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Bosal says despite the challenges of finding suppliers in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, it nonetheless "strongly believes" in the key nature of the area for the automotive sector.

The trouble with being first, or one of the first, is that you're sometimes not the best. Case in point - Mark One Prius Plug In Hybrid. All that Prius goodness - the quirky looks, the futuristic interior, instrument graphics to amaze first time buyers, low fuel consumption, low (or no) CO2 emissions, halo but, in my case, a pathetic range on 'lecky only that would not even get me to the office, let alone home again, jiggety-jog.

Would be electric vehicle owners in China look like getting more incentive to buy.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is reportedly in talks with Hyundai over a technical partnership, but there are no merger talks between the two, according to reported remarks by FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne.

As the auto industry perches on the edge of a drastic technological disruption, its mechanical engineering prowess is no longer enough. The autonomous and connected future is going to require a new set of tools.

In a blog posting the free-market British think tank, the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS), has suggested that the absence of a trade deal between the UK and EU following the UK's departure from the EU would not be as bad for the UK auto industry as is often suggested, not least by the industry itself.

Adient says the marriage of increasing use of shared vehicles with new technology such as phone apps will fuel demand for its technology.

Adient says the marriage of increasing use of shared vehicles with new technology such as phone apps will fuel demand for its technology.

New vehicle sales in New Zealand again set records in November.

News 4 Dec, 2017

Eight examples of hardcore Morgan will be built as a final hurrah for the 17-year-old Aero 8 sports car

Wabco Holdings has acquired the remaining 51% interest of its South African partnership with Sturrock and Robson Industries.

News 4 Dec, 2017

Ford’s pair of Transit LCVs feature efficient Euro 6.2 emission engines and pre-collision assist

New-car sales in Italy rose 6.8 percent in November, despite a slump in market leader Fiat brand's volume and declining demand from private customers. In the first 11 months, registrations were up 8.7 percent to 1.85 million.

China's FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor and Chongqing Changan Automobile at the end of last week signed a broad based collaboration agreement aimed at improving efficiency, sharing costs and targeting future growth.

News 4 Dec, 2017

Peugeot teams up with yacht maker Beneteau to reveal functional concept at Paris Boat Show

VW's Moia mobility division unveiled an electric minibus as part of a ride-pooling service that will roll out globally with the goal of replacing 1 million cars in European and U.S. cities by 2025.

GAZ Group has delivered an electric bus to the Siberian city of Tyumen for trial operations connecting the airport to the train station.