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News 21 Feb, 2019

Survey shows almost half of UK drivers believe getting their car serviced at an independent garage invalidates their warranty

Britain's Freight Transport Association (FTA) has added its voice to industry bodies welcoming HMRC's (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) announcement of a short-term, six-month suspension of the introduction of Safety and Security Declarations to allow operators and traders to focus on unresolved border issues post Brexit.

Delphi Technologies has reported fourth quarter 2018 revenue down 9% to US$1.2bn.

Pennsylvania says it could gain almost US$2.8bn in benefits from lower greenhouse gas emissions, help reduce respiratory disease, increase consumer savings and create jobs if three in ten vehicles were electric, according to a plan released by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Scania and Nobina, the largest public transport operator in the Nordic countries, will collaborate to commence trials of autonomous buses on regular routes in the Stockholm area.

News 21 Feb, 2019

Hyundai will expand its Tucson line-up with a new N-Line model, featuring a range of styling and interior updates

BMW says it will add 2,000 jobs at its German Dinglolfing as it ramps up investment in electrification.

BMW is to open an office for trend and technology scouting in Israel.

Veoneer says it is one of the founding partners in AI Innovation of Sweden, a new Swedish national centre for accelerating research and innovation within Artificial Intelligence (AI).

PSA claims it was a key contributor to France's trade balance in 2018, with a surplus of EUR4.9bn (US$6bn).

News 21 Feb, 2019

The Korean brand will unwrap a new all-electric coupe, with the aim of making electric cars more exciting to drive

Britain's manufacturers association chief has warned the UK government leaving the European Union (EU) with no deal post-Brexit would be catastrophic for the sector and the prospect of applying zero tariffs on imported goods as a consequence would kill off some sectors of industry overnight.

British labour body, Unite is urging Honda to keep faith with its Swindon, England plant as it warns up to 18,500 jobs are potentially at risk following the announcement the plant  will shutter in 2021.

Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed HMRC's (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) announcement of a short-term, six-month suspension of the introduction of Safety and Security Declarations to allow operators and traders to focus on unresolved border issues post Brexit.

Opinion 20 Feb, 2019

While some British car makers are struggling, Steve Fowler thinks McLaren’s success is nothing short of miraculous

News 20 Feb, 2019

Tesla boss says self-driving will allow Tesla drivers to fall asleep behind the wheel within two years - but authorities may disagree

News 21 Feb, 2019

A high performance petrol-hybrid version of the Peugeot 508 will launch at Geneva, previewing the firms plans for a production model

With driving simulators becoming increasingly realistic, allowing more tests to be effectively undertaken in a virtual environment, growing numbers of proving grounds are investing in 'digital twins' of themselves. To learn more about what is accelerating this trend, we spoke to asked Chris Hoyle, from simulation software company rFpro.

News 20 Feb, 2019

Peugeot will unveil its new brand signature at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, to complement its shift towards electrification

The development of autonomous vehicles (AVs) is still in its infancy. How do OEMs test these vehicles to ensure they are safe on the road in the real world?  AB Dynamics has been developing testing systems for automakers for decades, pushing back the boundaries of advanced driver assistance (ADAS) test systems, the building blocks of an AV. To learn more about how the auto industry is developing testing regimes for AVs, we spoke to Jeremy Ash, Head of Commercial, AB Dynamics.