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- 2017 Renault Koleos SUV to arrive in Europe this June – Autocar: Following its launch in Asia, the Koleos will go on sale in Europe this summer priced from about £23,000
- FCA’s Marchionne: merger with GM would still bring “huge benefits” – Autocar: Following yesterday’s announcement that PSA will buy Opel/Vauxhall, Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne has spoken about how it could affect a possible FCA merger with GM
- Spyker C8 Preliator Spyder gets 592bhp Koenigsegg V8 – Autocar: Audi drivetrain is swapped for a bigger, more powerful naturally aspirated engine mated to a manual gearbox
- Hot two-seat Renault Zoe e-sport gets 460bhp – Autocar: Renault’s uprated Zoe concept can sprint to 62mph in 3.9sec and features tech derived from Formula E
- How does the Volvo XC60 differ from the XC90? – Autocar: Volvo XC60 (top) and Volvo XC90 (bottom) The new Volvo XC60 is here – but how different is it from the XC90?
- Navistar quarterly loss widens on lower revenue – Reuters: U.S. truck maker Navistar International Corp on Tuesday reported a higher loss than a year earlier as continued weakness in the trucking industry hurt revenue.
- VW boss rejects new calls from EU Commissioner to pay compensation – Autocar: Herbert Diess Herbert Diess stresses difference between US and European dieselgate fixes once again
- 2017 Nissan Qashqai facelift revealed – Autocar: A new range-topping trim, more aggressive front end design and semi-autonomous technology all feature in the refreshed Qashqai
- Daimler CEO says not worried by Brexit or Trump – Reuters: Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG, speaks during presentation of Mercedes-AMG GT Concept car during the 87th International Motor Show at …
- Hot Alpina B5 uses BMW V8 – Autocar: Hot BMW 5 Series has been revealed; saloon and estate bodystyles are due
- Volvo Revamps Its Best-Selling SUV as Carmaker Considers an IPO – Bloomberg: Going on sale this year, the vehicle takes its design cues from Volvo’s successful top-of-the-line XC90 SUV and features the same safety systems,…
- 600bhp Pininfarina Fittipaldi EF7 track car revealed – Autocar: Design house Pininfarina has worked with F1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi to produce a limited-edition track car
- Thai transport authorities crack down on Uber, Grab drivers, seek ban – Reuters: Thailand’s transport authorities have begun a crackdown on drivers for ride-hailing services Uber and Grab and want the military government to ban them, a transport official said on Tuesday.
- Volkswagen unveils driverless ‘lounge on wheels’ car with Siri-like voice assistant and giant screen – CNBC: Volkswagen’s Sedric is equipped with a voice assistant like Apple’s Siri and a windscreen that serves as a massive TV.
- Facelifted Renault Captur on show in Geneva – Autocar:
- 2017 Volvo XC60 set to take on Jaguar F-Pace – Autocar: Swedish manufacturer has evolved the big-selling mid-size SUV to battle premium rivals, such as the Jaguar F-Pace and Audi Q5
- BMW CEO says electric Mini can be built in several locations – Reuters: BMW Chief Executive Harald Krueger said a new electric Mini could be built in Germany, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom in the wake of Britain’s exit from the European Union.
- Aston Martin Rapide AMR and Vantage AMR Pro models herald hardcore sub-brand – Autocar: AMR models will draw on Aston Martin’s racing background and have enhanced performance and sharper dynamics
- New Aston Martin models herald hardcore sub-brand – Autocar: AMR models will draw on Aston Martin’s racing background and have enhanced performance and sharper dynamics
- Bugatti Chiron: new carbon colour launched at Geneva – Autocar: Half of the 500 £2million hypercars have been sold and a new carbon fibre colour has been shown at Geneva
- BRIEF-GM India to cease vehicle manufacturing at Halol plant on April 28 – Reuters: * GM India to cease vehicle manufacturing at Halol plant on April 28
- Aston Martin revs up performance with AMR subbrand – Automotive News: Aston Martin plans to capitalize on the global thirst for low-volume performance models and its own racing heritage by introducing an AMR subbrand.
