South Korea prosecutors arrested an executive at Volkswagen's local unit as part of investigations into whether the automaker violated the country's environmental laws after it admitted to rigging diesel vehicles to cheat on U.S. emissions tests.
While infotainment systems and connectivity widgets take over our vehicle dashboards take it appears that the good old car radio is not ready to roll over just yet - because there is so far nothing to challenge it.
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24 Jun, 2016
Skoda adds Sportline variant to Superb range, while Octavia lineup grows with two new trims
PPG said its Enviro-Prime Epic electrocoat (e-coat) technology has received full approval from the PSA Group following production line conversions and testing at two of the automaker's facilities in Europe.
Toyota Industries Engine India (TIEI), a joint venture between the local Kirloskar Systems (KSL) and Japan's Toyota Industries Corporation has opened a new diesel engine plant at Jigani Industrial Area, Bengaluru.
Jaguar Land Rover said "today is just business as usual", following the UK referendum on Thursday (23 June) which will see the country leave the EU.
Audi is preparing to challenge Tesla in making electric cars, betting that its decades of experience in designing traditional automobiles will help it trump the Silicon Valley startup.
FCA Jeep chief Mike Manley has said software upgrades for 1.1m vehicles recalled for roll away risks, including the Grand Cherokee, will be available by the end of June 2016. Meanwhile, its Maserati unit is recalling cars in the US to fix a similar problem.
Renault trimmed its stake in alliance partner Nissan by 1 percentage point to 42.4 percent according to a regulatory filing. The filing did not specify a reason for Renault's sale of the stock.
In the end it was a narrow result, but the UK's voters have voted to leave the European Union. What are the implications for the automotive sector?
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24 Jun, 2016
UK automotive industry faces uncertain future following Brexit
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24 Jun, 2016
Private one-off Aston GT12 Roadster unveiled at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Automakers today called for tariff-free trade to be maintained between Britain and the EU after the UK voted for a Brexit, amid warnings that sales and production will be hit in Europe's second-biggest auto market.
Volkswagen plans to fit particle filters in up to 7 million turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines starting mid-2017 to help meet future tailpipe emission targets.
Suzuki has boosted fuel economy in its new Baleno hatchback by using a mild hybrid system for the first time in one of its models sold in Europe.
Jeep Grand Cherokee owners filed suit in California against Fiat Chrysler, accusing the company of concealing and failing to fix a shifter design defect linked to driverless rollaway accidents, including the death this week of "Star Trek" actor...
Fiat Chrysler, GM and Toyota are close to agreeing to resume car production in Venezuela after the government allowed them to sell output in dollars, Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the talks.
The single vehicle replacing the Jeep Compass and Patriot will debut in late September in Brazil and will retain one of the two names, Jeep brand head Mike Manley said Thursday.
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