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Vitesco claims big cost cuts for PHEV powertrains
Vitesco Technologies, the Powertrain business area of Continental, has presented what it describes as an 'extreme cost-effective and compact hybrid...
Mercedes and Bosch advance ride-hail pilot project
Bosch and Mercedes-Benz's joint project to develop urban automated driving has now entered a new stage. Their pilot project for an app-based...
Jaguar Land Rover sales off in November
Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover retail sales in November 2019 were down 3.4% year on year to 46,542 vehicles.
GM and LG Chem team on battery cell production
General Motors and LG Chem have announced plans to mass-produce battery cells for future battery-electric vehicles.
Veoneer to showcase future product at CES 2020
Veoneer will showcase a range of new driver support, collaborative driving and self-driving solutions at CES 2020.
Zero-emission trucks require policy changes - ACEA
Europe’s truckmaker CEOs have re-confirmed their commitment to make the transition to carbon-neutral and zero-emission freight transport as the COP25...
AAM's tech on Ram Heavy Duty, Chassis Cab
American Axle & Manufacturing has expanded its driveline system production for Ram Heavy Duty trucks, which were recently named MotorTrend Truck...
West European car market up 4.2% in November
West European new car sales grew by 4.2% year-on-year (YoY) in November according to data released by LMC Automotive.
Jaguar updating all I-Paces using race series experience
Tata Motors'Jaguar is using technical knowledge gained from the I-Pace eTrophy race series to give current owners a...
GM confirms LG battery JV for Lordstown
General Motors has confirmed an earlier report it would team up with LG Chem to mass-produce battery cells for future...
Latest automotive insights
Interior design and technology – Range Rover Evoque
For some time, we have seen cockpit designers working on ways in which to display more information yet make the dash appear less complex. The second-generation Range Rover Evoque is a fine example, featuring just about every conceivable connectivity and infotainment gadget that you could wish for Christmas. Continuing QUBE/just-auto's review of interior design and technology trends, we slipped inside this well-equipped luxury compact SUV to see how it compares to its predecessor. It has a lot riding on it.
Ford turns Maccy D's coffee waste into parts - the week
Ford has been experimenting with ways to make plastics since Henry's experiments with soybeans back in the 30s and 40s...
ANALYSIS - Nissan X-Trail 1.7 diesel 4x4
It's been a tough year for Nissan Motor. The company has shifted focus from volume to profit and is trying to maintain a...
Look ma, no spark plugs (some of the time)
In the hundred-plus years of the automobile, certain technology has bubbled to the top and largely stayed there. Pistons...
China’s automakers look to reverse sharp EV market decline
Since the government cut subsidies in June, China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market - comprising mainly electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles - has been in free-fall. After growing by almost 59% to 617,000 units in the first half of 2019, NEV sales in the country declined by over 27% to 326,000 units in the four months between July-October - according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).
Is Ford Ranger Raptor worth fifty grand?
Think no-one would pay almost fifty thousand pounds for a Ford? Think again. And it isn't only the Mustang Bullitt that...
Hybrid-only era over - Lexus EVs and PHEVs coming
Lexus will have another very good year in 2019. Sales have risen strongly in China, and in Europe too, while the brand...
Perodua and Daihatsu - future models and platforms
The second feature in the Toyota Motor Corporation series is a look at the current and future models of subsidiary...
Hot issues
PSA and FCA have jointly published plans for a merger that they say opens a path to the creation of a new group with...
Strike hits General Motors in North America
In the middle of September, some 49,000 UAW members at GM in the US walked out in what is the company's first strike...
Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) 2019
It's Frankfurt's turn to host Europe's big automotive show this year. Our coverage is gathered together here.
Second quarter, half year, first fiscal quarter - financial results for the period ended June 30 are in. We have covered...
Latest interviews
Harman VP on why sensor fusion makes sense for ADAS and autonomous driving
The automotive industry remains divided on the sensor configuration needed to support autonomous driving. Tesla is...
Valeo VP on smart thermal management systems
Valeo Thermal Systems is on a mission to optimise thermal energy management for cleaner, safer and more reliable...
In a short space of time, Ian Callum and the team at CALLUM have formed a design studio and...
Faurecia readies hydrogen fuel cell tech
Faurecia Clean Mobility develops and produces novel solutions to drive mobility and industry toward...
Citroen UK plans for a 'hard Brexit'
Citroen UK's managing director Karl Howkins has told just-auto that his company is planning on a...
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We explore several technical and commercial case studies, look at durability, NVH performance, cost-effectiveness (ROI) of thermoplastic PEEK gears versus metal gears, and why...
Webinar replay: How will new tech impact vehicle performance & customer trips to repair facilities?
Take a look at the projected changes in the industry using Deepview, our one-of-a-kind, cross-industry study of predictive automotive repair frequency to provide insights on the...
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