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Skoda Auto and Volkswagen have opened a new Technology Centre in Pune, India.

Hyundai Motor Group has announced the development and future availability in its Hyundai and Kia cars of the (claimed) world's first multi-collision airbag system that significantly improves performance in multi-collision accidents. Multi-collision accidents are those in which the primary impact is followed by collisions with secondary objects, such as trees, electrical posts or other vehicles, which occurs in three out of every 10 accidents.

Reports are circulating in Japan that Paris is seeking a new capital tie-up between Renault and Nissan that would more closely integrate the two alliance partners. However, it is also reported that Nissan CEO Hirota Saikawa has suggested that Nissan is not ready to discuss such a proposal.

Toyota Motor and Panasonic plan to have in place a new joint venture in China by next year to produce batteries for electric vehicles, according to a report in the Nikkei business daily citing sources close to the negotiations.

PSA has started its new assembly line for the Turbo PureTech 3-cylinder petrol engine in Tychy, Poland.

News 18 Jan, 2019

The American electric car firm will cut seven percent of its workforce, following its meagre profits in the second half of 2018

News 18 Jan, 2019

Dacia’s Sandero and Logan MCV ranges receive a lift with a new diesel engine and revised trim levels

News 18 Jan, 2019

Volvo owner Geely claims the new FY11 SUV will be its “most driver orientated vehicle to date”

Nissan Motor said it plans to eliminate 700 contract worker jobs at its Canton assembly plant in the US state of Mississippi in response to slowing local demand and rising competition.

Tesla CEO Musk has told employees the company will cut about 7% of its workers as its cars are too expensive.

As vehicles and infrastructure become more connected, new revenue-generating possibilities for players across the mobility ecosystem are emerging. Following its acquisition by Samsung in late 2017, Harman is well placed to help enterprises make the most of those opportunities. Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews at CES, we met with Gani Nayak, Senior VP Connected Car, Harman.

As one of my colleagues remarked, the grille on the just facelifted BMW 7 Series is somewhat reminiscent of the front-end of a basking shark in full plankton filter-feed mode. I'm sure the Chinese will love it anyway (a staggering 44% of all 7 sales last year were in China - which explains the Shanghai roll-out). It was a lighter moment in a week that has had a more serious side on a number of fronts.

Opinion 20 Jan, 2019

Although car sales were down in the UK in 2018, Mike Rutherford still thinks there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic

We heard at CES last week how Harman is expanding its Over-the-Air (OTA) offering to allow OEMs to effectively tackle the ever-growing security complexity of their software supply chain's components. We also learned how its smart, secure technology is advancing personalised mobility that satisfies individual preferences. Continuing just-auto/QUBE series of interviews, we spoke to Oren Betzaleli, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Connected Services, Harman.

Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) have said that results from their ongoing joint investigation into misconduct carried out by Carlos Ghosn, former chairman of the two companies, confirm that he received improper payments from a Dutch subsidiary (Nissan-Mitsubishi BV - a JV established by both companies).

Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG), a 100% subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation for the production of automobiles in India, has completed construction of the Gujarat Plant Number-2, and has started production of the Swift.

Nissan has unveiled the NV300 Concept-van to highlight the versatility of Nissan commercial vehicles for bespoke conversions of all types.

At the Brussels Motor Show, Ford of Europe has revealed an enhanced Ford Mondeo range - including a new Mondeo Hybrid wagon (estate).