- Vauxhall boss says UK production key to the car brand – Reuters: The logo is seen at the exhibition stand of Vauxhall ahead of the 87th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2017.
- 730bhp Lamborghini Aventador S arrives in Geneva – Autocar: New flagship V12 produces 40bhp more and can accelerate from 0-62mph in 2.9sec; it gets new four-wheel steering tech
- Ferrari Unleashes ‘Superfast’ Flagship to Bolster Volume Push – Bloomberg: Ferrari NV is unveiling the speediest production car in its history, … offering, Ferrari faces the challenge of selling more cars without diluting its allure of…
- Stakes high as Geely’s Volvo replaces best-selling SUV – Reuters: “Now we are really entering into a segment that should deliver volume,” Volvo Car Group Chief Executive Hakan Samuelsson told reporters.
- New Subaru XV to go on sale in 2018 – Autocar: The second-generation XV will reach the UK next year, with more safety equipment and a revamped 2.0-litre diesel engine
- 2017 Kia Picanto revealed at Geneva motor show – Autocar: Kia’s city car gets a sporty new GT-Line variant, a new turbocharged engine and more kit to take on its rivals from Hyundai, VW and more
- Volkswagen says VW brand will improve profitability in 2017 – Reuters: … in coming years. VW is due to publish detailed results for its twelve brands on March 14. (Reporting by Andreas Cremer Editing by Victoria Bryan) …
- Autos bosses focus on technology, play down PSA-Opel impact – Reuters: The auto industry is facing seismic changes with the rise of electric vehicles, automated driving and car sharing, and adapting to these will eclipse even big mergers such as PSA’s purchase of Opel, executives at the Geneva auto show said.
- Italdesign Zerouno V10 supercar gets Geneva debut – Autocar: Legendary Italian design house produces own-brand model for the first time to rival Audi R8
- PSA chooses LG and China’s CATL for batteries in future hybrid car – Reuters: KS and Chinese company CATL as its partners in the future manufacture of hybrid and electric vehicles, a PSA executive told at the Geneva …
- Opel will understand it should ‘copy paste’ our model, says Peugeot chief – CNBC: Peugeot can help Opel reverse ten years of red ink by showing the European brand how it achieved its own turnaround, the chief executive officer…
- Land Rover Discovery Project Hero to help save lives using drone tech – Autocar: Jaguar Land Rover’s SVO division teams up with the Austrian Red Cross to create a bespoke Discovery with life-saving search and rescue equipment
- Nissan Note Gains on Prius by Accelerating Like a Sports Car – WSJ: Nissan’s latest hybrid is a hit at home, challenging the dominance of Toyota’s Prius with a twist on its rival’s gas-electric system-it’s actually fun to drive, customers say.
