up -- a claim that could put a snag in General Motors' acquisition of the San Francisco company.

Porsche has hired a specialist from U.S. information technology industries consultant Gartner to lead the development of online connectivity in its sports cars, the company said.

U.S. auto safety and aviation regulators have invited automakers to a joint summit in Washington on April 22 to examine whether airline industry safety practices can be adapted to help improve light-vehicle safety on the road.

Daimler is expanding its mobility services in the U.S. as the German automaker bets big on the future of car-sharing, ride-sharing and other nontraditional modes of transportation.

David Duncan, head of Mini of the Americas, will take on a new role as head of BMW Group's corporate and special sales. Duncan will be succeeded by Thomas Felbermair, who had a similar role with Mini in Europe.

Federal-Mogul, the supplier controlled by billionaire Carl Icahn, is looking to expand its manufacturing facilities in eastern Europe and China to tap growth opportunities, co-CEO Daniel Ninivaggi said.

Fiat Chrysler Chairman John Elkann renewed a push to merge the company with one of the auto industry's "big guys," saying savings could top $10 billion a year.

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) said it welcomed the vote in the European Parliament on the EU General Data Protection Regulation.

Faurecia has posted first quarter consolidated sales up 4.4% to EUR4.7bn (US$5.3bn), although exchange rate variations negatively impacted business activity by 1.5%.

Mediation between Van Conway and his former firm Conway MacKenzie broke down this week as the parties prepare to battle in court.

News 15 Apr, 2016

Indian giant launches G-Wiz replacing e2o in the UK with £12,995 price, range of up to 88 miles and 63mph top speed

News 15 Apr, 2016

We go on the first test of Citroen’s new World Rally Championships weapon, the C3 WRC, based on the all-new Citroen C3 supermini

Delphi says significantly rising production in China and tougher emissions targets are driving major content opportunity.

Renault finance director Dominique Thormann is retiring for health reasons. He will be succeeded by Clotilde Delbos, currently a senior vice president at the automaker.