The Bentley Bentayga will be the most expensive SUV on the market when it goes on sale early next year. The ultraluxury brand's first-ever SUV will start at $229,100 in the U.S., which is likely to be its biggest market.
Hacker attacks or faulty software could shift the burden of legal and regulatory liability toward makers of self-driving cars and away from customers, experts say, forcing regulators and insurers to develop new models.
Toyota filed for a patent on a feature that could lead to flying cars. Application 20150246720, published in the database of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Sept. 3, covers a 'stackable wing for an aerocar.'
Toyota has unveiled - in Las Vegas - a much sleeker looking, fourth generation Prius that looks more sedan-like than hatchback and clearly draws styling cues from the automaker's current halo technology model, the fuel cell Mirai. The introduction of the 4G "Prius marks a further advance in the history and achievements of Toyota's hybrid power technology", the automaker claimed.
Hyundai pulled the wraps off a redesigned Elantra compact sedan that gets more mature, streamlined styling, higher engine output and better fuel economy.
Autoliv has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture in braking systems with Nissin Kogyo. Autoliv says that the move is prompted by the future integration of active and passive safety systems.
Daimler has extended a labour agreement in India by four years to 2020.
Opinion
9 Sep, 2015
There’s no doubt that British cars will be hogging the headlines at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, says Steve Fowler
Auto sales in China are slowing and may fall for the first time in more than a decade, undercutting one of the few growth markets for carmakers such as General Motors and Ford Motor Co., according to a report released today by Alix Partners.
Chevrolet said its 2016 Volt plug-in hybrid vehicle will be available only in a few US states from autumn. The vehicle will be available in Michigan and other states as a 2017 model from next spring. Earlier, the company had announced wider availability.
Swedish supplier Autoliv and Japan's Nissin Kogyo will form a joint venture involving the companies' brake businesses. Autoliv will own 51 percent of the venture which is expected to be established next year.
The Thai government has set a deadline of 30 September for the last delivery of cars bought under the previous government's first-time buyer scheme. The scheme was originally launched in 2011 mainly to help establish a domestic market for the expanding range of eco-cars entering production in the country.
Hyundai Motor launched the fifth-generation Avante [aka Elantra] sub-compact car in South Korea this week, with upgraded safety features and improved fuel efficiency.
Russia's Association of European Businesses (AEB) says it detects a slowdown in the rate of sales falls, after figures last month showed new car and light commercial vehicle numbers dropping 19.4%.
Audi CEO Rupert Stadler says China is showing signs of recovery and he is confident that the country's growing middle class will ensure its car market keeps growing.
Mahindra & Mahindra's takeover of Pininfarina could take place in the next couple of weeks, three sources have said. Two of the sources said a meeting with the Italian firm's creditor banks is expected in to take place next week.
News
9 Sep, 2015
Evoque and Range Rover Sport-based concept cars preview low emission future for established SUV maker
Honda is to show a four-wheeled motorcycle-derived concept designed to deliver and 'immersive driving experience' at the upcoming Frankfurt Show. 'Honda Project 2&4 powered by RC213V', the winning entry from Honda's 'Global Design Project', will make its global debut at the 66th Frankfurt Motor Show at stand B11 in Hall 9.0.
National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) says it is now debt free after making the second and last payment to 106 creditors today (9 September) of SEK231m (US$27.4m).
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