- 2017 BMW 5 Series Touring arrives as brand’s most practical estate – Autocar: BMW’s new executive load-lugger gets improved interior space and is expected to sell more than its saloon sibling in the UK
- Electric Bentley EXP12 Speed 6e roadster revealed in Geneva – Autocar: Two-seater concept illustrates Bentley’s interest in electric powertrains; its look evolves that of the EXP10 coupe concept
- New Mercedes-AMG GT Concept to make production in 2019 – Autocar: Mercedes-AMG turns its GT sports car into a four-door, four-seat grand tourer which also gets an 805bhp hybrid powertrain
- Bespoke Rolls-Royce Ghost Elegance heads trio of special models at Geneva – Autocar: Rolls-Royce reveals three extravagant bespoke models as it promotes its bespoke service
- Suzuki Swift spotted ahead of full Geneva debut – Autocar: Full Suzuki Swift reveal with more details are due later today, but the model has already been spotted on show at the event
- Updated Porsche 911 GT3 gains manual gearbox and 9000rpm redline – Autocar: Having offered only a PDK dual-clutch auto since 2013, Porsche has decided to reintroduce a manual option
- Nissan’s Hybrid Car Gains Ground on Toyota’s Prius – WSJ: Nissan’s Note e-Power hybrid has become a hit in Japan after being the country’s top selling car in two of the past four months, challenging the…
- Mitsubishi Seeks to Strengthen SUV Credentials With New Model – Bloomberg: Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will unveil a sport utility vehicle that will debut in Europe, its first new model since joining the Renault-Nissan alliance,…
- New Noble M600 arrives with targa top and paddleshift gearbox – Autocar: An open-top targa version of the M600 supercar is on show in Geneva; it’s related to the Speedster concept from 2016 Goodwood
- The Ford Mustang Steve McQueen Drove in Bullitt Has Been Found In a Mexican Junkyard – Fortune: The 1968 Ford (f) Mustang whose tires smoked and screamed over San Francisco hills in the cult movie Bullitt has been recovered from a Mexican…
- New Audi RS5 Coupe to go on sale in June – Autocar: Audi Sport’s new performance coupe gets a 444bhp V6 petrol engine, and will cost from around £63,000
- Jaguar Land Rover ‘dependent’ on free trade with EU single market – CNBC: Britain’s biggest carmaker is dependent on continued free and fair trade with the EU’s tariff-free single market
- Tamo Racemo revealed in Geneva as lightweight sports car – Autocar: ‘India’s first connected car’ uses a 190bhp turbocharged engine; comes from Tata sub-brand
- New 200mph Vanda Dendrobium electric supercar unveiled – Autocar: Vanda hopes to be Singapore’s first car maker with its British-built electric supercar, created in conjunction with Williams Advanced Engineering
- Tariff-free Brexit ‘really important’ for Ford’s UK jobs – Reuters: Tariff-free trade after Brexit is vitally important to maintaining jobs at Ford’s British sites, its European boss told on Tuesday, amid growing concerns among unions about jobs losses at the U.S. carmaker’s Welsh engine plant.
- CEO Says Jaguar Land Rover Doesn’t Do Ordinary – Bloomberg: Ralf Speth, chief executive officer at Jaguar Land Rover, discusses President Trump’s new travel ban, how the company will work through Brexit and…
- Lamborghini’s Newest Super Car Just Set a Speed Record – Fortune: Geneva International Motor ShowMeet Sedric, Volkswagen’s Vision for Self-Driving … Lamborghini’s latest Huracán will officially debut at the Geneva … The Lamborghini Huracán Performante set a production cap lap record of … than the previous production car record holder, the Porsche 918 Spyder.
- 2017 Seat Ibiza supermini revealed: exclusive images and details – Autocar: The sleeker, more technically advanced Ibiza ushers in a new platform for the next generation of small models from the Volkswagen Group
- Hyundai Ioniq autonomous concept makes Geneva appearance – Autocar: Hyundai’s concept uses affordable driverless tech that could feature on low-cost models
- Two-thirds of Hondas in Europe will have electrified powertrains by 2025 – Autocar: Brand’s first two-motor hybrid vehicle will arrive next year
- Ford Sales in China Rise in February; Edge, Taurus and Performance Vehicles Remain Strong – Yahoo: Sales in the first two months for Ford, including JVs Changan Ford Automobile and Jiangling Motor Corporation, totaled more than 153,000 vehicles,…
