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Test World says it views alternative propulsion development as "definitely a business opportunity" as it marked the opening of its new indoor site at Ivalo in northern Finland.

Huber+Suhner said its claimed super-fast high power charging system has been selected by EV charging network providers Electrify America and Ionity.

Faurecia has launched of its fourth business group - Faurecia Clarion Electronics - based in Saitama, Japan, saying it wants to become a global leader in cockpit electronics and low-speed ADAS.

Ports have been very much in the news as the UK government struggles to deliver Brexit as promised and, amid all that, Associated British Ports' (ABP) Port of Grimsby announced it recently expanded storage for imported vehicles.

Test World says it is focusing on securing more suppliers and OEMs to its northern Finland facility given the stable nature of weather conditions offered by its new indoor site high in the Arctic Circle.

News 1 Apr, 2019

Gridserve is investing £1bn in a new 100-strong network of solar forecourts which will recharge EVs at a rate of up to 500kW

Renesas Electronics has completed its purchase of Integrated Device Technology (IDT) following approvals by IDT shareholders and regulators.

Amongst the various April Fools Day gag press releases - special mention to Jaguar Land Rover for its 'EV charge point 15 miles from the nearest road on the Scottish island of Skye' and Juice Technology's 'extended version of the wall-mounted Juice Charger 2 with an integrated juicer' - we particularly liked Toyota Australia's 'Pieace' - a convertible version of the popular Hiace van/people carrier complete with built-in pie warmer.

News 1 Apr, 2019

Number of drivers caught speeding is nearly 170 times higher in some parts of England and Wales than in others

Groupe PSA and Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) are reportedly discussing a partnership to develop and make cars together in Europe, according to a Bloomberg report.

News 1 Apr, 2019

Dacia Sandero Stepway Techroad, Logan MCV Stepway Techroad and Duster Techroad arrive for a limited time, with prices starting at £11,660

Articles 5 Apr, 2019

There’s a lot to consider when going electric. Choosing the right charger and electricity tariff is just as important as the car itself

Mitsubishi Motors plans to establish a new software innovation centre in Tokyo to improve its software development capabilities for new vehicles.

News 29 Mar, 2019

Surprised by demand for its e-Niro and Kona EVs, Hyundai Group is pressing ahead with bold plans for future electric models

Ford has confirmed the end of C-Max compact MPV production at its Saarlouis plant as part of ongoing efforts to return its European business unit to profitability.

News 29 Mar, 2019

The Leaf rival will be one of two new Renault electric cars, with a smaller city car also set to join the firm’s expanded EV range

Mahindra-owned SsangYong says it has put its business back on track in the last four years and much of the credit for that can go, according to the company, to its outgoing CEO and President Choi Johng-sik who leaves the company at the end of the month.

GKN Additive and GKN Hoeganaes have announced plans to merge into GKN Additive Materials.

M&A, 'restructuring' and plant news dominated a busy week which is (TGIF) drawing to a welcome close. May as well start with Ford.