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Oct
18th

Volkswagen avoids UK consumer probe over emissions scandal

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The UK's antitrust watchdog said it won't pursue VW Group over its diesel-emissions scandal, joining European regulators in being more reluctant to extract concessions from the carmaker than counterparts in the U.S.
Oct
18th

New Kia Picanto 2017: spy shots, specs and release date

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Kia Picanto - front end spied
News 26 Oct, 2016

Leaked image shows all-new Kia Picanto city car due in 2017

Oct
18th

VW labor boss demands commitment to battery production, report says

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VW should commit to investing in the development and production of batteries for electric cars, the automaker's works council chief Bernd Osterloh said. VW is said to be mulling an $11 billion battery plant to rival Tesla's "Gigafactory."
Oct
18th

New Mercedes GLA facelift teased ahead of 2017 Detroit reveal

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Mercedes GLA facelift teaser
News 3 Jan, 2017

Mercedes previews its updated Audi Q3 rival before its unveil at the Detroit Motor Show

Oct
18th

PSA refutes 2,000 job cuts in France

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PSA Groupe is denying reports it is on the verge of axing 2,000 jobs in France next year through a series of voluntary redundancies, although some ambiguity still remains.
Oct
18th

VW said to seek final approval of U.S. emissions deal without agreed fix

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Volkswagen Group is asking for a final signoff on its $14.7 billion U.S.
Oct
18th

Hyundai-Kia design chief outlines car design philosophy – Interview

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There is a corner of the Korean auto industry which, if not forever German, is taking on an increasingly strong Teutonic influence. just-auto catches up with Hyundai-Kia design chief Peter Schreyer and his colleagues.
Oct
18th

Mercedes GLA facelift 2017 – spy pictures

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Oct
18th

Audi said to delay tech projects as it cuts costs

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Audi will delay technology projects to cut costs, sources at the company said, as it grapples with parent Volkswagen Group's emissions scandal and the need for big investments in electric cars and autonomous driving.
Oct
17th

VW sued by Missouri over diesel emissions

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The state of Missouri sued Volkswagen, becoming the 17th U.S. state to take legal action against the German automaker over diesel emissions violations.
Oct
17th

Ford to suspend F-150, compact crossover output as retail demand dips

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In a fresh sign of pressure on U.S. automakers, Ford will shut down production of its best-selling F-150 pickup truck for a week at a Kansas City assembly plant.
Oct
17th

Continental cuts profit guidance on warranty cases, supply disruptions

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German car components supplier Continental AG trimmed its profit forecast for the year, citing warranty cases and possible expenses for antitrust proceedings as well as supply disruptions following earthquakes in Japan.
Oct
17th

Park assist makes parallel parking a breeze

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A recent survey revealed that 15 percent of drivers avoid parallel parking and three-quarters get 'stage fright' when trying to park in front of other drivers. Parking assistance technologies can spare any blushes and are available on a range of cars, including the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa (as seen on TV). Here we review such helpful technologies and what we can expect on tomorrow's car.
Oct
17th

Cimos starts on Industry 4.0 as takeover by TCH agreed

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Cimos Group says it is starting to implement Industry 4.0 philosophy into some of its factories as the mainly vertically-integrated supplier looks to build on its turbocharger component business.
Oct
17th

As Unifor-Ford talks kick off, workers scoff at pattern deal

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Unifor President Jerry Dias was able to persuade General Motors and Fiat Chrysler to invest in Canada. Now the biggest remaining hurdle for the head of Canada's auto workers union may be Ford workers themselves.
Oct
17th

Dutch regulator says Tesla’s “Autopilot” name a concern

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The Dutch agency that approved Tesla's Autopilot system for use in Europe is concerned the name could be misleading.
Oct
17th

Dutch regulator weighs Tesla’s use of ‘Autopilot’ name

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The Dutch agency that approved Tesla's "Autopilot" driver assistance system for use throughout Europe is considering what action to take on the name after several German organizations said it could be misleading.
Oct
17th

Volvo sees Microsoft HoloLens speeding up car development

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Volvo says it is the first automaker to test Microsoft's HoloLens augmented-reality goggles as a tool.
Oct
17th

VW plants to raise efficiency by up to 8%, report says

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Volkswagen wants to improve productivity at its factories by between five and eight percent per year and eliminate shifts as it deals with the fallout from its emissions-cheating scandal, a German daily reported, citing company sources.
Oct
17th

As long-range EVs loom, are hybrids a ‘passing phase’?

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Hybrids [around at least since 2000 in UK - ed] are likely to be a passing phase in car technology that will be surpassed by electric vehicles in a matter of a few years, vehicle valuation company Glass's claimed on Monday (17 October).
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