Writes on motorsport, model launches and the industry that supplies them.
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Nissan has refused a US State Department offer to mediate its long-running dispute with the UAW over unionisation efforts at the Canton, Mississippi plant, citing existing labour law processes.
General Motors has sold its full seven per cent stake in PSA Peugeot Citroën, closing a chapter in their alliance as Peugeot looks to new partnerships.
Kevin Magnussen acknowledges increased competition from Sergey Sirotkin and Esteban Ocon as Renault adjusts its driver line-up for the Russian Grand Prix weekend.
Toyota, Honda and Nissan join global brands in lowering spare parts prices as China’s anti-monopoly crackdown widens beyond luxury marques.
Wanxiang Group and Hybrid Tech are vying for Fisker Automotive’s assets, with interest in patents and potential links to Tesla as the auction nears.
General Motors has replaced just 47,000 ignition switches out of 2.6 million recalled vehicles since February, with full parts availability not expected until October.
The compensation fund for victims of GM’s defective ignition switches saw 63 death claims and 65 injury claims within its first week, far exceeding the company’s initial fatality count.
Stoffel Vandoorne, McLaren-Honda reserve, says Japan’s Super Formula demands more from drivers than Formula One, citing its high cornering speeds and punishing aerodynamics.
Indian authorities have formally asked Britain to deport Vijay Mallya, Force India F1 team principal, as legal action over unpaid debts escalates in April 2016.
Monza’s mayor says ongoing talks with Formula One Management will secure the Italian Grand Prix’s future at the historic circuit beyond the 2016 race.
Ferrari and Fiat chief Sergio Marchionne has called for Formula One to plan for life after Bernie Ecclestone, arguing the sport needs a stronger structure and more manufacturer involvement.
Marcus Ericsson has publicly criticised Romain Grosjean’s conduct following their collision and heated exchange at the 2016 Chinese Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton has defended his absence from an F1 drivers’ meeting, after race director Charlie Whiting highlighted it in response to Hamilton’s criticism of rule-making.
Fernando Alonso appeared in public with a knee bandage and sore ribs the day after his dramatic 2016 Australian Grand Prix accident, raising fresh questions about cockpit safety.
BYD’s battery-powered double-decker begins operations in London, promising up to 190 miles of zero-emission range on a single charge and overnight recharging.
Dieter Zetsche links Mercedes’ Formula One success since the hybrid era began to a 20 percent jump in global car sales, calling F1 a vital marketing platform.
Honda has confirmed the 2016 Civic Coupe will start at $19,050 in the US, with sales beginning 15 March and a choice of two petrol engines across several trims.
Toyota marks the arrival of the RAV4 Hybrid with the Sapphire concept at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring exclusive styling and the full hybrid powertrain.
Kia’s Drive Wise sub-brand brought a full suite of self-driving and driver assistance technologies to the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, with interactive displays and future rollout targets.
BMW has revealed the i8 Protonic Red Edition at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, offering unique styling features but no mechanical changes to its plug-in hybrid sports car.
Digital artist Theophilus Chin reworks the Tesla Model X as a pickup, blending electric SUV elements with utility truck cues in a rendering that divides opinion.
Ferrari’s 2016 Formula One livery will introduce a prominent white engine cover, drawing direct inspiration from the 1975 312T driven by Niki Lauda to the world championship.
Ford has announced it will not exhibit at the 2016 Paris Auto Show, citing a mismatch with its launch schedule and a shift in event strategy.
Maruti Suzuki introduced the Baleno RS Concept at the 2016 Auto Expo, previewing a turbocharged hatchback with a 1.0-litre Boosterjet engine and sportier styling.