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BMW plans to lift exports to China from its Rayong assembly plant in Thailand this year, as part of a broader strategy of harnessing its global manufacturing network to meet strong demand in China, according to local reports.

News 28 Feb, 2019

The updated Kia Niro hybrid range receives a refreshed exterior, a revised interior and a host of new technology

French unions have teamed to strongly condemn Ford's decision to shutter its transmission site at Blanquefort near Bordeaux, making 850 staff redundant.

News 27 Feb, 2019

The revised Mercedes GLC SUV arrives with big tech updates and a new range of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines

Opinion 27 Feb, 2019

Polestar could be about to shake up the way we buy and own cars, says Steve Fowler

News 27 Feb, 2019

New E5 and B7 petrol pump labels will indicate ethanol and biofuel content of petrol and diesel; retailers must display signs by September

Skoda Auto set a new production record at its Kvasiny plant in 2018

Seat is using IBM Watson AI for its Mobility Advisor to help urban citizens make informed decisions about their daily transportation options, from cars to scooters, to bikes and public transport.

NXP Semiconductors has unveiled a vehicle network processing chipset solution for service-oriented gateways, which enables automakers to unlock the value of connected vehicle data and offer new services.

FCA (Fiat-Chrysler) is planning to build a new assembly plant in Detroit and add production at five existing Michigan facilities, creating nearly 6,500 Jobs.

Rightware and HERE Technologies announce the availability of Kanzi Maps, the new map renderer from Rightware, with fresh mapping data from HERE for evaluation and development by joint customers. The solution is available as a Kanzi Maps pre-release from Rightware and under a HERE Open Location Platform (OLP) evaluation licence from HERE.

Arconic has appointed Neil Marchuk as executive vice president, Human Resources, effective 1 March .

SK Innovation is to invest US$859m in an additional battery plant in Hungary.

GKN Automotive has unveiled what it maintains is the world's first battery electric vehicle (BEV) with a two-speed transmission and torque vectoring.

News 27 Feb, 2019

Abarth reveals new 595 Esseesse hot hatch and 124 Rally Tribute special edition ahead of Geneva Motor Show

PSA says it plans to take up the major challenges facing the automotive industry, illustrated by the seven mega trends and accelerate the implementation of transformation projects which foster growth and efficiency, particularly in digital technology.

Unveiled at the 2015 IAA and updated in 2018, the fourth-generation Kia Sportage remains a key model for the brand in Europe. The latest refresh included an expanded engine line-up, some aesthetic changes and generous trim levels, all of which helped the model rank as the tenth best-selling car in the UK last year. Continuing just-auto/QUBE's review of interior design and technology trends, we take a closer look inside this ever-popular mid-size family SUV.