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Mazda expects delays to the launch of diesel-powered cars in the United States in the wake of Volkswagen's emissions violations, but it remains committed to a rollout, a senior executive said.

BMW says its first fuel cell vehicle would likely be a larger-sized sedan that would go on sale after 2020, when a hydrogen development partnership ends between the German luxury automaker and Toyota.

Ficosa claims it has revolutionised the market of sensors and cameras integrated into the car with what it claims is a pioneering solution to clean the lenses of these devices automatically. Named Sensor & Camera Cleaning and patented by the company, this product removes dirt from cameras and sensors through a hybrid system that expels water and/or pressurised air depending on the need and lenses position, guaranteeing at all times a proper performance.

News 29 Oct, 2015

We let the Tesla Model S do all the hard work, driving itself on the M4 following Version 7.0 Autopilot update

Honda says its continuing effort to minimise the environmental impact of its operations took another step forward as it opened a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling station on its property in Troy, Ohio.

The UAW says that under a tentative agreement General Motors has agreed to invest another US$1.9bn in US plants to secure or create an additional 3,300 union jobs.

Denso says it is helping Toyota Motor make its next generation Prius safer, more fuel efficient and greener for the environment. Denso has worked with Toyota to develop new hybrid, sensing and thermal technologies that help improve the safety, comfort and environmental performance of Toyota's new Prius, which launches in Japan in December and in other regions around the world early 2016.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was among guests at the opening of Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) first tyre factory in Cankiri, Turkey, named Sumitomo Rubber AKO Lastik Sanayi ve Ticaret (SAT).

Johnson Controls has posted net income from continuing operations of US$3m on US$8.7bn in revenues for the fourth quarter.

News 29 Oct, 2015

Autonomous drive tech could extend to Nissan GT-R and 370Z sports cars in the future to improve driving experience

Volkswagen is facing criminal complaints connected to the diesel emissions scandal filed by about 600 people in Switzerland.

Alfa Romeo's global expansion is being reexamined because of the Chinese market's slowdown. Parent FCA will stands by its investment in Alfa but will adjust product launches, CEO Sergio Marchionne said.

Cummins is to axe up to 2,000 staff mostly by the end of this year in a bid to save around US$200m and address what it says is a slowdown in global markets.

The first production Detroit Electric SP:01 has rolled off the line at the company's Leamington Spa, UK, manufacturing facility.

Volkswagen Group is likely to recall 100,000 cars in India affected by the diesel emission scandal, a report said.

he organisers of the 2016 Invictus Games have announced that Jaguar Land Rover will be the presenting partner for the world's largest international adaptive sporting event. The 2016 Invictus Games will be held in Orlando, Florida from 8th-12th May and will host 500 military athletes from 15 nations.

ZF Friedrichshafen is to start an R&D Tech Centre in Yokohama, Japan, with engineers at the location focussing on e-mobility among other elements.

The Volkswagen Group is working on a new business plan -- dubbed Strategy 2025 -- that will focus on improving the automaker's profitably rather than on volume growth, CEO Matthias Mueller said Wednesday.