- New Hyundai Ioniq plug-in joins hybrid and electric models at Geneva – Autocar: Hyundai’s first dedicated alternative fuel car is now on sale in all three specifications; it starts at £19,995 in hybrid form
- Lexus LS 500h on show in Geneva – Autocar: Electrically-assisted version of flagship will share its powertrain with the LC 500h and get more than 350bhp; it can run in EV mode to 87mph
- It’s all engines go in Europe for Ford, says senior executive – CNBC: U.S. automaker Ford remains bullish on the European market even as consolidation looms with General Motors moving to sell its Opel/Vauxhall unit to…
- New Alpine A110: what’s it like inside? – Autocar: We climb aboard the new sports car to get a view from the driver’s seat
- Alpine managing director Michael van der Sande on the new A110 – Autocar: The new Alpine A110 has been revealed at the Geneva motor show, which has already sold out across Europe
- 2018 Alpine A110 – full specs, new pictures – Autocar: Crucial weight figure of Porsche Cayman rival is withheld until later today, however
- Hot Alpina B5 gets BMW V8 with anticipated 600bhp – Autocar: Alpina’s hot B5 will be joined by a 400bhp D5 version based on BMW’s 550d
- 2017 Skoda Citigo facelift unveiled – Autocar: Minor updates to Skoda’s city car include a revised front-end design and a tweaked interior
- Skoda Rapid and Rapid Spaceback facelifts revealed – Autocar: Skoda’s hatchback gets new headlights, some styling updates and a new 1.0-litre petrol engine
- 2017 Skoda Kodiaq Scout revealed – Autocar: Off-road-styled variant of Skoda’s new seven-seat SUV gets more underbody protection and Off-Road Assist
- 2017 BMW 5 Series Touring unveiled – Autocar: BMW’s new executive load-lugger gets improved interior space and is expected to sell more than its saloon sibling in the UK
- Meet Sedric, Volkswagen’s Vision for Self-Driving Cars – Fortune: Volkswagen’s latest vision of the future is a “subtly wedged shaped” electric and autonomous concept vehicle that looks a little like the portable…
- Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet arrives as swansong to current G-Class – Autocar: The range-topping variant of the existing G-Class is due on sale in late 2017 The Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet, a range-topping version of Mercedes’ G-Class, has made its public debut at the Geneva motor show.
- Volvo boss: Opel/Vauxhall can learn from Volvo’s success – Autocar: Seven years ago Volvo was in a very similar situation to Opel/Vauxhall; Volvo’s boss sees similarities now the latter brands are under PSA ownership
- The Wait Is Nearly Over: New 2017 Honda Civic Type R Makes Global Debut at Geneva Motor Show – Yahoo: Honda today took the wraps off one of the most anticipated models in its history with the unveiling of the…
- Honda Civic Type R: will it be good to drive? – Autocar: The new Type R packs 316bhp, but will the driver feel as involved in the experience as that figure suggests?
- Honda Civic Type R project boss Hideki Kakinuma on the all-new hot hatch – Autocar: The new Civic Type R has been shown at the Geneva motor show, but why should you buy one over its rivals?
- 2017 Honda Civic Type R makes debut at Geneva – Autocar: The extreme focus of the current Civic Type R has been toned down in an effort to attract a wider audience; on sale this autumn
- BMW Makes a Short-Term Bet on Boring – Bloomberg: … the luxury-car maker gears up for the costly shift to electric and self-driving cars. “We’re transforming BMW from a carmaker into a tech company and…
- Honda Civic Type R, packing 306 hp, ends performance drought – Automotive News: Honda will bring a 306-hp Civic Type R hatchback to the U.S. this spring for the first time, ending the brand’s years-long performance-car drought.
- Bloodlines and reductionism: What people are saying about Range Rover Velar – Automotive News: Range Rover now has an entry in the ultracompetitive midsize luxury SUV segment and its name is Velar. Here’s what people are saying about the Range Rover Velar.
- All Trump, all the time – Automotive News: The automotive industry landscape is changing via rapid advancements in technology. So much so, that suppliers are joining their manufacturing customers in a whole new industry — mobility.
