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Volkswagen Group announced on Wednesday fixes for 1.6- and two-litre EA 189 diesel engines that give false emissions readings, saying it would need all of 2016 to carry out the recalls. The measures are for Europe only and do not apply to US models.

Embattled automotive safety products supplier Takata ignored concerns from employees about misleading and manipulated data provided to Honda about its airbag inflators from as early as 2000, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

News 25 Nov, 2015

Goodwood organisers announce the theme for the 2016 Festival: 'Full Throttle - The Endless Pursuit of Power'

Opinion 25 Nov, 2015

It's a smart move to look at yesteryear for inspiration, says Steve Fowler

The positive impetus, in economic terms, from the influx of refugees to Germany will likely offset the negative effect of Volkswagen Group's emissions-cheating scandal on the country's growth.

The positive impetus, in economic terms, from the influx of refugees to Germany will likely offset the negative effect of Volkswagen Group's emissions-cheating scandal on the country's growth.

Hyundai Mobis says it has become the first company in South Korea and the second in the world to successfully develop the next-generation electronic integrated regenerative brake system known as iMEB (Integrated Mobis Electronic Brake) for vehicles such as hybrid cars and EVs. 

News 25 Nov, 2015

Hardcore McLaren 675LT drop-top spied testing ahead of a 2016 launch

Citroen is looking to re-establish its reputation for being unconventional, or even quirky, as it aims to boost sales from 1.2m to 1.6m globally by 2020.

Citroen is looking to re-establish its reputation for being unconventional, or even quirky, as it aims to boost sales from 1.2m to 1.6m globally by 2020.

News 25 Nov, 2015

GPs will not need patients' permission to report them to DVLA if found unfit to drive

Dongfeng Motor Group said it removed President Zhu Fushou from his position, after the government launched an investigation on him for suspected graft earlier this month.

UK automotive trade body, Society of Motor Traders and Manufacturers (SMMT) is nailing its colours firmly to the European Union (EU) mast, although it still insists reform is needed.

Comedian Denis Leary is crowing about something new in Ford F-150 ads: technology that is meant to make backing up a trailer easier.

Britain's automotive trade body, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), is urging the UK government to back the sector ahead of a major financial announcement concerning the country's future spending plans.

VW will not reduce a planned provision of 6.7 billion euros ($7.1 billion) to cover the costs of its recall of 8.

Proxy advisory firm Stakeholders Empowerment Services (SES) has termed the proposed contract manufacturing deal between Maruti Suzuki and parent Suzuki Motor as favourable to the minority shareholder of the Indian carmaker in contrast to Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS) which recommended its clients to vote against the proposal, under which a wholly owned unit of the Japanese automaker would produce cars and supply to Maruti.

News 25 Nov, 2015

Bentley will build a production version of the EXP 10 Speed Six concept car with an all-electric powertrain.

Toyota will replace Takata airbag inflators in 1.6 million cars in Japan that had previously been deemed safe following checks for air leaks.