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Germany's Economic Affairs Minister says a meeting today (5 April) in Berlin between unions, PSA and numerous high-ranking politicians to discuss the French automaker's proposed acquisition of Opel/Vauxhall showed "progress," although British labour body, Unite, was conspicuous by its absence.

News 7 Apr, 2017

The lack of a proper spare wheel in modern cars and a lack of driver knowledge contributed to 180,000 AA call-outs for flat tyres in 2016

News 6 Apr, 2017

Renault's R.S. 2027 Vision concept car will show the future of F1 cars at the Shanghai Motor Show

Lexus didn't let an opportunity to have some April Fools' fun pass by in the latest spot to join our weekly viral video charts.

Tips & advice 6 Apr, 2017

Buying a van on finance is similar in many ways to car finance, although business users do get some benefits from buying a work vehicle

News 5 Apr, 2017

Two VW group firms to collaborate over electrification and autonomous tech up to 2025, with new large EVs in the pipeline

The billionaire family that controls Volkswagen AG sold its shares in Porsche Design as the family's most prominent member prepares to cut ties after a long-running spat.

Peloton Technology, a startup backed by Intel, is raising more cash to fund its bid to improve highway safety and generate huge savings for the $700 billion trucking industry.

Germany's economy minister, Brigitte Zypries, said she had held constructive talks with PSA CEO Carlos Tavares about the French automaker's plan to buy Opel from GM and felt reassured that existing labor deals would remain.

Geely-owned Volvo Cars has reported another strong sales month in March with a 9.3% year-on-year increase on the back of double digit growth in the Asia Pacific and EMEA regions. Total sales for the month amounted to 57,158 cars, compared to 52,279 cars a year earlier.

News 5 Apr, 2017

Upgrade package by American tuners Hennessey unleashes 1,000bhp from the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Mahindra is hoping to start selling electric buses in India next year as it responds to government policies to encourage EV take-up and reduce the country's dependence on fossil fuels as well as improve air quality.

This week's report about a stagnation in U.S. light-vehicle sales may be a sign that the auto industry is about to head back down the mountain at a rapid pace after a peak last year, Deutsche Bank says.

Hyundai and affiliate Kia are cutting production at joint ventures in China as diplomatic tensions between China and Korea hit economic ties between the two countries.

Opinion 8 Apr, 2017

Mike Rutherford extols the virtues of the Driver Power survey, and the forum it creates for motorists to have their say.

British workers at BMW plan strikes to oppose moves by the automaker to alter their pension plans. The strikes would affect the Mini plant in Oxford, an engine factory and a pressings plant.

Opinion 5 Apr, 2017

The VW Group brand hierarchy could be set for a shake-up as SEAT and Skoda increasingly challenge VW and Audi for sales

Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) announced total domestic sales of 57,315 units in FY2016, registering growth of 45% over the previous financial year.

Mercedes-Benz says it is the first truck manufacturer to bring the Apple CarPlay infotainment system into its vehicles.