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News 4 Apr, 2019

A refreshed version of the Renault Megane is being readied for release in 2020, with a fresh interior and new plug-in hybrid tech

ZF said it had received "a customer order" for eight-speed automatic transmissions "with a double-digit billion value".

Geely has asked Ricardo to assist with the development - right through to production - of a new transmission for range-extended plug-in hybrid vehicles.

News 4 Apr, 2019

From all-electric SUVs to autonomous city cars, we give you a run-down of what you can expect at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show

ZF says meeting extremely tough new emissions targets set by the European Commission (EC) will be a tall order, but remains confident it will achieve the reductions imposed by Brussels.

Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Cars has started E-Class assembly for the local market in a new factory in Moscovia, Russia.

ZF Friedrichshafen boosted 2018 sales 6% year on year to EUR 36.9bn but adjusted EBIT fell to EUR 2.1bn from EUR 2.3bn as adjusted EBIT margin slipped to 5.6% from 6.4%.

Brembo Group has added aluminium brake calliper production at its factory in Nanjing, in China's Jiangsu province, next to the existing plant which makes discs.

UK new car registrations declined by 3.4% last month - unusual as March is one of two 'plate change' months.

News 4 Apr, 2019

The California-based electric car manufacturer has teamed up with Pininfarina, with three debuts planned for the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show

Ousted Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has been arrested again on new charges while Renault's board has cut his pay and pension.

News 4 Apr, 2019

We take a look at all the planned models for this year’s New York Motor Show

News 4 Apr, 2019

Bentley has revealed a special edition version of its V8 SUV, intended to inject a bit of sporting intent into the Bentayga

Volkswagen Group Research is testing Level 4 automated vehicles for the first time in urban traffic in Hamburg.

Ford's upcoming Puma compact crossover, which revives a name previously used in Europe for a Fiesta-based coupe and will be built in Craiova, Romania, will have 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain technology.

News 3 Apr, 2019

The Infiniti Qs Inspiration is a new electrified sports saloon concept and it will make its debut at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show

News 4 Apr, 2019

High-density battery technology could eliminate range anxiety, reduce costs and decrease the risk of cars catching fire

Carlos Ghosn has promised, via a brief Twitter statement, to tell his side of the story.

Tyre company Bridgestone's European division has completed its acquisition of TomTom Telematics for EUR910 million.