Porsche may offer a full-electric version of its Macan SUV and could turn models such as the iconic 911 into hybrids, its sales chief said, amid a push by parent VW Group to move on from its emissions-cheating scandal.
A German court named Deka Investment as lead plaintiff for 1,470 damages claims against VW totaling $2 billion. The plaintiffs say they lost money on a drop of almost a quarter in VW's share price when it admitted cheating U.S. emissions tests.
A former Tesla executive is trying to raise at least $4 billion to build Europe's biggest battery factory in Sweden to meet an expected surge in demand as the region's automakers switch to electric vehicles.
Toyota may delay a decision on whether to build its next Auris at its UK car plant to see the outcome of Brexit negotiations.
Mahle Behr, Valeo, Denso and three other suppliers have been fined a total of $164 million by the EU's competition authorities for having operated cartels in a number of their markets.
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18 May, 2018
First deliveries of the stylish new V60 estate are due in the third quarter of 2018, with prices from £31,810
VW Group is not open to merger talks with Fiat Chrysler, VW CEO Matthias Mueller said.
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22 Nov, 2017
No BIK charge for EV owners charging cars at work, new diesel car tax rates and fuel duty freeze announced in Autumn Budget
Lexus's newest hybrid sedan, the LS 500h, is aimed squarely at luxury plug-in hybrid and full electric rivals from Mercedes and Tesla.
Hyundai has revealed a fuel cell SUV concept that previews a stand-alone model due at the beginning of next year.
Renault's A110 high-end sports car is the first model from its revived Alpine subbrand. The car can accelerate to 100 kph (62 mph) in 4.5 seconds -- about as quickly as a Porsche 911 Carrera.
Australia's consumer watchdog is suing the local Audi unit of VW Group for intentionally selling more than 12,000 vehicles with software that hid levels of toxic emissions.
Although most of the notable debuts at the Geneva auto show are teased well ahead of time, Bentley came out with the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept, a surprise showing of the marque's first full-electric concept.
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7 Mar, 2017
Bespoke Skoda EV model could be heading to Shanghai as CEO confirms the brand's plans for an 'electric shock' in China
European national consumer agencies plan joint action to seek compensation for VW drivers who bought emissions-cheating diesel cars on the strength of their green credentials.
Building in Britain is not essential to BMW's Mini brand as most customers do not know where the cars are produced, brand boss Peter Schwarzenbauer said.
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7 Mar, 2017
EXP 12 Speed 6e show car being used to gauge customer reaction to electric Bentley; will use Porsche Mission E tech
Racing legend Emerson Fittipaldi chose Italian design and German engineering to create a sports-car company that bears his name. Pininfarina penned the Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo and German race car specialist HWA engineered the car.
Volkswagen brand chief Herbert Diess says the marque will improve profitability and gain market share this year after posting stable financial results in 2016 thanks to cost cuts.
February 2017 saw a landmark shift in Australian automotive history when national sales of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) overtook those of passenger cars for the first time - on a monthly basis - according to the official VFACTS sales figures compiled by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.