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Magna International has announced that its Magna Powertrain operating group was nominated by the Volkswagen Group as a 'Future Automotive Supply Tracks' (FAST) strategic partner for outstanding performance in manufacturing driveline systems for VW vehicles.

News 26 Aug, 2015

The £5,000 grant for plug-in vehicles has been extended for an extra three months by the Government

Brazil's auto parts industry has been more deeply affected by the current new vehicle sales downturn because it is a less resilient sector. But some relief has come from a slight improvement in aftermarket sales. After all, if Brazilians are shopping less for cars, they're spending more on replacement parts for repairs and servicing.

News 26 Aug, 2015

Skoda reveals most efficient model in new Superb range heading to Frankfurt Show, with 76.3mpg promised

News 26 Aug, 2015

Alpina applies updates from the 2016 3-Series range to its hot diesel D3 Bi-Turbo, set to go on sale after Frankfurt reveal

Toyota said it will restart work Thursday at China plants that were shut after explosions in the city of Tianjin.

Nidec says it has acquired a 100% ownership interest in Arisa, a press machine manufacturer based in Spain, from its founding families.

Sponsored 26 Aug, 2015

Approved quality parts, trained technicians and a video of the service are just some of the benefits when you use a Nissan main dealer.

Ferrari is renewing its Indian market push with two new dealers and the introduction of the California T convertible after terminating earlier dealerships for reasons including dissatisfaction with service levels.

News 26 Aug, 2015

New Micra N-TEC will be a feast for tech-hungry supermini buyers when it goes on sale next month

Denso says it will build a 20,000 square metre test facility for the culture of pseudochoricystis ellipsoidea, an oil-producing microalga patented by Denso used to help reduce CO2 emissions.

Toyota Motor said it would suspend Prius production at its Chachoengsao plant in Thailand until a legal dispute with the country's Ministry of Finance over the vehicle's import status is resolved.

Toyota Motor said it will suspended Prius production at its Chachoengsao plant in Thailand until a legal dispute with the country's Ministry of Finance over the vehicle's import status is resolved.

New vehicle sales in Thailand fell by 12.1% to 60,863 units in July, compared with 69,267 units in the same month of last year, according to data released by the Federation of Thai Industries.

Hyundai Motor Co. is trying to burnish its performance credentials and will unveil an 'ultimate concept car' at next month's Frankfurt auto show that expands on the company's sporty N subbrand and showcases racing design.

SKF has signed a three-year agreement with MAN for the supply of truck-matched wheel-end units.

Jaguar today said its new F-Pace will offer driving dynamics "unlike anything else in the segment" as the UK sports car maker takes aim at the Porsche Macan and BMW X4 with its first SUV-styled crossover.

News 26 Aug, 2015

Vauxhall's popular family car to become longer, lighter and posher in premium push, but prices remain mainstream

Ford is in discussions with the UAW about bringing the Ranger midsize pickup back to the U.S. market, a person with knowledge of the talks said.