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Ford said new 48 volt 'mild hybrid' Fiesta and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid models would be introduced in 2020, "bringing the benefits of electrification to greater numbers of consumers".

Wabco Holdings subsidiary RH Sheppard, which develops and manufactures steering systems for commercial vehicles, has signed a US$180m long-term extension agreement with an unnamed OEM to supply power steering gears for its truck brands in the US.

Proton Holdings has entered into a partnership with Pakistan's Alhaj Automotive to assemble its vehicles in the South-Asian country, according to local reports in Malaysia.

News 26 Mar, 2019

Southampton camera brought in £5m from drivers breaking a 30mph speed limit in the space of three years

News 26 Mar, 2019

Ford's new range will include a 48-volt mild-hybrid Fiesta and Focus, as well as an electrified version of the Tourneo and Transit van

European Union (EU) institutions have reached a provisional political agreement on the revised General Safety Regulation.

Ficosa and Panasonic have announced an agreement with BMW to provide their co-developed interior rear-view mirror with electronic toll collection (ETC) 2.0 for the new X5 model in Japan.

A high-performance moulding compound from Hexcel has been used to produce a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) transmission crossmember using a zero waste process said to be ideal for high volume manufacture.

Fastned has secured a second tender in the UK led by the North East Joined Transport Committee.

Kia Motors (UK) has announced a deal to create additional storage capacity at its UK import and distribution centre in Stallingborough, North Lincolnshire.

News 25 Mar, 2019

Ferrari’s Styling Centre has built a bespoke track-only supercar, inspired by the 330 P3, built on the same underpinnings as the 488

Continental is providing a keyless technology system, QuickStart, for Hiyacar, the peer to peer car sharing platform ('Airbnb for cars').

Product group tests 25 Mar, 2019

Which rain repellent screen wash should you put in your reservoir?

News 25 Mar, 2019

The new Skoda Octavia SportLine is on sale now, with prices starting from £23,870

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) chairman and Fiat family investor group chief John Elkann is making a push for a tie-up with another car company, with PSA leading the field of possible partners, according to a report in the Financial Times.

Volvo Cars owner Geely Automobile Holdings said total revenue increased by 15% year on year in 2018 to RMB106.6bn as the group's average selling price continued to improve, mainly driven by the improvement in product mix.

Chinese bus manufacturer Yin Long Group plans to start manufacturing electric buses at the Serbian Ikarbus factory, according to a local report.

News 25 Mar, 2019

Government-funded trial will see drivers who ditch their cars given £3,000 per year to spend on public transport