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News 2 Sep, 2019

The all-new Hyundai i10 city car gets a major tech and safety kit boost, and is expected to start from around £11k

News 2 Sep, 2019

Skoda Scala gets racy 'Monte Carlo' version - due to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show

Volvo Cars UK has upgraded its flagship seven-seat XC90 SUV with styling tweaks, extra equipment, a longer EV range for the petrol-electric plug-in versions and the market launch of a new diesel, 48V mild hybrid powertrain.

Chinese electric bus manufacturer Alfa Bus is eyeing the Bulgarian market for a plant to assemble electric buses and produce their batteries in the EU, Bulgaria's economy ministry was quoted as saying.

Rogier Kroymans, described by the automaker as "an accomplished sales and marketing executive with over 20 years of extensive luxury-brand experience", has joined Southern California-based Karma Automotive as VP sales and network development, overseeing the company's European dealer network development and sales strategy.

Adient plans a new product line for the Ford F-150 that is projected to create between 70 to 100 jobs at the automotive parts manufacturer in Tillsonburg, Ontario.

Britain's Road Haulage Association (RHA) is welcoming the UK government's intention to spend GBP30m (US$36m) on upgrades to port infrastructure, road and rail links, but cautions it will be of limited benefit if traders are not supported with clear instructions on how to ensure all shipments are border ready.

News 2 Sep, 2019

A modified Bugatti Chiron has reached a top speed of 304.774mph at the Ehra-Lessien proving ground in Germany

Velodyne Lidar has announced the second annual World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology that it says will address safety issues and public concern regarding autonomous vehicles (AVs).

News 2 Sep, 2019

Cities and regions with pollution beyond legal limits want funds to pay residents and businesses to scrap their old diesel cars

News 2 Sep, 2019

Ian Callum's new design and engineering company unveils its first creation - the Aston Martin Vanquish by Callum

Toyota Australia has announced it will initiate future Takata recall campaigns ahead of schedule for approximately 82,756 Yaris sedan, Corolla and Avensis vehicles to replace previously installed front passenger inflators.

Thyssenkrupp Materials Services has appointed Daniel Wodera as CFO, effective 1 October.

Alcoa has reached tentative agreement with United Steelworkers on a new four-year labour agreement for around 1,700 employees at five American locations.

Teijin has completed the acquisition of composite and component supplier, Benet Automotive in the Czech Republic from Jet Investment.

News 2 Sep, 2019

New PHEV variants of the Kia Ceed Sportswagon and XCeed crossover unveiled, both featuring an all-electric range of 37 miles