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There is much more to the IAA in Frankfurt than a dazzling array of new cars. At the world's biggest auto show, suppliers' stands bristled with lightweight innovations to help reduce emissions as well as improve driver safety, comfort and communications. Matthew Beecham caught-up with executives from some of the world's leading component suppliers. This first instalment summarises the main IAA technology messages from Tedrive Steering, Johnson Controls, Continental and Hella.

News 22 Oct, 2015

Volvo's commitment to safety knows no bounds as it launches Life Paint a unique reflective spray for cyclists

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' U.S. unit has bought the naming rights to a pair of high visibility entertainment venues near its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Former Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking rejected charges he lied about the company's plan to acquire Volkswagen in 2008 and told judges hearing his market manipulation case that prosecutors are functioning as the agents of hedge funds suing over the...

Former Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking rejected charges he lied about the company's plan to acquire VW in 2008. Wiedeking could face up to five years in prison if found guilty of breaching securities trading laws during Porsche's bid to take over VW.

Volkswagen, trying to woo U.S. consumers amid its diesel emissions cheating scandal, is offering new-vehicle discounts that by one measure are almost twice the industry average.

Volkswagen is maneuvering to steer hundreds of class-action lawsuits over its emissions-cheating software to the court nearest its current U.S. headquarters or to Detroit, its former location.

UK engine production rose 6.5% year on year in September with 224,917 units produced in the month. This was also the strongest month-on-month growth for exports this year, with overseas demand up 18.4% to 123,411 motors.

Opel/Vauxhall says it may need to recall some right-hand drive Zafira minivans built between 2005 and 2014 after reports of fires in some heating and ventilation systems.

Opel/Vauxhall says it may need to recall some right-hand-drive Zafira minivans built between 2005 and 2014 after reports of fires in some heating and ventilation systems.

Hyundai reported quarterly profit fell 23 percent after a slump in China deliveries overshadowed gains in SUV sales in the U.S., Europe and South Korea.

General Motors is adding a second shift -- about 1,200 workers -- at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant to meet future demand for the five vehicles made there, including the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid that rolls out in coming weeks.

Germany is considering measures that include building more charging stations as it seeks to promote electric vehicles in the wake of Volkswagen's diesel emissions scandal, a German paper reported.

UK car production rose by 16 percent in September helped by a rise in exports, an industry body said.

British car output rose 15.5% year on year to 158,281 units in September, according to The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Year-to-date volume was 3.3% up to 1,169,408.

Honda will delay the construction of a planned $822 million plant in China as demand slows in the world's largest auto market.

The UK commercial vehicle industry more than doubled its output in September to 9,811 units, data from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed. With key new models now up to full production - and sales helped by the ongoing recovery in Europe - output last month increased 103.6% over September last year.

News 22 Oct, 2015

Audi's RS6 mega-estate and hot RS7 four-door coupe get power boosted Performance editions, starting at £86,000

Valeo cut its global outlook for automotive production growth in 2015 because higher output in Europe will not be enough to offset lower projections for the Chinese market.