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News 15 Nov, 2017

Carlos Tavares defends car industry on emissions, but admits new thinking is needed and more must be done to improve

Ford's Smart Mobility unit -- founded last year to handle the purchase and development of new transportation services -- comprises 14,000 to 15,000 employees globally, a top executive said.

A bipartisan group of more than 70 House members urged the Trump administration not to boost current production requirements on vehicle content for autos produced in the region under NAFTA

Ford has applied for a patent on an autonomous system for off-road vehicles that would allow the vehicles to traverse dirt, gravel, mud, sand and other tricky terrain.

Online tools may make it easier for consumers to shop for vehicles and products at home, but interacting with a salesperson is a key component of high customer sales satisfaction, a J.D. Power study finds.

Newly enlarged Groupe PSA faces challenges on a number of fronts as it looks to integrate Opel and Vauxhall to its operations. Like other OEMs, it also needs a strategy for a rapidly changing urban mobility landscape. Chris Wright was in Paris to hear more.

News 15 Nov, 2017

More practical, seven-seat Lexus RX L will debut at the LA Motor Show later this month

The majority of vehicles used by car-sharing schemes will have utilisation rates above 50% by 2020 - up from around 5% now, according to Fujitsu America.

Dyson is suing former CEO Max Conze for allegedly revealing confidential information, including details of the British company's plan to expand into the EV market.

In the latest video to join our viral video chart, Hyundai brings out the big guns: Kids.

Richard Cordray plans to step down as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the controversial consumer watchdog created by President Obama following the 2008-09 financial crisis, amid growing speculation that he will run for governor of...

Hyundai said its plan for an expanded crossover lineup for the U.S. will include a battery-electric vehicle, a fuel cell offering, a diesel utility and an A-segment vehicle.

Pope Francis was given a $200,000 Lamborghini Huracan, which will be auctioned to raise money for charity. The Vatican said the money would go to projects to help Christians rebuild their homes in Iraq.

News 16 Nov, 2017

Only 25 track-day Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro hypercars to be produced, with deliveries set to begin in 2020

News 15 Nov, 2017

Flagship Mazda saloon will be introduced in North America, with a late-2018 introduction into the UK market on the cards

Lexus' U.S. dealers have clamored for a family-friendly version of the popular RX crossover for years, but it's unclear whether the third row will accommodate two or three passengers.

GM expects its electrified vehicle business to be profitable with the launch of the next-generation EV platform in 2021 and with annual global EV sales of 1 million by 2026, CEO Mary Barra says.

I rented a car for the first time and it wasn't bad, perhaps signaling hope that millennials will use rental cars.

The London-based Formula E electric car racing series will leave Britain if Brexit goes ahead without a deal on tax and employment, CEO Alejandro Agag said.