Porsche denied a report that it uses unauthorized software to cheat on emissions tests.
Germany's powerful auto industry says Europe will need to reassess its environmental standards to remain competitive after the U.S. said it would withdraw from the Paris climate pact.
The Chinese government had proposed that EV or plug-in hybrids account for 8 percent of automakers' sales by 2018, sparking protests from domestic and international automakers.
Renault Russia says it is aiming to increase its level of component exports building on substantial gains already in the last couple of years.
Global logistics provider, GEFCO, says it believes it will be able to secure a slice of improved automotive fortunes in Russia as it commits to the country for the long term.
News
3 Jun, 2017
New BMW executive cars and SUVs planned in huge model range expansion
It has been a week in which the notion of our global interdependence and the benefits - or not - of approaches that reach across borders, have been challenged, again.
News
5 Jun, 2017
Renault joins forces with Powervault to trial use of old EV batteries as a domestic clean energy storage system
German new-car sales rose 13 percent in May on two extra selling days and strong sales to business fleets.
Audi is planning two new Q SUVs and three e-tron battery electric vehicles while also replacing five 'core' models by 2020.
Prosecutors in Munich have widened an investigation at Audi to examine the automaker's sales in Germany and elsewhere in Europe after the federal government accused the company of cheating on emissions tests in its home market.
PPG has announced that it has withdrawn its proposal to combine with AkzoNobel and will not pursue a public offer for all the issued and outstanding shares of AkzoNobel.
In the presence of German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Daimler AG and its Chinese partner BAIC Group have signed a framework agreement on further strengthening their strategic collaboration through investments for New Energy Vehicles (NEV) in China.
Opinion
4 Jun, 2017
Mike Rutherford says it's about time political parties realised that cars are here to stay
Optimists predicting a little growth in May US light vehicle sales were disappointed. Even an extra selling day and sweetened incentives couldn't avoid a fifth consecutive month of shrinking volumes.
GKN driveline says that rising demand for electric and hybrid technology means that it will boost the size of its eDrive production hub by more than 60%.
News
2 Jun, 2017
The X-Trail has been updated for 2017, gaining a new look, new equipment and Nissan's new ProPILOT semi-autonomous tech