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May
1st

EU responds after Trump delays metal tariffs a month

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US president Trump has given the EU, Canada and Mexico a temporary stay on the introduction of new tariffs on steel and aluminium.
May
1st

ANALYSIS – Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid sales on the rise

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As the appearance of an AD concept at the LA auto show in late 2017 shows, Hyundai isn't yet done developing its Ioniq model range. Since the first variants went on sale in South Korea coming up for two years ago, a plug-in hybrid and an EV have been added. The biggest seller, though, was always going to the Hybrid.
May
1st

Ford Sollers to localise Russia seat production

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Ford Sollers says from this year it will localise production of seats in Russia as the company looks to ramp up the proportion of domestically produced components.
May
1st

BMW updates Mini and prepares for EV

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A new gearbox, freshened styling and the option of 3D printed accessories are the main changes for an updated range of three-door, five-door and convertible Minis. The cars are now in production at plants in the Netherlands and England, with the latter also beginning initial preparations for an electric variant due in 2019.
May
1st

Kaliningrad woos firms with zero payroll tax for new hires

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Kaliningrad's automotive cluster says its zero payroll tax for new jobs created can act as a magnet for companies with large numbers of staff.
May
1st

Ford gives Fiesta van connectivity, tech upgrades

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Ford hopes advanced driver-assistance equipment, connectivity features and a sporty model will give its Fiesta car-derived van a sales boost in the segment for small commercial vehicles.
May
1st

VW will launch SOL EV brand in China with subcompact crossover

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JAC Volkswagen, a newly formed joint venture between Jianghuai Automobile and the VW, said the first product under its new SOL electric vehicle brand will be a subcompact crossover, the E20X.
May
1st

In China, Lynk and CO’s high-tech factory flags global challenge

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While auto workers in Germany and South Korea fight to save their jobs, one of China's youngest auto brands is gearing up to build SUVs at a new factory with digitally-connected robots and a fresh workforce of 1,800 people.
Apr
30th

U.S. lawmakers seek details from EPA on mpg rule changes

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Two Democratic lawmakers asked EPA chief Scott Pruitt for documents related to proposed changes to vehicle fuel emission standards and California's authority to set its own measures, and accused him of misleading Congress of the agency's plans.
Apr
30th

U.S. wants 4-year phase-in for higher NAFTA auto content thresholds

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The latest proposal for updating NAFTA's automotive rules from the United States would carry a four-year phase-in to meet a higher, 75 percent regional value threshold as well as new labor rules.
Apr
30th

Pentagon challenges Uber, Waymo in race over self-driving vehicles

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Forget Uber and Waymo: the next big name in self-driving vehicles could be the Pentagon. The stakes are high -- 52 percent of combat casualties can been attributed to logistics.
Apr
30th

2018 Paris motor show – world debuts list

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Vehicles which made their global debuts at the 2018 edition of the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile are named below.
Apr
30th

Paris motor show world debuts list – G20 BMW 3 Series

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A new generation of the BMW 3 Series has been revealed at the Paris motor show's first press preview day.
Apr
30th

Paris motor show world debuts list – Renault reveals electric Kwid

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Renault has announced plans for a Clio Hybrid as well as PHEV versions of the Megane and Captur on the eve of the Paris motor show's media days. The company is also going to display a prototype of the Kwid Z.E. at the show.
Apr
30th

Paris motor show world debuts list – smart forease concept

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Daimler says its smart division will show the forease, an electric roadster design study, at the Paris Mondial.
Apr
30th

Paris motor show world debuts list – Peugeot e-Legend concept

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Peugeot will be returning to the past at the Paris motor show but with a twist: the e-Legend concept looks like a new take on the 504 Coupé but is autonomous, electric and has four-wheel drive.
Apr
30th

Paris motor show world debuts list – Audi e-tron & Ferrari Monzas

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Audi revealed the e-tron to the media at an event in California on Monday but this electric SUV's public premiere will take place at the Paris motor show. Production has already started and sales will commence in European markets during November.
Apr
30th

Paris motor show world debuts list – Peugeot 508-based coupe concept

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Peugeot is hinting that it will show a new take on the classic 504 Coupé at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile. The design study is said to be based on the 508.
Apr
30th

Paris motor show world debuts list – DS 3 Crossback & E-Tense

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The public debuts of the DS 3 Crossback and its electric variant, the E-Tense, will take place at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile.
Apr
30th

Paris motor show world debuts list – Renault Kadjar facelift

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Daimler has divulged details of the new Mercedes-Benz GLE Class, Renault has announced a facelift and new engines for the Kadjar, and Citroën has issued some details of a C5 Aircross PHEV prototype. All three will make their public debuts at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile.
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