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News 19 Mar, 2019

The Jaguar F-Pace is now available in two special edition variants, with a focus on performance and technology

Ford said it would again boost production of its popular Expedition and Lincoln Navigator large SUVs this summer as both vehicles continue to gain share over their competitors in the segment.

One of its Chinese partners has pushed back after Volkswagen last week said it planned to increase its efforts to acquire majority control of its Chinese joint ventures, according to local reports in China.

Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover has installed what it claims is the UK's largest EV smart charging facility with 166 outlets at its Gaydon engineering centre in England.

There are some solid arguments for electric vehicles (EVs) in some market sectors and autonomous vehicles in particular to use in-wheel motors. To learn more, we spoke to Ben Boycott, Chief Commercial Officer, Protean Electric, a developer of in-wheel electric motors.

Wabco Holdings is collaborating with SmartDrive Systems to provide safety event video recording through the Wabco OnLane camera.

Hyundai Auto Canada has announced the national launch of the first Nexo, Canada's only fuel cell-powered SUV.

We investigate SsangYong's future model strategy - under parent Mahindra & Mahindra, it's pushing to become a global competitor with its wide range of SUVs after years of being a niche player.

Dana has unveiled its Spicer Dura-Tune centre bearing, available on standard Spicer SPL and heavy-duty Spicer 10 Series driveshafts.

BMW Group has secured a major order from Ineos Automotive for the delivery of petrol and diesel engines.

ZF has acquired a 60% of automated transport systems company, 2getthere, located in Utrecht, Netherlands, with offices in San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.

Features 19 Mar, 2019

Crashed cars written-off by insurers are being repaired and sold to unsuspecting motorists. Our exclusive report asks how this can happen

Automotive acoustics is not just about laying better quality carpets or inventing ways of applying foam. An acoustic system takes into account everything in the cabin, from the dashboard to package trays. US-Chinese joint venture supplier, Auria Solutions, is an expert in this area developing and producing a range of vehicle carpet and acoustic parts. Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews with component suppliers, we spoke to Brian Pour, President and CEO of Auria to learn more about this business and developments in the automotive acoustics arena.

Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche SE) said "positive development" at Volkswagen AG contributed to a 6% increase in profit to EUR3.5bn - an increase of 6% compared to the prior-year result of EUR3.3bn.

In our increasingly connected world, 2019 is predicted to be the year that 5G becomes a reality for users. In the automotive industry, some predict that this high-speed network will enable safety applications, more reliable connectivity, faster connectivity and a counteraction to network loads brought on by the increase in IoT devices. Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews, we spoke to Vishnu Sundaram, Vice President, Telematics Business Unit, Harman Connected Car, to see if the hype is real for the automotive industry.

Toyota Australia, with funding assistance from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), has announced plans to build a A$7.4m hydrogen centre at its former car manufacturing plant in Altona in west Melbourne.

News 19 Mar, 2019

Electric scooters could be given green light as part of major transport review aimed at modernising the UK’s road network