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Volkswagen has developed a new SCR system for diesel engines which uses 'twin dosing'.

Motherson Sumi Systems subsidiary Motherson PKC Harness Systems is building a new factory in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

News 5 Sep, 2019

VW will unveil a new version of its all-electric e-up! city car at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, with a claimed range of 162 miles

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), Eurelectric and Transport & Environment (T&E) have called on European institutions to facilitate a rapid roll-out of smart charging infrastructure for electrified vehicles.

Geely's Volvo Cars said August global sales volume rose 10.2% year on year to 47,796 cars as the US, China and Europe saw growth.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and Bosch have concluded a 'long-term strategic cooperation agreement' that will see CATL supply 48-volt battery cells for Bosch's 48-volt battery system globally.

Online car sales are expected to cross 1m pa in 2020 and grow to more than 6m a year by 2025, according to research by consultants Frost & Sullivan (F&S).

Nissan Motor is now embroiled in another scandal over executive pay after chief executive Hiroto Saikawa reportedly admitted to being overpaid in violation of internal procedures under a scheme designed by ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn.

FCA said it would extend a new voluntary commitment by automakers selling in the US market worldwide by incorporating rear seat reminder technology across its global passenger vehicle range.

The UK new car market declined by 1.6% in August, but there was a surge in electric car sales in the month, according to data released by the SMMT.

News 5 Sep, 2019

More than half of UK drivers avoid the open hard shoulder on all lane running smart motorways, research shows

Toyota said it was extending the benefits of its TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) programme - which has underpinned most of its recent new models - such as RAV4 and Corolla - to small cars with announcement of a new GA-B platform.

News 5 Sep, 2019

Small Skoda Kamiq SUV gets racy Monte Carlo trim level at Frankfurt Motor Show

Plastic Omnium has become co-sponsor and member of the Advisory Board Committee, of the AP Ventures fund, a venture capital firm headquartered in London and specialising in hydrogen and fuel cells.

General Motors CEO Mary Barra is to meet with US president Donald Trump and White House officials on Thursday just days after GM came under attack from Trump, the White House confirmed late last night, Reuters reported.

News 5 Sep, 2019

Latest UK figures reveal 2,082 new Tesla Model 3s were registered in the UK last month as pent-up demand is satisfied

The senior Renault-Nissan executive who has joined PSA Group reportedly blamed Renault chief Thierry Bollore for forcing his exit.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will spend almost EUR1bn (US$1.1bn) to start production of the new Alfa Romeo Tonale compact SUV and of the mild hybrid Panda at its Pomigliano plant, unions told Reuters.

News 4 Sep, 2019

The successor to the 718 Cayman could be the next car in Porsche's portfolio to go fully electric