Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) is reportedly planning the phase-out of conventional fuel-powered cars sold under its own brand by 2025 as part of an ambitious new energy cars campaign.
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13 Dec, 2017
Highest rating also awarded to new BMW 6 Series GT and Toyota Yaris, while Fiat scored first ever zero stars with its latest Punto
Japanese supplier Keihin - a Honda affiliated company that specialises in fuel supply systems and engine parts - is planning a big product shift towards electric power control systems.
Right hand drive Chevrolet models are returning to Australia (and likely New Zealand) with local conversions by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV).
Euro NCAP has rounded off its busiest year with new safety ratings for 15 more car models, including zero for a Fiat model many probably thought was obsolete by now.
Toyota and Panasonic have announced an agreement to begin studying the feasibility of a joint automotive battery business.
Toyota Europe will establish two business divisions to focus on mobility services and connectivity and has shuffled the leadership of its research, purchasing and production engineering operations.
Schaeffler has acquired the remaining 49% stake in Compact Dynamics company from Semikron, one year after securing a majority stake.
Moovel Group and the Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen (SSB) are to pilot a new mobility service in the German city, which customers can book on demand.
Hella and project partners are to research how communication between automated and non-automated road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicle drivers could look like in a three-year project.
Hella and project partners are to research how communication between automated and non-automated road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicle drivers could look like in a three-year project.
Aptiv has opened a new technology centre in Boston's Seaport district, expanding the company's US engineering footprint.
Hyundai Motor signed a preliminary agreement with Indonesian conglomerate Artha Graha (AG) Group to establish a joint venture to assemble and supply commercial vehicles to markets across south east Asia.
Autoneum has concluded an exclusive licence agreement with automotive supplier, Ayegh Khodro Toos (AKT) for the production and distribution of its multifunctional components for acoustic and thermal management in Iran.
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13 Dec, 2017
Highways Agency suggests motorway potholes could be flagged for repair by smart vehicles, plus drones could be used to relay incidents
Plastic Omnium is confirming EUR8bn (US$9.4bn) revenue for this year at its Investor Day at the S-Sigmatech global R&D centre for exterior components and modules in Lyon.
Schaeffler has taken full control of high-performance electric-motor manufacturer Compact Dynamics as the supplier aims to strengthen its position in the race to develop electric cars.
Toyota and Panasonic are considering jointly developing batteries for EVs, a partnership that could help the Japanese automaker in its late bid to begin EV production after concentrating on plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles.
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13 Dec, 2017
Euro NCAP gives Punto zero per cent in safety assist category, contributing to its no-star overall score
Audi will dissolve the task force it set up to investigate how many of its diesel cars have "defeat" devices designed to cheat official tests of NOx emissions, CEO Rupert Stadler said.
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