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Despite some hope the withdrawn proposal for a merger between Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) and Renault could be revived if a way can be found to alleviate Renault's alliance partner Nissan's concerns over future stakeholdings and influence, the 20-year partnership was plunged into fresh crisis on Monday as the French automaker's demand for a greater say in Nissan's new governance system drew rare public censure by the Japanese firm.

Volkswagen says it is aiming for a rapid breakthrough for e-mobility and is redoubling its efforts in the field of charging infrastructure.

West European new car sales fell slightly - by 0.3% year-on-year (YoY) in May, according to data released by LMC Automotive. The annualised selling rate (SAAR) rose slightly, to 14.4m units a year last month, from 14.3m units a year in April.

Hyundai Mobis has announced the launch of 'M Cube' in China's Shenzhen, an innovation centre for Chinese start-ups.

Denso has invested US$1.95m in the North Technical Training Centre at its Battle Creek, Michigan, facility.

Evgo is working with Chevron to bring EV fast charging to Chevron company-owned and operated petrol stations in California.

Chinese automaker SAIC Motor is moving to undercut Japanese rivals in the Philippines, one of southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies, a media report said.

News 10 Jun, 2019

The number of British motorists’ details requested by foreign authorities for alleged driving offences outside the UK has gone up

News 10 Jun, 2019

Ultima has built a new, faster version of the road-legal Evolution Coupe, powered by a supercharged V8 engine with as much as 1,200bhp

Plugsurfing and Kia Motors Netherlands are to provide a Europe-wide solution for all Kia electric vehicle drivers.

A withdrawn proposal for a merger between Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) and Renault could be revived if a way can be found to alleviate Renault's alliance partner Nissan's concerns over future stakeholdings and influence, a report says.

News 11 Jun, 2019

Chunky new Mercedes GLB goes on sale in July and fills gap between sporty GLA and GLC big brother

After the US and Mexico reached an agreement late on Friday to stave off tariffs on Mexican goods in return for concessions on immigration, Donald Trump heralded the deal but complained about its coverage by US media.

Toyota Motor announced it was joining forces with Chinese battery manufacturers Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) and BYD Auto to increase its global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

The Japanese government plans to introduce new regulations in the 2030 fiscal year (FY2030) requiring automakers to improve average fuel efficiency by over 30% from FY2016 levels.

News 10 Jun, 2019

Skoda Karoq Velo is a concept version of the Karoq SUV, designed with cyclists in mind, with a built-in washing machine and pressure washer

Renault and Nissan have inaugurated a new facility for a joint innovation laboratory in Atidim Park, Tel Aviv, to allow which the Alliance to accelerate collaboration with Israeli start-ups and partner with the Israel Innovation Authority.