Ford has confirmed that it will cut more than 5000 jobs in Germany and a yet-to-be-determined number in the UK as part of the cost-cutting reorganisation of its European business. The American company has begun a voluntary separation programme for employees in the two countries as part of a major restructuring, which it says is designed to… Continue reading Ford confirms UK job losses as part of cost-cutting
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Infiniti pulls out of Europe
Infiniti is pulling out of Western Europe after Nissan’s premium arm was no longer considered a viable business here. Production of the firm’s two UK-built models, the Q30 and QX30, will end at Nissan’s Sunderland plant in July. The company will cease all European operations from early 2020. The move is part of a wider… Continue reading Infiniti pulls out of Europe
Ford readies new Fiesta-based small SUV to replace Ecosport
New images show Ford’s Fiesta-based small SUV, which will replace the Ecosport in the firm’s range, carrying out winter testing. The new compact crossover has been photographed sporting heavily disguised Fiesta-based bodywork but with a clear SUV-style raised ride height. The as-yet-unnamed model, which could retain the Ecosport nameplate or take on a new identity more closely aligned to the… Continue reading Ford readies new Fiesta-based small SUV to replace Ecosport
New Aston Martin DBX seen winter testing ahead of 2020 production
Sharp body creases and a pronounced shoulder line help reduce the overall visual bulk of what is the most high-sided Aston yet produced, while a new integrated grille design performs a similar role at the front of the car. It will also be the first all-new Aston Martin model launched after the company’s stock market… Continue reading New Aston Martin DBX seen winter testing ahead of 2020 production
Subaru re-engineers Levorg estate in a bid to boost sales
Subaru revealed a revamped Levorg estate at the Geneva motor show with the hope that the car’s significant engineering changes will kick-start a renaissance of the company’s sales in the UK. The Levorg has failed to fill the gap left by the Legacy estate. As a result, Subaru has lost a loyal band of customers… Continue reading Subaru re-engineers Levorg estate in a bid to boost sales
Accident investigation: meet the people keeping our roads safe
“The airbag module is a really good way of finding out what happened,” says Gary. “It gives about five seconds of data before the crash and a couple of seconds after.” Some car makers – Gary cites Toyota and Volvo, but there are more – provide the access codes, yet others refuse. “Some lie and… Continue reading Accident investigation: meet the people keeping our roads safe
VW Dieselgate woes continue after German court decision
The Volkswagen Group has been dealt a severe setback in its efforts to put a close to the diesel emissions scandal following a decision by Germany’s top court that may force it to compensate thousands of European customers. In a surprise ruling handed down on Friday, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice rebuked VW Group arguments… Continue reading VW Dieselgate woes continue after German court decision
Honda Urban EV: interior revealed ahead of Geneva debut
It also had a Honda emblem backlit in blue, previewing a new styling feature for future EVs from the brand. At the front, between the headlights, interactive messages can be displayed including greetings, advice for other drivers or charging status updates. Inside, Honda has intended to create maximum visibility for drivers thanks to slim A-pillars… Continue reading Honda Urban EV: interior revealed ahead of Geneva debut
Carlos Ghosn: Renault to investigate payments for wedding
A statement issued by Renault confirmed Senard “will be the main contact person for the Japanese partner and the other Alliance partners for any discussion on the Alliance’s organisation and evolution”. It continued: “He will propose to the Board of Directors any new Alliance agreement that he considers useful for Renault’s future.” The architect and… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn: Renault to investigate payments for wedding
Audi unveils lightly facelifted TT RS
Introduced in 1998, the TT has been a mainstay of the Audi line-up for more than 20 years. But with buyer preferences having swung firmly in the direction of its SUV models and Audi directing €14 billion (£12.3 billion) into electric car development over the next five years, serious doubts hang over its future. An earlier… Continue reading Audi unveils lightly facelifted TT RS