According to Groupe Renault, the global market for passenger cars and light commercials fell by 7.2 per cent in Q1. Happily for Dacia, its volumes rose by the same percentage, deliveries hitting 184,042 units.
Three and a half years on from its market introduction, Maserati UK has thrown out the former diesel-only strategy for the Levante, bringing in a biturbo 3.0-litre petrol V6.
Once an also-ran when it comes to sales of SUVs, Volkswagen could be on its way to becoming the world's number one. The Tiguan is strong in China and Europe and gaining popularity in the USA but its smaller brother, the Golf-sized T-Roc, is rapidly becoming a major force in multiple markets too.
News
8 May, 2019
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency mishandled over 2,000 drivers’ confidential details in less than a year, it has emerged
Honda has posted a set of financial results that show profits dragged down by restructuring costs and unfavourable currency effects. However, the company forecasts a 770bn yen operating profit - a 6% gain - for the current fiscal year (ening March 31, 2020) due to the positive impact of ongoing cost reduction efforts.
In a speech spelling out the future direction that the company will take, including its plans for electrification, Honda CEO Takahiro Hachigo has announced a new model programme which will reduce the total number of trim and option variants of global models to one-third by 2025 compared to now.
Mitsubishi in the UK has said that action is needed to boost sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in Britain as the segment falls back following the withdrawal of purchase grants.
Adient has booked a Q2 (GAAP) net loss of US$149m and a loss of $1.59 per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2018/19.
Geely-owned premium electric car brand Polestar says it has significantly expanded its research and development capacity with the establishment of a new R&D centre in the UK.
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8 May, 2019
UK’s largest EV charger supplier confirms it will install network of superfast 150kW chargers at BP forecourts; 100 fitted by end of year
LiDAR solutions provider, Cepton Technologies has expanded its European presence with a new office at the iHub innovation and technology park in Derby, UK.
Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan's Infiniti premium brand has jumped ship to become global chairman of Fiat Chrysler Automotive's iconic Jeep brand.
Opinion
8 May, 2019
Tesla needs to prove that it is the definitive electric car maker and stay ahead of its mainstream rivals, says John McIlroy
The first press preview day of the Tokyo motor show was today, 23 October. The following vehicles were world debuts. This list is updating throughout the day, UK time.
World premieres for this month's Tokyo motor show continue to be announced. The latest one, a tiny low-speed EV, is a concept that the company says will be put into production next year.
World premieres for this month's Tokyo motor show continue to be announced. The latest ones are the Toyota Yaris as well as two B segment SUVs, both to be manufactured by Daihatsu. The company's own model will see the Rocky name revived, while Toyota will be supplied with a version called Rise.
World premieres for this month's Tokyo motor show continue to be announced. The latest ones are the Toyota Vitz as well as two B segment SUVs, both to be manufactured by Daihatsu. The company's own model will see the Rocky name revived, while Toyota will be supplied with a version called Rise.
World premieres for this month's Tokyo motor show continue to be announced. The latest is a version of the Daihatsu Copen for Toyota's Gazoo Racing division.
World premieres for this month's Tokyo motor show continue to be announced. Isuzu revealed a new D-Max in Thailand on 11 October and will display it at the show.
Toyota continues to announce its exhibits for this month's Tokyo motor show, the latest news being initial details of a concept which previews the second generation Mirai and a Level 4 autonomous one called LQ.
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