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BMW is to run an induction charging pilot programme in the US after starting in Germany in 2018.

Colombia's commerce regulator said it would fine ride-hailing company Uber Technologies more than US$629,000 for obstructing a regulatory visit in 2017.

A Sunderland, north east England, tech business which works with some of the world's leading car manufacturers is expanding following growth fuelled by the region's automotive sector.

News 13 Aug, 2019

New Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet spells end for convertible Golf and will try to succeed where Range Rover Evoque Convertible did not

Tata Motors Group global wholesales in July 2019, including Jaguar Land Rover, were 14% lower year on year at 78,600 units.

Steering specialist Nexteer Automotive said it faced challenges during the first half of 2019, including slowing OEM light vehicle production in all regions and unfavourable foreign currency.

News 13 Aug, 2019

The next BMW 4 Series coupe is on the way with a touch of 3 Series and 8 Series styling

Primearth EV Energy, an electric vehicle battery joint venture between Toyota Motor and Panasonic, plans to build a fourth factory in China for electric vehicle batteries, according to local reports.

Indonesia launched a major overhaul of its automotive regulations this week designed to encourage the development of an electric vehicle industry in the country.

News 13 Aug, 2019

The all-new digital home of evo has arrived, and it's now quicker, slicker and more user-friendly than before

Motus Integrated Technologies, a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of automotive interior products, said it had signed an agreement to acquire Janesville Fiber Solutions, a division of Jason Industries.

News 13 Aug, 2019

Transport Select Committee recommends tougher penalties for using a handheld mobile, plus banning hands-free calls

News 12 Aug, 2019

Funding for public electric car charging points in built up, residential areas is to double, Government claims

BP and Didi Chuxing (DiDi) are to form a new joint venture to build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in China, the world's largest market for electric vehicles.

News 12 Aug, 2019

The new Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is the VW Group’s hottest-ever SUV, eclipsing the Lamborghini Urus and Bentley Bentayga Speed

PSA Group and local partner Dongfeng Group have agreed to cut thousands of jobs in China and drop two of their four shared assembly plants, according to a document seen by Reuters, in a desperate bid to curb mounting losses as the world's largest auto market tanks.

China's state-owned Dongfeng Motor is considering selling its stake in PSA Group as both companies continued to struggle in the world's largest vehicle market, according to Bloomberg.