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Mexico's auto production fell 11 percent in March compared with the same month last year and exports plunged 14 percent in the same period due to programmed shutdowns for maintenance and the Easter week vacation, the Mexican Auto Industry...

Fiat Chrysler is laying off a full shift of 1,300 employees at its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in suburban Detroit as the automaker transitions the factory away from production of the Chrysler 200.

A federal judge ruled it could not be proved that Porsche is responsible for the accident that led to the death of actor Paul Walker.

Tips & advice 6 Apr, 2016

Engine torque figures are commonly compared, but what is torque and why is it important?

Amazon and Microsoft are in talks about taking a minority stake in HERE, a digital mapping business controlled by Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi, Mercedes's parent Daimler said.

News 6 Apr, 2016

New colour and extra kit for Dacia Sandero, Logan MCV and Duster special editions

Features 6 Apr, 2016

The gaming industry is worth billions of pounds - and we go behind the scenes at Codemasters to find out about the latest driving game

Automotive interiors supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) says it has launched its FibreFrame environmentally-sustainable and lightweight, natural fibre sunroof frame on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

UK new-car registrations rose 5.3 percent last month to a 518,707. It was the best March result ever in the UK and the top sales total since August 1997. Cheap credit and attractive finance deals have helped boost demand in Europe's No. 2 market.

Mercedes achieved its highest-ever monthly brand sales in March as deliveries rose 8.4 percent. Strong demand in Europe and China helped offset a drop in U.S. volume. Three-month registrations rose 13 percent.

Henkel develops adhesive, sealant and functional coatings technologies for the automotive industry. Matthew Beecham caught up with Frank Kerstan, Global Programme Manager for Automotive Composites and his colleagues to learn more about Henkel's composite leaf spring for Volvo, adhesives for windscreens, and electro ceramic coatings.

PSA Groupe says it believes it is shaking off the "tyranny of automotive business cycles" and now has a sustainable operation after turning round previous heavy losses to record a EUR1.2bn (US$1.4bn) profit last year.

For Kia, Mexico's historic car boom isn't working out as planned. A dispute with a recently elected state leader may prevent the start of production next month at a northern Mexico car factory representing more than $1 billion in investment.

Among the factors cited by Tesla as causes behind slow sales of the Model X in the first quarter are the company's own "hubris in adding far too much new technology to the Model X in version 1".

PSA Peugeot Citroen says it does not have a "magic wand," but is pointing to its significant achievements in stemming financial losses and posting a major profit of EUR1.2bn (US$1.6bn) for last year.

News 6 Apr, 2016

We explore the concept car that's set to become the new Skoda Kodiaq seven-seat SUV to see how it's shaping up

Opinion 6 Apr, 2016

The new F-Pace stands out but we're reminded that it's people who make the car industry great

Kia is experiencing rapid sales growth in the UK car market this year from its new Sportage model and expects incremental growth with the addition of the Niro hybrid later this year.

Ford said it would boost its competitiveness by spending US$1.6bn on a new small car plant in in San Luis Potosi state, Mexico.