VW Group will embark on one of the biggest recalls in European automotive history, affecting about 8.5 million vehicles in the EU, after German authorities threw out the carmaker's proposal for voluntary repairs.
VW Group needs to cede more power to brands and regions while pushing an investigation of the emissions scandal, CEO Matthias Mueller said.
Earlier this week the announcement by JATCO of a new transmission, the innocuously named CVT7 W/R, passed by with relatively little fanfare save for its reporting on the pages of just-auto.
In a new safety-themed commercial, Acura wants to show that crash tests aren't emotionless tasks.
Features
16 Oct, 2015
October 21st 2015 is Back to the Future day and there was only one time travelling movie car we could drive to celebrate - a DeLorean DMC-12
In a shock move, Volkswagen's newly appointed head of North America, Winfried Vahland, is leaving the company less than three weeks after being assigned to the position.
In a sign that vehicle makers may be reacting to the current uncertainties over prospects for diesel engined cars in the wake of the VW emissions scandal, Volvo Cars is putting renewed emphasis on its electrification plans.
Nissan will sponsor the Cricket World Cup as it seeks to build its brand in countries where cricket is popular, particularly in India.
Faurecia expects a limited impact from its biggest client Volkswagen's struggle with a diesel-emissions scandal. The supplier said sales of diesel car parts to VW amounted to just a fraction of its annual sales.
News
15 Oct, 2015
BMW's sportier, sleeker X2 is set to rival Mercedes GLA Coupe, and it's tipped for release in early 2017
Volvo is developing its first full-electric car and broadening its range of plug-in hybrid vehicles, betting that their time has come in the wake of VW's diesel-emissions scandal.
Germany's federal transport authority will force VW to recall 2.4 million vehicles affected by cheat software after rejecting VW's request for a voluntary recall.
Aston Martin said it would cut up to 295 jobs as it tries to turn around its money-losing business.
BMW says its latest 7-series flagship sedan will provide segment-leading fuel-efficiency and technological firsts as the automaker seeks to compete better against the Mercedes-Benz S class.
Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer is streamlining outdated development practices inherited from Ford as part of a long-overdue reboot of the supercar maker.
Canadian supplier Linamar today offered 771 million euros, or $882 million, to acquire French peer Montupet SA. The Montupet board is supporting the tender offer.
Automakers would earn credits for meeting fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions targets by installing crash-avoidance and connected-car technologies on new vehicles under a broad set of safety reforms proposed by staff of the House Energy and...
Toyota intends to have some fun with the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future and the launch of its latest green model.
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