BMW, Audi and Mercedes buy Nokia’s HERE mapping for €2.5bn
BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz have agreed to acquire Nokia’s HERE mapping business for €2.5 billion, securing a key asset for future autonomous and connected car development.
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BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz have agreed to acquire Nokia’s HERE mapping business for €2.5 billion, securing a key asset for future autonomous and connected car development.
Alfa Romeo will start building its first SUV in early 2016, sharing its platform and engines with the Giulia, as part of a €5bn investment in the brand.
Honda and Renault will continue engine work through Formula One's summer break, aiming to close the gap to rivals as teams observe the mandatory shutdown.
Gene Haas confirmed three drivers are leading the shortlist for the new team's debut Formula One season, with two Ferrari reserves and one current race driver in contention.
Renault has confirmed that the Duster SUV will not receive the EDC dual-clutch automatic transmission in the Indian market, despite earlier speculation.
A camouflaged Ford GT development car has been caught on video as the supercar undergoes road testing ahead of its planned 2016 production start.
Mercedes is reportedly considering supplying Formula One engines to Red Bull for the 2016 season, following Ferrari's earlier offer and amid uncertainty over Red Bull's partnership with Renault.
FIA recognition by the International Olympic Committee has revived debate over whether motor racing, including Formula One or Formula E, could feature at a future Olympic Games.
Ford's 2016 Focus RS can now be customised online in the US, with pricing starting at $35,730 and a range of performance options available.
General Motors adds a 2.8-litre Duramax turbo diesel to the Colorado and Canyon line-up for 2016, offering new towing capacity and efficiency for mid-size pickup buyers.
The Youxia X, a Chinese electric saloon, draws heavily from the Tesla Model S in both design and technology, promising up to 460 km range and a starting price well below its American inspiration.
Fresh digital renderings give a first look at the 2017 Audi A5 Coupe, which is set to share its platform and engines with the latest A4.
Renault will introduce its six-speed dual-clutch EDC automatic gearbox on the Duster SUV in India, pairing it with the 1.5 dCi diesel engine for two-wheel drive variants.
Dodge will more than double output of the Charger SRT Hellcat and Challenger SRT Hellcat for 2016, cancelling unscheduled 2015 orders and offering affected buyers discounts on the new models.
Sebastian Vettel’s Hungarian Grand Prix win gave Ferrari a boost, but team boss Maurizio Arrivabene insists Mercedes still holds the advantage as F1 heads into the summer break.
Following two separate structural failures at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Force India insists it has not relaxed safety standards in pursuit of fifth place in the constructors’ championship.
A digital rendering reimagines the Alfa Romeo Giulia as a CrossWagon estate, hinting at a possible rival to the Audi A4 Allroad if Alfa pursues production.
McLaren-Honda’s Eric Boullier says Formula One’s 2016 testing cuts will make development harder, with pre-season days dropping from 12 to 8 and in-season tests scrapped.
Nico Rosberg says Fernando Alonso’s return to the back of the Formula One grid with McLaren-Honda would be especially tough after years of fighting for wins and titles.
Aston Martin’s Vulcan track car ran at Spa during the 24 Hours weekend, revealing its 7.0-litre V12, advanced aerodynamics and motorsport-derived chassis.
Supply problems and special fuel blends in California and neighbouring states have kept US average petrol prices higher, despite falling global crude oil costs.
A US buyer’s 2016 Mazda MX-5 ND was rear-ended in Florida only minutes after delivery, marking the first documented crash of the new generation.
A 71-year-old driver walked away with minor injuries after crashing his McLaren MP4-12C at 240 km/h on Germany’s A95 Autobahn, scattering debris over 400 metres.
James Allison has confirmed that experienced Formula One engineer Jock Clear will join Ferrari, following his departure from Mercedes at the end of 2014.