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Panasonic, the Japanese electronics giant revamping itself as an automotive supplier, has taken two more steps in that direction by establishing a new battery venture in China and developing a new technology for laser welding.

Tower, which makes heavy metal components and assemblies for cars and trucks, reported lower fourth-quarter adjusted earnings due to ramp-up costs stemming from a major new business that is supposed to spur earnings growth later this year.

Renault has promoted its Europe head, Stefan Mueller, to the role of chief performance officer, making the German-Swiss executive one of CEO Carlos Ghosn's top two lieutenants.

AvtoVAZ is insisting its "anti-crisis measures" will see it through the current extremely challenging economic storm battering Russia as the Togliatti automaker announced a 2015 operating loss of RUB24.7bn (US$311m) compared to RUB10bn in 2014.

News 15 Feb, 2016

Owners of stunning track-only supercar benefit from world-class racing tuition to make the most out of their purchase

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has revealed how much it spent readying a Canadian factory for its new minivan line.

BorgWarner has reported fourth quarter net income of US$125m, almost 11% down on the previous year's total. However Q4 net sales were US$2,123m in the quarter, up 6.6% from the previous year.

Tips & advice 12 Oct, 2018

UK Plug-in Car Grant offers discounts on low-emissions vehicles - read our guide to the eligible cars and how much is saved

Tips & advice 13 Feb, 2016

Government slashes thousands from the Plug-in Car Grant

News 14 Feb, 2016

Latest figures claim insurers don't pass on savings as insurance payouts drop

Leave it to Elon Musk to make a company's stock jump nearly 5 percent a day after reporting widening losses -- all in the middle of a market selloff.

Given that wing mirrors add weight, cost and wind resistance to the car, it is not surprising that some automakers wish to eliminate them thereby creating a sleeker look.  As suppliers anticipate a change to mirror regulations, many are developing mirrorless systems using vehicle mounted cameras and dashboard monitors. Here is our snapshot of who is doing what..

News 13 Feb, 2016

True scale revealed of makers de-registering cars from one market to sell elsewhere in EU

Alfa Romeo could return to Formula One racing with its own team, Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said.

American Axle and Manufacturing today reported record sales in 2015 after a strong fourth quarter thanks to record North American light vehicle sales.

VW Group sales returned to growth in January despite the company's diesel emissions scandal, thanks to demand in China where VW brand posted its best month ever.

VW Group sales returned to growth in January, climbing nearly 4 percent, although VW brand deliveries fell in Europe and the U.S., where the company's diesel-emissions scandal has hit hardest.

News 12 Feb, 2016

BMW announces a limited-run Protonic Red version of the i8 supercar, with styling revisions inside and out

This week's most-read story on just-auto may well have rattled US auto workers and it looks like Ford's plan is to rattle Toyota - building a rival for the Prius, just redesigned, in a new factory south of the border, down Mexico way.

News 17 Feb, 2016

Welsh firm Riversimple has high hopes for the Rasa, a 2-seat hydrogen fuel cell car capable of 250mpg