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Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely) is suing local electric car start-up WM Motor Technology over allegations of impairment of commercial secrets, according to local reports.

Continental is now considering a full spin-off of its powertrain business unit rather than a partial IPO (the option also still under consideration), due to market conditions.

News 3 Sep, 2019

New limited-run BMW M4 can only be specced in one of M Sport’s three official colours, in honour of the German brand’s racing heritage

News 3 Sep, 2019

The new limited edition Lamborghini Sian combines the 6.5-litre V12 engine from the Aventador with a 48-volt electric motor

Volkswagen Group said it would expand its after sales business, targeting the growing vehicle fleet and stronger customer loyalty for sustained growth despite the fall in maintenance costs for electric vehicles.

Nissan's is yanking its premium brand Infiniti from Australia late in 2020 after almost a decade, a local media report said.

News 2 Sep, 2019

Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.R has set a new world record on the Tianmen Shan Big Gate Road mountain pass in China

In all walks of life, culture can have a major influence on user-behaviour. Automotive engineers have also realised this, developing different versions for global markets. Think of the recent proliferation of long-wheel-base cars for China and how OEMs have focussed efforts on improving the rear seat passenger experience as an example. Such changes can make the difference between choosing one marque or another but what happens when different cultures interface with safety systems ADAS and the rising number of autonomous systems? Do protocols for such systems need to be standardised or should they be customised and how are they best validated? We put these questions and more to Kia Cammaerts, founder of Ansible Motion. Based in Norwich, UK, Ansible Motion provides driving simulator solutions for vehicle constructors and suppliers worldwide.

News 2 Sep, 2019

The all-new Hyundai i10 city car gets a major tech and safety kit boost, and is expected to start from around £11k

News 2 Sep, 2019

Skoda Scala gets racy 'Monte Carlo' version - due to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show

Volvo Cars UK has upgraded its flagship seven-seat XC90 SUV with styling tweaks, extra equipment, a longer EV range for the petrol-electric plug-in versions and the market launch of a new diesel, 48V mild hybrid powertrain.

Chinese electric bus manufacturer Alfa Bus is eyeing the Bulgarian market for a plant to assemble electric buses and produce their batteries in the EU, Bulgaria's economy ministry was quoted as saying.

Rogier Kroymans, described by the automaker as "an accomplished sales and marketing executive with over 20 years of extensive luxury-brand experience", has joined Southern California-based Karma Automotive as VP sales and network development, overseeing the company's European dealer network development and sales strategy.

Adient plans a new product line for the Ford F-150 that is projected to create between 70 to 100 jobs at the automotive parts manufacturer in Tillsonburg, Ontario.

Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) is welcoming the UK government's intention to spend GBP30m (US$36m) on upgrades to port infrastructure, road and rail links, but cautions it will be of limited benefit if traders are not supported with clear instructions on how to ensure all shipments are border ready.