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Porsche is seeking 200 million euros ($234 million) in damages from its luxury sibling brand, Audi, over costs related to manipulated 3.0-liter diesel engines used in its vehicles, a German newspaper reported.

The German government wants carmakers to offer mechanical modifications to engine and exhaust systems for some models, Der Spiegel reported.

The future for diesel-powered cars in Europe may look brighter after Austrians elect a new government later this month. Austria's economy has much at stake, with almost three-fifths of registered cars running on diesel.

Renault is adapting its largest engine plant to build more gasoline units as European customers shift away from diesels.

News 24 Oct, 2017

The Toyota Tj Cruiser combines elements of a van and an SUV in its make-up, and it could make production

News 25 Oct, 2017

Toyota reveals its new Century, the latest edition of its luxury saloon planned for release in 2018, but not in the UK

Toyota intends to build its next-generation Auris at its UK car plant on the assumption that the government will secure a transitional Brexit deal, Reuters reported.

News 25 Oct, 2017

The GT 86-based Toyota GR HV Sports concept has been revealed at Tokyo, featuring a Supra-styled targa top

Renault will boost annual revenue through 2022 to more than a previous target of 70 billion euros ($82 billion) and its margin that year will exceed an earlier prediction of 7 percent of sales, the automaker said.

Aston Martin is going from strength to strength due to strong sales of its new DB11 supercar, but a cloud remains on the horizon in the form of the UK's pending split from the EU.

Aston Martin could follow automakers such as Audi, Jaguar and BMW into the Formula E electric racing series, CEO Andy Palmer said.

News 16 Oct, 2017

After separating from Volvo, Polestar has confirmed the name of its first standalone vehicle, which will be revealed in full tomorrow

German new-car sales fell 3.3 percent in September as uncertainty over the future of diesel-powered cars hit demand. Registrations of diesel models fell 21 percent to a market share of 36.3 percent, while gasoline cars jumped 8.

Western European car sales dropped 2.8 percent in September due to weakening German and UK demand, LMC Automotive said. Registrations fell to 1.36 million from 1.4 million a year earlier.

UK new-car registrations fell 9.3 percent in September, a key month of the year that normally accounts for up to 20 percent of annual demand, making it highly likely that sales this year will be down for the first time since 2011.

Germany's new-car sales will be stronger than expected this year, helped by incentives for older diesel models, the VDA auto industry lobby said.

Ford says it will take the Focus upmarket when it launches the new model in Europe next year.