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Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer has described high levels of automated driving assistance that still leave significant transition between on-board systems and human inputs as 'reckless'.

Prosecutors have convinced a Tokyo court to detain former Nissan and Renault chief Carlos Ghosn for 10 days for further questioning though his lawyer said he would appeal.

Toyota and Denso have announced that they have made a formal decision and reached agreement toward concluding a contract to transfer core electronic component operations to Denso. In June 2018, both companies reached a basic agreement to consolidate the core electronic component operations of both Toyota and Denso within Denso, and began detailed studies.

Denso has announced it will invest approximately JPY180bn (US$1.6bn) over the three years - from FY2018 to late FY2020 - to support its 'aggressive development and production of electrified automotive products, systems and technologies'. Denso says it is focused on increasing its performance in the area of electrification.

First quarter 2019 vehicle sales in Brazil improved 11.4% compared to the same period last year, reaching 607,600 registered units versus 545,500 in 2018.

News 5 Apr, 2019

The hot Cupra Leon will follow the standard SEAT Leon into showrooms, with more than 242bhp planned

Toyota has added SimpleFuel at its Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. This is a small water electrolysis-based machine for hydrogen generation and filling that can produce, store, and supply hydrogen by using electricity generated from solar power.

News 4 Apr, 2019

The UK’s roads have the best record for safety of those in any EU country, according to a new European Commission study

Tesla shares fell after a record decline in deliveries during the first quarter as concern arose demand for the Model 3 sedan on sale for less than two years may be falling.

News 4 Apr, 2019

A refreshed version of the Renault Megane is being readied for release in 2020, with a fresh interior and new plug-in hybrid tech

ZF said it had received "a customer order" for eight-speed automatic transmissions "with a double-digit billion value".

Geely has asked Ricardo to assist with the development - right through to production - of a new transmission for range-extended plug-in hybrid vehicles.

News 4 Apr, 2019

From all-electric SUVs to autonomous city cars, we give you a run-down of what you can expect at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show

ZF says meeting extremely tough new emissions targets set by the European Commission (EC) will be a tall order, but remains confident it will achieve the reductions imposed by Brussels.

Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Cars has started E-Class assembly for the local market in a new factory in Moscovia, Russia.

ZF Friedrichshafen boosted 2018 sales 6% year on year to EUR 36.9bn but adjusted EBIT fell to EUR 2.1bn from EUR 2.3bn as adjusted EBIT margin slipped to 5.6% from 6.4%.

Brembo Group has added aluminium brake calliper production at its factory in Nanjing, in China's Jiangsu province, next to the existing plant which makes discs.

UK new car registrations declined by 3.4% last month - unusual as March is one of two 'plate change' months.

News 4 Apr, 2019

The California-based electric car manufacturer has teamed up with Pininfarina, with three debuts planned for the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show