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News 25 Feb, 2019

Ford follows Mercedes into adopting the what3words mapping system, which uses three words to navigate to a specific 3x3 metre square

Toyota Australia has provided a further update after news emerged last week that it was the victim of a cyber attack.

President Donald Trump has announced his administration will be delaying the imposition of new US tariffs on Chinese imports. Moreover, he is planning a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping to finalise a new trade agreement between the world's two largest economies.

Articles 11 Mar, 2019

If you're looking for a stylish, safe and practical SUV that's good to drive, the Suzuki Vitara demands attention

Articles 6 Mar, 2019

Let the Suzuki Vitara help plan your adventures for 2019

Volkswagen Group Spanish unit Seat appears to have painted a target around Renault's Twizy with the unveiling of its Minimo concept car at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona today. 

French union hopes an offer for the troubled Ford Aquitaine Industries transmission site at Blanquefort near Bordeaux could be accepted by the US manufacturer, appear to have been dashed.

Scania AB opened a new THB800m (US$26m) heavy commercial vehicle assembly plant in Thailand at the end of last week, as the Swedish company looks to expand its presence in the regions truck and bus markets.

News 25 Feb, 2019

The new all-electric Porsche Taycan Sport Turimso is set to join the saloon in the Taycan range, and it's been spotted testing in the snow

Volvo Cars has unveiled a refreshed version of its flagship XC90, adding a newly developed fuel-saving engine option that is the next step in the automaker's electrification strategy.

Geely-owned Volvo Cars said it had taken "a significant step towards its electrification goals" with the release of upgraded and newly developed electrified powertrain options, to be made available across its entire model range in the future.

Volkswagen is using the Trustonic Application Protection (TAP) platform to secure the mobile app and ensure sensitive information and key transfer requests are securely displayed to, and approved by, a real authenticated user on a trusted device and not by hackers or malware simulating a user or device.

Tenneco has unveiled fourth-quarter total revenue up 79% to US$4.3bn, year-over-year, driven mainly by the completion of the Federal-Mogul acquisition in 2018.

Kandi Technologies Group says its electric vehicle models, EX3 and Model K22 have been approved for import and registration in the US by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

News 24 Feb, 2019

Audi reveals new plug-in hybrid powertrains, badged TFSI e, for Q5, A6, A7 and A8 ahead of Geneva

We break down the future model strategy for Ram - FCA's pickup truck brand was spun off from Dodge in 2010 and now offers a range of pickups and could soon expand into SUVs.