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General Motors will hire 1,000 engineers and invest $10 million in cold-weather testing, strengthening its Canadian operations with a focus on autonomous and connected vehicle technologies.
A special edition Hot Wheels model pairs Leonard Nimoy’s iconic Spock character with his personal 1964 Buick Riviera, recreating a classic image from Star Trek history.
Honda will discontinue the CR-Z hybrid coupe in 2016, marking its exit with a Final Label special edition featuring exclusive colours, trim and standard equipment for the Japanese market.
General Motors and its Chinese joint ventures delivered 352,346 vehicles in March 2018, with Cadillac and Chevrolet leading the growth and first-quarter sales up 8%.
Sergio Marchionne reports Chrysler has already sold over 1.23 million vehicles in the first half of 2012, putting the company on track for a $3 billion annual profit.
Honda has added 780,000 more vehicles in Japan to its recall for potentially dangerous Takata airbag inflators, following regulatory pressure and similar moves in the US.
Toyota identified annual sales of 5,000 to 10,000 fuel cell vehicles as a healthy benchmark for the early years of its hydrogen-powered car programme, aiming to scale up production as costs fall.
Toyota has introduced the Camatte Capsule, a customisable trailer designed for children, ahead of its debut at the Tokyo Toy Show alongside the Camatte concept cars.
Samsung SDI has begun supplying battery cells to Tesla for Model 3 testing, as Tesla seeks additional suppliers to meet production targets for its most affordable electric car.
The revived DeLorean DMC-12 will keep its iconic design but swap the original V6 for a modern engine with more than twice the power, plus chassis and electrical upgrades.
Norway’s main political parties have backed a proposal to end sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2025, aiming to accelerate the country’s shift to electric vehicles.
Silicon Valley's Actev Motors has introduced the Arrow Smart-Kart, an electric go-kart for children aged five to nine, with app-based parental controls and customisation options.
Japanese authorities have barred fully autonomous vehicles from public road tests unless a driver and manual controls are present, responding to safety concerns and regulatory gaps.
A Californian customer has filed suit against Tesla, claiming his $162,000 Model X SUV is plagued by safety issues and unusable due to persistent faults.
Genesis introduced the G80 Sport at the 2017 Busan Motor Show, featuring a 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 and performance-focused styling updates.
Toyota is negotiating with Alphabet to buy Boston Dynamics and Schaft, aiming to strengthen its robotics and artificial intelligence capabilities beyond automotive applications.
Renault sharpened its compact line-up with the Megane GT Energy TCe 205 EDC, pairing a 205hp turbo engine and dual-clutch gearbox with bold design and chassis technology.
GMC has introduced a revised Sierra Denali 2500 HD for 2017, featuring a prominent functional hood scoop designed to improve airflow to the Duramax diesel engine.
Apple has started investigating electric vehicle charging infrastructure, hiring specialists and contacting charging firms, as it weighs its next move in the automotive sector.
Acura engineers have detailed the NSX’s Total Airflow Management, explaining how the supercar’s aerodynamics were developed to balance cooling, downforce and drag.
Dodge will keep the current Charger and Challenger on the ageing LX platform until at least 2020, shelving plans for a Giorgio-based successor and a new inline-four engine.
Volkswagen is preparing to build a dedicated battery factory, aiming to bring cell production in-house as it accelerates its electric vehicle strategy.
BMW’s second-generation X1 compact SUV has received the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award after improved crash test results and the addition of advanced front crash prevention technology.
Subaru’s version of the jointly developed rear-drive coupe will be unveiled alongside Toyota’s at the 2011 Tokyo show, but neither will offer a turbocharged engine.