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Oct
23rd

Wabco introduces truck blind spot detection

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Wabco has unveiled OnSide, a blind spot detection system for commercial trucks and trailers.
Oct
23rd

Schaeffler opens Czech plant

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Schaeffler has opened a EUR100m (US$117m) facility in Svitavy, Czech Republic, creating 900 new jobs within the next three years and adding to its existing operations in the country.
Oct
23rd

UK’s Pendragon warns on profit as new-car demand falls

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UK car dealership Pendragon issued a warning on full-year profit as the company said demand was suffering on falling sales of new cars and a consequent price correction in the used-car market. Through September, British new-car registrations fell 3.
Oct
23rd

Hella/BAIC expand their collaboration in China

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Lighting and electronics expert Hella and Chinese company BHAP (part of BAIC) are looking to intensify their existing collaboration.
Oct
23rd

Bentley appoints new chairman and CEO

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Volkswagen Group subsidiary Bentley has announced the appointment of ex-JLR executive Adrian Hallmark as its new chairman and chief executive officer, starting on 1 February 2018.
Oct
23rd

Petronas to install 100 Malaysia EV stations by 2018

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Petronas Dagangan Berhad (PDB) has inked an MoU with Malaysian Green Technology (GreenTech Malaysia) and Tenaga Nasional Berhad Energy Services (TNBES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), to increase emission reduction targets. 
Oct
23rd

GKN considers listing auto unit as separate company, report says

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British engineering group GKN is considering splitting into two listed companies comprising its aerospace and auto component divisions, a UK newspaper reported.
Oct
23rd

London introduces charge on most polluting vehicles

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London introduced a charge on diesel and gasoline vehicles that do not meet the "Euro 4" European directive to regulate vehicle emissions.
Oct
23rd

UK pushes EVs with requirement for charging points

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The UK government is boosting its push to promote EVs with a draft law requiring fuel retailers across the country to install more charging points.
Oct
23rd

Gordon Murray launches limited-production car company

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News 23 Oct, 2017

The aim of Gordon Murray Automotive is to design innovative bespoke vehicles tailored for unique customers

Oct
23rd

New Porsche 911 Carrera T revealed

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News 23 Oct, 2017

A new lightweight Porsche 911 Carrera T has been unveiled, with no rear seats and extra performance

Oct
23rd

New Porsche 911 Carrera T revealed – pictures

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Oct
23rd

Nissan’s Diaz takes Mitsubishi role

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Fred Diaz has moved below the radar screen to Nissan's new partner Mitsubishi where he will be in charge of performance optimization.
Oct
23rd

Land Rover dealer’s suit says his territory is too big

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Land Rover Orlando claims the area it is responsible for is so large, it can't meet sales targets
Oct
23rd

Toyota marks milestone on autonomous vehicle testing

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U.S.-based Toyota Research Institute demonstrates its autonomous vehicle platform, and declares it's very much in the race to build advanced safety systems and robot cars.
Oct
23rd

Prime Motor scales up to survive, sells stake to GPB Capital

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GPB Capital replaced Abrams Capital as majority investor in Prime Motor Group. GPB and Prime see the deal as a bid for survival in a changing auto-retail world.
Oct
23rd

Ex-NBA star Vinnie Johnson’s parts company transitions to the big league

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Ex-NBA star Vinnie Johnson's acquisition of Irvin Automotive Products could transform his privately held Piston Group into a major league auto industry supplier with a shot at supporting vehicle programs globally.
Oct
23rd

GM supply numbers still show some trouble spots

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General Motors has aggressively cut inventory and production levels this year amid plateauing U.S. sales and pressure from Wall Street to align production with demand. But it may not be done downsizing its operations just yet.
Oct
23rd

Congress may play key role in fate of NAFTA

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President Trump doesn't have a completely free hand when it comes to trade. Congress has certain authorities to regulate international commerce, and NAFTA was enabled by a series of domestic laws that only Congress can change.
Oct
23rd

Dealership group moves referral program online

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Max Madsen Auto Group, among other dealerships, has moved its referral programs, which reward customers for referring friends or family to the store, online.
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