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May
21st

Aston Martin gears up for more growth ahead of possible flotation

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Aston Martin remained in the black in the first quarter, although pretax profit fell due to a weaker dollar and investment on a series of model launches.
May
21st

Canadian businessman Latifi buys into McLaren

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Canadian businessman Michael Latifi has bought a stake of about 10 percent in the McLaren Group that includes a Formula One team and a supercar business
May
21st

Volvo UK claims WLTP testing first

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Volvo Cars says it has become the first car manufacturer in the UK to homologate its entire model range under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP).
May
21st

Peugeot 308 GTi production halted due to tightening emissions

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Peugeot 308 GTi - front
News 21 May, 2018

Peugeot will pause 308 GTi production to reduce the model's emissions; sales will restart later in the year

May
21st

World Rallycross: driving a Ford Fiesta RX2 at Silverstone – pictures

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May
21st

Aston Martin growth spurt continues with £43m profit in Q1

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Aston Martin DB11 - badge
News 21 May, 2018

Aston Martin has been named as the ‘world’s fastest growing auto brand’ having returned big profits in Q1 of 2018

May
21st

Threat of cobalt supply crunch could hinder EV growth

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A burgeoning risk of a supply crunch in cobalt -- a key battery metal that has more than tripled in price in two years -- poses one of the biggest threats to forecasts for rising electric vehicle adoption.
May
21st

French Ministers to debate automotive future in Paris

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France's Finance Minister, Bruno Le Maire will participate at a meeting in Paris tomorrow (22 May) to discuss the future of the country's automotive sector.
May
21st

World Rallycross: driving a Ford Fiesta RX2 at Silverstone

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World Rallycross RX2 - jump
Features 22 May, 2018

As the World Rallycross Championship hits Silverstone this weekend, we drive the purpose-built track in 310bhp RX2 monster

May
21st

Honda recalls CR-V in China over engine lubricant

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Dongfeng Honda Automobile is set to recall 130,455 vehicles to replace parts affected by lubricant issues which may cause safety hazards and damage the engine.
May
21st

Tesla shareholders urged to remove Musk from chairman’s role

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The largest proxy advisory firm is recommending that investors reject two of Tesla's board members, while also supporting a proposal to split the role of chairman and CEO.
May
21st

FCA value drops as diesel emissions probe continues

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles shares fell late last week on investor concern about allegations made in court filings over alleged excess diesel emissions.
May
21st

At $78,000, Tesla moves mass-market Model 3 beyond masses

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled specifications for a faster and more powerful version of the Model 3 in tweets over the weekend. It will cost $78,000, more than double the $35,000 base-model starting price.
May
21st

The Brexit bottleneck: How freight could get stuck at the border

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Zeebrugge port calls itself the world's biggest hub for shipments of new cars. The threat of delays for freight shipped to and from Britain from the port highlights the economic risks of Brexit.
May
21st

Hyundai group succumbs to pressure, scraps $8.8 billion revamp

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Hyundai Motor Group has shelved a restructuring plan that would have given the son of its aging chairman more control of the conglomerate.
May
21st

US and China call off trade war

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China has praised a significant dialing back of trade tension with the United States, with the government saying agreement was in the interests of both countries while state media emphasised what it saw as China's refusal to surrender, a media report said.
May
21st

EC outlines measures to protect businesses in Iran

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European Union (EU) leaders meeting in Sofia have authorised the Commission in Brussels to take steps to protect the interests of companies operating in Iran.
May
21st

Tesla Model 3 performance prices and specs revealed

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Tesla Model 3 - front
News 21 May, 2018

Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims BMW M3-beating speed and handling for sportiest variant of the Model 3

May
21st

Martinrea opens new Michigan technical centre

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Martinrea has opened its new technical centre located in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
May
21st

New Millbrook kit meets WLTP rules

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Millbrook, once the Vauxhall Proving Ground, has been awarded Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) facility approval for its 4WD climatic emissions chassis dynamometer.
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