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19 Feb, 2019
Can up-and-coming racers learn anything about driving on the road from IAM Roadsmart’s instructors? We head to Silverstone to find out..
Strict new EU standards to reduce pollution from lorries by 30% have been welcomed by the European Commission (EC).
HERE Technologies has announced the establishment of the new international Institute for Advanced Research in Artificial Intelligence (IARAI), with the facility to be located in Vienna. It says the IARAI will be the world's first global machine-learning research institute to use industrial-scale geolocation data.
Ford Motor Company is announcing the appointment of Mitch Bainwol as chief government relations officer, effective 1 March. He also is elected a company officer.
Denso has announced changes to its executive management structure and personnel.
There's plenty of commentary around on the decision by Honda to shut its UK manufacturing facilities at Swindon. Some say it's all about Brexit and the ongoing uncertainties that brings, while others claim Brexit has absolutely nothing to do with it. The reality is a little more complex.
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20 Feb, 2019
The Aston Martin Project 003, which could be called Valhalla when it arrives in 2021, has been teased ahead of Geneva
Honda has today confirmed that it will restructure its global manufacturing network and shut its UK manufacturing facilities at Swindon in 2021. It will also cease manufacturing in Turkey and look to consolidate future production at plants in North America and Japan.
The production version of the C300 project - the next Korando - has been revealed in South Korea. The public world premiere will be at next month's Geneva motor show.
British labour body, Unite says reports circulating Honda is to close its southern England plant in Swindon with the potential loss of 3,500 jobs, would be a "shattering blow" to UK manufacturing.
Cupra is off to a decent start. SEAT claims to have sold 3,600 Cupra Atecas so far this year. With the sole model in demand and due to be joined by others later in 2019, the experiment to evolve what had been a sports trim level into a brand is working.
Fiat Chrysler UK finds itself in the fortuitous position of having a genuinely new model well ahead of Land Rover's L663 project, the next Defender. The arrival of the JL72 and JL74 Jeep Wranglers threatens JLR's hopes for future segment domination outside North America.
Fiat Chrysler UK finds itself in the fortuitous position of having a genuinely new model well ahead of Land Rover's L663 project, the next Defender. The arrival of the JL72 and JL74 Jeep Wranglers threatens JLR's hopes for future segment domination outside North America.
Europe's best selling Suzuki isn't a small car, it's an SUV. In 2018, the regional division delivered more than 70,000 units of the vehicle in question: not bad for a model which dates to 2015 and competes in a class where new rivals keep appearing. Now, fresh engines and a facelift should keep the Vitara popular throughout 2019.
Each of the world's most successful and well known 4x4 model lines had humble beginnings. What is interesting is that of Jeep, Land Rover, Range Rover, Land Cruiser, G-Class and Haval, only three are brands.
Volkswagen has said that it is laying the groundwork for sustainable mobility with its e-mobility strategy.
Thanks to Ram and Jeep, FCA has strong cashflow and is making a lot of money in the USA. Big profits can quickly vanish though when there are so many brands needing fresh models. Which is why some see Chrysler and Dodge being phased out in the 2020s. But will these historic names really disappear?
Honda is reportedly planning to close its UK car manufacturing plant at Swindon, with an official announcement planned for tomorrow.
Honda is planning to close its UK car manufacturing plant at Swindon, with an official announcement planned for tomorrow.
With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up