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Ford to start testing autonomous cars in Europe next year

autherAutocar Professional Bureau     calendar30 Nov 2016

Having established its self-driving car projects in the US, Ford has confirmed that it will set up a similar research programme in Europe next year.

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SMMT asks UK government and industry to grasp £74 billion digital manufacturing opportunity

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar30 Nov 2016

The UK’s apex auto industry body says digital manufacturing, alongside e-mobility and connected and autonomous vehicle...

Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine to get fuel-saving cylinder deactivation

By Matt Burt, Autocar UK calendar30 Nov 2016

Three-cylinder Ecoboost petrol engine gets the ability to run as a twin under light throttle loads, improving fuel eco...

Porsche to pioneer EV rapid-charging network

By Matt Burt, Autocar UK calendar30 Nov 2016

Porsche is in talks with rivals to develop a global network of rapid-charging points on motorway routes, which is seen...

Toyota bags eight ASEAN NCAP safety and tech awards

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar30 Nov 2016

Toyota receives eight awards for topping various crash tests, for its safety technology, and for its efforts to improv...

BMW, Daimler, Ford and VW Group plan JV for high-powered charging network in Europe

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar29 Nov 2016

The automakers are targeting a quick build-up of a sizeable number of stations to enable long-range travel for battery...

Suzuki launches new Solio and Solio Bandit hybrid compact cars in Japan

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar29 Nov 2016

The Japanese carmaker says the hybrid versions of the Solio and Solio Bandit, which are equipped with Suzuki’s hybrid ...

BMW Group steps up collaboration with start-ups

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar29 Nov 2016

BMW i Ventures to have venture capital fund of up to 500 million euros over 10 years, enabling investments in autonomo...

Nissan banks on connectivity to transform aftersales experience

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar29 Nov 2016

Strategy banks on new technology and services to improve ownership experience for all customers, including those in em...

New Volkswagen Arteon premium saloon teased ahead of Geneva debut

By Darren Moss, Autocar UK calendar28 Nov 2016

New Arteon executive saloon will be revealed at the Geneva motor show next year, and will go on sale in the summer.