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Prof Dr Martin Winterkorn, chief executive officer of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, said: ‘We are starting at exactly the right time. We are electrifying all vehicle classes,

At the same time, the carmaker has reaffirmed its plans to target younger customers, adding that the compact premium segment is forecast for significant growth with

The carmaker is predicting 340,000 sales in Europe this year, an increase of 1% against 2012 despite the market declining 4-5% in the same period.

The van scored a total of 130 points from a maximum 163, putting it ahead of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Renault Kangoo. The 24-strong jury

The strategy, which operates under the One Ford banner, has so far concentrated on shipping cars and technology from Europe to the United States, but

For the first eight months of the year, the brand sold around 1,030,450 models; up by 7.2%. August alone also saw strong sales, up 9.8%

According to the company’s industry analyst Krishna Jayaraman, nearly 60% to 70% of the recalls in major automotive markets such as North America and Europe

The left-hand drive model now gains the revised interior already seen on right-hand drive versions, offering a new dashboard with centre-mounted console and new upholstery

Brownridge succeeds Jochen Goller, who becomes senior vice president MINI, based at the company’s headquarters in Munich, Germany, and responsible for all worldwide activities for

Entitled “Impact of government subsidies for electric vehicles on used market values”, the report analysed the used market performance of the Nissan LEAF in the

The revised Mégane Hatchback, Sport Tourer and Coupé models carry the latest front-end styling seen on the Clio along with new elliptical headlights.  The Mégane

Being trialled on an ASV-5 (Advanced Safety Vehicle) Sedan – based on the Mazda6/Atenza – on public roads in Hiroshima, the system uses 700MHz radio

The Caddy BlueMotion offers a low fuel consumption of 4.5 litres per 100 km for the panel van – down by 1.1 litres per 100km

The comments from the experts at the motor insurers’ automotive research facility come in the wake of a 130-vehicle pile-up on the Isle of Sheppey

Prof Dr Thomas Weber, member of the board of management of Daimler AG for group research and development Mercedes-Benz Cars, said: ‘Tobias Moers has gasoline

The unveiling of the vehicles forms part of Skoda’s strategy for the arrival of eight new or facelifted models before the end of 2013. The

Automotive analyst Tim Urquhart says that the launches will form a key trend as ‘OEMS hope that increasing critical mass of EV products on the

Open until 25th October, the consultation is part of a process of assessing the implementation of Directive 2003/59/EC on the compulsory initial qualification and periodic

Said to be one of the brand's most experienced experts in overseas markets, Mr Konsbruck moves his previous executive directorship including responsibility for sales performance

The fall follows a run of four better months in terms of Seasonally Adjusted Annualised Rates (SAAR) of sales, with the August result slipping back

LMC’s data shows that passenger vehicle sales outperformed the overall light vehicle market, with sales of locally made models in July growing by 12.8% on

The concept dispenses with doors and rear windows and just features an open roof, providing full access to the futuristic interior with rear seat bench.

The car is said to embody its vision of Premium motoring at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and forms the sixth concept car developed by

Dubbed Vignale (pronounced: Vin-ya-lay), the premium product will combine unique interior and exterior design touches, premium craftsmanship, exclusive specification and technologies along with an enhanced

That’s the finding of Transport & Environment’s 2013 cars and CO2 report, which also finds carmakers do not need loopholes such as supercredits and manipulation

The carmaker is to split the COO role into two new functions. This would include a chief competitive officer, who would cover the areas of

The supermini – the brand's rival to the Fiat 500 – scored 87% for adult protection, with figures of 72% for child occupant, 65% for pedestrian and 81% for

Latest data shows that volumes through to July falling 12% year on year to 1.73 million vehicles. The demand for passenger vehicles declined 9% year

The EV is being deployed as community support vehicles by emergency services in Portugal, France, UK and Switzerland, with a number of other countries considering

The partnership will see Volvo Cars share its knowledge with CATARC to promote better understanding of new possibilities in automotive safety, new energy solutions and

That’s the finding of the Leaseurope/Invigors European Business Confidence Survey, which was conducted in June 2013. The findings suggest that respondents are expecting a stable

The international 
automotive supplier is adding an additional 7,600 square 
meters of floor space to its Changshu plant to increase capacity and to install a

The contact follows a competitive tender process using the Government Procurement Service (GPS) frameworks and was awarded under Project Roc, which is managed by DE&S

The company, whose research on robotic vehicles includes technology, players and solutions, impact and benefits, says the disruptive effects of autonomous driving are only just

Nissan Motor Co Ltd said it plans to install the system in the vehicles for business owners which are being considered for launches in the

Harrison takes on the new role from 2nd September, succeeding Jon Williams, who takes up a new role with a private Toyota distributor outside Europe

The new tool allows for a side-by-side view of up to four vehicles along with the ability to choose and compare among a multitude of

Organised by The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT), the event is being hosted by Birmingham City University and University of Aston at the

The company is part of fleet management solutions provider Fleetmatics Group PLC and launched in the UK at the end of 2012. The opening of

The company said that Mr Tavares is pursing ‘other personal projects’. In a statement, Renault CEO and chairman Carlos Ghosn thanked Mr Tavares for ‘successfully

The company’s data shows that its lease drivers received over 37% more penalties in the first half of 2013 than the same period in 2012.

Under its Power 88 strategy, Nissan is targeting 8% global market share with a consistent operating profit of 8% or more by the end of

In an interview with the newspaper, Andy Palmer, executive vice-president, said: ‘We’re making a pledge that we will bring the first autonomous car to market

First introduced in 1996, the awards recognise new approaches and applications that have produced substantial reductions in costs, lowered emissions and improved safety outcomes. This

News agency Headlineauto has reported that the second-generation S-MAX will share architecture, powertrains and technologies with the new Mondeo and be built alongside it at

The move will see the installation of a new engine machining line at the plant as well as the overhaul of an existing line that

The concept has been developed by Peugeot alongside its oil giant partner Total and is based on a production 208 hatchback featuring a petrol-electric hybrid

Taikang Technology Corporation, a commercial vehicle specialist, will build the Newton and Edison at a new plant, giving Smith additional marketing coverage. The first three