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Mazda named Americas chief Akira Marumoto its new CEO as the automaker -- with its limited randd budget and reliance on old-school combustion engines -- confronts big challenges in the new era of electrification, autonomous driving and connected cars.

Mazda has named Americas chief Akira Marumoto its new CEO as the second-tier Japanese carmaker confronts big challenges in the new era of electrification, autonomous driving and connected cars.

In dropping out of the 2019 Detroit auto show, Audi said it will continue to evaluate auto shows case by case, relative "to the timing of our product introductions and the value the show brings from a media and consumer perspective."

In dropping out of the 2019 Detroit auto show, Audi said it will continue to evaluate auto shows case by case, relative "to the timing of our product introductions and the value the show brings from a media and consumer perspective."

General Motors, which plans a ride-sharing fleet of robotaxis for next year, is looking at further business opportunities for self-driving cars, such as custom designs.

General Motors, which plans a ride-sharing fleet of robotaxis for next year, is looking at further business opportunities for self-driving cars, such as custom designs.

Volvo Cars owner Zhejiang Geely has selected Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to advise on an initial public stock offering for the Swedish carmaker this year, Bloomberg reported.

Volvo Cars owner Zhejiang Geely has selected Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to advise on an initial public stock offering for the Swedish carmaker this year, Bloomberg reported.

Newer model year vehicles are less likely to kill passengers, according to data released by NHTSA.

Online used-car retailer Carvana's first-quarter net loss widened to nearly $53 million, while revenue and vehicle sales both more than doubled to records.

CEO Jim Hackett says the company doesn't intend to lose customers with decision to ax sedans in favor of SUVs and pickups; Bill Ford says he remains frustrated by lagging stock price

CEO Jim Hackett says the company doesn't intend to lose customers with decision to ax sedans in favor of SUVs and pickups; Bill Ford says he remains frustrated by lagging stock price

Global auto parts giant Magna International posted record net income of $660 million in the first quarter of 2018, up 14 percent from a year ago.

Magna International posted record net income of $660 million in the first quarter of 2018, up 14 percent from a year ago.

Opinion 10 May, 2018

Now Rolls-Royce has taken the SUV plunge, it's time we stopped looking down on these types of vehicle, says Steve Walker

Eaton and Shaanxi Fast Gear have announced they have signed a joint venture agreement to manufacture manual transmissions for light-duty commercial vehicles.

In today's car interior, space in front of the wheel remains a priority with the explosion of added content and features. In tomorrow's self-driving car, space behind will be transformed into a comfortably designed control and entertainment centre. Continuing just-auto/QUBE's series of interviews with OEMs, we spoke to executives from Volkswagen Group to learn more about I.D. VIZZION, consumers' desire for individuality, new mobility concepts and the implications for automotive interiors.

News 10 May, 2018

Simplified trim levels makes three Renault models cheaper to buy, with top-spec Captur seeing a £1,755 price drop

BMW-owned Rolls-Royce has unveiled its super-luxury SUV, the Cullinan. It says the car - named after the largest diamond ever discovered - is an 'all-terrain high-bodied car that makes the idea of authentic, luxury off-road travel a reality for the first time'. Luxury travel is, according to Rolls-Royce, now 'Effortless, Everywhere'.

Audi of America has expanded its Traffic Light Information driver assistance feature to two more US cities - Phoenix, Arizona and areas of Kansas City, Kansas.