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News 26 Jun, 2014

A fifth of UK motoring offenders have received points before even passing their test

News 26 Jun, 2014

Google reveals new Android Auto infotainment interface, with Volvo the latest manufacturer to sign up

Magna International announced its Powertrain unit is the supplier of the new all-wheel-drive (AWD) system optional for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis.

Martin Smith is standing down as head of design for Ford of Europe but ahead of his retirement at the end of this year his work is far from done.

Kumho Tyre has resumed its plan, which had been suspended for six years, to build a production plant in the US, according to the Yonhap news agency.

UK trade association, SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers &Traders), says it is looking to increase British local content on vehicles to 50%.

The arrival of the Gran Coupé sees BMW expanding the 4 Series to three body styles. How does this new hatchback compare to the rival Audi A5 Sportback?

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Mercedes' new top-of-the-range S-class Pullman will be larger and cost over twice the price of the extended wheelbase version of the Rolls-Royce Phantom when it goes on sale next year.

Honda is partnering with 3DXCITE to bring new crash test visualization software to the table.

Ram has taken the wraps off the ProMaster City, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' answer to the

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Aston Martin’s virtual-only DP-100 Vision teased ahead of Goodwood reveal

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Daimler and Nissan have finalized a joint venture deal to build future Mercedes and Infiniti compact cars in Mexico, sources said today as the automakers called a news conference to unveil the plans.

Daimler and Nissan have finalized a joint venture deal to build future Mercedes and Infiniti compact cars in Mexico, sources said today as the automakers called a news conference to unveil the plans.

News 26 Jun, 2014

Vauxhall Chairman Tim Tozer explains the motives behind plan for a new Vauxhall Viva city car

Swedish supplier SKF has opened a new bearings factory and randd campus in the Jiading district of Shanghai in China.

When it arrives in dealerships early next year, the 2015 Ram ProMaster City will give Chrysler Group dealers a small commercial van to compete with the Ford Transit Connect. The front-wheel-drive van will be powered by the same 2.

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen will stop selling the Peugeot 807 minivan as part of plans by CEO Carlos Tavares to eliminate unprofitable models from the automaker's product lineup.

A few days ago, Japanese newspaper Nikkei reported that Daimler and Nissan are on the verge of signing a major deal that will unite their forces in the development of new vehicles, including two compact luxury models.

Production will take place at Nissan's Mexican plant, and the first units will start rolling out around 2017. It looks like the run will begin with an Infiniti-branded product, followed by a comparable Mercedes-Benz model.

The partnership will considerably lower investment and production costs for both companies.

Back in 2010, Nissan and Daimler teamed up to build powerplants for the former. This time would be different, since the two have never designed, developed and manufactured complete vehicles before.