2019 Bentley Flying Spur due with much more distinctive design

Bentley’s next Flying Spur will be reinvented as a much more distinctive luxury saloon in 2019 and will be the last Bentley to be launched before the company completely reinvents its cars for the era of electrification. The four-door Flying Spur will be Bentley’s answer to the likes of the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Mercedes-Maybach S600. It… Continue reading 2019 Bentley Flying Spur due with much more distinctive design

UK car output slumps on poor demand

The number of cars made in the UK during March fell by 13.3% from a year earlier as both domestic and overseas demand for vehicles declined. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said poor weather had affected production. But it said that double-digit falls in output for the both home market and exports… Continue reading UK car output slumps on poor demand

End doubts over diesel’s future, says Ford boss

Media playback is unsupported on your device Uncertainty about the future of diesel is threatening the UK car industry and leaving drivers in limbo, according to Ford’s UK boss. Andy Barratt said consumers were buying fewer diesel cars, fearing they were polluting and will face new taxes. However, he claimed new diesels were “every bit… Continue reading End doubts over diesel’s future, says Ford boss

Nissan to cut hundreds of UK jobs

Nissan is to cut hundreds of jobs at its Sunderland car plant, as diesel sales decline. The carmaker builds its Qashqai and Juke models at the north-eastern England site, where it employs 7,000 people. As well as a fall in the demand for its diesel cars, the job losses relate to a switch in production… Continue reading Nissan to cut hundreds of UK jobs

Volkswagen in JV talks with China’s Didi to manage fleet, co-develop cars

April 30, 2018 Volkswagen AG, the world’s biggest automaker, is in talks to form a joint venture with China’s Didi Chuxing to manage part of the ride-hailing company’s fleet of cars and help develop “purpose-built” vehicles for Didi‘s services. As part of the deal between Volkswagen and China’s biggest ride-hailing service, expected to be signed… Continue reading Volkswagen in JV talks with China’s Didi to manage fleet, co-develop cars

Dana Incorporated Announces First-quarter 2018 Financial Results with Significant Revenue Growth, Affirms Full-year Guidance Increase

MAUMEE, Ohio, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Highlights Sales of $2.1 billion, an increase of $437 million, growth of 26 percent Net income attributable to Dana of $108 million; diluted EPS of $0.73 Adjusted EBITDA of $248 million, an increase of $43 million providing a margin of 11.6 percent Diluted adjusted EPS of $0.75, an… Continue reading Dana Incorporated Announces First-quarter 2018 Financial Results with Significant Revenue Growth, Affirms Full-year Guidance Increase

Fitch affirms Tata Motors at BB+; outlook stable

TML‘s sales volume grew by 9% yoy in medium and heavy commercial vehicles and 23% in light commercial vehicles in FY18. New Delhi: Tata Motors (TML’s) rating, which includes a one-notch uplift from its standalone rating of ‘BB’ on its linkage with Tata Sons (TSOL), reflects its position in the Indian commercial-vehicle market and the… Continue reading Fitch affirms Tata Motors at BB+; outlook stable

Four carmakers to recall over 230,000 vehicles: ministry

SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) — Four carmakers will voluntarily recall more than 230,000 vehicles to fix faulty parts, the transport ministry said Thursday. It is the latest in a series of recalls by carmakers and importers to ensure their vehicles meet current safety rules. The four automakers — Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Motors Corp., Jaguar… Continue reading Four carmakers to recall over 230,000 vehicles: ministry

Press Releases – Urban vehicle access regulations require EU stakeholder dialogue

Brussels, 25 April 2018 – Representatives of European cities and automobile manufacturers call on the European Commission to continue to support the ongoing dialogue between all players involved in urban vehicle access regulations (UVARs). Dialogue is necessary to assess the impact of UVARs on mobility, and to achieve a more coordinated approach across the EU.… Continue reading Press Releases – Urban vehicle access regulations require EU stakeholder dialogue

BMW will export from China a 100% electric SUV

In the electric, BMW put on China. And for good reason, according to its local partner, Brilliance China Automotive, the German manufacturer of luxury cars plans to produce, in 2020 its first 100% electric SUV, in their joint venture in Shenyang (Northeast). Above all, this vehicle, called “iX3”, will be sold worldwide, including North America.… Continue reading BMW will export from China a 100% electric SUV