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Sep
12th

Why Fiat Chrysler wants $7 billion for Magneti Marelli

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Fiat Chrysler is seeking more than $7 billion for its car-part unit Magneti Marelli in exclusive sale talks with a supplier owned by KKR, Bloomberg reported.
Sep
12th

Used car buying problems and how to avoid them

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How a cheap used car could save you money - Rover bonnet
Tips & advice 3 Oct, 2018

Worried about the risks of buying a used car? We take you through how to avoid buying a car with a hidden past

Sep
12th

VW claims first to HP 3D metallic printing for small parts

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Volkswagen claimed to be the first automotive manufacturer using HP's Metal Jet 3D printing technology which simplifies and speeds up metallic printing.
Sep
12th

Gordon Murray Design claims it can halve vehicle body weight

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UK-based design and engineering company Gordon Murray Design has unveiled the latest version of its iStream automotive manufacturing system which it says revolutionises the way cars are manufactured and delivers up to a 50% reduction in body weight.
Sep
12th

Pioneer gets financial lifeline as car navigation business struggles

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Pioneer secured a bailout worth up to $540 million from Baring Private Equity Asia, after failed bets on car navigation and audio systems saddled it with debt and pushed it into the red.
Sep
12th

Pioneer gets financial lifeline as car navigation business struggles

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Pioneer secured a bailout worth up to $540 million from Baring Private Equity Asia, after failed bets on car navigation and audio systems saddled it with debt and pushed it into the red.
Sep
12th

Wabco opens braking systems facility in Thailand

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Wabco has announced the inauguration of a new advanced production base in Rayong, Thailand, to support increased local demand for braking systems from major commercial vehicle manufacturers.
Sep
12th

Nissan exits Europe’s compact car segment

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Nissan has stopped building the Pulsar hatchback for Europe and will end production of the Almera sedan in Russia later this year.
Sep
12th

Nissan US to standardise safety and driver assist package on all ‘top selling’ models

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Nissan's US unit said it was introducing Safety Shield 360, six active safety and driver assist items, as standard equipment on all of its top selling models by 2021, about 1m vehicles a year.
Sep
12th

US car dealers oppose import tariffs in survey

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According to data from the Q3 2018 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI), US automobile dealers are more positive than negative in describing the current market in the third quarter but are fearful that proposed auto tariffs could hurt profitability.
Sep
12th

Towing guide 2018: UK laws, licences, costs and tips

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Skoda Kodiaq towing
Tips & advice 17 Sep, 2018

From tips for towing a caravan across the UK to help getting your towing licence, our towing guide explains all

Sep
12th

Skoda opens new innovation hub in Czech Republic

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With the motto 'Ready for the Future', Skoda has inaugurated its new InnoCube innovation area, which is located in a former abbey building near Malda Boleslav.
Sep
12th

Ricardo develops efficient single-speed transmission for EVs

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Ricardo says it has developed a new single-speed E-Axle transmission that offers a balance of efficiency and performance, together with low total cost of ownership.
Sep
12th

Ricardo and Roke launch new ‘Digital Resilience Lab’

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Ricardo and Roke have jointly launched a new Digital Resilience Lab to 'help automotive manufacturers design and produce the next generation of secure vehicles and realise the vision of future transport systems'.
Sep
12th

VW faces class-action case from German consumer body

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Germany's consumer protection association and auto club ADAC will present a class action against VW on behalf of owners over the automaker's manipulation of emissions software.
Sep
12th

JLR puts pressure on UK gov for right EU Brexit deal

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Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) CEO Ralph Speth has warned that a UK-EU Brexit trade deal is needed that protects frictionless trade between the UK and the EU or the company will be faced with additional costs that could potentially cost tens of thousands of UK jobs.
Sep
12th

Iceland to ban ICEs by 2030 to meet Paris deal

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Icelandic is to ban registrations of fossil fuel cars by 2030 as part of plans to meet the country's Paris Agreement targets and become carbon neutral by 2040.
Sep
12th

VW struggles to escape diesel scandal fallout

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Three years after admitting to cheating diesel-emissions tests, Volkswagen is still struggling to escape the scandal as it faces another wave of claims from investors and customers. Current and former executives remain under investigation.
Sep
12th

Ultimate Jaguar XJ road test: XJ6, XJ12, XJ40 and XJR 575 driven – pictures

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Sep
12th

VW CEO warns of higher than expected EV costs

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Volkswagen warned that ambitious plans to offer an electric version of each model will cost more than it estimated, forcing the carmaker to deepen an efficiency push to meet the spending demands.
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