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News 24 Jul, 2019

Aston Martin’s shares have lost more than a fifth of their value, following a huge slump in sales across Europe

Features 24 Jul, 2019

From supplying engines in the first motor race, to its current F1 domination, Mercedes has had plenty to celebrate in its 125-year history

Daimler Financial Services was renamed Daimler Mobility on 24 July though financing, leasing, insurance and fleet management continue to be core business.

PSA is urging a rapid decision be taken between the UK and the European Union (EU) concerning on what terms Britain exits the 28-State trading bloc.

Imagine if your favourite pair of jeans could last forever, thanks to self-repairing polymer chains in the fabric. Further, imagine a vehicle interior configuring to a customised layout and shape you have specified.

PSA says its labour bodies are "not easy" partners to work with, but acknowledges the spirit of cooperation which has reigned at the French manufacturer for the past few years despite challenging union relations.

Mitsubishi Motors operating income plunged over 86% in the second quarter of 2019 to JPY3,857m from EUR28,107m in Q2 2018.

Opinion 24 Jul, 2019

After watching the Formula E finale, Steve Fowler says that Formula 1 has a lot to learn from the all-electric racing series

PSA has posted first half net income up EUR351m (US$391m) to EUR1.83bn, while recurring operating margin increased 8.7%.

Daimler has reported final results for the second quarter ended 30 June, 2019, reflecting the gloom previewed in its earlier revision down of full year expectations due to higher provisions for Takata airbag recalls and a regulatory crackdown on diesel emissions.

Nissan Motor is expected to cut more than 10,000 jobs worldwide, or more than 7% of its global workforce, according to a report by Kyodo News citing company officials.

News 23 Jul, 2019

The special edition model celebrates the production of the one millionth Volkswagen Touareg by adding a range of extra equipment

Not too long ago, high-priced, super-fast SUVs were so rare it could be a struggle to even think of one example. Now, they're highly visible with more coming to market all the time. Mercedes-AMG has made such vehicles a core part of its business model. Not that cars have been forgotten either, as the likes of the new A 45, A45 S, CLA 45 and CLA 45 S attest.

PSA's supervisory board appointed Opel CEO and turnaround specialist Michael Lohscheller as a member of the automaker's managing board effective from 1 September 2019 until 2 April 2021.

Hubject is partnering with IoTecha, a company specialising in providing software and hardware solutions to support EV charging infrastructure.

A statement by Daimler's Mercedes-Benz it aims to complete 25% of new car sales online was a welcome development in motor retail, according to a UK company which provides cloud based dealer management software, but there are issues to be resolved.

Shared mobility technology provider, Vulog has unveiled what it says are five European cities likely to be the next hotspots for the concept.