Gestamp has opened a new aluminium plant in Nitra, Slovakia.
Around 12,000 axed jobs are part of the cost of Ford launching "a new business model and fresh vehicle line-up" today in what it called "the most comprehensive redesign in the history of its business in Europe".
A location reportedly has been chosen for BMW's new assembly plant in Russia.
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UK car output declined for the 12th month in a row in May.
Volkswagen is launching its WeShare car sharing system in Berlin today.
Nissan has made its Pro Pilot driver assistance system available with all automatic transmission models in its Qashqai SUV range.
With its new approach "Light Design", lighting and electronics specialist Hella says it is the first supplier to offer a complete system for complex lighting systems.
Hyundai Motor has signed an agreement to join forces with Saudi Aramco in hydrogen energy and to collaborate in the development of non-metallic materials and other emerging technologies.
A new Edmunds report says that 2019 has been a year of contrasts for automakers as they struggle to find a new normal amid rising interest rates, waning demand, dramatic growth in the used market and uncertain government policies.
Geely-owned Volvo Cars says it is launching armoured cars for 'people needing heightened protection'.
Steering systems specialist Nexteer has opened its first African plant in Kenitra, Morocco.
Hitachi Automotive Systems said its stereo camera, which enables the detection of pedestrians at night, has been chosen by Suzuki Motor Corporation for the Every light commercial vehicle and wagon light passenger vehicle derivatives.
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia (TMCA), now well freed of the shackles of local manufacturing, has posted an after-tax profit of A$206m for the year ending 31 March 2019.
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The UK auto industry trade association SMMT and its Chinese equivalent, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), have signed a co-operation agreement 'designed to help develop mutual understanding and co-operation between both automotive industries to create new business opportunities'.
Nissan Motor (GB) has launched its new range-topping battery electric Leaf e+ with longer range and more power.
Apple Inc has confirmed that it has acquired self-driving start-up company Drive.ai.
News
26 Jun, 2019
New higher speed limits for lorries have caused the number of speeding HGVs to drop by 70 per cent, improving road safety
Mitsubishi Motors plans to relocate its North America headquarters from California to Tennessee, a move that will bring it closer to its majority shareholder Nissan Motor.
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