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News 23 Apr, 2019

Ford announces “multi-year, global agreement” with Amazon Web Services; partnership to pave the way for universal connected car systems

China's controversial Huawei Technologies has claimed to have launched the world's first 5G communications hardware for the auto industry.

Allison Transmission Holdings has purchased Vantage Power and AxleTech's electric vehicle (EV) systems division.

News 24 Apr, 2019

We investigate the internet rumors surrounding UK speed camera tolerances and whether your car speedo can be trusted

Optimising supply chains, eliminating error sources and guaranteeing social and ecological standards are the goals of a collaboration between the Volkswagen Group and Minespider.

Novares Venture Capital Fund has invested in Quad Industries, a company specialised in printed flexible electronics.

For years, Southeast Motor had a successful business building Mitsubishi-based vehicles in China. Now, amidst tough trading conditions, this small OEM is experiencing a major downturn. Will the addition of the Dearcc and Enovate EV brands be enough to turn things around?

Zotye Auto, infamous as a supposed cloner of other OEMs' models, has been steadily building up a range of vehicles. Moderately successful in its native China as well as in certain export markets, the company has several brands and will from next year be a partner of Ford, supplying its much larger rival with an EV.

Chery Auto is bucking the trend and doing very well in the Chinese market while rival state-run OEMs flounder. Its secret? The new Jetour brand, soon be joined by another, Exeed. This report examines the model ranges and looks at future vehicles for the Chery, Cowin and Karry divisions too.

It's now easy to spend more than forty thousand pounds on a Skoda. Should anyone do that though? When the vehicle in question is the Kodiaq vRS, the answer is yes, but with qualifications.

When Groupe PSA adds a fully electric variant to its new DS 3 Crossback range later this year, the car will come with a claimed range on full battery charge of 200 miles (on the WLTP drive cycle, 267 miles on NEDC).

Nissan Motor has denied a Japanese media report it would reduce global output this financial year.

News 23 Apr, 2019

Industry figures reveal number of motorists driving off without paying for fuel rose by over a fifth in the last financial quarter

Toyota, Kenworth, the Port of Los Angeles and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) say they have taken the next great leap towards the future of zero-emission trucking, unveiling the first of Toyota and Kenworth's jointly developed fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks before a crowd of media, government officials and industry and community leaders during a special event held at the Port of Los Angeles.

Hyundai Motor Group announced development of 'smartphone-electric vehicle pairing based performance adjustment technology,' which allows users to customise primary functions through a smartphone application - an industry-first innovation.

News 23 Apr, 2019

Highways England data reveals 88.2 per cent increase in road casualties on sections of road that were previously lit

Nikola Motor Company has showcased its hydrogen-electric powered semi-truck, the Nikola Two, live in action for the first time to the general public at its Nikola World event.

Nissan is poised to reject a management integration proposal from alliance partner Renault as it looks instead for a more equal capital relationship, according to a Nikkei newspaper report.

Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia Motors have jointly developed a claimed world first: mobile-based tuning technology for electric vehicles (EVs).