Volkswagen Sticks With Diesel as Tesla Pushes Electric
Volkswagen's CEO says diesel engines will remain part of the line-up for at least another decade, despite the company's growing focus on electric vehicles and Tesla's all-electric strategy.
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Volkswagen's CEO says diesel engines will remain part of the line-up for at least another decade, despite the company's growing focus on electric vehicles and Tesla's all-electric strategy.
PSA may replace Opel and Vauxhall engines with its own units, citing efficiency and licensing costs, following the group's 2017 takeover of the German and British brands.
Audi has introduced Carbon Edition versions of the RS4 Avant and RS5 Coupe, featuring extensive carbon-fibre detailing, lighter alloy wheels and prices from £71,625.
Mazda is reportedly planning to base its next-generation Mazda6 saloon and revived RX sports car on a Toyota rear-wheel drive platform, signalling a shift towards premium and performance segments.
Jeep is reportedly evaluating a smaller SUV for markets outside North America, targeting regions with strong demand for compact vehicles.
Toyota has introduced its new Gazoo Racing (GR) performance line-up in Japan, offering a three-tier structure and aftermarket parts, but the Supra is missing from the initial roster.
Volkswagen is preparing an all-electric luxury saloon concept to preview a successor to the Phaeton, with a debut expected at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.
Samsung SDI introduced a modular battery pack and a new 21700 cell at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, aiming to challenge Tesla’s lead in EV battery technology.
BMW will distinguish its top-tier models with a new monochrome roundel and full brand name badging, starting with the 8 Series, i8, 7 Series and X7.
Audi brought the new RS4 Avant to the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, reviving its high-performance estate with a lighter chassis and a new 2.9-litre biturbo V6 engine.
Smart and Brabus unveiled a limited-run Fortwo 15th Anniversary Edition at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, offering 150 units with bespoke styling and a choice of powertrains.
Subaru has brought the new-generation Impreza to Frankfurt in full European specification, featuring its global platform and a choice of two petrol boxer engines.
Chery launched its new Exeed brand at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, unveiling the Exeed TX plug-in hybrid SUV as its first model aimed at the European market.
Audi’s Aicon concept, unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, previews a fully autonomous luxury saloon with no steering wheel, four electric motors and a claimed 500-mile range.
Leaked photographs reveal the BMW X7 Concept’s design and key features before its official unveiling at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Alpina has brought its new D5 S diesel saloon and estate to Frankfurt, pairing a 326hp straight-six with all-wheel drive and signature Buchloe engineering.
DS Automobiles introduces a car key with integrated contactless payment as standard on the DS3 Connected Chic, available to UK buyers through September.
Volkswagen and Deutsche Telekom presented prototype integration of smart home controls in the e-Golf at IFA 2017, using the car’s infotainment system and MirrorLink-enabled smartphones.
More than 20 Lagonda saloons and coupes from across Europe and the UK gathered in Luxembourg for a dedicated concours and driving weekend at the end of August 2014.
A former Audi engineer has told German investigators that senior Audi management was aware of emissions cheating as early as 2006, deepening scrutiny of the VW Group scandal.
The fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny's leaked photos show the compact SUV retaining its boxy, utilitarian design and off-road focus, with updates to both exterior and interior.
Stanford research highlights dormant supervolcanoes as promising sites for lithium extraction, offering a possible answer to rising demand from electric vehicle manufacturers.
Audi has launched a new global naming system based on power output, but S, RS and R8 models will retain their established names to mark their top-tier status.
A leaked photo confirms the new Renault Megane RS engine bay, showing a 1.8-litre turbocharged unit likely shared with the Alpine A110, ahead of its Frankfurt debut.