- Opel Insignia may offer sneak peek at Buick Regal – Detroitnews: Analysts say new wagon likely for U.S. market; one says Buick may ax sedan in favor of hatchback
- Howes: GM bolts from Europe in long profit play – Detroitnews: CEO Mary Barra’s predecessors seldom mustered the courage to back words with deeds. But that’s exactly what GM is doing
- London’s Toxic Smog Triggers Business Action Against Illegal Air – Bloomberg: A program to scrap diesel vehicles in London would cost as much as 515 million pounds ($632 million) over two years, according to Khan, who wants…
- The World’s Most Expensive SUV Has Been Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show – Fortune: Off-road driving is set to become more luxurious-and expensive-than ever before, thanks to the new Mercedes-Benz Maybach SUV unveiled at the…
- Self-driving bus with no back-up driver nears California street – Reuters: A pair of $250,000 autonomous buses began driving around an empty San Francisco Bay Area parking lot on Monday, preparing to move onto a local public road in California’s first pilot program for a self-driving vehicle without steering wheel or human operator.
- What GM’s Opel Exit Means For China’s Dongfeng – Barrons: But China’s Dongfeng Motor (489.Hong Kong), which has a 14% stake in PSA, may well benefit from the Opel deal. Could Dongfeng perhaps sell the…
- China recovers $333 million from firms cheating green car subsidies – Reuters: … from companies that cheated a subsidy program to promote green energy cars, …
- Volkswagen expects to sanction more employees in emissions scandal – chairman – Reuters: Volkswagen AG expects to broaden disciplinary action beyond the two dozen employees the carmaker has already suspended in a diesel emissions cheating scandal, Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch said on Monday.
- GM to Cut 1100 Michigan Jobs as SUV Output Shifts to Tennessee – Bloomberg: GM had the highest inventory among major automakers as of the beginning of February, with 107 days supply of cars and light trucks, according to…
- VW CEO sees no immediate trouble from PSA-Opel deal – Reuters: PSA Group’s purchase of General Motors’ Opel division will cause no immediate problems for Volkswagen’s core autos division, which is undergoing major restructuring, VW Chief Executive Matthias Mueller said.
- One of the Rarest Precious Metals Is on Best Run in a Decade – Bloomberg: China, which predominantly favors gasoline vehicles, in December raised a sales tax on small cars less than originally expected. In 2016, Chinese…
- Toyota sees Europe sales up 5 percent this year as hybrids push pays off – Reuters: Toyota Motor Corp expects to increase its European sales by 5 percent this year to 975,000 vehicles and maintain its market share of around 5 percent, buoyed by the popularity of hybrids, its regional head said on Monday.
- Former Tesla executives plan to build $4bn Nordic battery plant – FT: Two former Tesla executives are aiming to set up Europe’s first big battery factory in an attempt to rival Asian manufacturers that dominate the industry…
- Volvo sub-brand Polestar to make high-performance electric vehicles – Autocar:
- BMW CEO Sees European Market Slowing in 2017 – Bloomberg: Harald Krueger, BMW’s chief executive officer, discusses the company’s outlook for 2017 with ‘s Matt Miller at the Geneva International…
- GM to Take on $3 Billion in Debt to Fund Pensions Moved to Peugeot – WSJ: General Motors Co. expects to raise about $3 billion in debt to fund pension obligations it plans to transfer to Peugeot SA as part of the sale of its…
- For engineering, the good and the bad of GM’s move to unload Opel – Automotive News: Before the deal came together, GM says only 20 percent of the vehicles in Opel’s future product lineup were to be…
- Deal for Opel Leaves Wiggle Room for Peugeot and General Motors – New York Times: PSA, which makes Peugeot and other brands, is free to sell future Opel models everywhere in the world. As a larger company, Peugeot will be able to…
- Peugeot sale is an ‘opportunity’, says Clark. An opportunity for pigs to fly – Guardian: But the business secretary is by nature an optimist and was determined to cast General Motors’ sale of Vauxhall to Peugeot in a positive light.
- Strained nerves at Ellesmere Port after Peugeot takeover of GM Europe – FT: Several of his uncles worked for Vauxhall, which is now in the hands of Peugeot SA after its purchase of General Motors’ European arm, and a cousin…