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Nov
13th

Pininfarina sees agreement on sale to Mahindra in next few weeks

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Car designer Pininfarina says it expects to reach a deal to be acquired by Indian automaker Mahindra and Mahindra in the next few weeks.
Nov
13th

Cashback deal for learner drivers would give a refund if you pass

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How to pass your driving test
News 13 Nov, 2015

The DfT plans reforms to improve UK motoring services, including a cashback deal that will refund deposits of learners who pass their tests

Nov
13th

Audi faces German emissions probe

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German prosecutors opened another criminal investigation into the VW Group diesel-emissions scandal, this time looking at the company's Audi unit.
Nov
13th

Alcoa reduces smelting and refining capacity

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Alcoa says it is taking "decisive action" to curtail uncompetitive smelting and refining capacity to ensure continued competitiveness in current market conditions.
Nov
13th

Artificial Intelligence making auto inroads

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Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning based on neural network computing, parallel processing and unassisted cloud-based crowd learning. Words and phrases that never even registered in the automotive lexicon maybe even half a decade ago - now such things are driving key innovations in the industry.
Nov
13th

BorgWarner completes Remy International acquisition

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BorgWarner has finalised its acquisition of Remy International, manufacturer of rotating electrical components such as alternators, starter motors and electric traction motors for the automotive and commercial vehicle industry.
Nov
13th

Ford to test autonomous vehicles at Mcity

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Ford will begin testing autonomous vehicles at Mcity, a simulated facility at the University of Michigan, to speed up research of advanced sensing technologies.
Nov
13th

Sparx Group looks to promote hydrogen with Toyota

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Sparx Group has established a new investment fund to encourage innovation and support the spread of advanced technologies for future generations, based on a memorandum of understanding signed in July this year with Toyota and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
Nov
13th

China support sees EV production leap eightfold

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Support from the Chinese government helped the country's electric car production in October jump eightfold year on year to 50,700 vehicles, says the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Nov
13th

MG3 gets efficiency boost for 2016

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MG3 2015 revisions
News 13 Nov, 2015

MG announces tweaks to its Suzuki Swift rival, with standard stop-start and new colour choices

Nov
13th

GM to sell Chinese made Buick SUV in US – reports

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General Motors, soon after agreeing to a new union contract that is expected to drive up its US labour costs, reportedly plans to become the first major automaker to sell Chinese-made cars in the US.
Nov
13th

GM powertrain boss will campaign for emissions harmonization

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General Motors' powertrain chief, Dan Nicholson, intends to campaign for global harmonization of emissions standards, particularly between the U.S and Europe during his presidency of the automotive engineers' society, Fisita.
Nov
13th

Apple, Google preferred as designers of next in-car infotainment

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Car buyers would welcome radio or infotainment systems designed by Apple or Google, according to analysts IHS Automotive.
Nov
13th

Dieselgate hits shareholder value of automakers, suppliers hard in Q3

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Volkswagen's emissions scandal, combined with overall volatility in the global market, had a big effect on the shareholder value of automakers and their suppliers in the third quarter of 2015.
Nov
12th

‘Jeep Wave’ aims to boost brand with extra benefits for buyers

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Jeep will offer free routine maintenance, discounts on accessories and no-charge loaners to owners of certain 2016 high-end models in a new program it calls Jeep Wave.
Nov
12th

McLaren staffs up in U.S. ahead of 3 key launches

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Luxury sports car manufacturer McLaren has expanded its North American staff by about half ahead of the launch of three new models and an anticipated increase in sales volume next year.
Nov
12th

GM moves forward with plans to sell China-made Buick crossover in U.S.

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GM is moving ahead with plans to sell the Chinese-made Buick Envision crossover in the U.S. The five-seat Envision would become the first light vehicle built in China and sold in the U.S. by the Detroit 3.
Nov
12th

Ford’s outgoing general counsel to join Bank of America

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David Leitch, Ford's outgoing general counsel, has been named to the same management post at Bank of America, the giant lender with the highest legal bills after the 2008-09 financial crisis.
Nov
12th

German luxury brands Porsche, M-B and Mini rule the car-buying process

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German luxury brands still rule when it comes to satisfaction with the new-car buying process, according to U.S. consumers. Porsche shoved Mercedes-Benz from first to second place in sales satisfaction among luxury brands in J.D. Power's 2015 U.S.
Nov
12th

VW sets Nov. 30 deadline for whistleblowers to come forward

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VW set a Nov. 30 deadline for workers to come forward and disclose information about the company's two emissions scandals in a move to speed up investigations.
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