Writes on manufacturing, model launches and the business behind them.
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The US Grand Prix at Austin is expected to confirm its 2016 race after funding uncertainty, while Monza’s future remains unresolved amid stalled negotiations.
Eric Boullier has insisted Yasuhisa Arai’s departure from Honda’s Formula One project was planned around his 60th birthday, despite speculation in the Barcelona paddock.
Alfa Romeo has unveiled the refreshed Giulietta online, showing subtle design tweaks, new badging and a revised Veloce flagship before its Geneva Motor Show debut.
BMW will introduce touchscreen functionality to the X5 and X6 SUVs via a navigation system update, following the lead set by the 7 Series sedan.
Toyota’s decision to fold its Scion brand highlights how millennials’ changing attitudes to car ownership and mobility are forcing manufacturers to rethink product and strategy.
General Motors is considering licensing its Chevrolet Volt powertrain to other manufacturers, offering a shortcut for carmakers lacking in-house hybrid systems.
Mahindra & Mahindra has opened discussions with Pininfarina, the Italian design house it recently acquired, to develop a premium car as the Indian firm seeks to regain ground in its home market.
Marco Sorensen left the Renault Formula One team after disagreeing with the appointment and retention of Carmen Jorda as development driver, citing a lack of merit-based selection.
Nissan’s £26.5 million investment in its Sunderland battery facility will safeguard 300 jobs and underpin local production of batteries for the Leaf and e-NV200.
Toro Rosso will use Ferrari’s 2015 Formula One engine for the 2016 season, with both teams dismissing speculation of a mid-year upgrade to the latest power unit.
Mercedes-AMG unveiled the S63 Cabrio Edition 130 at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, a 130-unit limited series celebrating the 130th anniversary of the automobile.
Infiniti has unveiled the production-ready 2017 Q60 Coupe at the Detroit Auto Show, introducing a new twin-turbo V6 engine, advanced chassis technology and updated interior features.
Formula One figure Niki Lauda has bought Vienna-based Amira Air, marking his fourth venture into the airline business and signalling plans to expand its executive charter operations.
Alphabet’s CapitalG leads a $1 billion funding round for Lyft, raising its valuation to $11 billion and intensifying the US ride-hailing contest with Uber.
Google is preparing to launch its autonomous vehicle unit as a stand-alone Alphabet business next year, with ride-hailing services planned for limited US locations.
Automakers say postponing real driving emissions legislation after an EU committee vote risks derailing development plans and undermining environmental progress.
German tuner Lumma Design has launched its CLR SV widebody kit for the Range Rover Sport, boosting power to 680hp and adding aggressive styling upgrades.
Alex Wurz and Martin Whitmarsh have both confirmed they will not be taking over as Manor’s Formula One team principal following John Booth’s departure.
Volkswagen's global passenger car deliveries fell by 5.3 percent in October 2015, the first full month after the diesel emissions scandal broke, with sharp declines in key markets outside China.
Bentley is recalling certain Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur models built from 2011 to 2014 due to a loose battery cable connection that could pose a safety risk.
Kevin Magnussen faces an uncertain Formula One future after losing his McLaren reserve role, with Trevor Carlin warning it would be a travesty if he is left without a drive.
Kevin Magnussen will not attend the Austin or Mexico City Formula One rounds as he continues to recover from a hand injury, McLaren confirmed.
BMW’s new M2 Coupe has been seen in production form, finished in blue and running on black M-specific wheels, just days after its official unveiling.
Ferrari has cautioned against expecting a repeat of its Singapore success as the Formula One team prepares for the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi, citing track conditions and Mercedes’ resurgence.