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News 3 Oct, 2019

Mitsubishi will unveil a new compact MPV at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, designed to meet Japan’s Kei car regulations

News 3 Oct, 2019

Audi has given a sneak preview of its next-generation all-electric car, which will be built on the brand's new PPE platform

Nokian Tyres has opened its North American production factory in Dayton, Tennessee.

News 3 Oct, 2019

The plug-in hybrid, open top Mitsubishi MI-TECH SUV will be revealed later this month at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show

China's FAW Group has launched ride-hailing app Qimiao Chuxing this week.

EVBox says it is now connected to Gireve's platform, opening its charging points to Gireve's e-mobility service provider partners.

Geely-owned Volvo Cars reports 7.4 % global sales growth this year (first nine months). The company sold a total of 507,704 cars during the period.

VW Group brand Audi, the city of Ingolstadt and Telekom are to cooperate on 5G technology. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding in Ingolstadt on Wednesday. The goal is to use the new 5G technology to make urban mobility safer, more digital and more sustainable.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars has appointed Dirk Große-Loheide as new board member for Procurement.

Marelli has established an advisory board consisting of global market experts.

A collaboration Between VW and a Traton subsidiary company (RIO) aims to make significant savings with more transparent and efficient processes.

Traton Group is planning an EUR1bn R&D spending plan for the next five years.

Aptiv has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gabo Systemtechnik (Gabocom) from funds managed by Bregal Unternehmerkapital for around US$310m.

Continental's former powertrain division will now operate under the name Vitesco Technologies, effective immediately.

Nissan Motor has whittled down its shortlist of candidates to replace former CEO Hiroto Saikawa, who resigned last month after admitting to financial "misappropriation", to three company insiders - according to local reports in Japan citing sources close to the company.

Domestic sales by South Korea's five largest automakers increased by 2.1% to 112,407 units in September 2019 from weak year-earlier sales of 110,130 units, according to preliminary data released individually by the companies.

We take a detailed look at the new 2020 Defender's impressive coating tech as JLR launches its new design centre in Gaydon. The off-roader uses a special wrap with self-healing properties to automatically repair small scuffs and scratches.

News 2 Oct, 2019

The Japanese manufacturer will bring a pair of retro-styled concept cars to this year’s Tokyo Motor Show