FCA in the US says it is the first full-line automaker to offer "bug bounty" financial reward for discovery of potential vehicle cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
ZF has announced a spend of around EUR2.9m at its radar factory located in Brest, France. The money is being used for new equipment, tooling and components for the development of a new radar sensor as well as a 500 square metre expansion of the warehouse.
Skoda is using three weeks of production downtime in July to carry out extensive maintenance and modernization of three Czech production sites.
Reports in the US suggest that a supplier to General Motors that filed for bankruptcy protection last week could lead to widespread disruption of production at GM plants in North America.
Rideshare firm Lyft and General Motors have announced the expansion of their 'Express Drive' short-term vehicle access programme to California and Colorado, to include the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
Volume automotive brands in the United Kingdom collectively have fewer problems than premium brands, according to the J.D. Power 2016 UK Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS).
Opel has created its first 2-litre diesel engine for marine applications.
Tata Motors' luxury car unit Jaguar Land Rover plans to create a fleet of more than 100 research vehicles over the next four years to develop and test a wide range of connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies. The first of these research cars will be driven on a new 41 mile test route on motorways and urban roads around Coventry and Solihull later this year.
News
13 Jul, 2016
Tesla announces new Model X 60D, providing a cheaper, lower-range version of the electric SUV
Nissan Motor said its new Serena, scheduled to go on sale in Japan in late August, will come equipped with the company's ProPILOT autonomous drive technology.
International Automotive Components (IAC) said its new Prestice 2 production facility in the Czech Republic is fully operational and has started producing lightweight injection moulded inner dash insulation for two premium European original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers. With the future start of a major door trim programme, the factory is expected to reach full capacity in 2018.
Opinion
13 Jul, 2016
After his daughter had a low-speed prang, Steve Fowler recommends getting a dash cam fitted to your car for peace of mind
PSA is preparing to test battery-powered cars that recharge with an on-board generator as the automaker hunts for a breakthrough in mass-market electric vehicles to catch rivals Toyota and Renault-Nissan.
News
13 Jul, 2016
Hardcore Lamborghini Huracan Superleggera could be on the way after being spotted testing at the Nurburgring
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13 Jul, 2016
Mercedes join forces with golf cart maker Garia to produce the luxurious Style Edition golf cart
First half registrations in 2016 for Europe's Big Five markets showed that overall the market is performing strongly, JATO Dynamics said.
Jaguar Land Rover will create a fleet of more than 100 research vehicles to test autonomous and connected technology. The first models will be on the road later this year.
Divergent auto safety regulations in the United States and the European Union drive up costs by as much as US$2.3bn annually on a bilateral basis, according to a new Center for Automotive Research (CAR) study, entitled Potential Cost Savings and Additional Benefits of Convergence of Safety Regulations between the United States and the European Union.
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