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Features 30 Sep, 2019

We go behind the scenes at Jaguar Land Rover as we find out how it plans to become a pioneer in car technology

Nissan Motor expects to appoint a new chief executive officer (CEO) by the end of October, following the resignation earlier this month of Hiroto Saikawa for financial improprietry after he admitted to being overpaid JPY47bn (US$437,000) in performance-linked remuneration. The Japanese carmaker is currently led by caretaker CEO Yasuhiro Yamauchi, a 63-year-old long-serving director of the company.

Renault Samsung Motors plans to cut production at its only plant in South Korea from early October due to weak demand for its vehicles.

Ford is stepping up its new model launch programme in China to help reverse its sharp decline in recently years in the world's largest vehicle market.

Sold as a four-door saloon or five-door Sportswagon, the facelifted Kia Optima range made its debut at the 2018 Geneva motor show. Continuing QUBE/just-auto's review of interior design and technology trends, we take a look inside the estate version to see what has been refreshed.

Wheels and automotive structural components producer, Iochpe-Maxion has announced the opening of a new mobility innovation office in Berlin.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Michigan-based automaker FCA US,  and its parent company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, for misleading investors about the number of new vehicles sold each month to customers in the United States.

Cummins has produced its 3-millionth diesel engine for Ram trucks at its Columbus Mid-Range Engine Plant (CMEP) in Indiana.

Denso and Global Mobility Service (GMS) are to start field testing a new transport service incorporating small refrigerated parcels to deliver fresh food and other products to commercial facilities and households in Indonesia.

News 27 Sep, 2019

Toyota and Subaru have signed an agreement which will see the jointly developed GT86 and BRZ progress into the next decade

Tesla has rolled out what it says is its biggest software update ever. With 'Software Version 10.0' it says it is raising the bar with a self-driving feature, entertainment services like Netflix and Hulu, new navigation features and in-car karaoke.

Mando has officially opened a new R&D centre in Frankfurt, Germany joined by representatives from global automakers including Hyundai, Ford, BMW, and Volkswagen.

News 27 Sep, 2019

American start-up Bollinger has officially unveiled its no-nonsense, retro-styled all-electric B1 SUV and B2 pick-up truck

Toyota Motor Corporation and Subaru Corporation agreed today on a new business and capital alliance with the aim of further developing and strengthening their long-term partnership. Toyota's stake in Subaru will grow to 20% from around 17% currently. 

News Amazon plans to buy  100,000 Rivian electric vans was the most-read article on just-auto this week, unsurprisingly.

News 27 Sep, 2019

Shock rise in fatal motorway accidents prompts further scrutiny of smart motorways; Highways England admits "more that needs to be done”

Kia, one of the most consistent brands for rising sales in the European region, is on course to sell perhaps as many as 75,000 Niros this year. Available in HUV 'Hybrid Utility Vehicle', plug-in hybrid and electric forms, the C segment crossover also positions the brand well for the sub-100g/km CO2 average which will be mandated in the bloc from 2020.