Wanxiang Group, a major Chinese auto parts supplier which three years ago bought the assets of defunct California-based plug-in hybrid carmaker Fisker Automotive, has received approval from local regulators to produce electric vehicles in China.
Our interview with Peter Moelgg, chief executive of GKN Driveline's eDrive and AWD business, attracted a lot of interest over the past week and I am not all surprised. There has been a steady flow of announcements from this supplier about its involvement in electrified vehicles such as the BMW i8 sportscar and Volvo's acclaimed new XC90 and there's clearly lots more to come.
Lectra is supplying a FocusQuantum laser airbag cutter with project management to tier-1 supplier Key Safety Systems (KSS).
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16 Dec, 2016
New limited edition MX-5 gets exclusive design tweaks and plush additional equipment, but only for the 1.5-litre model.
Iveco, a brand of CNH Industrial, and SAIC have announced they will restructure their joint ventures in China "based on mutual understanding and trust in order to address the rapid evolution of China's commercial vehicle market".
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16 Dec, 2016
Our spy photographers catch Fiat's updated 500L mini-MPV in disguise ahead of launch next year
Nissan in Brazil has shown a concept vehicle powered by a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) that it claims is a green technology breakthrough.
Opel is reorganizing output of key small cars to improve production efficiency. The next Mokka X subcompact SUV will move to Germany from Spain while the Adam minicar will switch to Spain from Germany.
Mazda Motor has begun production of the CX-3 subcompact crossover SUV at its Hofu Plant No.1 in Yamaguchi, Japan. It's already made at the automaker's Ujina No.1 plant in Hiroshima, and at Rayong in Thailand. Production in Nanjing by the Changan-Mazda joint venture should follow later in 2017, according to just-auto's PLDB database.
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16 Dec, 2016
Two additional trim levels, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto coming to new Kia Sportage SUV. Order books open now.
Indonesia's new vehicle market continued to recover in November, with sales rising by 15% to 99,900 units from 86,900 units a year earlier, according to industry sources quoting data compiled by Industry association Gaikindo.
The Volkswagen Group is joining the eRoaming platform Hubject GmbH as shareholder.
Continental has started producing 48V hybrid assist systems at its Nuremberg plant in Germany. Continental is electrifying one diesel variant of both the new Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic model.
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16 Dec, 2016
New MQB AO small car platform to underpin exciting new small car range as Volkswagen puts its products and customers first
Tata Motors, the owner of the Jaguar and Land Rover brands, is shaping up as a key battleground in the fight for control of India's biggest conglomerate.
As we review our notes from this year's TU-Automotive Europe conference, we look at the most interesting insights as global players strive to bring more safety and security to our roads, via the Internet of Things.
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says the automaker will post record sales in 2017 as stronger global economic growth boosts demand. Ghosn also is confident that U.S.
Toyota plans to open up its powertrain technology to rivals, hoping this will boost sales and speed up the industry's shift to lower-emissions vehicles.
With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up
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