VW showcased EV technology that will feature in its upcoming I.D. range by setting an all-time record in the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the U.S. state of Colorado with the I.D. R Pikes Peak racing car prototype.
VW showcased EV technology that will feature in its upcoming I.D. range by setting an all-time record in the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the U.S. state of Colorado with the I.D. R Pikes Peak racing car prototype.
Audi has delayed the launch of its purpose-built e-tron EV and switched the event to the United States from Brussels after the arrest of CEO Rupert Stadler put a shadow over VW Group's premium brand in Europe.
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26 Jun, 2018
New Audi A7 base unit to be called 45 TDI, and it features fuel-saving mild hybrid tech
Suspended Audi CEO Rupert Stadler is facing at least another week in a German prison after agreeing to additional questioning by prosecutors over his role in the diesel-emissions scandal.
After 1.5m units since launch of the first generation in 1996, Citroen's third generation Berlingo is being launched with technology new to the LCV segment, such as an overload indicator - the claimed first application in a vehicle of this type - and, depending on model and option packs, up to 20 driver assistance systems and four connectivity technologies.
Audi cancelled a marketing event in Brussels where it was due to launch its first purpose-built electric vehicle after the arrest of CEO Rupert Stadler put a shadow over the brand in Europe.
Cosworth, the UK engineering company with roots making engines for Formula One racing teams, is moving closer to an IPO by developing advanced driver-assistance and autonomous technology to entice investors.
Jaguar Land Rover said it will invest $18 billion over the next three years to be able to offer electrified versions of all its models after customers' wariness about buying diesel-fueled vehicles hit margins and profitability.
Volkswagen Group of America and four major suppliers have formed an alliance to work on highly technical issues that will have to be resolved to make autonomous vehicles a reality.
Volkswagen Group of America and four major suppliers have formed an alliance to work on highly technical issues that will have to be resolved to make autonomous vehicles a reality.
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26 Jun, 2018
The lack of clarity over Brexit in the UK has seen the car manufacturing sector suffer a dramatic fall in investment, says the SMMT
Uncertainty over Brexit has halved new investment in the UK car industry because the government's current plans for trade after Britain leaves the EU are unrealistic, the SMMT industry association said.
Bill Ford's grand vision of developing a "transportation invention corridor" along Michigan Avenue is going to require some grand thinking and probably a pile of public and private money.
President Donald Trump plans to spur more trade tensions with China by barring many Chinese companies from investing in American technology firms, and by blocking additional tech exports to Beijing.
Toyota's new North American IT chief has a wide-ranging background in industries such as gambling, food and razors. Now he'll try his hand at in the auto space, filling the role left open by his recently promoted new boss.
It's always fun listening to auto execs come up with new phrases to explaining where a new product fits so take a bow, Ford of Britain fleet director, Owen Gregory, for this little gem to describe the Ka+, Fiesta and Focus Active variants: "We want the spirit of SUV-ness but with sharper ride and handling while avoiding fuel economy compromises."
BMW would have to close its British factories if Brexit leads to serious supply chain disruption, a company executive told the Financial Times.
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