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News 23 Oct, 2019

The Lexus LF-30 concept car has been unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show providing a glimpse of the brand's future

Haldex will concentrate production of EBS and air suspension products in Hungary, shutting down the factory in Heidelberg, Germany.

News 22 Oct, 2019

Public body responsible for protecting the environment runs 3,356 diesel vehicles and only 27 electric models

News 23 Oct, 2019

Nissan has unveiled an all-electric compact SUV at the Tokyo Motor Show, which previews the firm’s future electric production vehicles

News 22 Oct, 2019

Manufacturers will have to accept liability in the event of an autonomous accident, according to bosses at Toyota’s research institute

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union reportedly plans to withdraw the federal lawsuit it filed in a bid to block the shutdown of the General Motors assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio, if the union's tentative new labour agreement with GM is ratified this week.

Three UK-based zero carbon automotive projects have won GBP24.5m (US$33m) in government funding via the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), securing almost 4,000 jobs.

Ford plans to spend more on self-driving vehicles than its original commitment of US$4bn to the end of 2023, Jim Farley, president, new business, technology and strategy, wrote in a blog post.

Sales of vehicles in Romania increased 15.9% year on year in September, and by 9.7% in the first nine months of the year, reaching close to 148,000 units, according to the Association of Car Producers and Importers - APIA.

Romania's outgoing prime minister Viorica Dancila said on Monday she planned to speak to German chancellor Angela Merkel about a letter sent by the European People's Party (EPP) to Volkswagen in support of Bulgaria's offer to become home to the automaker's planned new manufacturing plant - a project that Romania is also vying for.

News 22 Oct, 2019

Plug-in hybrid A6, called 55 TFSI e, has claimed economy figures of 134.5mpg and an all-electric range of 32 miles

Inteva has entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Suzhou Greentech Material, through which Greentech will produce Inteva's material solutions, branded as Inteather, for the China automotive market.

Hyundai Motor on Tuesday confirmed it wanted to increase its stake in its China commercial vehicle joint venture, Sichuan Hyundai Motor, following a review of its operations in the world's largest vehicle market.

Tips & advice 22 Oct, 2019

We explain everything you need to know about Mazda’s SkyActiv range of engines, gearboxes and other technologies

Horiba Mira is urging bus manufacturers, operators and owners to consider converting existing bus fleets with electric powertrain technology.

Haldex is continuing a concept development agreement with an unnamed heavy-duty truck producer.