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Feb
9th

Hyundai Elantra GT packs more tech, interior space for 2018

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Hyundai is prepping to sell a freshened Elantra GT starting this summer to capitalize on a growing appetite for hatchbacks in the U.S. and inject some pizazz into its small-car lineup.
Feb
9th

Toyota adds rugged, sport trims to 2018 RAV4, Tundra, Sequoia

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Toyota, aiming for a bigger slice of a robust light-truck market, is targeting outdoor and performance enthusiasts with new trims for the Tundra full-size pickup, Sequoia large SUV, and RAV4 crossover.
Feb
9th

Takata to set aside $864 million as part of U.S. Justice Dept. settlement

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Takata said it will set aside 96.93 billion yen ($864.4 million) as part of a $1 billion settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over the world's largest ever auto recall.
Feb
9th

Chicago Auto Show pilots epass system to help stoke sales leads

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The Chicago Auto Show is testing new attendee registration technology to fortify its position as a critical provider of sales leads for dealers and automakers.
Feb
9th

Nissan used defeat device in SUV, S. Korean court rules

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A South Korean court ruled against Nissan in an emissions case, siding with the government in its accusations that the automaker had used a so-called defeat device in some diesel variants of its Qashqai SUV.
Feb
9th

Peugeot delays 5008 to protect hot-selling 3008

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Peugeot has delayed the launch of its 5008 large SUV by two months to protect output of its strong-selling 3008 compact crossover. Both models were affected by a fire at supplier Recticel's plant in the Czech Republic.
Feb
9th

RHA fears food impact unless Brexit customs resourced

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Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) is warning the UK's food supply could be "seriously damaged" unless robust customs controls are negotiated with the European Union (EU) as London prepares to invoke Article 50 triggering the Brexit process.
Feb
9th

Toyota doubles Prius PHV range and goes tech-mad

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And so, round two of Prius plug-in, a much improved, longer range, more distinctive, fully redesigned model dripping with new technology and yet I'm left with a tinge of disappointment - still would not be able to do the 42-mile round trip to the office without a recharge, something no PHV I've tried to date can manage.
Feb
9th

Skoda Citigo facelift set for 2017 Geneva Motor Show debut

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Skoda Citigo facelift 2017 - green front overhead
News 9 Feb, 2017

Light exterior design and cabin tweaks en route for Skoda's city car ahead of Geneva reveal

Feb
9th

Piech returns to settle old scores in diesel scandal

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Ferdinand Piech abruptly departed Volkswagen Group nearly two years ago.
Feb
9th

Nissan expands ‘Midnight Edition’ to six models

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Nissan's trial run at an edgy, urban Maxima 'Midnight Edition' package last year proved so popular that it has expanded the black-trim accessory package across its line.
Feb
9th

Latest Mazda MX-5 cheaper in real terms

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More than 25 years after its launch in the UK the latest top spec Mazda MX-5 RF (Retractable Fastback) costs considerably less to buy than the original which had wind-up windows, no ABS or traction control and the most basic of sound systems.
Feb
9th

EU will be tougher on gov’ts soft on emissions cheating

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The EU plans more legal action soon against governments that have failed to police emissions test cheating by automakers in the wake of the VW Group diesel scandal, EU industry Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska said.
Feb
9th

New Skoda Citigo 2017 facelift – pictures

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Feb
9th

FCA latest to fall under French anti-fraud spotlight

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Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) has become the latest manufacturer to fall under the forensic spotlight of France's anti-fraud office (DGCCRF) concerning emissions testing, but strongly insists its diesel vehicles comply with regulations.
Feb
9th

Nissan loses South Korean Qashqai diesel emissions case

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A South Korean court has sided with the government and ruled Nissan Motor had used a 'defeat device' in a diesel version of the Qashqai crossover, which the automaker denies.
Feb
9th

Nissan Q3 operating profit hit by high yen

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Nissan has reported a fall in operating profit in the third quarter of its fiscal year as it spent more on incentives in the US and was hit by a high yen.
Feb
9th

EU car sales growth expected to slow to 1%, ACEA says

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Car sales in the EU are expected to grow by about 1 percent in 2017, a sharp slowdown from last year's 6.8 percent gain, said European auto industry association ACEA.
Feb
9th

Nissan’s quarterly profit drops 15% on yen, incentives

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Nissan reported a 15 percent drop in operating profit to 163.51 billion yen ($1.40 billion) in the latest quarter as foreign exchange losses, falling revenue and rising incentives sapped earnings.
Feb
9th

McLaren will move chassis output to UK from Austria

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McLaren will invest nearly 50 million pounds ($62 million) to bring production of its carbon fiber chassis to northern England from Austria, a move it said was initiated long before the Brexit vote.
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