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French new-car registrations increased 3.5 percent in January, as Volkswagen Group appeared to shrug off the scandal over its diesel test-rigging with sales rising 12 percent, outpacing Renault and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen.

French new-car registrations increased 3.5 percent in January, as Volkswagen Group appeared to shrug off the scandal over its diesel test-rigging with sales rising 12 percent, outpacing Renault and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen.

A surge in cars and SUVs coming out of leases have analysts predicting pressure on prices of both used and new models, curbing investor enthusiasm over sales records projected for this year.

Hyundai's sales fell for the first time in six months in January, dragged down by demand in emerging markets including China, Brazil and Russia.

UK Road Haulage Association (RHA) claims the area around Calais is becoming a "war zone" as it warns drivers not to stop within 100 miles of the key northern France port.

FCA Latin America has just opened its second development centre in Brazil in Recife, capital of the north-eastern state of Pernambuco, 70km/44miles from the group's newest manufacturing plant in Goiana, where Jeep and Fiat products are made.

News 1 Feb, 2016

Chelsea Truck Company and Kahn Design launch dramatic Defender final edition as Land Rover ends production

Last summer saw the official launch of Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI), a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co Ltd and Johnson Controls. YFAI has sales revenues of some $8.5 billion, an order backlog of $10 billion and expectations to gain further market share in China and other Asian markets. Its product portfolio includes instrument panels and cockpit systems, door panels, floor consoles and overhead consoles. Matthew Beecham caught up with Han Hendriks, Vice President Advanced Product Development & Sales at YFAI to learn more about the company's growth prospects.

Thermal management company, Modine, says it has assumed a controlling share of a joint venture in China with privately-held Jiangsu Puxin Heat Exchange System after all closing conditions were completed.

Lear has unveiled fourth quarter sales of US$4.7bn, up 4% from a year ago, with core operating earnings of US$359m, an increase of 28%.

Renault launched its new factory in China, saying it still sees plenty of growth in the market where new-car demand is slowing after years of double-digit growth.

News 1 Feb, 2016

Renault's new manufacturing plant will build the Kadjar and a new large SUV in partnership with Dongfeng

Visteon specialises in providing cockpit electronics to automotive manufacturers worldwide. CEO Sachin Lawande outlines the company's strategic priorities as he sees them and offers views on the industry's broader development. Dave Leggett recently caught up with him in Detroit.

At the 2016 CES, Cat Dow talked with Floris Van Der Klashorst, vice-president of HERE Automotive. HERE's a creator of connected navigation solutions and since December 2015 has been owned by an alliance of the German automakers Audi, BMW and Daimler.

News 1 Feb, 2016

Renault is considering its hybrid options but it won’t be bringing the Kwid crossover to Europe

A bizarre end to the first trial over faulty ignition switches in millions of General Motors cars has sparked an unusual battle between several of the lawyers who have been leading the fight to hold GM accountable.

Automotive parts supplier Lear Corp. is developing a seat of the future to appeal to automakers as they look increasingly to interiors to set their vehicles apart.

In addition to the billions of dollars earned from surging pickups and SUVs in North America, Ford posted its first European profit in five years and record results in Asia.

The latest issue of the Automotive News Europe monthly e-magazine is ready for you to view. This month's edition looks at how Ford and Opel plan to turn their businesses in Europe into consistent money makers after years of struggle.