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News 17 Nov, 2016

Subaru reveals the VIZIV-7 Concept at the 2016 LA Motor Show, previewing a new seven-seat SUV for the American market

Volkswagen wants a cost-cutting deal with workers by Friday to help fund investment in electric and self-drive cars but accounts of discussions in just one area show how difficult it is, a media report said.

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk won approval on Thursday from the electric luxury automaker's shareholders for an acquisition of SolarCity, the solar energy system installer in which he is the largest shareholder.

One acadaemic is stressing the need for autonomous vehicle research not just to concentrate on the undoubted heavy content needed for autonomous vehicle, but also the effect of the phenomenon on societal mobility.

A startup that is merging electric car-sharing with on-car advertising is getting a major boost from Hyundai. WaiveCar, which rents ad-laden cars for free, will add 400 Hyundai Ioniq vehicles to its fleet by the end of next year.

News 17 Nov, 2016

The RT24-P racing car will make its racing debut at the 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona in January

Valmet Automotive said it had started recruiting over 1,000 new assemblers and 'white collars' for its Uusikaupunki car plant as it prepares for Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV production.

Mazda announced it will offer the Skyactiv-D 2.2 diesel engine in the redesigned CX-5 for North America from the second half of 2017. It will be the automaker's first diesel engine model in North America.

Honda's North American premium brand Acura has unveiled a "near-production interior styling and technology concept", the Precision Cockpit.

News 17 Nov, 2016

Our first taste of the new Discovery behind the wheel comes as we try new trailer parking tech

Ford's new entry into the US compact SUV market is likely to further fan the flames over automotive trade, according to a media report.

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced it had decided to establish an in-house venture company responsible for developing electric vehicles (EVs).

Fuji Heavy Industries says companies seeking to be potential new suppliers should focus on key attributes such as environmentally-friendly solutions and weight reduction, while Japan is at the same time more robustly prepared for any natural disasters such as earthquakes.

Malaysia's new vehicle market declined sharply in October, by 14.2% to 47,879 units from 55,754 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).

News 17 Nov, 2016

Motorists could see their insurance premiums fall by £40, according to a new proposed crackdown on whiplash claims

VW Group lost market share in Europe for the 14th straight month, data from a leading industry body showed today.

News 17 Nov, 2016

All-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV could get even hotter in the future