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BMW plans to expand its cooperation with Daimler in purchasing components, the automaker's new head of purchasing, Markus Duesmann, told a German newspaper.

Volkswagen will offer the first embedded application of Amazon's Alexa voice service in a vehicle, as the growing focus on network-connected appliances and other home devices inspires collaborations between automakers and technical service providers.

Assembly of the second-generation Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe began in Bremen, Germany, in October 2015. Output is expected to peak at more than 80,000 units this year, according to IHS Automotive.

More than a dozen automakers this week recalled another 652,000 vehicles with Takata airbag inflators in the U.S.

Robot cars will be put through their paces by researchers and federal regulators at 10 test tracks designated by the U.S. as official sites for validating the technology.

The French government will keep its stake in PSA Group, the office of president Francois Hollande tweeted.

Koons of Silver Spring has launched Total Confidence Pricing, which includes a 30-day guarantee on the price buyers paid for a new vehicle.

Features 19 Jan, 2017

Bonhams’ auction at Scottsdale this year was full of delightful – and expensive – machines. Have a peak at some of our favourites...

After a bit of back-and-forth between the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado, in December, the F-150 reclaimed its spot as the winner of the Twitter engagement race among pickups in December, according to ListenFirst Media.

Panasonic reportedly wants to extend its partnership with Tesla Motors beyond batteries and into self-driving technology, as the Japanese supplier focuses more on the automotive business.

Features 23 Jan, 2017

The trade embargo between the US and Cuba has been lifted, but goods and people still move around in classic 1950's American cars

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn, after nearly a year of posturing with Federal-Mogul's shareholders, will take full ownership of the diversified auto parts supplier in a roughly $300 million deal.

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News 19 Jan, 2017

'Order Online by Peugeot' unveiled with ability to order your new car and have it delivered to your driveway from your living room

Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover is adding virtual reality to dealerships so "customers won't need to wait for newly launched vehicles to arrive in their local showroom".

Features 20 Jan, 2017

World leaders have a range of unique cars - we rank the best presidential cars out there as Donald Trump is sworn into office

Features 30 Aug, 2018

World leaders have a range of unique cars - we look at the best presidential cars out there including the Russian leader’s Aurus Senat