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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.
Ford and Deutsche Post DHL Group have started production of the StreetScooter Work XL, an electric delivery van based on the Ford Transit, with 150 units on German roads by end of 2017.
Saab Automobile’s December 2011 bankruptcy followed failed rescue efforts and leaves thousands of jobs and the fate of its assets in limbo while administrators seek a buyer.
Elon Musk has revealed plans for two or three additional Tesla Gigafactories in America, with site announcements possible within the year as the company accelerates its domestic growth strategy.
Chinese group Zhejiang Geely Holding has acquired a 49.9% stake in Proton and full ownership of Lotus Cars, marking a major shift for the British sports car maker.
Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler has begun construction of a large lithium-ion battery factory in Kamenz, Germany, aiming to boost EV production from late 2018.
Fiat’s new Argo hatchback replaces both the Punto and Palio in Brazil, offering modern styling and new engines, but remains off-limits for European buyers.
Antonov's 3-speed transmission, developed with input from Jaguar's Limo-Green project, promises up to 15% efficiency gains for electric vehicles.
Australian supplier Carbon Revolution has dropped the price of its carbon fibre wheels to $11,850, making them as attainable as a new entry-level car in the US market.
Suzuki revealed the European-market Swift at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, confirming two petrol engines and a focus on space and handling for the new generation.
Honda has unveiled the production-ready Civic Type R at Geneva, confirming a 2.0-litre turbo engine, manual gearbox and UK manufacturing for its new hot hatch flagship.
BMW and McLaren will collaborate on new high-output, low-emissions combustion engines, backed by UK government funding and support from six specialist manufacturing partners.
General Motors and Honda will invest $85 million in a Michigan-based joint venture to manufacture hydrogen fuel cell systems from 2020, aiming to reduce costs and boost adoption.
Ford will revive the Bronco SUV and Ranger pickup, with both set for production at Michigan Assembly Plant and US sales starting from 2019.
BAE Systems and Iveco have delivered the first batch of 700hp ACV 1.1 amphibious vehicles to the US Marine Corps for extensive field trials.
A 12-metre fir from Coburg, Germany, was transported to Windsor Castle for Queen Elizabeth II using a Mercedes Actros operated by CharterWay.
Toyota's Burnaston plant produced its four millionth UK-built vehicle, an Auris Hybrid Excel, as the company highlights its British manufacturing milestone.
Ford, Vauxhall, Nissan and Peugeot have raised UK car prices by up to two percent as the pound’s post-Brexit slump increases costs for manufacturers.
Labour unrest at the Rosslyn plant has cost BMW both a planned capacity increase and the chance to produce a new model in South Africa.
Honda and Daido Steel have created a new electric motor magnet that removes heavy rare earth metals, cutting costs and easing supply risks for upcoming hybrid models.
Romania’s government is negotiating with two major automakers, one European and one non-European, over plans for a new car manufacturing facility in the country.
General Motors shares closed above their $33 IPO price for the first time in over two years, a move that could help the U.S. Treasury reduce losses from its bailout stake.
Karma Automotive has built its first Revero prototype in California, aiming to relaunch the Fisker Karma as a premium plug-in hybrid using BMW-sourced components.
Beijing is considering changes to its longstanding policy that restricts foreign automakers to minority stakes in Chinese joint ventures, a move that could reshape competition in the world’s largest car market.