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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.

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

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

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

Tips & advice 2 Oct, 2019

It’s more than just an automatic, but what is Porsche’s PDK gearbox and how does it work?

The strike at General Motors in the US shows no sign of resolution, although a dialogue between the company and UAW is continuing.

Tips & advice 2 Oct, 2019

Many of Skoda’s most recent models are fitted with SmarkLink, but what is it and what does it do?

The UK government is to submit proposals today to Brussels for new arrangements over the UK's withdrawal from the EU trade bloc on October 31st. They are being described as a 'final' offer by UK government sources, but there is thought to be a willingness to negotiate on the UK side. Time, however, is short, with a meeting of EU ministers - which could potentially agree a new Brexit withdrawal agreement or 'deal' - scheduled for October 11th.

Opinion 2 Oct, 2019

With so many incredible automotive innovations in the industry, it's no wonder that Britain's car bosses are in demand says Steve Fowler

News 2 Oct, 2019

Audi has launched an updated version of the RS 4 Avant, with fresh exterior styling, a subtly revised interior and a 444bhp V6 engine

An industrial accident that resulted in the death of a worker at an Italian Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) plant has resulted in strike action. The death has led to an investigation by magistrates and demands from the labour union for improved safety measures.

The chief executive of VCC and Geely's Lynk & Co division stated on several occasions in recent years that the brand would be selling half a million vehicles annually in 2020. That won't now happen, due to delayed launches in the USA and Europe as well as turbulence in the Chinese market. Nonetheless, what Geely chairman Li Shufu calls his 'disrupter' brand will push ahead with new ways of doing business on three continents.