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Daimler to invest over 7 billion euros in ‘green’ tech till 2018

autherAutocar Professional Bureau     calendar13 Jun 2016

Daimler plans to invest more than seven billion euro in ‘green’ technologies in the next two years alone.

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PSA Group to ease range anxiety with new electric battery tech

By Jesse Crosse, Autocar UK calendar13 Jun 2016

The manufacturers' new electric cars will get higher capacity batteries and faster charging times; clean energy source...

Buick to launch updated Encore SUV in China on June 18

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar13 Jun 2016

Buick is to introduce in China an updated version of its Encore SUV on June 18. The Encore is the smallest of three SU...

Ford looks to rope in more automakers for its SmartDeviceLink software

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar13 Jun 2016

Working with Toyota Motor Corp and other leading automakers, Ford created SmartDeviceLink.com – a new program for deve...

Volvo’s new hybrid T5 engine hints at fewer diesel cars from automaker

By Mike Duff, Autocar UK calendar13 Jun 2016

New plug-in petrol and electric hybrid powertrain and tougher diesel emissions standards will lower the manufacturer's...

Porsche begins production of new 718 Cayman

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar13 Jun 2016

Porsche has begun assembly of the new 718 Cayman which now gets more power, increased torque and a higher top speed.

Volkswagen plugs in to growing demand for EVs in China

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar11 Jun 2016

By 2020, Volkswagen plans to introduce seven new locally-produced electric and plug-in hybrid models.

Mercedes GLC fuel cell due next year

By Mike Duff, Autocar UK calendar11 Jun 2016

To reach the estimated range of 500km, Mercedes' fuel-cell GLC will come with two hydrogen tanks and a battery pack.

Tesla crash claims debunked by data

By Autocar UK calendar11 Jun 2016

Tracked telematics data in a Tesla Model X has caught out an owner trying to blame the Autopilot system for user error...

Autonomous vehicles sales will reach 21 million by 2035: IHS

By Phill Tromans, Autocar UK calendar10 Jun 2016

Industry analysts IHS predict burgeoning growth in the sale of autonomous cars, with the US and China expected to lead...