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AvtoVAZ said its Togliatti plant will move to a four-day week from October to February as the Russian market continues to be hit by sluggish demand. The factory builds Lada, Nissan and Renault cars.

News 17 Aug, 2016

McLaren 570GT gets the MSO treatment in this one-off concept car, designed to take advantage of the Californian sun

Freeman Shen, a former top Volvo executive, aims to raise $1 billion in an initial fundraising round for the latest China electric-vehicle startup to challenge Tesla.

UK car dealership Lookers said Britain's vote to leave the EU has had little impact on demand for new and used cars.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have jointly finalised standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that will improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon pollution, while bolstering energy security and spurring manufacturing innovation, they said in a statement.

SsangYong Motor Company has built its millionth diesel engine at the Changwon Plant II.

Ford plans to have a high-volume, fully autonomous SAE level 4-capable vehicle in commercial operation in 2021 in a ride-hailing or ride-sharing service.

Federal-Mogul Powertrain has upgraded its Goetze Diamond Coating (GDC) for piston rings, a technology used ub heavy-duty diesel engine requirements for over 10 years. The new coating, GDC60, has higher diamond content to further reduce wear and has demonstrated lower friction and greater scuff resistance during testing.

Hyundai is in discussions with Google about partnerships as the automaker seeks external expertise to remain competitive. The two companies have some common areas that may require cooperation, Hyundai Motor President Jeong Jin Haeng said.

Audi of America in conjunction with Traffic Technology Services (TTS) will be launching the claimed first vehicle to infrastructure (V2I) technology called Traffic Light Information with some 2017 Q7, A4 and A4 Allroad models this autumn.

Visteon has named Christian Garcia executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 1 October. He recently was senior vice president, finance, and acting chief financial officer for Halliburton Company, a global provider of products and services to the energy industry.

Opinion 17 Aug, 2016

Whether our motorsport stars would be motivated to join Team GB or not, Graham Hope believes they should at least have the chance

News 17 Aug, 2016

Ford is planning a ride-sharing autonomous car without a steering wheel ready for 2021, says boss Mark Fields

News 17 Aug, 2016

Exclusive images show next Citroen C4’s dramatic look, incorporating latest family face and Airbump tech

Kit Harington takes the Infiniti Q60 for a thrilling spin in one of the latest additions to this week's list.

If Unifor has trouble persuading the Detroit 3 to invest in Canada, it will largely be due to factors out of its control.