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Jul
26th

BorgWarner posts Q2 net earnings down 37% to US$172m

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BorgWarner has unveiled second-quarter net earnings down 37% to US$172m, while six-month numbers fell to US$332m from US$497m.
Jul
26th

UKAEA unveils new facility to support driverless car technology

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The UK's Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has announced the completion of a new UK5.8m facility, built to support the development of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV).
Jul
26th

Lear net income down 45% in Q2

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Lear corporation has reported net income down 45% in the second quarter. Lear's results were negatively impacted by continued declines in industry production and adverse currency movements.
Jul
26th

Daimler future models – Mercedes-Benz EQ

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According to Daimler, EQ is meant to be an abbreviation for "Electric Intelligence". While it is also used as a prefix for battery-electric smart cars as well as for powertrains in Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG partially electrified cars and SUVs, this report centres on models which are fully electric, bespoke EQ vehicles.
Jul
26th

Autonomous takes a big step and more jobs at risk – the week

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Bosch infrastructure combined with Daimler vehicle technology means cars can now be parked and retrieved without a driver at the Mercedes-Benz Museum parking garage in Stuttgart.
Jul
26th

Could tyres generate auto device electricity?

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A new technology that could see tyres generate electricity whilst driving is being developed by engineers in Japan.
Jul
26th

Emissions fine takes gloss off Porsche first half

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Porsche increased sales and operating profit in the first half of 2019 but special items related to diesel emissions fines took the shine off.
Jul
26th

Michelin posts H1 net income off 8% to EUR844m

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Michelin has recorded first-half net income down 8% to EUR844m (US$940m), with volume falling 0.9%.
Jul
26th

Magna inks EV production joint venture with BAIC, Zhenjiang

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Magna International has signed a joint venture agreement with China's BAIC Group and the Zhenjiang municipal government to build new energy vehicles in the city of Zhenjiang in Jiangsu province.
Jul
26th

Hydro supplies sustainable aluminium for Audi e-tron

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The aluminium producer Hydro now supplies sustainable aluminium for the battery housing of the first fully electric model of the company - e-tron.
Jul
26th

Ford signs greenhouse gas pact with CARB

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Ford has unveiled an agreement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and three other automakers, which will provide greater regulatory certainty regarding fuel economy standards for the next several years.
Jul
26th

Renault H1 net income plunges 49% to EUR1.05bn

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Renault has posted first-half net income down almost 50% to EUR1.05bn (US$1.16bn), while revenue also fell 6.4% to EUR28.1bn after what the manufacturer describes as a "degradation in demand."
Jul
26th

New entry-level Ford Fiesta Trend launched

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Ford Fiesta Trend - front tracking
News 26 Jul, 2019

The Ford Fiesta Trend will replace the old Fiesta Zetec as the new base spec model, with prices starting at £15,995

Jul
26th

New entry-level Ford Fiesta Trend launched – pictures

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Jul
26th

Mobis to build second EV components plant in Korea

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South Korean components manufacturer Hyundai Mobis announced it plans to invest KRW380bn (US$321m) in a new production facility for electric vehicle components in the country.
Jul
26th

‘We have to point the finger at Highways England for making a mess of the M2’

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OPINION - Traffic
Opinion 27 Jul, 2019

The decision makers at Highways England need to be held accountable for the mess they made with the M2 closure, says Mike Rutherford

Jul
25th

Gestamp enjoys a record second quarter

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Gestamp, the metal components maker, said its second quarter was better than the first as revenue rose 7.8% to EUR2,344m and EBITDA was up 9% to EUR272m.
Jul
25th

JLR Q1 loss “consistent with outlook”

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Jaguar Land Rover said its first fiscal quarter pre-tax loss of GBP395m was "consistent with the outlook provided for the quarter".
Jul
25th

Special edition Ford Mustang 55 announced

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Ford Mustang55
News 25 Jul, 2019

The special edition Ford Mustang celebrates the 55th anniversary of the ubiquitous muscle car, with sales starting in August

Jul
25th

Evergrande continues expansion in EV segment with Hofer JV

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China's Evergrande Group said it had agreed to establish a joint venture with Germany's Hofer Powertrain to develop and manufacture electrical systems for electric vehicle powertrains, according to local reports in China.
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